Coatesville Christmas Parade canceled due to COVID-19
Mummers march at a previous undated Coatesville Christmas Parade.
COATESVILLE – In an effort to safeguard the attendees and participants of one of Coatesville’s most cherished events, the Coatesville Christmas Parade Committee has announced the cancellation of the 2020 parade, Monday.
The Parade Committee expressed disappointment for the community that this year’s parade is cancelled, but...
Roadtrip shows why we’re losing the fight against COVID-19
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The great thing about a road trip is seeing how amazing America can be.
In a pandemic, though, one also sees how foolish, ignorant and careless some Americans can be. A few thoughts from voluntary quarantine (beyond the fact that sleeping on the couch in my home office/detention cell is not super comfortable).
My daughter is a sophomore (and a half...
DCCC to host virtual spoken word performance: Beacon of Hope
Delaware County Community College will host a virtual spoken word performance, followed by a question-and-answer session, by
Joseph Green
, an award-winning poet, motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, professional storyteller and person in long-term recovery.
“Beacon of Hope” is the title of Green’s spoken word virtual performance, which is open to the public and will be held at 4:30...
Could Wolf’s call on HS sports help reelect Trump?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s probably not Gov. Tom’s Wolf’s intention, but if his actions this week prevent fall high school sports, he may have unwittingly helped reelect President Donald Trump.
Before you lose your — well, you know — hear me out.
Generally speaking, I’ve been pretty consistent in my praise of Wolf’s actions regarding COVID-19. His aggressive...
PIAA to Wolf: Cancelling 2020 sports may have ‘unintended consequences’
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) is asking Gov. Tom Wolf to have a discussion about the cancellation of fall school sports, after the governor said Thursday he strongly recommends cancelling all youth sports through Jan. 1, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wolf did not order a ban — the ultimate decision on fall sports...
W. Chester Chamber cancels 2020 Christmas Parade
The crowd at the 2019 QVC West Chester Christmas Parade; the 2020 version of the event will not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) has announced the cancellation of the 2020 QVC West Chester Christmas Parade to protect the health of spectators who gather for one of Chester County’s most popular events.
“We realize the most important thing...
Chesco Coroner reports COVID-19 deaths down in nursing homes
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Coroner’s Office reported a significant drop in the number of nursing home residents dying with COVID-19 in June and July, officials said Friday. In May, 135 such deaths were reported, compared to 25 in June and 8 so far in July.
For all of 2020 to date, 380 COVID-19 deaths have been reported to the Coroner’s Office, with 318 (83.6%) being residents of...
On Stage: Venues reopen briefly, but…close again, due to COVID-19
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
COVID-19 has almost completely wiped out live music and theater performances.
There were glimmers of hope for live shows recently. Some venues actually hosted indoor performances in late July but the era of indoor live shows 2020 has drawn to a close.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced statewide mitigation efforts as COVID-19 cases surge in...
Chesco courts get ready for return of jury trials
Volunteers pretend to take the juror oath during an exercise to get the courts ready for the return of jury trials in West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — This week the Chester County Justice Center prepared for the return of jury trials with a full scale exercise that tested plans to keep jurors safe while preserving the fairness of court proceedings.
About 40 volunteers from various county departments...
DCCC to move to mostly online/remote classes for fall semester
This fall, Delaware County Community College has a multi-faceted plan to keep the education and training goals of our students on track, and to ensure safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
The plan includes stringent safety protocols for wearing masks, social distancing and sanitizing; a tuition freeze for the 2020-2021 academic year to help keep college affordable and in reach of students and...
