County Democrats announce 2024 endorsements
Chester County’s Democratic Party incumbents for state Senate and House seats were all endorsed at Wednesday night’s endorsement convention leading up to the April 23 Primary Election. Only two of the General Assembly races were contested, with the 155th District’s incumbent Danielle Friel Otten receiving endorsement, and Elizabeth Moro receiving endorsement for the 160th District...
Commissioners OK new water resource plan
Chambers Lake, a water supply reservoir and regional flood control facility of the Chester County Water Resources Authority, features in the County’s new Watersheds 2045 water resources plan.
Following a public hearing this week, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the Chester County Water Resources Authority’s (CCWRA) Watersheds 2045, a plan that...
On Stage: Marshall Tucker Band still going strong after more than 50 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Marshall Tucker Band
When a band has been recording and playing live shows for more than a half-century, it tends to slow down some – especially when it comes to doing concert tours.
Such is not the case with the Marshall Tucker Band.
The Southern Rock band, which dates back to the early 1970s, is still going strong.
“Last year, we did 140 shows...
DASD to move to later start times in 2024-25
Downingtown Area School District is the latest Chester County school district to move to later start times.
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is taking a major step towards improving student health and academic success by implementing a 20-minute later start time for its secondary schools (grades 9-12) starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Currently, all DASD seventh- through twelfth-grade schools...
Pielli announces run for reelction
State Rep. Chris Pielli (D-156)
State Representative Chris Pielli has announced his candidacy for reelection as State Representative for House District 156.
“Serving as your State Representative for PA 156 is one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life” stated Chris. “When I first ran, I promised that I would give everything I could for every constituent i n my district, regardless of...
Inner Nature: Cannibalism – proscribed or protein?
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Expose a young mouse mother to a stressful stimulus – say a sudden loud noise – and she may eat her own pups. Rough for the young. But what turns a mother from nurture to cannibalism in an instant? Bees will also eat their young – younger larvae first – under some circumstances ([1]). And humans too. Why do they do it?
Cannibalism, which is the consumption...
What To Do: Longwood Gardens celebrates the beauty of winter
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) starts its new year with one of its annual special events – “Winter Wonder.”
“Winter Wonder,” which runs from January 20-March 24, celebrates the beauty of winter. It’s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of...
On Stage: ‘Hello, Dolly’ at Candlelight Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
With the brutal winter weather that has descended upon the region, indoor activities – for most people – are the preferred choice.
A great indoor activity is attending a live theater show. Fortunately, there are three attractive options this weekend – “Hello Dolly!” at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre, “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times...
What To Do: Many area events honoring MLK jr this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated on January 15 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300,www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate Dr. Martin...
On Stage: ‘SMALL’ opens at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Robert Montano in SMALL
“SMALL,” which opens this week at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org), is a one-man show that look at this man’s life from playground to paddock, from playhouse to publishing…to People’s Light.
“SMALL” is written and performed by stage, film, and television star Robert Montano (“Cats” on...
