ReFirement at Any Age: ‘Tis the Season to….
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
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The holiday season is in full swing! The beauty of sparkling lights and festive decorations in homes and lining the streets reminds us of all that is grand during this time. The scents of fresh evergreen trees and homemade baked goods add to the aroma surrounding homes everywhere. Families gather, creating memories encircled with laughter...
Stare announces run for 160th House seat
Carrie Stare
Carrie Stare, announced her candidacy to represent Chester County’s and Delaware County’s 160th State House District as a Democrat on Monday.
“After careful consideration and deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that our community faces, I believe that now is the time for proactive and effective leadership. I am driven by a genuine desire to contribute to the betterment...
Sheriff-elect Dykes to pick Suydam as Chief Deputy
Jason Suydam
Sheriff-Elect Kevin Dykes announces his selection of Jason Suydam as the Chief Deputy of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) beginning January 1, 2024.
Suydam will bring more than two decades of distinguished leadership experience to his upcoming Chester County Sheriff’s Office role. With a background in both the government and private sectors, he holds advanced knowledge in...
What To Do: Coatesville, W. Chester, Downingtown Christmas parades on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Christmas holiday season has many annual traditions – holiday lights and decorations, mistletoe, manger scenes, caroling, elaborate Christmas tree, visits by Santa Claus, gift exchanges, holiday train excursions…and Christmas parades.
Two of the best parades in the area are scheduled for this weekend – the Coatesville...
On Stage: ‘Company’ returns to local stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Company
There’s a new show in town that’s not really a new show. The original production was in 1970 but this will be the first time this show has played Philadelphia.
Now through December 10, The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization is presenting the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s “Company” at the...
Williams announces run for Attorney General
Craig Williams
Tuesday, Republican State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160), a former Federal Prosecutor and United States Marine Corps combat veteran, announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General and released his first advertisement.
“Pennsylvania needs an Attorney General who focuses on prosecution not political posturing,” Williams remarked. “Our seniors, children, and hardworking...
What To Do: Holiday events go into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Santa on a fire truck in West Chester
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2023 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many non-commercial...
On Stage: Turkey’d out? Now feast of great music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gretchen Emery Band
The day after Thanksgiving often demands extra motivation from those who are prone to sitting around the house recovering from the day before.
November 24 is the day after Thanksgiving this year and there is definite motivation to get out and hear live music performed by a pair of top-flight acts — the Gretchen Emery Band and...
Deuso announces run for 155th District Seat; seeks to become PA’s 1st transgender state rep
Erica Deuso
Erica Deuso (she/they) is a progressive transgender Democrat from Downingtown, who has officially declared her candidacy for State Representative (HD-155, Chester County) in Pennsylvania on November 8th, 2023.
Erica brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Erica is a pro-labor, pro-choice, pro-environment Democrat who believes that now, on the heels...
On Stage Extra: Mia X Ally put their twist on traditional instruments
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mia X Ally
If someone told you to check out an interesting music act – a duo featuring two young women playing violin and bagpipes – you’d probably envision a folky duo playing an acoustic blend of Celtic tunes and traditional Appalachian songs.
If the group was Mia X Ally, you’d be in for a surprise.
Mia X Ally, who are headlining a show at...
