Sounds of Summer Music Series and Unity Day Festivities headline Coatesville’s free summer community events
The City of Coatesville’s summer events are heating up with four popular events, all free to the public. The Sounds of Summer Music Series begins this Friday, July 25 and continues on Friday, August 1 and Friday, September 19 at Gateway Park (22 Lincoln Highway in Coatesville). Concerts are free to the public and happen from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Justin Chan photo.
The City of Coatesville’s...
Anson B. Nixon Park to host 2nd annual Roots and Blues Festival, August 9
Anson B. Nixon Park will come alive with the heart and soul of American music during the Second Annual Roots and Blues Festival on Saturday, August 9, a one-day celebration of gritty blues, deep grooves, and local culture. This family-friendly event invites music lovers of all ages to enjoy live performances, food trucks, craft beverages, and artisan vendors in a lush outdoor setting.
The 2025...
What To Do: Summertime and the livin’s easy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Gay Street Open-Air Market
When August arrives, the entertainment/activity schedule really ramps up. The first weekend in August features a plethora of country fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, big top circus shows and nature-related events.
West Chester will be in celebration mode all weekend.
You can double your pleasure and double your...
On Stage: A tale of two Lauras on the concert schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Auer
This weekend, two of the top shows in the area will feature singer/musicians named Laura — Laura Auer and Laura Cheadle.
Laura Auer is a singer from West Chester who relocated to the West Coast and established a reputation as one of the best new classical crossover artists.
This weekend, she returns to the area for a pair of...
Local officials celebrate start of Ash Park renovations in Coatesville
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan speaks at Monday’s event marking the start of renovations for Ash Park.
On Monday morning, Coatesville City Manager James Logan welcomed 100 neighbors, stakeholders, government officials and guests to kick off the groundbreaking celebration for Phases I and II of a five-phase project to fully renovate Ash Park.
Since being founded nearly 100 years ago, Ash Park...
Walker to leave WC Chamber to take on role at Chester County Food Bank
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s Director of Events and Marketing Carly McFadden (center) will serve as Interim President, supported by Operations and Member Support Manager Lisa Leone (left) as Katie Walker (right) becomes Senior Director of Development at the Chester County Food Bank. Photo by Roman Coia Photographer, LLC.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing...
County awards $550K grant to Phoenixville for solar array
Phoenixville officials announced the borough has been awarded a $550,000 Community Revitalization Program grant from the Chester County Department of Community Development. This critical funding will support the installation of a 376 kW rooftop solar array at the Phoenixville Recreation Center, advancing the Borough’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
The...
ChristianaCare to open ‘neighborhood’ hospital in West Grove in August
Bringing easy-to-access emergency and acute care to Southern Chester County
ChristianaCare is opening its first neighborhood hospital in the company’s 188 year history – ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove. Set to open in mid-August, this facility offers a new model of emergency and acute care right in the heart of southern Chester County.
The exact opening date will be confirmed following...
96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic on Aug. 9
The Fiddler’s Grove is one of the highlights of Chester County’s annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic, held at Hibernia County Park.
Join hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate the 96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic at Hibernia County Park on Saturday, August 9, in Coatesville, PA. This beloved Chester County summer tradition brings together professional and amateur musicians for...
Inner Nature: Transparent Animals
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Recently I came across this quiz clue: What links barreleye fish, ghost shrimp, glass frogs, golden tortoise beetles, jellyfish and sea angels?[1] Besides the obvious fact that they are all animals, there were a few options I considered: 1. They are aquatic (but the beetles are not); 2. They are invertebrates (but frogs are not) and 3. They are transparent (and...
