Chesco Libertarians to meet to discuss home schooling
According to the US Department of Education, over 1.7 million students, or 3.4% of the school-age population, are homeschooled in the US.1 Pennsylvania has been identified as the fifth “strictest” state for homeschoolers with several requirements that seem to relate more to political issues rather than to educational quality.2 According to one analysis, Pennsylvania has over 22,000 homeschooled...
On Stage: Marianas Trench gets deep into its work
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Marianas Trench
Marianas Trench, an indie-pop band based in British Columbia, broke into the Canadian music scene in 2006, met with immediate success and has been riding high north of the border ever since.
The four-piece band from Vancouver — Josh Ramsay (lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, pianist, songwriter), Matt Webb (lead guitarist, backing...
Burke tapped to lead county Voter Services
Sandra Burke
WEST CHESTER — Sandra Burke, of Phoenixville, has been appointed by the Chester County Commissioners as the new Director of Chester County’s Department of Voter Services.
Burke previously served as Assistant Director and Interim Director of Chester County Voter Services. She is skilled in the PA Election Code and election programming activities and was instrumental in the certification...
Concert to benefit CVIM, May 4
Join Community Volunteers In Medicine for a Concert to Benefit Community Volunteers In Medicine on Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon of good music for a good cause! Admission is FREE with the donation of a needed item per person.
Community Volunteers In Medicine (CVIM) is a free medical and dental clinic that serves the uninsured and underinsured of Chester County....
Kids ‘4’ Kids to hold inaugural Fundraiser Walk, May 4
Kids “4” Kids, a local service organization run by students at Henderson High School and Peirce Middle School, will hold its first ever walk-a-thon on May 4 at West Goshen Park. All funds raised will support non-profit organizations that help children, and the students that make up Kids “4” Kids are asking the community to help make this their biggest fundraiser to date.
Founded in 2013 by...
On Stage: A local musician lays down the law
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Michael Braunfeld
Most people don’t associate being a lawyer with being an entertainer – unless they take into consideration high-profile criminal lawyers like F. Lee Bailey or Clarence Darrow.
So, it’s a little unusual that two music acts playing in the area in a five-day period feature lawyers – Mike Cusimano, whose band played the Keswick...
What To Do: Sheep and Wool Day at Springton
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks) is an event that has become a popular annual spring tradition in Chester County.
This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event that will be held on April 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to observe demonstrations...
Commissioners OK $3.8M in open space grants
The Chester County Commissioners marked Earth Day today with the announcement of $3.8 million in open space preservation grants. The grants, approved unanimously at the County’s public meeting earlier this month, are made available through the Conservancy and Municipal Grant Programs.
This commitment of County funds will help leverage an additional $5.7 million of non-County funds.
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On Stage: Slambovian knows how to celebrate
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams — songwriter Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar/harmonica), his wife multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, ukelele, theremin, melodica), guitarist/mandolin player Sharkey McEwen, Bob Torsello (bass) and Felipe Torres (drums,percussion) — usually has some sort of theme...
On Stage: Roger McGuinn remains a major influence
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Roger McGuinn
If you attend Roger McGuinn’s show at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com) on April 25, you’ll be treated to a great musical performance and a lesson in rock-and-roll history.
A concert performance by Roger McGuinn is more than just a music concert. It is a history lesson in the...
