Fire companies use new commercials to recruit
Lights, camera, action! Cameras were rolling as Chester County volunteer firefighters sharpened the skills they’ll need to battle a blaze. And the incredible footage yielded two great new commercials now in Chester County movie theaters.
The Western Chester County Fire Chiefs hosted a Day in the Life of a Firefighter training session at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus May 5. This...
On Stage: Thrash metal fans — tonight is your night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slayer
Tonight, area fans of thrash metal music know that there is only one place they should be – the Santander Arena (700 Penn Street, Reading, www.santander-arena.com).
Tonight, the arena in Berk County is hosting “Slayer’s Final World Tour — Leg 1, North America.” Joining Slayer is second-billed Anthrax, thus offering fans an opportunity...
Red Cross reminds all of CPR and AED Awareness Week
June 1-7 is designated as National CPR and AED Awareness Week. The American Red Cross, along with other National Cardiac Arrest Collaborative members, is stressing that every second counts in cardiac arrest and people can save lives by knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED.
Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of thousands of people in this country every year. If someone goes into sudden cardiac...
June SuperSix: Summer is finally here!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s summer, it’s summer, it’s summer….HOORAY! OK, I realize that technically it’s not summer until Thursday, June 21st at 6:07am, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s here! A change in the season calls for a few new items for your wardrobe, right? Luckily, I have a Summer Super Six to provide a little inspiration. Here we go…
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On Stage: A weekend of special local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nels Cline
There are some special shows taking place at area venues this weekend – one of rock’s most respected guitarists with a show offering love to Philly, a sensitive singer-songwriter from Chester County, a Grateful Dead/Phish tribute band with Dead After-Show Party, an experimental alternative pop band from Brooklyn with its own niche and...
What To Do: Strawberry festival is always a sweet time
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Strawberry festival
The unofficial start of summer arrived last weekend and the official start of summer is just around the corner.
The weather is warm, municipal and private pools are open and school is almost done for the year.
Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival.
This weekend, the 46th...
Commissioners present $35K check to Community Volunteers in Medicine
Dr. Peter Thompson, CVIM Vice President Dental Affairs; Alberta Landis, CVIM Vice President Dental Services; Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone. (Seated left to right): Maureen Tomoschuk, President and CEO, CVIM; and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline.
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $35,000 to representatives from Community Volunteers in...
On Stage: A woman born to be — and perform — ‘Jazz’ comes to Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jazzmela Horn
There are times that a child’s birth name can influence the child’s destiny.
If a child is named Jazzmeia Horn, it would make sense if that child became a jazz musician or a horn player.
And, that’s what happened for Jazzmeia Horn, who is performing twice this weekend at the Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett...
Mixed Media: That magical time of year
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
It’s that magical time again. Time for the Kennett Square First Friday Expanded Art Walk. This rotations’ theme is Destination: Kennett Square. Kennett Square does not have your typical art venues. Square Pear, which is prominently located at State and Broad Street serves as the only real gallery in town. So what does an expanded art walk look like in...
Cardamone promoted to Deputy District Attorney
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (left) and newly promoted Deputy District Attorney Andrea Cardamone.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that veteran prosecutor Andrea Cardamone has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney.
“Andrea is a strong and tireless prosecutor,” Hogan said in a news release announcing the promotion. “She...
