Chester, suburban counties back Philly effort to restore slavery exhibits
Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties filed a joint amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia’s court filings seeking to restore the slavery exhibits at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, which the U.S. National Park Service recently removed.
The Counties’ legal filing describes their proximity to and shared history with Philadelphia, their connections to the...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 10
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:
Couple Found Guilty of Third Degree Murder After 8-Year-Old Child Died of a Fentanyl Overdose
After a six-day trial, a Chester County jury found Defendant Mousa Hawa, 43, and Defendant...
What To Do: Time for the Philadelphia Car Show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Car Show
If you’re looking for a new car, the best way is by visiting dealers’ showrooms — taking the time-consuming challenge of visiting dealers’ showrooms.
Obviously, you can take an easier route by going online. But that doesn’t compare to seeing the wide variety of vehicles in person.
This weekend, you can...
On Stage (Extra): Steel Magnolias at Peoples Light features mix of new & veteran performers
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steel Magnolias
Does art imitate life or does life imitate art?
With the production that is currently being featured at People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, peopleslight.org), it’s a little of both.
“Steel Magnolias,” which is running now through February 22 on the Steinbright Stage at the theater in Malvern,
“Steel Magnolias”...
Weekly update from Chester County DA
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Democratic Campaign Manager Charged with Fraud in Nominating Petitions for PA Auditor General
On February 2, 2026, the Chester County Detectives charged Mariel Kornblith-Martin, 40, of Philadelphia, with Solicitation to Unsworn Falsification to Authorities, Solicitation to False Swearing, the...
On Stage: Nellie McKay come to Upotown! for make up show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Nellie McKay was scheduled to perform her first show at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester,www.uptownwestchester.org) back in October.
But fate had other plans for the versatile and very talented entertainer.
McKay got a featured role in a hit Off-Broadway musical and was forced to postpone...
ICE will likely get local police killed if this continues
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
You may have seen the video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement “officers” ripping people out of a car the other day on Phoenixville. Over the last few months, we’ve seen this all around the county, especially hitting our agricultural sector.
What we saw on video this week was horrifying, probably illegal and just another day...
What To Do: Groundhog Day, plus indoor and outdoor events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Founders Philly Freeze-Ou
With temperatures expected to be in single digits this weekend, heading to an outdoor event doesn’t seem like a great option.
However, for those who enjoy bitter cold weather, there is a special event for you.
The Founders Philly Freeze-Out (manayunk.com/events) will take place on Main Street in Manayunk on...
On Stage: ‘The Producers’ returns to Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The weather may be cold and snowy throughout the area but, at one location in Delaware, it’s springtime – “Springtime for Hitler.”
The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is starting the new year off with an outrageous show – a musical which has “Springtime for Hitler” as...
County DA announces annual awards
On January 23, 2026, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual award ceremony that honors prosecutors, law enforcement, and other stakeholders whose dedication and service play a critical role in keeping Chester County safe and protected.
Commendation Given to the Chester County Drug Court Program
The Chester County Drug Court Team was presented with a Commendation Award for...
