What To Do: Time for the Wearin’ of the Green
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
St. Patrick’s parade in Wilmington
With spring on the horizon, the schedule of special events and activities in the area is bursting out like daffodils stretching up to the sun.
Tuesday is March 17 — the one day each year when almost everyone seems to be Irish. It is a day when wearing green does not necessarily mean you are an Eagles...
On Stage: Looking for cool shows? Go south of the (Pa.) Border
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gary Numan
“Go West, young man” is a phrase concerning the United States’ westward expansion which was first stated by John Babsone Lane Soule in an 1851 editorial in the Terre Haute Express.
If he were to make a similar statement today concerning attractive live music shows in the area this weekend, he would probably say, “Go South,...
County one of 6 nationally to host youth mental health program
Chester County completed a CIT-Y training program on March 6, 2026.
Chester County is one of six counties nationwide selected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone to pilot the Crisis Intervention Team – Youth (CIT-Y) training program.
The CIT-Y program — an extension of CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training — was created to address the growing number of youth with...
Volunteers needed for Red Clay Valley Clean Up
800 volunteers are needed for the annual Red Clay Valley Clean Up to be held on Saturday, March 28th from 8 AM – Noon. The Clean Up is co-sponsored by the ç (BRC), Delaware Nature Society (DNS), Mt. Cuba Center and Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) to collect litter along more than 100 miles of stream and roadways along the east and west branches of the Red Clay Creek, including Kennett...
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...
