On Stage Extra: Jordy brings new music to the Fillmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jordy
April 21 is a day pop music fans have been looking forward to for quite some time.
It is the release date for Jordy’s sophomore album, “Boy.”
Jordy is already touring in support of the new album – a tour that makes a local stop on April 18 at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, www.thefillmorephilly.com).
“My first...
Kendal/Crosslands to withdraw from Kendal System, go independent
Kendal-Crosslands Communities (KCC), a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Kennett Square, announced Monday that it will transition out of the Kendal System. KCC will continue to operate with the same brand identity and Quaker values under which it was founded 50 years ago.
To ensure a smooth transition, the process will unfold over the next 6 – 9 months.
“For some time, the KCC Board...
Chesco DA: Help sought from public to ID person who shot two at Lincoln U.
Two women were shot and wounded during an event at Lincoln University’s Spring Fling event this past weekend and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office is asking for help to find the assailant.
According a statement from the DA’s Office, the shooting involved two female victims who both suffered gunshot wounds while on the second floor of the LLC Building of Lincoln University...
CCCBI President testifies before State House on child care issues
Chester County Chamber President Laura Manion during her testimony before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
On Wednesday, March 29th, Chester County Chamber President Laura Manion traveled to our state capitol to present testimony at the House Children & Youth Committee Informational Meeting on the Challenges with Childcare in Pennsylvania.
Majority Chair Donna Bullock and Minority Chair...
County government earns top honor for employee well-being
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Workforce Well-Being Scorecard awarded Chester County Government a Platinum Recognition for building “a culture of health and well-being for their workforce.” The County achieved Platinum recognition – the highest award – by scoring in the top nine percent of 381 participating organizations nationwide.
Reacting to news of the award, Chester County Commissioners’...
On Stage: Some of Broadway’s best shows come to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Into The Woods
Easter events and outdoor activities on pleasantly mild days will provide plenty of options for family events this weekend.
But there are also attractive indoor options – especially theater shows.
The Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) has presented a steady stream of top-flight...
After The Bell celebrating 25 years
After-The-Bell Founders, John and Denise Wood and Marshall Newton.
The Kennett After-School Association is very proud to announce that it’s program, After-The-Bell, is celebrating 25 years of providing safe, meaningful and fun after-school activities to close to 7,000 adolescent students in the Kennett area.
The celebration will begin on May 12 with the return of the organization’s signature event,...
Coatesville to launch First Fridays, starting in May
This week, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance announced a new event: First Fridays in Downtown Coatesville.
Beginning in May this year and running through August, the monthly special event will be a celebration of Downtown Coatesville’s shops, restaurants, and rich cultural heritage.
From 5:00 to 8:00pm on the First Friday of each month, downtown businesses will host special events, offer refreshments...
CCIU Practical Nursing program celebrates 128th graduating class
On March 9, 2023, students in the CCIU Practical Nursing Program, located in Downingtown, became the 128th class to graduate from this program.Front 1 left to right: Markasia Taltoan (Salutatorian), Lauren Hobbs (Class President), Alliyah Thomas, Joe Quiah, Tyeisha Blackson, Tasha Depte, Lynette Rosado-Medina.Row 2 left to right: Beth Linnenbaugh, Amirah Henson-McLaughlin, Christina Watts, Fannie Bangura,...
County to hold Behavioral Health Job Fair on April 14
More than 20 employers actively hiring for over 600 positions in the behavioral health field will be at a job fair in West Chester on Friday, April 14.
Tyree Lewis, Director of Quality Management for Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and co-organizer of the job fair said, “All of the employers at the April 14th job fair have openings for a...
