Chester County to consider regional rail commission
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Berks and Montgomery Counties. This morning the Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution announcing a public hearing to consider a proposal to create the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA).
The...
County Democrats make endorsements, no candidate picked for U.S. Senate
Chester County Democrats are on the verge of a sixth consecutive year of historic wins as they gathered virtually Thursday night to endorse their slate for the May 17, 2022 Primary.
More than 330 representatives from all corners of Chester County “packed” the virtual convention using digital voting. The fading pandemic is still affecting large tight gatherings, and delegates once again are missing...
Video debut: Chester County Conversations
The Times is excited to announce our first episode of Chester County Conversations — a sit down with former Chester county Commissioner Kathi Cozzone focused on the growing crisis for local EMS companies.
We hope do more of these conversations in the coming months and are looking for local businesses to sponsor these episodes — live commercial reads, logos, and commercial inserts are available...
Chester County to divest all Russian investments
WEST CHESTER — Reflecting the overwhelming support for the people of Ukraine, Chester County officials today confirmed that all Russian investments held in the County’s pension fund are being pulled.
The money being withdrawn comes from the Vanguard EM index fund, part of Chester County government’s pension fund portfolio. The fund includes an approximately 3% Russian exposure, worth about $860,000...
What To Do: Live music, helicopters and great food
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Carla Auld
There are three special events happening in West Chester this weekend that are treats for the senses – sight (helicopters), sound (flutes) and taste (restaurants).
On March 5, West Chester University will host the 2022 Philadelphia Flute Day Fair (https://www.philaflutesociety.org/fairevents). The event will be held at Swope Music Building...
On Stage: The Connells return to the area with show at Brooklyn Bowl
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Connells
When music fans talk about Southern rock, they are usually referring to a subgenre of music that is a blend of rock, country and blues with the focus on electric guitar. Southern rock started in the 1970s and featured such bands as the Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
There is another Southern rock subgenre that appeared...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: March, lion or lamb?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
You know the saying about March coming in like a lion and out like a lamb, with the intended meaning that March starts off with cold winters and ends with warmer, spring weather?
It’s a perfect metaphor as March straddles two seasons, ending one and starting another.
Our lives are all about endings and beginnings. March reminds us of that.
So now that I’ve...
Downingtown East Masterworks choir invited to perform at PMEA
Downingtown East Masterworks Choir members invited to perform at state music conference
Downingtown High School East Masterworks Choir received one of the highest honors for a Pennsylvania ensemble by being invited to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Annual In-Service Conference.
Each year, dozens of scholastic and community music ensembles submit an audition for a chance...
Colligan named new county Director of Community Development
Dolores Colligan
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Dolores Colligan as Director of the County’s Department of Community Development. Colligan, a 32-year veteran of County government service, takes over from former Director, Patrick Bokovitz, who has transitioned to lead the County’s Department of Human Services.
“Beyond the wealth...
We’re overdue for a time out for the tyrant toddlers
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
When my kids — twins — were toddlers, it was kind of challenging, as is the case with most two year olds. They were easily convinced of things that were not true and acted out. Thankfully, this was a brief period that they grew out of quickly, especially as we were pretty firm when they did act out and it never got them what they wanted.
I remember...
