On Stage: Some of Broadway’s best shows come to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Into The Woods
Easter events and outdoor activities on pleasantly mild days will provide plenty of options for family events this weekend.
But there are also attractive indoor options – especially theater shows.
The Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) has presented a steady stream of top-flight...
After The Bell celebrating 25 years
After-The-Bell Founders, John and Denise Wood and Marshall Newton.
The Kennett After-School Association is very proud to announce that it’s program, After-The-Bell, is celebrating 25 years of providing safe, meaningful and fun after-school activities to close to 7,000 adolescent students in the Kennett area.
The celebration will begin on May 12 with the return of the organization’s signature event,...
Coatesville to launch First Fridays, starting in May
This week, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance announced a new event: First Fridays in Downtown Coatesville.
Beginning in May this year and running through August, the monthly special event will be a celebration of Downtown Coatesville’s shops, restaurants, and rich cultural heritage.
From 5:00 to 8:00pm on the First Friday of each month, downtown businesses will host special events, offer refreshments...
CCIU Practical Nursing program celebrates 128th graduating class
On March 9, 2023, students in the CCIU Practical Nursing Program, located in Downingtown, became the 128th class to graduate from this program.Front 1 left to right: Markasia Taltoan (Salutatorian), Lauren Hobbs (Class President), Alliyah Thomas, Joe Quiah, Tyeisha Blackson, Tasha Depte, Lynette Rosado-Medina.Row 2 left to right: Beth Linnenbaugh, Amirah Henson-McLaughlin, Christina Watts, Fannie Bangura,...
County to hold Behavioral Health Job Fair on April 14
More than 20 employers actively hiring for over 600 positions in the behavioral health field will be at a job fair in West Chester on Friday, April 14.
Tyree Lewis, Director of Quality Management for Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and co-organizer of the job fair said, “All of the employers at the April 14th job fair have openings for a...
On Stage: Entertaining, but always a mystery — The Residents
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Residents
There are not many bands that can go out on a 50th anniversary tour – and there are not many bands like The Residents.
On March 31, The Residents headline a show at the Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) as part of their 2023 50thanniversary tour.
The Residents are...
ChristianaCare announces plans for ‘micro-hospital’ on Jennersville Hospital site
An emergency room and some limited hospital services will return to the site of the former Jennersville Hospital — which closed in 2021 — hopefully before the end of 2024, company officials said today.
ChristianaCare provided new details about its plans to restore health care services to the southern Chester County community at its West Grove Campus, formerly Jennersville Hospital.
ChristianaCare...
Cosentino named ass’t. Coatesville City Manager
Roberta Cosentino
The City of Coatesville is announcing the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager. Roberta Cosentino has been named to the executive management position by City Manager James Logan, and Coatesville City Council voted its approval on February 13, 2023.
Logan said, “We’re pleased to welcome our newest member of the City’s staff. Roberta’s long-standing service to the Chester...
County Workforce Development Board and WCU partner to host county-wide job fair
A county-wide job fair, similar to this one held in 2022, is coming to West Chester University on Tuesday, April 4
More than 70 companies looking to hire for various jobs across a range of industries will be present at a job fair on April 4 at West Chester University. The event is a partnership between Chester County’s Workforce Development Board, West Chester University, and PA CareerLink –...
On Stage: Ellis Paul overcomes challenges to return to the stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ellis Paul
When it comes to Ellis Paul’s desire to keep making music despite severe challenges, you have to give him a hand.
Paul, who will be bringing his “30th Anniversary Tour” to The Lounge at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com) on March 25, has been battling Dupuytren’s Contracture for almost a decade.
Dupuytren’s...
