76th annual Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 15
Chadds Ford Elementary School will host its 76th Annual Art Show and Sale on Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 am- 5:00 pm. This one day event affords patrons an opportunity to purchase art, jewelry, wooden items, glass designs, and more directly from more than 60 artists, creating meaningful connections between creator and buyer. There is no admission fee for this event, and all ages are welcome to...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest, W. Chester Restaurant Festival top busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest.
The Annual Kennett Winterfest (www.kennettbrewfest.com) will be held on February 22 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600 South Broad Street in Kennett Square.
Visitors are invited to enjoy winter brews from more than...
Emmy-Winning Journalist Cahn to speak on career transformation and empowerment
Lu Ann Cahn
Join us on March 2nd, 2025 at 7 pm at Chester County Library in Exton, for an inspiring evening with Lu Ann Cahn, author of the motivational memoir I Dare Me, as she shares her journey of daring to live life to the fullest.
Lu Ann Cahn, a veteran journalist, and Emmy award-winning reporter, will recount her transformative year of trying something new daily to break free from feeling...
What To Do: Valentines, Presidents Day and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Get ready for a fun-filled stretch of partying, bacchanal, sweet food treats and celebrations.
The party starts with the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade on February 14. It continues with Valentine’s Day on February 14 and concludes with Presidents’ Day activities on Monday.
The biggest annual celebration is Valentine’s Day which...
Owen J. Roberts MS student wins Chester County Spelling Bee
Disha Jain
Disha Jain of Owen J. Roberts Middle School won first place in the 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday.
Jain spelled her way to victory with the winning word “mademoiselle.” Her victory qualifies her to represent Chester County this spring at the 100th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD.
“The moment I realized I won, I was overwhelmed with emotions,”...
What To Do: Do Portugal Circus and The Big Game
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Do Portugal Circus
Watermelons are a summertime thing locally.
However, if some nice big melons appear on the shelf at a local farmer’s market this month, you probably will enjoy the import from Mexico.
Touring circuses with shows under a huge tent is a summertime thing in this area.
However, if a top-flight touring Mexican circus brings its...
LCH Health and Community Services celebrates ribbon cutting of new LCH Pharmacy
Left to right: LCH Executive Assistant, Mariel Whitney; LCH Director of Development, Kate Wickersham; PA State Representative, Christina Sappey; Kennett Square Mayor, Matt Fetick; LCH Board Chairman, John RaJerty; SCCCC President & CEO, Cheryl Kuhn; Chester County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair, Marian Moskowitz; LCH CMO, JosephA. Greco, MD; LCH CEO, Ronan W. Gannon; PA State Senator, John...
Kennett Winterfest to feature 60+ breweries, 2 indie bands, live demonstrations, and new non-alcoholic options
Kennett Collaborative announced Kennett Winterfest is just around the corner on February 22. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 60 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wilkinson Farms and Wistar Motors.
New This Year: Non-Alcoholic Options
At Winterfest, both Regular Admission and NA ticket-holders may sample...
Kennett Square Newcomers’ Club to hold New Member Fair, Feb. 13
KSANC invites residents in and around Kennett Square to attend a New Member Fair:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Kennett Area Senior Center, Wendal room
427 S. Walnut Street, Kennett Square, 19348
KSANC is an active social group, nearly 200 women strong, whose purpose is to welcome and support area residents to connect with the community.
KSANC supports over fifteen activities,...
DASD celebrates Black History Month
During last year’s Black History Month celebration, second-grade students at East Ward Elementary School honored influential figures by researching and presenting on notable individuals from Black history.
Black History Month is observed annually in February, and Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is proud to join this year’s celebration of the contributions and successes of African Americans...
