On Stage: Iona Sky to make US debut in Skippack
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Iona Sky
If you heard about a British band from Cambridge with four veteran male musicians and a female singer in her mid-20s, it would be logical to assume that it was a group of British folk musicians fronted by a student or grad from Cambridge University.
Your assumption would be way off target.
Iona Sky, which is based in Cambridgeshire, features...
Houlahan appointed to task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
U.S Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) issued the following statement:
“It’s a distinct and solemn honor to be appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump,” said Rep. Chrissy Houlahan. “Legislation needed to establish this task...
On Stage Spotlight: Styx still rockin’ after all these years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Styx
If Styx and the Energizer Bunny had an endurance challenge, the nameless pink bunny eventually would stop beating his drum while Styx would still be rocking hard.
Styx formed in Chicago in 1972 and released their debut album, “Styx,” in August that year.
Now, 52 years and 42 albums later, Styx are still going strong – and touring like...
What To Do: Celebrating 75 years of the Goshen Country Fair
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
It’s diamond time in West Goshen.
One of the best — and longest-running – fairs is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554, www.goshencountryfair.org).
The...
Commissioners recognize National Disability Independence Day with visit to the County Cup
Recognizing National Disabilities Independence Day, July 26th, Chester County Commissioners joined leaders and staff of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) at the County Cup, located in the Chester County Government Services Center. Pictured left to right are: County Cup employee Nick Abate; County Cup Supervisor Scot Semple; County Cup students Aiden and Garrett; Commissioners Marian Moskowitz...
Brandywine Valley SPCA offering $24 adoption special to celebrate Olympics
In lockstep with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Brandywine Valley SPCA is launching a $24 adoption special for all adult animals at all Brandywine Valley SPCA campuses and adoption events. Anything you can do to promote this would be helpful! I have attached a flier and social square. If you need anything else, please let me know!
Get into the Olympic Spirit with our GO FOR THE GOLD $24 ADOPTION...
County honored for GIS Project and Digital Excellence
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for its Chester County GIS Productivity Tools and Applications project. DCIS developed a series of GIS – Geographic Information Systems – tools for use by staff across County Government departments that not only increase...
On Stage: almost monday brings a bit of California to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
almost monday
When the Beach Boys released their debut album, “Surfin’ Safari,” in 1962, it was the beginning of the California sound in rock music.
The band’s music made listeners think of Southern California, days at the beach, riding in convertible, surfing and summer love.
Now, more than 60 years later there is another band from Southern...
Chester County leads state in veterans’ payments in 2024
Chester County veterans received $4,070,299 in compensation-only federal benefit payouts in May 2024, the highest of any Pennsylvania county, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Berks County ranked number two with $993,000 less than Chester County.
Chester County Veterans’ Affairs Director Susan Price said, “Chester County values and serves veterans by helping them...
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