On Stage: Entertaining, but always a mystery — The Residents

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Residents There are not many bands that can go out on a 50th anniversary tour – and there are not many bands like The Residents. On March 31, The Residents headline a show at the Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) as part of their 2023 50thanniversary tour. The Residents are...

ChristianaCare announces plans for ‘micro-hospital’ on Jennersville Hospital site

An emergency room and some limited hospital services will return to the site of the former Jennersville Hospital — which closed in 2021 — hopefully before the end of 2024, company officials said today. ChristianaCare provided new details about its plans to restore health care services to the southern Chester County community at its West Grove Campus, formerly Jennersville Hospital. ChristianaCare...

Cosentino named ass’t. Coatesville City Manager

Roberta Cosentino The City of Coatesville is announcing the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager. Roberta Cosentino has been named to the executive management position by City Manager James Logan, and Coatesville City Council voted its approval on February 13, 2023. Logan said, “We’re pleased to welcome our newest member of the City’s staff. Roberta’s long-standing service to the Chester...

County Workforce Development Board and WCU partner to host county-wide job fair

A county-wide job fair, similar to this one held in 2022, is coming to West Chester University on Tuesday, April 4 More than 70 companies looking to hire for various jobs across a range of industries will be present at a job fair on April 4 at West Chester University. The event is a partnership between Chester County’s Workforce Development Board, West Chester University, and PA CareerLink –...

On Stage: Ellis Paul overcomes challenges to return to the stage

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ellis Paul When it comes to Ellis Paul’s desire to keep making music despite severe challenges, you have to give him a hand. Paul, who will be bringing his “30th Anniversary Tour” to The Lounge at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com) on March 25, has been battling Dupuytren’s Contracture for almost a decade. Dupuytren’s...

Commissioners join in Meals on Wheels’ March for Meals celebration

Pictured here ready to deliver Meals on Wheels meals to Chester County seniors are (left to right): Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Patrice Stilley, Meals on Wheels of Chester County Communications Administrator; Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; Carole Koroluck, Meals on Wheels volunteer driver; Commissioner Josh Maxwell; and Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, Barb DeCarlo. In recognition...

Chester County leads state in veteran benefit payouts

Chester County veterans received more federal benefit payouts – excluding survivor and pension benefits – than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Over $3 million was paid to veterans in January 2023, nearly $500,000 more than Berks County, which is ranked number two. The mission of Veterans Affairs is to provide information and guidance...

Local police to crack down on aggressive driving

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave to help reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on area roadways as part of a statewide mobilization that...

On Stage Extra: ‘Six’ Comes to Kimmel

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Six “SIX” is a musical that has reached legendary status in just a few years. From March 21 through April 9, the Kimmel Cultural Campus is presenting “SIX” at the Academy of Music as part of its 2022-2023 Broadway series, (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia,www.kimmelculturalcampus.org). “SIX” is a British musical comedy with music,...

On Stage: Tom Rush comes to the Colonial Theater

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Tom Rush Tom Rush, one of America’s most revered folksingers, is a New Englander through and through. However, in recent years, he has built a connection with Chester County. One of his last live shows prior to the COVID pandemic was a concert at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. Tonight, Ruch is returning to the area for a show at the Colonial...