What To Do: Orchids at Philly Expo Center

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times SEPOS Orchid Show and Sale It’s hard to imagine more than two or three weeks going by without there being an event at this convention center in Montgomery County that matches one or more of your interests. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 610-232-5718, www.phillyexpocenter.com) hosts many events throughout the year...

CCIU’s Stoltzfus honored with award at PACTESP

: Jill Stoltzfus accepting her award at the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Education Special Populations (PACTESP) mid-winter conference. Jill Stoltzfus, career readiness coordinator for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and Technical College High School (TCHS), has been recognized with the prestigious Outstanding Career and Technical Education Special Populations Teacher...

On Stage: Legendary Yardbirds come to Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Yardbirds Any credible list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Amazingly, three of them got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds The Yardbirds, who are playing Sellersville Theatre (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...

‘Reimagined’ Strawberry Festival to return in 2025

The beloved Strawberry Festival is making a much-anticipated return, now reimagined and relocated to the heart of Downtown Coatesville. The Rotary Club of Coatesville, in partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, is bringing this family-friendly tradition back in an exciting new format while continuing its mission to benefit the greater Coatesville community. The Reimagined Strawberry Festival...

Chester County High School Art Exhibition to run April 9 to 22

The Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art Competition will feature art in a variety of mediums created by high school students from across Chester County. From sculptures and oil paintings to colored pencil pieces and photography, nearly 500 works of art will be displayed at the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art...

CCIU to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day with county-wide initiatives

An Autism Acceptance Day “Save the Date” promotional card stands alongside the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Peer Awareness Kit, highlighting the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s planned celebration on April 2. On April 2, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will host a countywide celebration for World Autism Awareness Day, highlighting the strengths, talents,...

Unionville wins Chester County Academic Competition

The academic team from Unionville High School pose with their awards as the 2025 champions of the Chester County Academic Competition. Unionville High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools in the Chester County Academic Competition, which is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and sponsored by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and CCRES Educational...

On Stage: Boston blues aces com to Jamey’s

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Bees Deluxe If the Better Business Bureau (BBB) had a category for concerts and concert venues, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) would definitely get a BBB seal of approval for March 29. The show on Saturday night would also get a different BBB nod of approval – a “thumbs...

Letter: Throwaway clothing culture is bad for the environment

To The Editor, That $5 t-shirt might be costing the planet a whole lot more. The introduction of micro trends into the fashion industry has changed the way we produce and buy clothing. Clothing manufacturers are keeping up with consumer demands for these low-priced articles of clothing, but at what cost? Throwaway clothing culture has become a huge player in climate change from overflowing landfills,...

Local Martial Arts School Hosts Women’s Wellness Day

Master P’s World Class Tae Kwon Do, located in West Chester, is hosting a FREE Women’s Wellness Day event in celebration of National Women’s Month! The event is open to the public for all women 12 years and older and is this Saturday, March 29th from 1:00-3:00pm. No prior knowledge of any of the sessions content is necessary to participate. Says John Pasquantonio, aka Master P, “I was raised...