Chester County DA’s Weekly Update
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Christiana Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
On December 17, 2025, Stephen Jordan, 36, of Christiana, Pennsylvania, was arrested for Possession and Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), Sexual Intercourse with an Animal, and other related charges. The Defendant...
What To Do: Three Kings Day, First Fridays offer fun events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Día de Reyes
There seemingly are more holiday celebrations in November and December than in the other 10 months combined.
Now it’s January and the list looks distinctly less populated.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of events and special activities on the area calendar with “Día de Reyes” one of the first.
Three Kings Day, known...
What To Do (Extra): Events to ring in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square
The year 2025 is coming to an end and New Year’s Eve is here.
You might not find a “drop” in grocery prices as we head into 2026, but you will find a great “drop” if you head to Kennett Square on December 31.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style when the Mushroom Festival and...
What To Do: Christmas may be over, but holiday events continue
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur
One of the best holiday events in the area is the annual “Yuletide at Winterthur.”
This year’s annual staging of the event runs through January 4 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, www.winterthur.org).
There will be a heavy literary vibe to this year’s “A Yuletide at Winterthur.”...
On Stage: Same tradition, new venue for Slambovian
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
There is an area holiday musical tradition that started in 2009 but will not continue in 2025.
Every year on December 30, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams performed one of their most important shows of the year at the World Café Live — the “Slambovian Circus of Dreams New Year’s Eve Eve” show at the World...
What To Do (Holiday edition): Holiday events abound locally this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
People in this area love to celebrate Christmas – frequently starting as soon as December arrives.
Fortunately, there are many Christmas events in the Brandywine Valley which have become an annual tradition for locals.
The Brandywine Museum of Art Route 1, Chadds Ford 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) is celebrating...
What To Do: Overwhelmed by holiday events? Here’s a few other options
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Reindeer arrive later in the week but cats get here first.
On December 20, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) is hosting the
“Loving Cats Worldwide® Catstravaganza: Philadelphia,” which is billed as “the show for people obsessed with cats!”
The feline-based experience...
On Stage: Hypnosis meets improv at The Colonial
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
HYPROV
The last time Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci performed in this area was at Xcite Center at Parx Casino with a new show called “HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis.”
Now, they are coming back with the same show in a new version — the highly successful, “Yes, It’s Real” Tour.
With new dates announced and fresh from visiting over...
Klotzbach, Lawrence honored with Service to Agriculture award
Meghan Klotzbach has been named 2025 Chester County Farmer of the Year, and State Representative John Lawrence has been recognized for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by AgConnect. Pictured (l to r): Don Cairns and Greg Newell of the AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee; Rachel Roberts, President, American Mushroom Institute; County Commissioner Eric Roe; Megan Klotzbach of Mother Earth...
CCIU’s HeadStart program named as one of Toy Drive beneficiaries
Team members from CCIU’s Head Start program attend the WSFS Bank & Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Toy Drive breakfast, where donated gifts were gathered for distribution to local children and families. Pictured left to right are Tamara Acuna, assistant director of Student Services, and Shannon Dolan, practice based coach.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced...
