On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams ready to rock in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Mummers Parade is a great Philadelphia tradition which dates back more than a century, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on January 1.
There is another Mummers tradition in Philadelphia which dates back more than a decade, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on December 30.
Some...
CCIU celebrates 10 years of The County Cup
From left to right: Dr. Anita Riccio, Laurie Masino, Gary Entrekin, Dave Baron, Dr. George F. Fiore, Dr. Siobhan Leavy and Patti Ciuffetelli.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the County Cup, a food kiosk run by students in the CCIU’s Discover program. On December 16, current and former employees attended the anniversary event at the CCIU Educational...
On Stage Extra: A rockin’ voice from Ukraine headlines at Brooklyn Bowl
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gogol Bordello plays international punk music that is wild, aggressive and filled with Eastern European influences. That’s because frontman/founder Eugene Hütz is wild, aggressive and a native of Eastern Europe.
This week, the band is celebrating 15 years of New Year’s Eve shows in New York and Philadelphia with shows at the two cities’ Brooklyn...
County leaders discuss direction of Chester County Climate Action Plan in 2023
County leaders review and sort actions that support the Chester County Climate Action Plan.
Chester County department leaders and partners met recently to review and prioritize long-term and short-term steps that must be taken to achieve the County’s Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gases. The Climate Action Plan, adopted in October 2021 by the Commissioners, calls for the County government’s...
Commissioners OK 2nd round of American Rescue Plan Act grants
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved the second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients last week, at the final Commissioners’ public meeting of the year.
More than $6 million in grants were awarded for 22 projects. This adds to the $40 million in funds that were awarded to 73 applicants during the first round of grants, announced...
Heffern announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Joe Heffern
Joe Heffern, award-winning local attorney and East Fallowfield Township Supervisor, is running in Chester County’s May 2023 Primary for Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Joe has over 20 years of experience representing clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to homeless individuals. Heffern received The Legal Intelligencer’s “Unsung Hero” award for his pro bono service as a volunteer...
County renews contract supporting household hazardous waste disposal events
The County Commissioners recently renewed a contract with the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) on the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Education, Collection, and Management Program. The contract is an Intergovernmental Agreement that includes Chester, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
In a joint statement, Chester County Commissioners...
Barrena-Sarobe announces run for DA
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe, a career prosecutor and Democrat, has launched his campaign to be Chester County’s next District Attorney.
“Chester County is a special place with a deep history and a brighter future. I want to be our next District Attorney to keep Chester County a safe and just place where families and businesses can thrive.”
Chris is a graduate of UC Berkeley...
AGSD makes admin. appointment, OKs,new contract for support personnel
Mark DeEmilio
At the school board meeting on Dec. 15, Avon Grove School District’s (AGSD) Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Mark DeEmilio as an assistant principal at Fred S. Engle Middle School (FSEMS). DeEmilio has served as an assistant principal in the Oxford Area School District since 2017. Prior to becoming an administrator, DeEmilio was a health and physical education teacher...
Chester County’s Color 5K raises $120K to help fight opioid abuse
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell (left), Marian Moskowitz (second right) and Michelle Kichline (right) present a check for $120,000, representing the funds raised by the Chester County Color 5K. Accepting the check are Chester County’s Director of Drug & Alcohol Services, Jamie Johnson (third right), along with COPE Program representatives Rob Gilman (center), Jackie Morales (second...
