What To Do: Blobfest is a unique Chester County tradition
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
The word “unique” means “being the only one of its kind.” It is a very demanding qualification – a very specific qualification.
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville definitely qualifies as unique.
In the entire world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The Blob” is a low-budget...
On Stage: Coatesville’s Mascherino still rocking with The Color Fred
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Color Fred
Here are some bands that might be on your playlists.
Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. They released their eighth and most recent studio album, “152,” in 2023.
Breaking Pangaea was an American emo pop band from Philadelphia. The band released their debut EP and full-length album on...
Future leaders complete Aspiring Superintendents Leadership Academy
From left, Dr. Scott Hand, Dr. Jennifer Saksa, Dr. Leslee Hutchinson, Dr. Lawrence Cannon, Dr. Jessica Kilmetz, Dr. Jeremy Curtis, Dr. Andrea Farina, Dr. Che Regina, Dr. Nicole Addis, Mr. Cale Hilbolt, Dr. Leah Reider, Dr. Jonathan Propper, Dr. Amy Jenkins, Dr. George F. Fiore (Not pictured: Mr. Brad Bentman, Dr. Lawrence Cannon, Mr. Bill Dougherty, Dr. Damian Johnston, Dr. Adam Penning, Dr. Edward...
Performers and sponsors invited to Apply for 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is opening applications for participants and sponsors of the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade, which highlights a month full of dazzling festivities during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. This year’s parade will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 with 6abc’s Adam Joseph and WMMR’s Kathy Romano returning as emcees...
Gov. Newsom addresses county Democrats
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking to Chester County Democrats at The Desmond on Saturday, July 6
A capacity crowd of enthusiastic Chester County Democrats enjoyed dinner and speeches from state political leaders and special guest California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday night at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern.
A key theme from the evening was the progress the...
What To Do: Holiday weekend events continue
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is Fourth of July week and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
With the holiday falling on a Thursday, the schedule gets confused.
Some people are off all week, some were just off on Thursday, some celebrate a four-day weekend beginning on Thursday and some just wish all the pyrotechnics noise...
On Stage: Cover bands bring shows to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
LIVE AT THE FILLMORE
This is the first weekend of live music in July and suburban venues have loaded schedules.
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) has a July schedule which includes Live at the Fillmore on July 5, AM Radio on July 6, and Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute on July 7.
“LIVE...
Letter: Silent conservatives need to speak out or death of democracy will be on you
To The Editor:
This is not about Donald Trump. It’s not even about the sad souls seduced by him. The insurrectionists who stormed the Capital to prevent the peaceful transfer of power were primarily guilty of being gullible. They fell for the big fraud. They did not do the defrauding. Many have been held accountable for their actions. Most of the ones who fooled them have not. Yet.
I...
ReFirement at Any Age: Pay attention
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
We live in a world where, now more than ever, we need to be alert and pay close attention to what we are doing, what we are saying, who we interact with and who we speak with.
We must be aware of the activity around us and of the people around us who are not paying attention. It could be a dangerous combination if we all were unaware of our surroundings!...






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