What To Do: Porchfest rocks West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Porchfest
This area has many — really many — annual events that have passed milestone anniversaries….and there are some still taking their first few steps.
The Annual West Chester Porchfest (westchesterporchfest.com), which is celebrating its third anniversary this year, will be held on May 18 from 1-7 p.m. Rain date is May 19.
Participants...
On Stage: Michael Allman doesn’t drift too far from family roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Michael Allman
There will be a lot happening on May 19 at the popular annual “Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival” (Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, (Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival – Chestnut Hill). The event, which will run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., was originally scheduled for May 4 but was postponed because of inclement weather.
Actually,...
Op/Ed: Social Security must not be left behind In 2024
By Becky Corbin, Special to The Times
Becky Corbin. Times file photo.
Presumptive presidential nominees President Biden and former President Trump have a lot of stops to make on the campaign trail, and Pennsylvania will be right at the top of their list.
The Keystone State is a crucial destination for any candidate for national office, and
combined with our state’s competitive Senate race, voters...
Kennett Summerfest to offer even more food, wines, music for 2024
Kennett Summerfest is back June 9, bigger and better than ever.
The beginning of June in Kennett Square is a time to celebrate Summer, relax, and revel in the abundance that the heart of the Brandywine Valley has to offer. Kennett Summerfest Wine + Food Festival on June 9th provides the quintessential opportunity to indulge in a fusion of the finest local wines, culinary delights, floral displays,...
On Stage (Extra): Historic Germantown presents shows on history of US music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Roy Book Binder
There is a special attraction coming to Philadelphia this year that gets underway this weekend.
Like the wedding saying, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” this weekend’s event has all four.
“Something new” is the series.
Historic Germantown (historicgermantownpa.org) will present a series...
Houlahan, HHS Secretary Becerra visit LCH
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (center) and U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan at LCH Kennett Square, Friday.
LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) welcomed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan at LCH Kennett Square on May 10, 2024.
Secretary Becerra and Congresswoman Houlahan joined LCH...
What To Do (Mothers’ Day edition): Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a wide array of special events to celebrate the occasion – and that it will be virtually impossible to get reservations at area restaurants at this late date.
Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will welcome mothers on Mother’s...
What To Do: Willowdale Steeplechase tops list of weekend events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Willowdale Steeplechase
Undeniably, Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2024 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware.
This weekend, the spotlight will be on the Annual...
DASD moves to create full-day kindergarten
The Downingtown Area School District announced Wednesday it would move to full-day kindergarten.
After years of extensive research and planning, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has taken the first step forward toward achieving district-wide full-day kindergarten. On May 8, the DASD School Board voted to adopt full-day kindergarten district-wide for the 2025-26 school year, marking a significant...
On Stage: Not just a forecast, RAIN comes to Miller
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
RAIN
This week’s entertainment schedule is loaded with theatrical productions at venues in Philadelphia and all around the suburbs with shows at the Miller Theater, The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Candlelight Dinner Theater, People’s Light and the Annenberg Center
This weekend, “RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles” returns to Philly by popular...
