On Stage: ‘Treading The Boards’ benefit for Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Kershetsky
“Treading the boards” has been going on for decades at the Candlelight Theater. This weekend, it is the title of a presentation by the venue.
The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is presenting a very special event on November 2 – “Treading the Boards – A Revitalize...
Downingtown West students raise money to help families fighting cancer
Downingtown High School West student rallies on the pickleball court during a fundraiser match supporting Bringing Hope Home, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting families impacted by cancer.
Downingtown High School West’s (DHSW) Pickleball Club recently demonstrated its commitment to community service, raising $460 for Bringing Hope Home, a local nonprofit providing financial and emotional...
Avon Grove School District secures $1M facilities grant
Avon Grove School District (AGSD) has been awarded a $1 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development (DCED) to modernize the HVAC systems at Penn London Elementary School, Avon Grove Intermediate School, and the District Administrative Office.
The grant will fund comprehensive...
Due to drought, county announces open burn ban
At an emergency meeting convened by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, the Chester County Commissioners have declared a countywide 30-day open burn ban, effective Sunday, October 27, 2024. The County declaration comes at the recommendation of Department of Emergency Services leaders and county fire officials, based on current and forecasted weather conditions, as well as the recent...
On the passing of a union leader — and political powerhouse
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Sad news this week with the passing of Dave McLimans, president of the Chester County AFL-CIO Council.
I’ve been lucky enough to know Dave for a couple of decades — he was the living example of “gruff, but lovable.” As the leading voice for union workers in the county, he was a key player in county Democratic politics.
But he was more than that,...
What To Do: Spooky fun this weekend for Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the time of year when there are so many Halloween events on the calendar that you could visit four events a day each day from now until early November and still not see them all.
There are also numerous harvest festivals, fall foliage events, hayrides and other special activities such as a dwarf wrestling, a spooky circus and Asian Indian and...
On Stage: Isabel Kruse gets moment to shine in ‘9 to 5: the Musical’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Isabel Kruse
Isabel Kruse is an internationally acclaimed, multi-genre entertainer. The Australian native is also a classically trained soprano who has an impressive resume as a stage/film actress.
Kruse has performed around the world in a wide range of locations including Australia, New York, Hyderabad (India), London’s West End, the Philippines...
Chesco Ranger to serve on statewide NextGen Advisory Council
Jessa Goodeaux
Chester County Park Ranger Jessa Goodeaux has been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) NextGen Advisory Council. Council members assist DCNR with ensuring all Pennsylvanians, especially the next generation, can connect to public lands, natural resources, recreation, and conservation.
“I applied to the DCNR NextGen Council...
YMCA calls on community to spread holiday cheer to help 800 families
Staff from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received 3,500 brand new winter coats from the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation on October 22, 2024. Coats will be distributed to children across Chester County.
Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County Planning Commission. During the holiday...
Op/Ed: Harris leadership — fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable