Tickets for Kennett Summerfest now on sale
Kennett Collaborative announced the 5th Annual Kennett Summerfest on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00 pm–6:00 pm on South Broad Street (between State & Cypress Streets) in the heart of downtown Kennett Square. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of carefully curated wineries plus artisan vendors, live music, hands on art projects, and more.
Local & Regional Wineries: Kennett...
What To Do: Fun events to celebrate the Mom in your life
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Penns Wood Winery
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a slew of different special events to celebrate the occasion over the next three days.
Two popular destinations for a special day with mom are wineries and tourist railroads.
Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http://www.pennswoodswinery.com) will present...
What To Do: Willowdale Steeplechase tops this week’s events calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willowdale Steeplechase
The Brandywine Valley is known far and wide for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
This weekend, the spotlight will be on the Annual Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville, willowdalesteeplechase.org).
This...
Avondale to hold Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony
Avondale Borough invites the community to attend the official dedication ceremony for the Avondale Veterans Memorial on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Avondale Veterans Memorial Park on Pomeroy Avenue.
The ceremony will honor the men and women who have proudly served our nation and recognize the veterans from our community whose names are memorialized at the site. The program will include...
On Stage: Philadelphia Ballet brings Romeo & Juliet to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadelphia Ballet
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and a great way to treat moms of all ages is to take them to a show – not to dinner or a concert but to an actual Broadway style show.
Philadelphia Ballet will present the world premiere of Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes’ “Romeo and Juliet” now through May 10 at the Academy of...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update:: May 4
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:
Conestoga High School Teacher Pleads Guilty
On May 1, 2026, former Conestoga High School teacher Michelle Mercogliano plead guilty to two counts of Institutional Sexual Assault and to Corruption...
What To Do: ‘Change’ is the key word for early May events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
For years, the first weekend in May locally has had a trio of events which are traditionally party time events – celebrating Mexico for Cinco de Mayo, cheering with friends while watching the Kentucky Derby on television and enjoying a day at the races at Winterthur Point-to-Point.
Things have changed.
In an announcement on its website, Winterthur...
Chesco adds more kiosks for justice, public services
Advanced Robot Solutions AI Kiosks
Advanced Robot Solutions (ARS), in partnership with Chester County, ton Friday announced the successful completion of Phase 2 of their collaborative justice system modernization initiative, expanding access to justice and public services for court users across the county.
“Chester County is demonstrating what’s possible when technology is deployed...
On Stage: Car accident leads to ‘Coast to Coast tour’ for Colin James
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Colin James, Matt Andersen & Terra Lightfoot
There are several upcoming shows at area venues that feature three or more interrelated acts.
One features bunch of local musicians and the other showcases a trio of top-flight Canadian acts.
On May 5, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...
On Stage: Legendary guitarist Uli John Roth return for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Uli John Roth
History has a tendency to repeat itself.
Seven years ago on April 25, 2019, guitar virtuoso Uli John Roth performed a show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, www.st94.com) as part of his “Triple Anniversary World Tour.”
Two years ago on April 24, 2024, Roth returned to the Sellersville Theater...
