Walschburger appointed Deputy County Administrator
Erik Walschburger
Following a months-long search for the ideal candidate, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Erik Walschburger as Deputy County Administrator. He will support County Administrator Bobby Kagel in the supervision and direction of all County government programs and administrative operations.
Walschburger comes to the Commissioners’...
What To Do: Festivals, events come roaring back after disruptions
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Annual Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair
Many of the area’s annual events such as food fairs, pet shows, jewelry expos, collectors’ gatherings and ethnic festivals never happened in 2020 and never happened again in 2021.
We all know why.
Fortunately, COVID numbers are going down and special event numbers are on the rise.
Several annual...
On Stage Extra: ‘Waitress’ serves it up at Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Waitress
Pie was celebrated in the middle of March with “π Day (Pi Day)” on March 14.
Pie will also be celebrated in Philadelphia this week when the Kimmel Cultural Campus presents the popular musical “Waitress” at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) from March 29-April 3.
Never underestimate...
On Stage: Local women of jazz in the spotlight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mindy Rhodes
Over the next few days, there will be two special shows focusing on female acts – one featuring one woman and the other featuring 11 women.
“Jazz for Jamey’s,” a special multi-artist show as a benefit for the venue, will be held on March 24 at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com)....
County adopts agriculture economic development plan
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (left), Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell (second right and right) present a county proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Day to Hillary Krummrich, Director of the Chester County Ag Council, and Gary Westlake, Chester County Ag Council Chair. The Commissioners adopted the Chester County Ag Economic Development Strategic Plan on National Agriculture...
County Democrats endorse Pielli for 156th District nomination
Chris Pielli
Chris Pielli, candidate for State Representative in the 156th District is proud to announce that he has overwhelmingly received the endorsement of the Chester County Democratic Committee.
The CCDC held their endorsement meeting on Monday night. Pielli, who currently serves as the Chester County Recorder of Deeds received 82% of the endorsement vote.
With their endorsement, the CCDC joins...
On Stage Plus: Whitmore Sisters bring harmony to City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Whitmore Sisters
It will be a family affair when the Whitmore Sisters open for the Mastersons on March 21 at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia).
The Whitmore Sisters — Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore — are two of roots music’s most accomplished songwriters/instrumentalists/vocalists.
The Mastersons...
Inner Nature: Poisonous and venomous animals
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I am in India. It’s a vibrant and bustling place. This month, a couple of friends and I are planning a trip to a wildlife sanctuary in Southern India*. We hope to see tigers and a plethora of other animals and plants.
What I am hoping we do not encounter closely are mosquitoes and snakes. I do not like mosquitoes, but I do like snakes, in principle. But many snakes...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
After a two-year absence during the pandemic, art shows and antiques shows are starting to pop up like croci in March gardens.
The 73rd Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show (http://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow/) will be held March 18 and 19 at the Chadds Ford Elementary School. Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth, the popular Chadds...
On Stage Extra: Nathan Gray brings new band to Milkboy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nathan Gray and the iron Roses
Nathan Gray, who will headline a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com) on March 18, has been the front man for several well-received bands including BoySetsFire, I am Heresy and The Casting Out.
Gray’s arrival was in 1994 as the singer for BoySetsFire, a post-hardcore...
