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...
Chester County Academic team members honored
Pictured from left to right are Alex Chen, the Howard M. Reinard, Jr. Competitor of the Year, and Nathan Schlamb, the Coach of the Year, both of West Chester East High School.
After several months of studying, practicing, and rigorous competition, Chester County high school students gathered at the Downingtown Country Club on Friday, May 3, to honor the hard work and dedication of the Chester County...
Sheriff announces promotions, new security measures
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announces a significant boost in security measures that is strengthening the safety and security of County facilities, courts, and the community.
Last week, six Chester County Sheriff’s Office individuals were promoted, taking their ceremonial oath in Courtroom 1 of the County’s Justice Center.
Those promoted include Daniel Clifton, Martin Lawson, and Robert...
What To Do: Point-to-Point at Winterthur, Cinco De Mayo & more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend has a trifecta of events which are traditionally party time events – Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Winterthur Point-to-Point.
There will be a bustle of activity this weekend on Kennett Pike just a few miles south of Kennett Square at Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) with the staging...
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,...
