What To Do: Holiday weekend full of fireworks, fests and fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
The 43rd Annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (www.GoodNeighborDay.com) will be held on July 4 at Kerr Park in Downingtown starting at 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Activities will get underway with a “Prayer and...
On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
There is no lack of things to do when Fourth of July Weekend arrives.
Options include long weekend getaways to vacation destinations, fireworks displays and holiday picnics with family and friends.
This year, there is another option – a really good option for music fans.
On July 1, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will be...
Penn Medicine signs letter of intent to acquire the former Brandywine Hospital campus
Brandywine Hospital. File photo.
Penn Medicine — which operates Chester County Hospital — confirmed Tuesday night it had signed a letter of intent to acquire the former Brandywine Hospital campus from Tower Health, although it is unclear what Penn’s plans are for the Coatesville-area hospital campus, which has been closed since January, 2022.
The closure of both Brandywine and Jennersville...
Rotary thrilled with turnout for first ‘Kennett On Top’ fundraiser
The Kennett Square Rotary Club held its inaugural fundraiser, Kennett on Top, on June 17. Close to 200 attendees enjoyed great food and beverages while they danced the night away on the Kennett Square rooftop. Comments from guests indicate that everyone had a wonderful time and they look forward to attending next year.
The Rotary Club of Kennett Square held its inaugural signature fundraiser, “Kennett...
Dates, details announced for 2023 Coatesville Grand Prix
Classic cars will return to the streets of Coatesville this coming September. Photo credit Sitting Rock Creative
Bigger and better than ever, plans are underway for the 7th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, September 14 – 16. coatesvillegrandprix.com
Each year, thousands of spectators flock to Coatesville to experience the excitement of watching vintage automobiles and motorcycles...
CCCBI holds panel to discuss housing market
left to right) Steven Shields of Moody’s Analytics, award-winning realtor Michelle Leonard, CCCBI President & CEO Laura Manion, and Libby Horwitz of the Chester County Planning Commission.
On June 20, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s (CCCBI) Young Professionals Committee held a Housing Panel to discuss the state of housing across Chester County. The panel, comprised of...
One country you’d never suspect did something brave about guns
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
SERBIA? YES, SERBIA.
It just did what the United States lacks the moral fiber, heart, soul and compassion to do.
It said “enough” to gun violence and it only took two mass shootings.
On May 3, a seventh-grade student shot down eight children and a security guard. A ninth victim died two weeks later. The next day a man shot and killed eight and wounded 14 others...
What To Do: Stormy weather, but lots of inside events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
FamilyFest
There are many special events this weekend. Some are outdoor only events, some are indoor only events and some are a mixture of the two.
With rain in the forecast for every day this weekend, it is imperative to check the weather news (and maybe stick your head outdoors) prior to heading to many of the outdoor events (even though some will...
Ditoro family wins four divisions at 302 Uncorked 5K
The Ditoro family of Kennett Square had an exciting day at the 302 Uncorked 5K at Hudson Fields in Milton, DE on June 17, 2022. The Ditoro’s earned four first-place titles in their age group.
The grandmother, Yvonne Ditoro, 69, of Lewes wins by claiming her age group title. Philip Ditoro, 43, finished fifth overall and first in the 40-49 age group. Scarlet Ditoro, 20, and Tiffani Ditoro, 42, crossed...
On Stage: “Lettie’ derailed by COVID finds new life at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Abigail Adams
The play “Lettie” had its premiere in Chicago in 2017. The show received rave reviews and appeared destined to have a long and successful run on Broadway. Then, COVID-19 changed all that – a pandemic that closed everything down.
When the original production ran at the Victory Playhouse in Chicago, Broadway World described the show...
