Inner Nature: Great Migrations
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
It’s migration season. The males have left, and I expect that the females will leave soon too. Flying geese honk overhead, the plethora of robins pecking in the garden have moved on, and the birdseed in the feeders lasts much longer with the insatiable starlings gone. With the big task of seasonal travel underway or looming for these and other animals, I will...
What To Do: Not into being spooked? Go to the circus instead
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
One of the benefits of warm weather from mid-spring to mid-autumn is the area visitation by outdoor, under-the-Big-Top circuses.
There are many different touring circuses that touch down in the area each year. However, when the temperatures begin to drop, these circuses head south.
The last two touring circuses of the season have arrived this...
What To Do (Spooky edition): All of the local Halloween events and destinations
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linvilla Orchards
For the next two weekends, Halloween events will be omnipresent around the area.
There are non-spooky events that are good for families and a plethora of spooky events ranging from mildly spooky to very very spooky.
Just as pumpkin-flavored food and drink items have been popping up on menus everywhere, pumpkin-related events...
Shapiro, Chesco Dems honor Moskowitz with leadership award
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks to audience of Chester County Democrats and guests
The Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) honored Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz with the Chester County Democratic Leadership Award at a banquet held at the People’s Light Farmhouse in Malvern on 10/22/25.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recognized Commissioner Moskowitz’s dedication...
Lionville Elementary celibrates 65 years; named Blue Ribbon School by state
Lionville Elementary’s Blue Ribbon Team is recognized by State Representative Danielle Friel Otten for their outstanding achievements.
Lionville Elementary School marked a historic milestone on Oct. 23, celebrating its 65th anniversary while also being named an inaugural Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The celebration featured a school-wide assembly...
On Stage: Vegas sends a couple of legendary acts to Del. Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cindy Blackman Santana
There will be two shows in the area this weekend featuring music acts which have been based in cities around the world and now call Las Vegas home – Cindy Blackman Santana Band at City Winery and ASIA featuring John Payne at the Sellersville Theater.
Cindy Blackman Santana, a world-renowned drummer and bandleader,...
Become a Parade Marshal at the West Chester Christmas Parade
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for volunteer parade marshals for the 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade. It’s an opportunity to get inside access to Chester County’s most popular hometown Christmas parade as well as the closest front-row seats available along the eight-block parade route on Friday, December 5.
Want the best view possible at the West...
CCIU hosts Early Childhood Resource Fair
CIU staff members greet families at the Early Childhood Resource Fair held at TCHS Pickering. The team helped distribute backpacks and supplies to families attending the event.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) hosted its second Early Childhood Resource Fair on October 16, 2025, at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. The event brought together families and community...
What To Do: W. Chester Chili Cookoff offers tasty fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides.
Last weekend, West Chester was supposed to be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site...
What To Do (Halloween events): Spooky times all over the local area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Walk down any street and turn any corner and you’re likely to find a Halloween event over the next three weekends.
The Chester County History Center (225 North High Street, West Chester, mycchc.org) is presenting two Halloween flavored walking tours this weekend.
On October 17, it will be “Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour” at 6 p.m.
In...
