On Stage: Rock legends band together for American Vinyl All Star Band

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times American Vinyl All Star Band Danny Beissel recently performed in concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. It was another of the singer’s “pre-release’ shows for his soon-to-be-released album, “Featherborn.” Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recently headlined a show at City Winery in Philadelphia. The guitarist and longtime...

Houlahan wins two Democracy Awards, first Member to win two during one term

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) Today, The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) was a winner of two Democracy Awards—she is the first Member in history to win two categories in a single congressional term. Rep. Houlahan was selected for outstanding achievement for the category of “Constituent Service” and “Life in Congress”- Workplace...

On Stage: Rolo Tomassi at Underground Arts, Friday

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Rolo Tomassi Rolo Tomassi just released its sixth album, “Where Myth Becomes Memory,” and arrived in America last week to begin a support tour for the album. The tour gets underway on September 1 at the Brighton Music Hall in Massachusetts and then heads straight to Philly for a show on September 2 at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia,...

Legislators meet with nonprofits to discuss housing experience

Cheryl Miles, Chairwoman for Black Women of Chester County in Action, Representative Dan Williams (74th Legislative District), Senator Katie Muth (44th Senatorial District), Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Mayor Peter Urscheler of Phoenixville, Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste of West Chester, Rob Henry (Administrator, Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness), Hallie Romanowski (Executive...

County working to get entire records archive online by 2024

Chester County Digital Archives Technician Alex Perry (seated) and Archivist John Smith (standing) oversee the scanning of the County’s historic documents. In less than two years, Chester County’s most historic documents will be available online. Thanks to improved scanning equipment, Chester County’s Archives & Records Services has accelerated the process of scanning and digitizing documents...

White House, Wolf and Houlahan celebrate federal investments in Coatesville

From left; Mitch Landrien, White House Senior Advisor & Infrastructure Coordinator; U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan; Gov. Tom Wolf; and State Rep. Dan Williams talk together during a press conference to celebrate federal investments in Pennsylvania thanks to the Biden Infrastructure Law, at a construction site slated for a new Amtrak station in Coatesville on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Infrastructure...

On Stage: Linda Gail Lewis makes long awaited return to area

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Linda Gail Lewis It’s been almost a year to the day since Linda Gail Lewis had a show scheduled show in the area. On August 22, 2021, Lewis was slated to perform in Kennett Square at Kennett Flash’s Rooftop Series. The shows in that series were staged on a rooftop of a parking garage in downtown Kennett Square. Lewis and her band of local all-stars...

County to offer flu, COVID vaccination clinics this fall

With the start of flu season quickly approaching, the Chester County Health Department is hosting flu vaccination clinics, open to the entire community, at area schools from late September through November. This year, the Health Department will offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccines at most community vaccine clinics. Appointments are required for all clinics. Flu and COVID-19 viruses have many similar...

Chester County ranked as Top-10 digital county

Chester County’s latest recognition for digital technology, awarded by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties. Chester County Government’s continued advancement in digital technology has earned a top-ten placement among America’s 3,000-plus counties. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and National Association of Counties (NACo) have announced Chester County...

On Stage: Sarah Diamond comes home to headline at Uptown!

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Sarah Diamond There is an old saying – “You Can Never Go Home Again.” Don’t tell that to Sarah Diamond. She won’t believe you — and will offer proof of the opposite this weekend. Diamond is a Downingtown East grad and a West Chester University alumna who is now living in Largo, Florida. She is also a talented singer who leads her own...