What To Do: Fairs, fests and outdoor music highlight this weekend’s events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kimberton Community Fair
There are two things you can be sure of in this area every July – scorching heat waves and an assortment of festivals, outside music events, carnivals, family-oriented celebrations and summertime fairs.
If you enjoy country fairs, you should check out the Annual Kimberton Community Fair (Kimberton Fairgrounds, Route 113,...
Maxwell named Chair of Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Josh Maxwell
Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Greater Philadelphia region’s federally-designated metropolitan planning organization.
Commissioner Maxwell was elected as DVRPC Board Chair to serve for fiscal year 2025, and in this role, will oversee an 18-member board that...
On Stage: ‘Funny Girl’ ‘The Fantasticks’ come to local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Funny Girl
Musicals are coming.
Musicals are coming.
Musicals are here.
Over the past week, three different musicals have had their opening nights in theaters around the area – “Funny Girl,” “The Fantasticks,” and “Somewhere Over the Border.”
Ensemble Arts Philly – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The...
Three truths: Biden is old; Trump is old and a criminal; and Democrats stink at politics
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
This much is true: Joe Biden is really, really old. Absolutely older than I would prefer as President of the United States. He walks slow — sometimes at 60, I do, too — and stumbles over his speech at times or even loses his train of thought while speaking.
He’s also been among the most effective presidents of my lifetime, which goes back to Lyndon...
50K without power after storms rip through Chester County
Chester County was hit hard by a line of severe weather, Tuesday night, knocking down trees, power lines and leaving more than 50,000 residents without power as of Wednesday morning.
According to PECO, around 54,000 customers were without power Wednesday morning — by far the hardest hit area for power outages in the Delaware Valley. Crews were working to restore that power, racing against another...
Obituary: Betty Leifer
Betty Leifer
Betty Leifer was born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended Clara Barton elementary school, Olney High school, Gratz College, and graduated Temple University in 1962. She also obtained a master’s degree in Demography and Statistics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980.
In her working career, she worked in statistics at several major Philadelphia hospitals, and ran the...
The only way to end the culture of political violence: vote
We are a nation steeped in violence but Donald Trump has introduced a new form of political violence. In the wake of the assassination attempt on him, we can’t react by denying reality or letting wishful thinking get in the way of dealing with that reality.
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
VIOLENCE HAS NO place in the United States?
Seriously?
What world do all the political and public figures...
What To Do: Blobfest is a unique Chester County tradition
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
The word “unique” means “being the only one of its kind.” It is a very demanding qualification – a very specific qualification.
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville definitely qualifies as unique.
In the entire world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The Blob” is a low-budget...
On Stage: Coatesville’s Mascherino still rocking with The Color Fred
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Color Fred
Here are some bands that might be on your playlists.
Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. They released their eighth and most recent studio album, “152,” in 2023.
Breaking Pangaea was an American emo pop band from Philadelphia. The band released their debut EP and full-length album on...
Future leaders complete Aspiring Superintendents Leadership Academy
From left, Dr. Scott Hand, Dr. Jennifer Saksa, Dr. Leslee Hutchinson, Dr. Lawrence Cannon, Dr. Jessica Kilmetz, Dr. Jeremy Curtis, Dr. Andrea Farina, Dr. Che Regina, Dr. Nicole Addis, Mr. Cale Hilbolt, Dr. Leah Reider, Dr. Jonathan Propper, Dr. Amy Jenkins, Dr. George F. Fiore (Not pictured: Mr. Brad Bentman, Dr. Lawrence Cannon, Mr. Bill Dougherty, Dr. Damian Johnston, Dr. Adam Penning, Dr. Edward...
