What To Do: Ukrainian Folk Fest tops busy event schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival
As summer draws to a close, the weekends each have a plethora of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 35 years for a Ukrainian festival and 47 years for a Renaissance Faire.
One event has particular relevance because of the horrendous history that...
Sheller named new Chester County Prison Warden
Brian Sheller
During its August 19 meeting, the Chester County Prison Board appointed Brian Sheller as the new Warden of Chester County Prison.
Sheller most recently served as Acting Warden after the previous Warden, Howard Holland, was promoted to Deputy County Administrator in March 2026. Sheller has served as the Deputy Warden since February 2024.
In a joint statement, the Chester County Prison...
On Stage: Downingtown’s Founds brings Start Making Sense to KOP
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Start Making Sense
On its corporate website, School of Rock offers this invitation – “Enroll your child at School of Rock and watch them become a musician. Our patented School of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. “Our Method builds musical proficiency by integrating thrilling stage performance,...
DCCC gets $300K grant for free vocational training
Students learning welding from an instructor at Delaware County Community College.
The Delaware County Community College Educational Foundation has been awarded a $300,390 grant from the Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation to launch the Manufacturing Pathways Initiative, a comprehensive education-to-employment model designed to strengthen the Greater Philadelphia manufacturing workforce while expanding...
All About Connecting: The September Surge — Why Fall Is Dating’s Real Fresh Start
By Nancy Rugart Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Dear Nancy, I took the summer off from dating. Between the shore house, the graduation parties, and my garden, I just didn’t have the energy for the apps. Now summer is winding down and I feel like I missed my window. Everyone says summer is the season for romance and dating, and I spent mine in a beach chair. Did I blow it? Should I just wait until next...
What To Do: Celebrating 52 weeks of firsts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s August and the weekend calendar is filled with special events – many of which are long-running traditional events.
And this year, there is a long-running, ever-changing weekly event.
“52 Weeks of Firsts” (www.visitphilly.com/52-weeks-of-firsts) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia’s legacy of innovation produced...
On Stage: Local stars to shine at Philadelphia Folk Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Folk Festival, which is celebrating its 63rd anniversary this year, is running from August 14-16 at Upper Salford Township’s iconic Old Pool Farm (1323 Salford Station Road, Harleysville, folkfest.org).
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience which makes returning to the farm each summer an...
County’s AI-powered kiosks win national award
Chester County’s AI-powered self-service kiosks are in the Chester County Justice Center, the Government Services Center, and some Magisterial District Courts.
A Chester County initiative designed to make navigating the court system easier and more accessible for the public has earned national recognition.
Chester County’s “AI Self-Service Kiosk Implementation” project has been named a Center...
What To Do: A Chester County classic, the Old Fiddlers’ Picnic on Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are some events in the area that have been around longer than even some of the really old entertainers – we’re talking Dick Van Dyke (100), Willie Nelson (94), William Shatner (95), June Lockhart (100) and Sonny Rollins (95).
This week, there is a music festival that has been around for 96 years, an event that is celebrating its 78th anniversary...
On Stage: Fruition comes to Eagleview Town Center
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Eagleview Town Center “Concerts on the Square” (570 Wellington Square, Exton, www.ineagleview.com) began in 2001.
The series has established itself as an area summertime tradition where families gather on the lawn to hear live music under the stars.
The series, held every Tuesday evening from June through August, has become a beloved local...
