Simpson steps down from Coatesville City Council
Ed Simpson
Leaving big shoes to fill, Councilman Ed Simpson announced his retirement from Coatesville City Council after serving the City’s residents for more than two decades. During a City Council meeting on April 24, 2023, Simpson shared his decision to resign due to a move to be closer to family members. While they remain Chester County residents, he and his wife Terry moved outside of the City’s...
On Stage: Jesse Ruben comes home for show at World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jesse Ruben
For Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Jesse Ruben, his show on May 12 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com) is a much-anticipated homecoming.
Ruben, who moved to New York 12 years ago, grew up in Maple Glen and graduated from Upper Dublin High School. He went on to earn a degree in songwriting at...
Commissioners proclaim National Travel and Tourism Week
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (left) and Michelle Kichline (right) present the proclamation recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week to Susan Hamley, Chester County Tourism Executive Director, and Nick D’Addezio, Vice-President of Marketing and Communications at Longwood Gardens, and President of the Chester County Tourism Board of Directors.
Chester County...
On Stage Spotlight: Matt Pond finds a new start with The Natural Lines
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Area music fans may not be familiar with the name of the band that is headlining a show on May 9 at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, www.johnnybrendas.com) – The Natural Lines.
However, most area music fans know the leader of The Natural Lines very well – Matt Pond.
Matt Pond is a musician from New York who formed his...
County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces events for National Prevention Week
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces plans to support “National Prevention Week”, May 7 through 13.
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “National Prevention Week” is dedicated to increasing public awareness of substance use prevention and mental health through partnerships and collaborations which promote quality...
Avon Grove’s Langhorne named as Citadel Heart of Learning winner
Avon Grove School District Citadel Heart of Learning Award Grand Prize finalist William Langhorne with family, students and colleagues.
For the past 22 years, Citadel Credit Union has recognized local, hard-working teachers who are dedicated to their role and classroom by honoring them with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The award is open to any public, private or charter school teacher and nominations...
On Stage: STYX celebrates 50 years with show at Xcite Center
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
STYX
STYX is not unfamiliar with gold. The band has reached golden status or better on nine of its albums. Now, STYX is touring to celebrate its golden anniversary.
The tour, which is also a support tour for its most recent album, “Crash of the Crown,” visits the area on May 5 for a show at the Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem,...
County launches broadband survey
To further justify and strengthen the need for funding to expand broadband services in areas throughout the county, Chester County Government has created a short, but crucial, survey aimed at identifying locations where internet service is either non-existent or extremely limited. The survey can be found at www.chesco.org/broadbandsurvey.
“Although it may be difficult to believe, there are pockets...
On Stage Plus: Jesus Christ Superstar comes to Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jack Hopewell as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar
Hershey High School is a four-year high school in Dauphin County – a public school that is consistently ranked as one of the top public schools in the state of Pennsylvania.
The school also has the distinction of being the alma mater of two highly regarded young talents in the world of sports and entertainment...
Pocopson Home named regional test site for nurse aides
Chester County’s Pocopson Home
Chester County’s Pocopson Home was recently designated as a regional test site for nurse aides by Credentia, and organization that works with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to maintain the PA Nurse Aide Certification Registry. Pocopson Home held its first two regional tests this month and has more scheduled in the coming weeks.
Pocopson Nursing Home Administrator...
