What To Do: The last big weekend of summer beckons
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
Summer 2025 seemed to zip by more quickly than summers in recent years.
Whatever caused it, summer came and went with rapid speed.
Hard as it is to believe, we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close.
Even though the official end of summer arrives later...
County looks to bring faith-based organizations into affordable housing discussion
Reverend Sarah Strosahl-Kagi from Royersford Baptist Church (left) and Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Mertz from St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford were part of the panel discussion at the 4th Annual Summit on Affordable Housing.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently partnered with Allies for Housing in Chester County to host the 4th Annual Summit...
Inner Nature: The mystery of viruses
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Viruses are one of the greatest mysteries of biology. In fact, they are so problematic that some biologists do not consider that viruses are biological, relegating them instead to chemistry. Regardless of which camp one adheres to, viruses are significant to living organisms through their parasitism. Because of their obligate parasitism – they require living...
What To Do: Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival celebrates 33 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival
The weekend at the end of August and Labor Day Weekend always have an amazing number of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 33 for a Ukrainian festival, 45 for a Renaissance event, 12 for a burger fest and 173 (not a typo) for the Allentown Fair.
One...
W. Chester Council moves to ban retail sale of pets
In a landmark decision for animal welfare, West Chester Borough Council voted 5-1 last night to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. The ordinance, backed by Revolution Philadelphia, Humane World for Animals, and Finding Shelter Animal Rescue, aims to cut off the “puppy mill pipeline” and protect both animals and consumers.
“This vote is a victory for animals...
On Stage: The Who come to Philly as part of farewell
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Time is running out.
Back in May, The Who announced their final tour of the United States and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career.
The legendary duo revealed the news live and Livestream during a press conference at the Iconic Images gallery in Piccadilly, London.
Time is running out to experience a vital part...
County to participate in International Overdose Awareness Day with ‘Night of Light’
Chester County will join communities around the world in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, with 68 pinwheels that represent the number of lives lost to accidental overdose in Chester County in 2024. The annual Night of Light will be held on August 27 on the steps of the Chester County Historic Courthouse – an event that is informative, reflective and hopeful.
As part of Chester...
County Library System announces teen photo contest winners
The Chester County Library System proudly announced the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, Color Our World, during a celebratory reception held on Sunday, August 10th at Chester County Library in Exton.
This open house-style event welcomed guests of all ages to support teen photographers and explore a vibrant gallery of original artwork submitted by local students. The contest was...
What To Do: Yellow Springs featured in latest Town Tours
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s August and, as usual, the weekend calendar is filled with special events – many of which are annual traditional events.
Not surprisingly, the Brandywine Valley is host to a plethora of the area’s favorite events.
The “2025 Town Tours and Village Walks” (www.chescoplanning.org/Historic/TownTours) program has returned for its 31st...
On Stage: Tom Rush returns for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Rush
Tom Rush, one of America’s most revered folksingers, is a New Englander through and through. However, in recent years, he has built a connection with Chester County.
One of his last live shows prior to the COVID pandemic was a concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Rush returned to the area in March 2023 for...
