On Stage: Paxton, McCutcheon celebrate ‘Together’ at Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon When Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon perform together on October 26 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com), they bring together years of professional music experience – Paxton (61 years) and McCutcheon (53 years). They are touring in support of its new album, “Together,”...

Commissioners recognize Operation Green Light

Chester County Commissioners proclaim support for Operation Green Light from November 6-12, recognizing the important contribution of veterans, and raising awareness of the resources available to assist veterans and their families. Pictured left to right are: Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Jim Oram, Chair of the Chester County Veterans’ Advisory Council; County Commissioner Marian...

Republicans are a cancer on the body politic and we need chemotherapy, stat

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa It hit me like a ton of bricks, Tuesday: Donald Trump, the leader of the Republican Party announced he would block immigration or entry of anyone who “don’t like our religion.” “Our religion.” What the everlasting Hell? This is America, we don’t have a “Our religion.” We have dozens of religions and many people who aren’t religious....

On Stage Extra: Matt Andersen at City Winery for rare Tuesday night show

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Matt Andersen Mondays and Tuesdays are tough days for live music shows. Some venues such as Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester, Jamey’s House of Music in Lansdowne and Kennett Flash rarely have shows during the early part of the week. Fans frequently spend Mondays recuperating from the weekend and Tuesdays getting ready for the rest...

Commissioners tour site of future Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester

The Chester County Commissioners and County administrators recently toured the site of Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester, an inpatient and outpatient center that will provide behavioral healthcare around the clock. Pictured left to right are: County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; County Administrator Bobby Kagel; County Commissioner Josh Maxwell; County Deputy Administrator Erik Walschburger;...

WCU kicks of RamTHON, benefitting CHOP, Nov. 4

Students participating in last year’s RamTHON are pictured playing a “Minute-to-Win-It” game with Rammy, WCU’s mascot. WEST CHESTER — RamTHON, a no-sitting dance party organized to raise $30,000+ for the children at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), will officially start the season-of-giving at West Chester University on Saturday, November 4, 1-7 p.m., in Sykes Student Union,...

Inner Nature: Enduring Aging

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times This week, a Penn’s oak tree fell over in my neighborhood. It was on the grounds of the London Grove Meetinghouse, and we were all familiar with this venerable tree. It’s falling was a sad passing. Word spread on the grapevine, and we all went to pay our respects. A Penn’s oak is an oak which was presumed to have been alive when William Penn landed in Penn’s...

So. Chester Chamber welcomes Lt. Gov. Davis for keynote

Chairman Elect, James E. Turner, Chester Water Authority; Chairman of the Board, Doug Doerfler, WSFS Bank; Keynote Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis; Michele Berardi & Quiana Pettiford, Presenting Sponsor Kendal~Crosslands Communities Chamber members and guests from across the Greater Philadelphia Region, including nearby states of Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey, gathered at the Mendenhall...

What To Do: A ‘spooky’ large number of events for Halloween

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Great Pumpkin Carve This is the time of year when there are so many Halloween events on the calendar that you could visit four events a day each day from now until October 31 and still not see them all. There are also numerous harvest festivals, fall foliage events, hayrides and other special activities such as a dwarf wrestling, a spooky circus...

On Stage: The 60’s come back to Phoenixville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Sixties Show If you grew up with the music and the vibes of the 1960s or if you’re a later day fan of that era, there is a show coming to the Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com/events) on September 30 that you don’t want to miss — The Sixties Show. The Sixties Show played the Colonial in Phoenixville...