CCCBI holds panel to discuss housing market
left to right) Steven Shields of Moody’s Analytics, award-winning realtor Michelle Leonard, CCCBI President & CEO Laura Manion, and Libby Horwitz of the Chester County Planning Commission.
On June 20, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s (CCCBI) Young Professionals Committee held a Housing Panel to discuss the state of housing across Chester County. The panel, comprised...
One country you’d never suspect did something brave about guns
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
SERBIA? YES, SERBIA.
It just did what the United States lacks the moral fiber, heart, soul and compassion to do.
It said “enough” to gun violence and it only took two mass shootings.
On May 3, a seventh-grade student shot down eight children and a security guard. A ninth victim died two weeks later. The next day a man shot and killed eight and wounded...
What To Do: Stormy weather, but lots of inside events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
FamilyFest
There are many special events this weekend. Some are outdoor only events, some are indoor only events and some are a mixture of the two.
With rain in the forecast for every day this weekend, it is imperative to check the weather news (and maybe stick your head outdoors) prior to heading to many of the outdoor events (even though some will...
On Stage: “Lettie’ derailed by COVID finds new life at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Abigail Adams
The play “Lettie” had its premiere in Chicago in 2017. The show received rave reviews and appeared destined to have a long and successful run on Broadway. Then, COVID-19 changed all that – a pandemic that closed everything down.
When the original production ran at the Victory Playhouse in Chicago, Broadway World described the...
Some W. Caln residents advised to boil water after main break
Pennsylvania American Water routinely monitors the conditions in the distribution system. Late last night, we experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to a main break in West Caln Township along Route 340. A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back pressure or back...
A few thoughts for a holiday weekend
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
While a majority of African Americans feel things are somewhat better for black folks today than in year’s past a majority also feels that could change. According to A Washington Post-Ipsos poll released this past week feel racism is having a rebirth and things could get worse. This comes as a majority feel things are better than when what’s his name was...
What To Do: Juneteenth, festivals as Summer kicks in
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
St. Joseph’s Community Festival
Summer officially arrives this week and that means the activities calendar is filled with annual festivals and other traditional events.
From June 20-24, the sights, sounds and smells of a summertime fair will be filling the air in Downingtown when Saint Joseph Church (338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, 610-269-8294,...
On Stage: Falsa highlights Sufi music in new forms
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Falsa
Falsa, which will be performing at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, http://firemuseumpresents.com) on June 17, is a New York based band that was formed in Philadelphia and has its roots in Pakistan. The show is part of the Fire Museum’s “Dialogues Series.”
Falsa is rooted in 14th century Sufi music (Indian classical mysticism...
Lawson named new President of Brandywine YMCA
Bertram L. Lawson II
The board of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced Monday the appointment of Bertram L. Lawson II as President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Lawson will take office on Monday, July 10.
Lawson is a seasoned 24-year YMCA professional who most recently served as the President and CEO of the YMCA of Central New York, which boasts nine branches and more than thirty...
Moms for Liberty reveal who they really are
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The TimesMoms for Liberty drops the veil on “non-political” it once wore – it’s bringing Trump and others to Philly this month to headline its national meeting
This is not just a national story – Pennsylvania is near the top of Mom’s national membership list and it’s spawned numerous subgroups around the greater Philly area that have as their goal the...
