Commissioners OK 2nd round of American Rescue Plan Act grants
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved the second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients last week, at the final Commissioners’ public meeting of the year.
More than $6 million in grants were awarded for 22 projects. This adds to the $40 million in funds that were awarded to 73 applicants during the first round of grants, announced...
Heffern announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Joe Heffern
Joe Heffern, award-winning local attorney and East Fallowfield Township Supervisor, is running in Chester County’s May 2023 Primary for Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Joe has over 20 years of experience representing clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to homeless individuals. Heffern received The Legal Intelligencer’s “Unsung Hero” award for his pro bono service as a volunteer...
Barrena-Sarobe announces run for DA
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe, a career prosecutor and Democrat, has launched his campaign to be Chester County’s next District Attorney.
“Chester County is a special place with a deep history and a brighter future. I want to be our next District Attorney to keep Chester County a safe and just place where families and businesses can thrive.”
Chris is a graduate of UC Berkeley...
What To Do: Santa’d-out? Non-holidays events available this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The calendar is filled to the brim with holiday events.
There are tree lightings and parades all over. Santa Claus is everywhere – having breakfast, having brunch, riding trains, listening to gift requests and posing for pictures. Many of these activities are running daily now through the end of the year.
There is a much smaller list of non-holiday...
On Stage: Three options to see ‘The Nutcracker’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Ballet Company
There are many holiday activities which have become yearly rituals for area families – decorated houses, exchanging presents around the Christmas tree, holiday parties with cookies and eggnog, listening to Christmas carols and, of course, shopping at malls (or Amazon).
Another popular family favorite is attending a live performance of...
Local health professionals share what you need to know about the ‘Tripledemic’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Glea Mazzuca, DO
If you’ve heard the term “tripledemic” of late and are unsure of how it could impact you and your family this holiday season, local healthcare providers are sharing information about what to look for, the differences between the three viruses involved and some simple things you and your family can do to stay healthy.
Cases of flu,...
Kennett Sq. Borough Council approves 2023 budget
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Kennett Square Borough Council unanimously approved a budget for 2023. The approved budget reflects a substantial investment in capital projects and infrastructure as the Borough’s capital investment will grow by over 7% compared to previous years. The approved budget strategically allocates resources to leverage and maximize grant opportunities. The approved budget...
What To Do: Holiday events are just about everywhere this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
So many holiday events….so little time.
Every year, there are so many holiday celebrations that it becomes hard to keep count.
Fortunately, many interesting, long-running Christmas events can be found right here in Chester County.
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas held its annual...
On Stage: Matt Cappy taps into holiday spirit at City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Matt Cappy
Matt Cappy, one of the top young trumpeters in the jazz scene, is a musician on the move.
On December 15, he will travel 1,125 miles south to be a guest performer at the Mississippi Jazz Foundation’s 19th Annual “Night of Musical Artistry” in Jackson, Mississippi.
In April, Cappy will travel 3,400 miles overseas to start a U.K. tour...
Area dentists help ‘Give Kids A Smile’ just in time for the holidays
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Morgan Lutz, a dental hygiene student at Harcum College, goes over dental health instructions with Amy Castaneda, one of the students from the Kennett Consolidated School District who received free dental care, Friday.
WEST CHESTER — Dentists and dental office staff from around the Chester and Delaware counties area came together last week to donate...
