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...
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...
