Commissioners join HUD in committing to increasing county’s affordable housing
With 350 homes affordable for low- to moderate-income families planned or recently completed, Chester County has joined a growing number of cities and counties nationwide to sign onto the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) House America program, an all-hands-on-deck effort to address the nation’s homelessness crisis.
The Chester County Commissioners presented a proclamation...
On Stage: Miranda brings his ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda has the “Midas Touch.”
He is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning songwriter, actor, director and producer. Most notably, he is the creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning “Hamilton” and “In the Heights.”
Other Broadway honors are “Freestyle Love Supreme” (2020...
Barsz appointed treasurer for East Marlborough
Peter R. Barsz
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm based in Delaware County, has announced that partner Peter R. Barsz, CPA, CGMA, was appointed Treasurer of East Marlborough Township, Chester County, on June 6, 2022.
Barsz provides accounting, financial, and consulting services for 18 municipalities within Delaware and Chester Counties,...
DCCC staff cheers police cadets on final run
Municipal Police Academy cadets finish their last run at the Marple Campus as College staff cheer and celebrate their accomplishment.
Staff at Delaware County Community College enthusiastically cheered on soon-to-be graduates of the College’s Municipal Police Academy (MPA) yesterday as the cadets ran the last part of their training at the College’s Marple Campus. The cadets will graduate at 7 p.m.,...
On Stage: Cheadle brings new theme to show at Jamey’s House of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
Laura Cheadle is coming back with a new theme and a new bag of surprises this weekend.
On May 27, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is hosting a return engagement by Laura Cheadle.
Whenever Cheadle plays the area, it seems that she has a special theme for that particular...
On Stage: Sounds of Africa come to World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré, who hails from Niafunké, Mali, is one of the best musicians from Africa to step onto the world stage.
Touré, who will be performing at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on May 21, has released eight albums starting with “Vieux Farka Touré” in 2007.
His...
On Stage: Hairspray returns to Philadelphia
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hairspray
It’s been more than a decade since “Hairspray” went on a National Tour and played a run in Philadelphia. The show, which is filled with fun numbers and poignant messages, is a delight that shouldn’t be missed.
Now through May 22, the Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) is presenting...
On Stage Extra: Joe Sumner proving he isn’t just a famous son
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Joe Sumner
When a musician has a legendary rock star as a parent, it can open doors or be a big burden – or both.
Joe Sumner, who will be headlining at show at MilkBoy Philadelphia MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com) on May 16, doesn’t have to worry about such things.
The talented singer/guitarist/songwriter...
Sappey applauds community effort to clean up Tropical Storm Ida debris along the Brandywine
State Rep. Christina Sappey and volunteers during a recent clean up of storm damage near the Brandywine.
State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, publicly thanked groups and individuals that participated in cleanup efforts near the Brandywine Picnic Park on Saturday.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida last fall, a large amount of debris from the river and the surrounding neighborhoods had been deposited...
Avondale, So. Chester Regional Police sign extension for police services
On February 10th, 2022, the Public Safety Commissioners for the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department approved a three-year extension for police services in the Borough of Avondale retroactive to January 1st, 2022, through December 31st, 2024.
After a brief and positive negotiation with the newly elected Mayor and Council from Avondale, the Avondale Borough Council unanimously approved...
