What To Do: Charter Day and First Fridays
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
With First Friday happening on March 6, Charter Day coming on March 8, the final weekend of the Philadelphia Flower Show now through Sunday and two popular annual expos in Oaks all three weekend days, there is a plethora of activities in the area over the next few days.
March 6 is the day for First Friday happenings in several locations in eastern...
On Stage: Serafin Ensemble featured the clarinet at Arden Gild Hall show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Serafin Ensemble
On March 10, there will be a groundbreaking concert at the Arden Gild Hall (2126 The Hwy, Arden, Delaware, ardenconcerts.com).
The concert is “Serafin Ensemble: The Classic Clarinet – Works by Beethoven, Mozart, Compo.”
The show marks the moving forward of a partnership between the Serafin Ensemble, promoter Ron Ozer and...
Walschburger named new County Administrator
Erik Walschburger
The Chester County Board of Commissioners today announced that Erik Walschburger has been appointed Chief Clerk and County Administrator.
“In his 15 years with Chester County government, Erik has established a record of hard work and skilled leadership,” said Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners. “He’s the right person for this job, and I’m...
Coatesville students get up close look at city government
Coatesville City Manager James Logan speaks to students from Coatesville Senior High School about the city government.
Coatesville City Manager James Logan recently hosted dozens of students from the Chester County Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership Program during a full day of exploring municipal government in action at Coatesville City Hall.
Logan welcomed students to the February 11th program,...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest is on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Winterfest
This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Although, if the weather forecast is correct, “Earlyspringfest” might be a more accurate name.
The 14th Annual Kennett Winterfest (www.kennettbrewfest.com) will be held on February 28 from 12:30-4 p.m....
GVSD names Alcaro Supervisor of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Joseph Alcaro has been appointed K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning at Great Valley School District.
At its regular meeting on February 25, the Great Valley School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Alcaro as K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning with a concentration in social studies and other humanities. Dr. Alcaro brings with him a distinguished career spanning more than...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 26
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Jury Convicts Philadelphia Man of Child Sex Crimes
After a 4-day trial, a jury found Defendant Shakur Austin, 28, guilty on all charges, including Involuntary Deviate Sexual Assault, Unlawful...
On Stage: Sons of Cream keeping the music alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sons of Cream
It is often said that the ability to make music is in a person’s genes.
This weekend, Malcolm Bruce and Kofi Baker will come to the area for a much-anticipated show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) and music is definitely in their genes
The British bassist and drummer...
Oxford Arts Alliance gets grant for ‘Tween’ art club
The Oxford Arts Alliance announced it has been awarded funding from the Justamere Foundation in support of its Tween Art Club, an after school visual arts program designed specifically for youth ages 10–14.
The Tween Art Club provides structured, supervised, and meaningful after-school creative opportunities during one of the most important stages of youth development. Meeting weekly, students...
Major snowstorm — 1 to 2 feet — expected to hit Chester County Sunday evening
A National Weather Service chart showing predicted snowfalls — much of Chester County can expect 18 to 24 inches of snow.
A massive snowstorm appears likely to dump between one and two feet of snow around the greater Chester County area Sunday evening, with the biggest snowfall amounts likely to be in the southeastern portion of the county, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A...
