CASD, teachers reach 4-year deal for new contract
The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) announced Monday that the Coatesville Area Teachers Association (CATA) has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement will be presented to the Board of School Directors for final approval at a Special Board Meeting on June 9, 2026, and, upon approval, will take effect on July 1, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the...
County reaches functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness
The Chester County Department of Community Development recently held its annual State of Housing Affordability and Homelessness event, where it announced that through the dedication and hard work of community partners, the county has reached a functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of community partners, Chester County has reached a functional...
What To Do: Turk’s Head Festival returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s summertime and the living is easy. It’s also noisy – but it’s a good noise. It’s the noise of outdoor music events.
One of the area’s best outdoor music fests is free and happening this weekend.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, turksheadfestival.com)...
On Stage: Slambovians return to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The legendary New York band, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has a strong following in this area – a following it has been developing for more than two decades.
It includes avid fans who always attend the band’s traditional “New Years Eve Eve” concert in Philadelphia and the versatile music group’s show...
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...
