GVSD names Alcaro Supervisor of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Joseph Alcaro has been appointed K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning at Great Valley School District.
At its regular meeting on February 25, the Great Valley School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Alcaro as K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning with a concentration in social studies and other humanities. Dr. Alcaro brings with him a distinguished career spanning more than...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 26
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:
Jury Convicts Philadelphia Man of Child Sex Crimes
After a 4-day trial, a jury found Defendant Shakur Austin, 28, guilty on all charges, including Involuntary Deviate Sexual Assault, Unlawful...
On Stage: Sons of Cream keeping the music alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sons of Cream
It is often said that the ability to make music is in a person’s genes.
This weekend, Malcolm Bruce and Kofi Baker will come to the area for a much-anticipated show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) and music is definitely in their genes
The British bassist and drummer...
Oxford Arts Alliance gets grant for ‘Tween’ art club
The Oxford Arts Alliance announced it has been awarded funding from the Justamere Foundation in support of its Tween Art Club, an after school visual arts program designed specifically for youth ages 10–14.
The Tween Art Club provides structured, supervised, and meaningful after-school creative opportunities during one of the most important stages of youth development. Meeting weekly, students...
Major snowstorm — 1 to 2 feet — expected to hit Chester County Sunday evening
A National Weather Service chart showing predicted snowfalls — much of Chester County can expect 18 to 24 inches of snow.
A massive snowstorm appears likely to dump between one and two feet of snow around the greater Chester County area Sunday evening, with the biggest snowfall amounts likely to be in the southeastern portion of the county, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A...
What To Do: ‘Garden Glow’ lights up at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Garden Glow
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has started its new year with an enticing special event – “Garden Glow.”
“Garden Glow,” which opened on February 13, will run through March 8.
Nature and light collide in “Garden Glow’ — an enchanting after-hours journey through...
On Stage: Music legends bring music of Cowsill Bros. to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill
On February 24, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) will host a music act that spans pop/rock generations – a popular band that shone in the late 1960s and a group that was one of the hitmakers in the 1980s.
On Tuesday night, the duo featuring Vicki Peterson...
OASD hosts legislators, outlines ‘Next chapter’ for district
OASD Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz addresses local legislators and their staffs during a recent luncheon meeting.
Octorara Area School District recently welcomed state legislators and staff to campus for a Legislative Luncheon, during which district leadership shared “The Next Chapter of OASD,” outlining the vision, priorities, and forward momentum shaping the district’s future.
The...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 18
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:
Former Fire Marshal Found Guilty of Unlawfully Shooting at a Car
After a four-day bench trial before the Honorable Allison Bell Royer, Defendant Timothy Hubbard, 50, was found guilty of...
On Stage (Extra): Two intriguing midweek shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blessing Offor
There are two mid-week concerts in the area this week that will feature artists who are American citizens with international roots – Blessing Offor, who will perform in Philadelphia on February 17, and Paul Hernandez who will bring Katzù Oso to Ardmore on February 18.
Blessing Offor will headline a show at the Foundry at Fillmore...
