You have every right to protest ‘No Kings’ — just be peaceful
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
On Saturday, thousands of your local friends and neighbors will gather at the Historic Courthouse to protest the actions of the Trump Administration — a “No Kings” rally.
And yes, Donald Trump has earned the wrath of the people for ignoring the law, ignoring the U.S. Constitution, ignoring Congress, seeking revenge against political...
On Stage: Veteran music acts come to local venues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
Music fans have a choice of tasty concerts by veteran bands over the next week including a veteran New Jersey band that is celebrating its 45th anniversary, an Anglo-Dutch band that has released well over 100 albums since forming in 1980, a Chicago band that is soaring to new heights with a recently-added singer and a Philly band...
Brown named new principal at CCIU Learning Center
Victor W. Brown, Jr., CCIU Learning Center’s new principal
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has appointed Victor W. Brown, Jr. as the new principal of the CCIU Learning Center in Coatesville. This appointment reflects CCIU’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional leadership for learners with diverse learning needs.
“Victor is a proven leader who understands the importance...
AGSD launches Little Friends Early Learning Lab Preschool Program
An Avon Grove High School students works with a preschooler.
On Tuesday, October 7, Avon Grove School District launched the Little Friends Early Learning Lab, a preschool experience designed to prepare high school students for careers in education while providing high-quality early learning experiences for preschool-aged children.
Located at Avon Grove High School the Little Friends Early Learning...
What To Do: Scary fun is everywhere now
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
October’s arrival also marks the arrival of Halloween related events and pumpkin-flavored everything. I’m waiting for pumpkin-flavored Listerine to hit the shelves.
It’s time to look at this weekend’s events – some of which inevitably include pumpkins.
The Chester County History Center (225 North High Street, West Chester, mycchc.org)...
On Stage: With a new name, Brandywine Valley Symphony opens 85th season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Valley Symphony
The Brandywine Valley Symphony will present its debut concert on October 12 in the Duffy Arts Center of Malvern Preparatory School (418 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, bvsymphony.org) and Chester County will be in its DNA.
Actually, the concert is a debut in name only — because of the orchestra’s new name.
A...
WC Chamber names Ryan as new President
Laurie Ryan
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) announced Tuesday that Laurie Ryan will become the next President of the 137-year-old organization effective Nov. 3.
“Laurie is a long-time West Chester resident, so she was a natural fit when paired with her impressive depth of experience in chamber management, as well as hands-on experience in business. She’ll be a powerhouse...
What To Do: Chester County Day tops busy weekend schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the time of year when many of the Brandywine Valley’s most popular outdoor events fill the calendar.
Chester County Day (locations around Chester County, 610-431-5301, www.chestercountyday.com) is one of the oldest annual events in the Brandywine Valley.
On October 4, the 2025 Chester County Day, which will be held in and around West...
On Stage: ‘Ragtime’ returns to local stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ragtime
“Ragtime,” an award-winning musical from nearly three decades ago, is a show whose time has come again.
The musical had its world premiere in Toronto in December 1996, and ran for nine months.
A concept album, “Songs from Ragtime: The Musical,” featuring the Toronto cast was released in February 1996. In 1998, it was nominated...
Inner Nature: Organizing Life
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The range of lifestyles, forms and patterns that characterize life are staggering in their variety, which rivets the eye and captures the imagination. In this article, I will look briefly at ways that humans have tried to organize life and capture both the similarities and differences.
The first documented person to attempt to classify life was Aristotle, student...
