On Stage: Multi-faceted Rachael Sage brings her talents to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rachael Sage
A pentagon has five sides and a hexagon has six sides. A heptagon has seven sides. An octagon has eight sides, and a nonagon has nine sides.
How many sides does Rachael Sage have?
The answer is – who knows?
Sage, a talented singer/songwriter/instrumentalist released her most recent album “The Other Side” last year. On May 17,...
Holland named permanent Warden for Chester County Prison
Howard Holland
At Tuesday’s public meeting, the Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the appointment of Howard Holland as Warden of Chester County Prison.
Commenting on the appointment, Chair of the Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors Josh Maxwell said, “In the eight months that Howard Holland has served as Acting Warden, Chester County Prison has seen improvements...
KSQ Farmers Market to move to new location
Produce shown from previous years at the KSQ Farmers Market.
As the KSQ Farmers Market enters its 25th season, the roots of this bountiful community grow even stronger and deeper. Much like the ground that yields the nourishing produce that feeds our bodies, the KSQ Farmers Market nurtures all who enter, cultivating growth, connection, and a shared sense of belonging.
Now, at a new location outside...
What To Do: West Chester Film Festival tops busy event schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Three of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – a film festival, a nature event and an art show.
If you’re looking for something different in films,...
AGSD to hire Director of School Safety and Security, school police officer
At its April 25 meeting, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) Board of Directors approved a $115,146,393 million proposed final budget for the 2024-25 school year that includes $1.62 million in numerous capital safety and security enhancements and an increased investment in mental health supports for students. The budget includes a 0% tax increase for district property owners.
Over the last year,...
On Stage: Zoe Ko’s career coming on like a storm
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Zoe Ko
Zoe Ko’s music career is like a storm brewing in the distance.
You can feel it in the air. You know it’s coming. And you know that it’s going to be a major event.
Ko grew up in New York and recently has relocated to Los Angeles.
She has released one EP, “Baby Teeth,” along with a bunch of emotional alt-pop singles and is now on her...
Earth Day: County celebrates transformation of Loch Nairn into park
Meeting at the former Loch Nairn Golf Club, which has been preserved and will become a public park, are the representatives who are investing in its environmental transformation. From left to right: Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe; Drew Gilchrist, Regional Advisor for the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Kate Raman, Project Manager for Natural Lands; David Unger, Chair,...
County releases 2024 Farm Guide
Whether you’re on the hunt for locally-grown produce, a fun weekend activity, or you want to learn a little more about agriculture, one of Chester County’s important industries, the annual Chester County Farm Guide has it all!
The Farm Guide highlights more than125 family-owned farms and markets throughout Chester County, spotlights the County’s Agriculture Award recipients, and includes...
Fiorentino Award for Diversity & Sustainability to be presented to West Chester Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan
Dr. Mian A. Jan, president of West Chester Cardiology, will be the recipient of the inaugural Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability on April 27.
The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University announces the establishment of the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability in honor of the couple’s inspiring efforts to...
Persick named new Director for Chester County Library
Jenna Persick
The Chester County Library Board of Trustees has recently announced the promotion of Jenna Persick as the next Library Director for Chester County Library and its Henrietta Hankin Branch. Ms. Persick’s appointment was made effective on April 8, 2024.
Mike Skay, Chairman of the Board of Trustees says “We are thrilled to have Jenna take on the role of our new Library Director....
