Drought warning continues in Chester County
Abnormally dry conditions — despite recent rainfall — have led to a continued drought warning in Chester County. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) issued a drought warning due to the lack of significant rainfall in the county since 2025.
Under the PADEP’s drought warning guidance, residents, businesses, farmers, and other water consumers are...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: June 2
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:
Malvern Man Convicted of Indecent Assault of a Minor
After a week-long trial, Jose Ramirez-Cantarero, 39, of Malvern, was convicted by a jury of Aggravated Indecent Assault without Consent...
What To Do: Festivals mean fun and food for all
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The 2026 Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Late spring and early autumn have become the prime seasons for ethnic festivals.
These are events which feature food, beverages, entertainment and other bits of culture from different countries. And they are not usually affected by the weather because most of them are indoor/outdoor...
On Stage: Ladybug Festival is back in Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
June will arrive in a few days, and the summer entertainment season is getting ready to blast off.
The month of May bids farewell this weekend with several very distinct and very entertaining shows – an all-female music festival in Delaware, classical music from India, a bizarre and very funny professional theater production and yet another visit...
County Shakespeare Festival brings students together at Uptown!
Students from Penn’s Grove School performing “How Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth…” (King Lear Parody).
The 37th Annual Chester County Shakespeare Festival returned on Wednesday, May 20, welcoming students from elementary, middle, and high schools across Chester County to the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester, for a day of performance, storytelling, and Shakespearean...
What To Do: Devon Horse Show, KSQ Memorial Day Parade and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day means the time has arrived for many of the area’s traditional events to return for another year – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the...
On Stage: Swing That Cat is about all about music, not pets
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Swing That Cat
There is a band headlining a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com) on May 22 that has a name that, if misunderstood, could draw PETA advocates to protest outside its shows.
The band is Swing That Cat, which was formed more than a decade ago by vocalist Michele Peraino and her husband guitarist...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: May 19
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:
DA Recognizes Corporal Timothy O’Connor at FOP Memorial During National Police Week
On May 14, 2026, law enforcement officers, county leaders, and members of the community gathered at...
What To Do: Radnor Hunt, Porchfest and Dogwood Festival on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Radnor Hunt
There are many annual events in this area which have passed milestone anniversaries….and there are some still in their infancy.
May 16 is a big day in the local equestrian world – the day of the Radnor Hunt (826 Providence Road, Malvern, https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/radnor-hunt-races), an event that is closing in on...
On Stage: Stop Making Sense brings Talking Heads to life
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stop Making Sense
Bands form in many different ways.
The most frequent are with the members growing up together in school or with musicians in the same circle deciding to pool their talents.
Stop Making Sense, which is headlining a show on May 16 at the Lansdowne Theater (31 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, thelansdownetheater.com), belongs...
