What To Do: Celebrating Earth Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This the time of year for warm weather, blooming flowers, light clothing – and Earth Day.
Earth Day is a worldwide environmental movement that takes place every year on April 22. The goal of this celebration is to raise awareness about sustainability and clean living, and to educate people on the importance of preserving our planet.
The Earth...
On Stage (Extra): Longtime bluesmen bring show to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tinsel Ellis
There are two shows coming to the area over the next few days that feature two similar musicians – two versatile and veteran musicians.
They both excel at playing guitar, writing songs and singing with emotion.
They both have been playing music for more than 50 years and have released more than 20 albums each.
Another similarity...
On Stage (Extra): Valentina Sounds celebrates new music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Valentina Sounds
Valentina Sounds has new music and that calls for a celebration.
On April 17, Valentina Sounds will celebrate the release of her second album, “What Keeps Me Alive,” with a show at The Crown at The Queen (500 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, http://www.thequeenwilmington.com).
Valentina Sounds is the stage name...
On Stage: UNRECONCILED brings clear view on church sexual abuse
Editor’s Note: The following story contains graphic dipitctions of sexual abuse and rape of boys, including from the author’s own experience. This article may not be appropriate for all audiences.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
UNRECONCILED
A one-person play is, by its nature, usually intense.
When a one-person play is performed by its author, it is usually very...
CCDC Engle unveils Echo the Eagle
Echo spreads his wings in celebration with a group of CCDC Engle students
Excitement soared at the Child and Career Development Center Engle Campus (CCDC Engle) as students and staff came together for a high-energy celebration welcoming a bold new symbol of school pride: Echo the Eagle. On Friday, April 10, the campus at 107 Schoolhouse Road in West Grove came alive with cheers, anticipation,...
Inner Nature: Making sense of the senses
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
In the brilliant movie adaptation of the potboiler Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton,[1] there is an early gripping scene where the Tyrannosaurus rex’s enormous head is just inches away from the paleontologist-protagonist, who whispers to two children beside him that the predator could not detect them if they stayed perfectly still. I remember my outrage as...
What To Do: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Easter, Hannukah, Ramadan are now in the rear-view mirror. Fortunately, so is winter.
Spring weather has arrived and the event schedule is filled with both indoor and outdoor activities.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) is now featuring one of its popular annual special events...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: April 9
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:
West Chester Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
On April 2, 2026, the Chester County Detectives, West Whiteland Police Department, and the Chester County District Attorney’s...
On Stage: Elizabeth & The Catapult come to World Cafe Live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Elizabeth Ziman
A lot of people know Elizabeth Ziman — via a lot of different ways.
She is an acclaimed composer in a variety of music styles, including scores for several international award-winning documentaries such as “Trapped,” a Peabody winner.
She is an award-winning classical pianist who has studied at Boston’s world renowned...
Creighton appointed as Chesco Sheriff’s Office new captain
Kevin Creighton
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announces the appointment of Kevin Creighton as Captain, bringing over 30 years of law enforcement experience to the agency.
Captain Creighton joins the Sheriff’s Office following a distinguished career with the Pennsylvania State Police, where he mostly served as Captain and Director of Operational Training with the Bureau of Training and...
