On Stage: Philly Folk Fest and Musikfest top the bill
Summer music shows keep getting hotter as August rolls on
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tom Paxton, who played his first Philadelphia Folk festival more than 50 years ago, is one of the headliners of this weekend’s event.
Pennsylvania has two great music festivals every August — two of the longest-running music festivals in the country — and both will be in full stride...
New Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail celebrates local art and wine heritage
The new Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail officially kicked off this month. The Trail incorporates all Brandywine Valley wine-based businesses including wineries, vineyards and wine bars, and celebrates the art of wine and the artistic heritage of the beautiful Brandywine Region by providing artisanal themes every month during the year.
The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail brings attention to local artists,...
Chesco audit department wins commendation
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Internal Audit Department, under the leadership of County Controller Norman MacQueen, has received a commendation from the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) for its operations undertaken from January 2012 to December 2014. The department is one of only five audit departments among Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to meet these prestigious standards, and...
Get the most from your dental insurance
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Like anything in life, if you want to get the most out of something you need to know how it works. People fortunate enough to have dental insurance should take the time to know what their policy covers and what it’s limitations are.
Never assume your dental office’s business staff knows everything. Every employer group negotiates their own...
Coatesville woman shot on Pennsylvania Ave.
COATESVILLE — A city woman was shot Monday afternoon on Pennsylvania Avenue and police took a city man into custody almost immediately following the incident.
Police said that they were called to a domestic dispute with a report of a shooting and found Ashley Johnson lying in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue, bleeding from an apparent gunshot wound. Bystanders indicated to police that the alleged...
The Times’ Interview: Q&A with Dr. Cathy Taschner
Editor’s Note: Dr. Cathy Taschner, Superintendent of the Coatesville Area School District, agreed to a lengthy, sit down question and answer session last week. We present both the questions and answers as transcribed from a recording. We did not clean up language, pauses or grammar, to better reflect the exact words — and tone — of the conversation and provide Dr. Taschner with an unfiltered,...
Susquehanna Bank donates $10k to YMCA
Susquehanna Bank executives present Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with a check for $10,000 in support of health and fitness programs for youth at local Y branches. Pictured from left to right: Joe Calabro, Liz Goldberg, Denise Day, Jeff Culp, and Matt Provinski.
WEST CHESTER — Last month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received a $10,000 donation from its community partner, Susquehanna...
Does 161st election prompt worry for GOP?
Also, Kane must go; thoughts on GOP presidential debate
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s still August, and as much as we want to cling to our icy-cold beverages, sun screen and the amazing scent of meat grilling in the back yard, like a storm front, politics, both local and national keep pulling us forward into the fall political season.
We’ll dig into the Kathleen Kane issue, the Republican...
What To Do: The stars come out for summer fun
From Starfest to pro bicycling, there’s something for just about everyone this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks) is scheduled for August 8. Any participants who have been around since the inaugural staging of the event deserve special recognition...
On Stage: Get ready to party in the streets
Summer is far from over with big weekend music festivals plentiful
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Keys N Krates is one of the featured acts at Mad Decent Block Party in Philadelphia this weekend.
Get ready for one of the biggest music parties of Summer 2015. The Mad Decent Block Party is coming to town.
The Mad Decent Block Party is an ambitious summer tour featuring many of the top acts...
