Commissioners OK $3.4M for affordable housing
The Chester County Commissioners Thursday approved $3.4 million in support of two housing developments that are affordable to households with low-to-moderate incomes. One of the developments is in Caln Township, the other in Phoenixville.
“We are proud to announce $1.9 million toward construction of Willows at Valley Run, the first of two phases with 60 apartments, and $1.5 million for Phoenixville...
What To Do: New ‘Light” installation art at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is always a special place to visit – especially during the run of its annual “Festival of Fountains.” The 2022 “Festival of Fountains” opened in May and is running through September 26.
This summer is even more special because of light. More specifically because...
On Stage: Squirrel Nut Zippers are back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Squirrel Nut Zippers
There are three meanings for “Squirrel Nut Zippers.”
“Nut Zippers” is a southern term for a variety of old bootleg moonshine. There was a newspaper story about an intoxicated man who climbed a tree and refused to come down even after police arrived. The headline was “Squirrel Nut Zipper.”
Squirrel Nut Zipper is also...
Chesco set to activate 988 mental health crisis line
Beginning Saturday, July 16, Chester County is joining with communities across the nation, introducing “988” as the direct phone connection support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.
Chester County sees the implementation of the new 988 call option as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system and is seeking feedback through two online surveys to better inform the...
ChristianaCare completes purchase of Jennersville Hosp.; looks to restore emergency services
ChristianaCare has completed its purchase of the former Jennersville Hospital location in West Grove, Pennsylvania from Tower Health. Under its new name, ChristianaCare West Grove Campus, the site will once again serve the health needs of the southern Chester County community—but the opening of services at the campus will take some time.
“It is our privilege to serve our neighbors in southern Chester...
ReFire at any age: Independence Day. What does it mean to you?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Have you ever really thought about the significance of what this day means?
We so often look at holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day as days off from work, to play and have fun, which is okay but we all need to take a moment to celebrate in a deeper way.
The word independence, by definition, means freedom from the control or influence of others....
Farm preservation funding is available from Chester County
Chester County has preserved more than 560 farms, totaling more than 43,000 acres.
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners: The Commonwealth/County Program; and the Chester County Challenge Grant Program. To date, more than 560 farms totaling more than 43,000 acres have been preserved...
On Stage Extra: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is an American classic – in many ways.
It is an American classic as a novel.
It is an American classic as a movie.
It is an American classic as a Broadway play.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel by the American author Harper Lee, which was published in 1960 and was instantly successful...
Lawrence, Hennessey choosing extreme politics over Chester County women’s lives
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
In the middle of the night, Pennsylvania’s legislators pushed through an amendment to the state Constitution removing any protection for abortion and women’s health services — along with a number of anti-democratic measures that could make it harder for minorities to vote.
There are massive issues with morality and democracy here, but the fact of...
On Stage Extra: Big Sunday Philly shows change venues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vision Video
Sunday is the night for relocated rock concerts in Center City Philadelphia.
The Vision Video show on July 10 was originally scheduled to be held at MilkBoy Philadelphia and then switched to Kung Fu Necktie.
A similar scenario has played out for the concert by the Wrecks on July 10. It was originally scheduled to be held at the Foundry at...
