ReFirement at Any Age: ‘Tis the Season to….
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
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The holiday season is in full swing! The beauty of sparkling lights and festive decorations in homes and lining the streets reminds us of all that is grand during this time. The scents of fresh evergreen trees and homemade baked goods add to the aroma surrounding homes everywhere. Families gather, creating memories encircled with laughter...
W. Chester details busy holiday events schedule
The Twin Valley High School marching band performs at a recent West Chester holiday event.
Following Friday’s West Chester Christmas Parade, there are four more weekends filled with free, family-friendly holiday fun in downtown West Chester as you sip, shop, dine and support local businesses this holiday season.
“This upcoming weekend is an exciting one, with West Chester’s 2-Day Christkindlmarkt...
Coatesville announces slate of holiday events
Coatesville plans a number of events this month to celebrate the holidays.
The City of Coatesville continues its season-long Christmas in Coatesville festivities with the 5th Annual Pavilion of Trees and City of Coatesville Tree Lighting ceremony at Gateway Park, 22 Lincoln Highway in Coatesville, on Saturday, December 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Visit ChristmasInCoatesville.com...
Stare announces run for 160th House seat
Carrie Stare
Carrie Stare, announced her candidacy to represent Chester County’s and Delaware County’s 160th State House District as a Democrat on Monday.
“After careful consideration and deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that our community faces, I believe that now is the time for proactive and effective leadership. I am driven by a genuine desire to contribute to the betterment...
KAPA to preserve old growth trees in Anson B. Nixon Park
In line with Chester County’s Climate Action Plan, the Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) will be preserving approximately 15 old growth ash trees and replanting 125 native species in the current ash grove adjacent to the disc golf course and the main vehicular entrance of Anson B. Nixon Park.
Efforts are necessary now because approximately 200 dead, diseased, and declining ash trees in this...
Sheriff-elect Dykes to pick Suydam as Chief Deputy
Jason Suydam
Sheriff-Elect Kevin Dykes announces his selection of Jason Suydam as the Chief Deputy of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) beginning January 1, 2024.
Suydam will bring more than two decades of distinguished leadership experience to his upcoming Chester County Sheriff’s Office role. With a background in both the government and private sectors, he holds advanced knowledge in...
What To Do: Coatesville, W. Chester, Downingtown Christmas parades on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Christmas holiday season has many annual traditions – holiday lights and decorations, mistletoe, manger scenes, caroling, elaborate Christmas tree, visits by Santa Claus, gift exchanges, holiday train excursions…and Christmas parades.
Two of the best parades in the area are scheduled for this weekend – the Coatesville...
On Stage: ‘Company’ returns to local stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Company
There’s a new show in town that’s not really a new show. The original production was in 1970 but this will be the first time this show has played Philadelphia.
Now through December 10, The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization is presenting the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s “Company” at the...
Sheriff’s Office leads Warm Up For Winter effort
Representatives from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, WSFS and the Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club provide funds for winter heat for Thistle Hills.
Continuing a call for assistance for and protection of women, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) led an early holiday project for Thistle Hills: Warm Up for Winter. Joined by WSFS and the Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club, members of the CCSO provided...
Williams announces run for Attorney General
Craig Williams
Tuesday, Republican State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160), a former Federal Prosecutor and United States Marine Corps combat veteran, announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General and released his first advertisement.
“Pennsylvania needs an Attorney General who focuses on prosecution not political posturing,” Williams remarked. “Our seniors, children, and hardworking...
