On Stage: Kennett Symphony ‘reimagines’ live performance
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, concerts by the Kennett Symphony are always enjoyable events.
This weekend, the Kennett Symphony (kennettsymphony.org) is performing two concerts, and both will offer more than just well-played classical music.
The first will be “Reimagined Symphony” on March 19 at 1 p.m. at Mendenhall Inn (323 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford). The second...
Coatesville VA could face closure in modernization move
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Coatesville, which opened in 1930.
CALN — The Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital may be one of 17 national VA facilities to face closure within the next few years, with a new facility proposed in the King of Prussia area, if a proposed plan is approved.
The possible closure would be part of a national...
Griffith appointed Chester County Sustainability Director
Rachael Griffith
Chester County has a new person at the helm of managing the County’s Climate Action Plan, Rachael Griffith, who moves up from her role as Senior Trails and Open Space Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission.
In her new post, Griffith will assist County departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders to meet the County’s goals for sustainability, clean energy, greenhouse...
Op/Ed: The new PA State redistricting is the fairest it’s ever been
By Matt Han, Special to The Times
Even in today’s polarized and tense political climate, almost all Americans regardless of political party/orientation agree that fair maps and the elimination of gerrymandering are vital in creating a fair and democratic country. While most issues require opposing viewpoints and often cannot be resolved, the issue of fair representation is one that is not impossible...
Land Conservancy, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance announces merger
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) and the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) announce the merger of these two regional leaders in land and water conservation. Upon completion of the merger, expected to occur before the end of April 2022, TLC will be merged into BRC.
“This is truly an example of one plus one equaling three,” said Ed Camelli, chairman of The Land Conservancy...
15th annual Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert March 26 at Kennett HS
The Fifteenth Annual Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert will take place on Saturday, March 26, at 2:00 PM in the auditorium of Kennett High School in Kennett Square,PA. With the pandemic necessitating a “virtual” concert last year, it is exciting to be presenting a live concert again this year. The featured work this year is Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) for choir and a nine-piece jazz...
McSwain brings shame on Chester County when he attacks kids
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s still a little rare that you see a politician be such a hateful jerk — and rarer for that politician to be from Chester County.
But here we have West Chester’s Bill McSwain — a gubernatorial candidate — bringing shame to the other 550,000 residents of our county by trashing middle school kids in a Tweet that went viral, until he deleted...
Mushroom Festival to return to Kennett town center
The 37th Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is heading back to State Street in 2022, the Mushroom Festival Board announced today. The two-day event is a popular community experience—spanning nearly 40 years—and celebrating everything mushrooms and more, including Kennett Square the Mushroom Capital of the World, mushroom farms, and the community. The Festival will take place on State Street, September...
Hennessey announces re-election bid
State Rep. Tim Hennessey
The county’s longest serving state legislator announced Friday he would seek another term in the state house.
State Rep. Tim Hennessey announced he intends to run for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Hennessey currently serves as the Chair of the House Transportation Committee, one of the busiest and impactful committees in Harrisburg. He...
What To Do: After 2 years, COVID cancellations seem to be over
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Last year was the 70th anniversary of a popular science fiction movie called “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”
This weekend is the two-year anniversary of “The Weekend the Delaware Valley Stood Still.”
It was March 13, 2020 when the overwhelming surge in COVID-19 cases forced a standstill for almost all activities and attractions....
