Rts. 322/100 closure after vehicle strikes, damages bridge

Traffic in the Rt. 100/US 322 area is going to be a challenge after a large vehicle struck the Rt. 100 bridge and damaged the span, forcing the closure of both roadways for repair. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Thursday that eastbound and westbound U.S. 322 and the bridge that carries Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) over U.S. 322 are closed and detoured due to structural damage...

On Stage: Cirque Dreams Holidaze comes to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Cirque Dreams Holidaze Chester County will be in the house – and on the stage — when the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization present “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” a brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular at the Campus’ Miller Theater (230 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org), from December 26-31. As...

Bernotsky named 16th President of W. Chester U.

Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky Today, Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), effective July 1, 2024. A longstanding champion for public education and State System students, Dr. Bernotsky is a first-generation college graduate who has been selected to lead...

DA honors local law enforcement for Cavalcante capture and more

Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan (second from left) honors various members of law enforcement for their work to keep the people of Chester County safe. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual awards ceremony to honor law enforcement, first responders, and others for their contributions and sacrifices in keeping Chester County a safer place for all. Among others, those...

Op/Ed: Rapid industrialization is ruining the Chester County rural character

By Kaitlyn Toth, Special to The Times Kaitlyn Toth Growing up, a core memory of mine was walking to elementary school with my siblings and my mom by my side. The luscious green grass, tall corn stalks, and smell of the fresh morning air, it was the highlight of my day. My childhood is flooded with memories of running through open fields, exploring forests, and riding my bike down trail paths. However,...

What To Do (Local edition): Lights and Santa in W. Chester

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: this one for the local Chester County, Delaware County and Delaware and a second for events around the greater Philadelphia region. Christmas Day is a little more than one week away – and you know what that means. It means that there is a plethora...

What To Do (Regional): Lights, some chills and more in the Delaware Valley

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times LuminoCity Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: one for the local Chester and Delaware County and a second, this one, for events around the greater Philadelphia region. The Delaware Valley’s list of holiday events is overflowing with attractive events and activities in the City...

On Stage (Holidays edition): The Nutcracker, Scrooge and so much more

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Brandywine Ballet Company With all the holiday craziness going on all around you – crowded stores, long waits at restaurants, heavy vehicular traffic, ridiculous lines at checkouts, Santa showing up everywhere and, of course, guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit donation everywhere you turn – it’s a normal reaction to seek respite. One...

On Stage: Laura Cheadle rocks holiday tunes at Jamey’s

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Laura Cheadle If you like Christmas music but would like to hear something other than the same old traditional songs done the same old traditional way, there is a show for you this weekend. If you want to enjoy the traditional songs and rock out at the same time, plan a trip to Lansdowne. On December 16, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue,...

Commissioners OK funds to renovate Liberty House

The Chester County Commissioners have approved $2.8 million in renovation funding for Phoenixville-based Liberty House, for structural improvements and upgrades to the 48 affordable housing units located there. At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding to Pennrose Properties...