On Stage: Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition bring new album to 118 North
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition
Jefferson Berry & the Urban Acoustic Coalition have spent more than a decade establishing themselves as one of the Philly area’s top folk-rock/folk bands.
Jefferson Berry & the UAC released their fourth studio album, “Soon!” on April 16, 2021. The band’s previous albums were...
What To Do: Kennett Winterfest, W. Chester Restaurant Festival top busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a special time of year in Kennett Square – the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest.
The Annual Kennett Winterfest (www.kennettbrewfest.com) will be held on February 22 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600 South Broad Street in Kennett Square.
Visitors are invited to enjoy winter brews from more than 60...
On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Elkton Music Hall
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
“Special” is a good description of Elkton, Maryland – especially this weekend.
Elkton is the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland. It was formerly called Head of Elk because it sits at the head of navigation on the Elk River, one of the five tributary rivers in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay.
The town constitutes...
CCIU hires Murray as new Asst. Executive Director
Dr. Jennifer Murray
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced Thursday that Dr. Jennifer Murray has been officially approved by the CCIU Board as its next Assistant Executive Director. The board voted to approve Murray’s appointment at its February 19 meeting, and she will officially assume her role on June 16, 2025.
Dr. Murray, a highly respected educational leader with over 20 years...
UCFSD Board OKs Sanville’s retirement
Dr. John Sanville. Times File Photo
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Board of Directors formally accepted the retirement of Superintendent Dr. John Sanville during its February 18 Regular Board Meeting. Dr. Sanville, who has led UCFSD since 2011, will retire on July 31, 2025, concluding a remarkable career in public education spanning more than three decades. Currently one of the...
What To Do: Valentines, Presidents Day and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Get ready for a fun-filled stretch of partying, bacchanal, sweet food treats and celebrations.
The party starts with the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade on February 14. It continues with Valentine’s Day on February 14 and concludes with Presidents’ Day activities on Monday.
The biggest annual celebration is Valentine’s Day which arrives...
On Stage: Floydian Trip to play benefit for Colonial Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Floydian Trip
On February 15, the Colonial Theater (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com/events) will host an event that is special in many ways – a show by a top-flight tribute band and an important fundraising activity.
The title for the event tells you a lot – “The Colonial Presents Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to Benefit...
CCIU’s Kersch honored with national Esports award
Kammas Kersch
Kammas Kersch, STEM Services Coordinator at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), has been honored with the 2025 National Scholastic Esports Administrative Ally Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and advocacy in scholastic esports. The award, part of the inaugural National Scholastic Esports Awards, was developed through a collaboration of K-12 and collegiate esports...
Pay attention: we’re in uncharted territory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
It is becoming clear what a bizarre time we find ourselves living in: an unelected billionaire rooting through much of our private data for no particular reason, ICE (and fake ICE) agents roaming the Chester County looking for undocumented aliens and just a general state of chaos and Constitution-busting.
In a few short weeks, the United States...
What To Do: Do Portugal Circus and The Big Game
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Do Portugal Circus
Watermelons are a summertime thing locally.
However, if some nice big melons appear on the shelf at a local farmer’s market this month, you probably will enjoy the import from Mexico.
Touring circuses with shows under a huge tent is a summertime thing in this area.
However, if a top-flight touring Mexican circus brings its under-a-heated...
