Rep. Houlahan hosts U.S. Commerce Secretary on high-tech tour, roundtable in Malvern
L to R: David Valletta, Vishay Executive Vice President – Worldwide Sales; Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce; and Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. Representative of PA-06 viewing Vishay’s product display cases
Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, and business, government, and student representatives from Chester County for a tour and roundtable...
County Ag Council issues guide to local farms and products
Just in time for a summer full of exploring Chester County’s pick-your-own farms, wineries, farmers markets and more, the Chester County Agricultural Council has issued its new Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County.
The publication features the county’s diverse array of farms and locally-grown farm products from strawberry fields to rows of radiant peonies. The guide, highlighting over...
DASD facilities restores Holocaust Memorial at Downingtown West
DASD staff and community members gathered to plant flowers and contribute to the restoration of the district’s Holocaust Memorial
Through its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) aims to provide a culture of inclusivity and empathy, fostering educational equity that can grow, flourish and reach beyond the DASD community. In May, DASD celebrated the incredible...
On Stage: Cheadle brings new theme to show at Jamey’s House of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
Laura Cheadle is coming back with a new theme and a new bag of surprises this weekend.
On May 27, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is hosting a return engagement by Laura Cheadle.
Whenever Cheadle plays the area, it seems that she has a special theme for that particular...
Commissioners OK $3.2 million in Open Space Preservation and Park Improvement Grants
The 162-acre Martin Six Associates property in Elk Township is one of the recipients of a 2022 preservation grant through the Chester County Preservation Partnership Program.
The Chester County Commissioners today approved the awarding of $3.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants. The grants are made available through Chester County’s Preservation Partnership Program, which...
Student charged in Coatesville HS stabbling
Oddell Cannon
A local youth is in custody after being charged with stabbing a fellow Coatesville Area High School student in a school bathroom, Tuesday.
Oddell Cannon, 16, is being charged as an adult in the incident. According to Caln Township Police, Cannon is charged with stabbing the victim multiple times. The victim, who is also a minor, was transported to Paoli Hospital and was listed in stable...
County officials: election process running smoothly
Chester County’s Department of Voter Services reports that the vote computation process from Tuesday’s primary election continues to run smoothly with all precincts accounted for and only provisional and military/overseas civilians’ ballots still to be counted.
“We prepared for this election for many months to ensure every citizen in our county not only knew their vote would be properly counted...
On Stage: Sounds of Africa come to World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vieux Farka Touré
Vieux Farka Touré, who hails from Niafunké, Mali, is one of the best musicians from Africa to step onto the world stage.
Touré, who will be performing at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) on May 21, has released eight albums starting with “Vieux Farka Touré” in 2007.
His...
Annas inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame
More than 400 of the region’s top business and community leaders were in attendance as Meridian Bank Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board Chris Annas (center) was inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) Wednesday night. The award was presented by CCEDC Board Chair Craig A. Styer (left) and CCEDC President and CEO Gary Smith (right).
With...
On Stage: Hairspray returns to Philadelphia
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hairspray
It’s been more than a decade since “Hairspray” went on a National Tour and played a run in Philadelphia. The show, which is filled with fun numbers and poignant messages, is a delight that shouldn’t be missed.
Now through May 22, the Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) is presenting...
