Sweet Jane’s Wish Foundation awards scholarships to Downingtown East and West tennis players
Coach, Justin DePietropaolo, scholarship recipient, Gianna Brown, parent, Laura Brown, parent, Zach Brown
Sweet Jane’s Wish (SJW) Foundation announced Seniors, Gianna Brown, of Downingtown West and, Twisha Dudgundi of Downingtown East have been selected as the winners of the annual SJW scholarship fund. Four students are selected each school year from the tennis and ice hockey teams by the SJW...
The Phanatic joins the party at the Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 7
Photo by: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
It’s a Small World at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Winter Holidays Around the World” strikes an inclusive theme with the celebration of all holidays (traditions) in all countries. The parade,...
Sheriff’s Office to host digital and online safety seminar for teens and parents
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Emergency Services, is holding “Think Before You Post: Protecting Your Digital Footprint”, an information seminar designed for middle and high school students as well as their parents. The seminar, taking place on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in...
When life refocuses you on what really matters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
It’s at times like this when life slaps you in the forehead by surprise and refocuses you on what matters.
As you read this, I’m at Paoli Hospital awaiting transfer Monday morning to Lankenau Hospital for quadruple coronary bypass on Wednesday. It is a bit scary (and amazingly all started with a back issue) and it tends to focus you on what...
PennDOT closes Rt. 82 Doe Run bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge carrying Doe Run Road (Route 82) over Doe Run in West Marlborough Township, Chester County, was closed after a recent inspection determined significant deterioration to the steel beams and deck.
During the closure, Doe Run Road (Route 82) motorists will be directed to use Route 841 (Chatham Road) and Route 842 (Clonmell...
What To Do: Antiques in Delaware, National Dog Show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Delaware Antiques Show
The Christmas season is knocking on the door so it’s no surprise that there are special events this weekend featuring holiday light shows, antiques, dogs, wine, museum tours and food festivals.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) is presenting one...
On stage: International flavor for performances this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The selection of musical events this weekend has a bit of an international flavor with a Chinese dance and music show in West Chester, a concert by a Jewish-American singer/songwriter who was born in West Chester and a concert by a dance/pop singer from Eastern Europe.
On November 16, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West...
Fink named Director of the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of Susanne Fink as Director of the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Fink has been serving as Acting Director of the department since August.
Commenting on the appointment, Commissioners Maxwell, Moskowitz and Roe said, “Susie Fink brings a wealth of professional and personal experience...
Anger was the storm that blew away Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Well, that could have gone better.
For a myriad of reasons, Democrats nationally and around the commonwealth got their butts kicked in a way many — including me — didn’t see coming.
Not surprisingly, finger pointing and angst are pervasive throughout the party right now as people want to assign blame for such a devastating loss, both with Kamala...
What To Do: Honoring our veterans
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways.
The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, “Nos salutant vos,” which translates to “We salute you” in English.
The theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”, and this year’s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette,...
