On Stage: The Nutcracker ushers in holiday season
Also: Jethro Tull co-founder brings his band to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Pennsylvania Ballet’s annual production of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” is one of the most cherished—and longest running—family holiday traditions for families in the region. For many, a visit to Philadelphia to enjoy the lavish presentation by the world-famous Pennsylvania Ballet...
Festive 5K draws big crowds, helps community
Annual event benefits Coatesville Youth Initiative
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff writer, The Times
Cross country coach Jonah Gellner, Scott Middle School principal Chamise Taylor and race participants Justin and Lauren Reed gathered at the finish line after the Festive 5K at Scott Middle School. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Okumura.
COATESVILLE – Hundreds of runners and walkers gathered at Scott Middle...
Man sought in witness intimidation case
Kenneth “War” Wylie
WEST CHESTER — A Coatesville man is wanted on charges of witness intimidation and conspiracy, while his girlfriend, an employee of the Chester County Juvenile Probation Department, was taken into custody on the same charges and subsequently lost her job.
Kenneth “War” Wylie, 25, is already facing charges for alleged drug sales in the city and is now alleged to have, with...
Art Watch: Jill Beech’s natural curiosities
Showings and art sales just time for the holidays
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
One of my favorite local sculptors is Jill Beech, and she will be having her annual studio sale this Saturday December 12th 10am-4:30pm. While she is still not keen on creating a website, Jill has a large loyal following of collectors, including me, who wait for her studio sale announcement every year. I already bought...
Toomey talks economy, odds of federal shutdown during Chesco visit
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R) gets a tour of the facility from Lord’s Pantry Executive Director Jan Leaf, Monday in Downingtown.
U.S. Senator said he thinks shutdown is doubtful; seeks new policies to get economy moving
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — U.S Sen. Pat Toomey spent much of Monday morning in Chester County, visiting a local food bank and attending a Veterans’ Administration...
What To Do: Pops Goes The Holiday
Also: West Chester Christmas Parade and more get holiday season going
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony has just the thing to get you into the holiday mood, it annual holiday concert at Unionville High School, Dec. 5.
While many of the holiday attractions are treats for the eyes and the taste buds, there is an ongoing holiday tradition in Kennett Square that is a treat...
On Stage: Mame is the perfect antidote for holiday stress
Also, Rusted Root comes home to Pennsylvania; Forbert at Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rosemary Benson stars in the title role in “Mame” at the Candlelight Theater.
For a small portion of the population — mostly computer geeks — “Mame” is an acronym for an emulator application designed to recreate the hardware of arcade game systems in software on modern...
Commissioners OK 2016 budget, no tax hike
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2016 budget Thursday, resulting in no tax increase for county residents.
The 2016 budget aligns with the priorities and goals of Chester County’s Strategic Plan which were updated this year. Seven years of development and implementation of the Plan have led Chester County to the achievement of a very high percentage of its...
Commissioners OK halt of payments to state due to budget impasse
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners said Thursday they would stop sending funds to the state — about $4 million a month on average — collected by county row offices, in light of the ongoing state budget impasse, which has cut state funds to county services.
The three commissioners, chair Terence Farrell, vie Kathi Cozzone and Commissioner Michelle Kitchline issued the following...
Local congressmen applaud passage of bipartisan education bill
Expected to be signed by Pres. Obama, law would return local control to states
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County Congressmen Pat Meehan (Left, R-7) and Ryan Costello (Right, R-6) backed revisions to federal education laws, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
Two Chester County Congressman praised the passage by the U.S. House of Representatives, Wednesday, of legislation...
