County Health Department hosts potassium iodide dispensing event
As part of Chester County’s ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, the Chester County Health Department is making potassium iodide (KI) tablets available at no cost for people who live or work within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station or Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. Many of the KI tablets provided by public health agencies to the community over the last several years are reaching...
The Unionville Community Fair is celebrating its 100th year
The only Centennial Fair in Chester County is going all out with new and exciting entertainment, as well as hosting tried and true favorites. Come and celebrate this momentous milestone with us and enjoy acts like The Circus Incredible, an exciting act with the granddaughter of the famous Flying Wallendas fame, which is performing all 3 days of the Fair. There will also be a Bounce Zone, Middle School...
County Awarded $800K from state to fight homelessness
Chester County Government’s focus on ending homelessness recently received an $800,000 boost with a grant awarded by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). PHFA’sPennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement – or PHARE – funds will expand the County’s current effort to support those who are experiencing homelessness, with the goal of helping them to become safely...
On Stage Extra: Foghat tops bill at Musikfest
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Foghat
Over the years, Musikfest (www.musikfest.org) has established itself as one of America’s top annual music festivals an event that offers big name headliners as well as a wide variety of folk, rock, pop and ethnic music acts.
It also sports some impressive numbers.
The festival, which is celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, features...
What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic celebrates 95 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Some event producers think their events are old when they reach double figures.
But an event that has been around 10 or 15 years is just a babe in arms compared to many of the annual summer events in this area.
This week, there is a music festival that has been around for 95 years, an event that is celebrating its 76th anniversary this year and a...
On Stage: WCU student, Ciara Grace hits stage at World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ciara Grace
If you look at some of the talented acts that will be playing in the area over the next few days, Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” might just pop into your head.
There are plenty of girls/female artists who will be having fun along with their audiences at different venues around the Delaware Valley – Ciara Grace, Kelli...
On Stage Extra: John Ondrasik comes to Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Ondrasik
There are two attractive midweek shows that will appeal to two very different generations – Five for Fighting tonight in Ardmore and Zoe Ko on August 7 in Philadelphia.
John Ondrasik, a veteran rocker from Los Angeles, has performed in the Delaware Valley many times over the last quarter century – mostly doing shows under the name...
Local non-profts to share services at Chester County Library every Tuesday
Beginning on August 20, the Chester County Library & District Center will launch a new initiative called Connect Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, the Library will welcome a different non-profit organization to host an information table promoting their services. Topics will include housing, employment, mental health, disability assistance, and more.
Each week of Connect Tuesdays is dedicated to a different...
What To Do: First Fridays, open-air market in W. Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gay Street Open-Air Market
August has arrived and that means it’s time for country fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, big top circus shows and nature-related events.
West Chester will be in celebration mode all weekend.
You can double your pleasure and double your fun tonight in West Chester.
It’s Friday and that means the Gay Street Open-Air...
County names Martynick as Director of Facilities
George Martynick, Jr.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of George Martynick, Jr. as Director of the Chester County Facilities Department. Martynick has been serving as Acting Director since October 2023, following the retirement of former Director Jan Bowers.
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell said, “During his time...
