What To Do: Downingtown Fall Fest brews up fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There will be plenty of activity in Downingtown on September 25 when the Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Downingtown team up to present the 10th Annual Downingtown Fall Fest (East Lancaster Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Green Street, Downingtown, 610-514-7000, http://downingtownfallfest.com)....
On Stage: Yamagata celebrates new album
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rachael Yamagata
When Rachael Yamagata performs on September 23 at Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, 215-232-2100, www.utphilly.com), there will be many reasons for celebrations.
Fans at the venue can raise a toast to celebrate the birthdays of a trio of music luminaries – John Coltrane, Ray Charles and Bruce Springsteen. They can also...
Art Watch: Great new gallery — Malvern’s new place to be!
Editor’s Note: Lele Galer is away this week, prowling the galleries of Prague, and immersing herself in Berlin’s Art Week. In her absence, Laurie Lamont Murray is keeping watch. Laurie is an abstract painter and metal sculptor whose years as an architecturally-trained interior designer are revealed in her work. She serves on the board of DVAL and ARTsisters, and has enjoyed being a substitute...
Despite tech advances, pols must still knock doors
The one thing that’s the same as century ago: face to face contact matters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For people not in politics, the process of running for office can seem like an endless series of rallies, speeches and moments of glamor in the spotlight. You know, cue the balloons and confetti.
The truth, though, is a lot different, especially for those running for...
What To Do: Yum! W. Chester Restaurant Festival
Also: Rock the Park in Kennett this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For almost four decades, the Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://chestercountyrestaurantfestival.com) has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats.
This year, the free festival, which will...
Op/Ed: The need for more leadership on equal pay
By Mike Parrish, Candidate, 6th Congressional District
Mike Parrish
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative’s Fall Gala with Lilly Ledbetter. Meeting Ms. Ledbetter and hearing her inspirational story about her fight against Goodyear for fair compensation and the creation of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was a true honor. Her visit...
UCF moves to save more than $8M on HS bond refinancing
Low interest rates mean savings for the district
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the costs of most things continue to rise, it appears that one big-ticket purchase — the renovation of Unionville High School — is about to become appreciably cheaper, thanks to a bond refinancing approved Monday night by the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education.
The refinancing plans...
On Stage: Steve Forbert keeps on rockin’ steady
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Steve Forbert
Steve Forbert has been recording and playing music for four decades and has reached a point in his career where he knows how to stay busy but not too busy.
Forbert averages around four shows a year in this area and is a regular at the Kennett Flash. On September 16, the veteran singer-songwriter will return for a show at the Sellersville Theater...
Unionville’s McGrory brings home the gold
Amanda McGrory
An East Marlborough native and Unionville High School graduate added to her collection of Paralympic medals with a win in the 1,500 meter wheelchair race in Rio De Janiero, Tuesday, as part of a U.S. sweep of the event.
Amanda McGrory — who won gold at the Beijing Paralympics in 2008 and competed in London in 2012 — won the race, leading teammates Tatyana McFadded and Chelsea McClammer...
Coatesville honors victims of 9/11
City comes together to remember attacks on NYC, Pentagon and Flight 93
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Students throughout the Coatesville Area School District honored Patriot’s Day ahead of the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
COATESVILLE – Members of the Coatesville community came together over the weekend at a number of ceremonies to remember the 15th anniversary...
