Kick away the homebound blues: local ATA school offers free online class
Two young students work with their peers online, as part of live video training with ATA West Chester Martial Arts.
EAST BRADFORD – By now, after weeks of staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for new ways both to pass the time, but also help with physical and mental wellness — and a local martial arts school has a special free option for community members.
A local Tae...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dia de Los Muertos
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. They still have a reason to hang around here for a little longer.
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican-American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the...
In defense of a good man who made a mistake: Bill Scott
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are things that make you shake your head, others that prompt a facepalm and a last category that leaves you saying “what the hell?” or words to that effect.
Put the idiocy going on in West Chester right now in the latter category.
For those of you who missed it, long-time Borough Council Member Bill Scott used the word “negro” in a discussion with an...
What To Do: First Friday fun for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If it’s a Friday and the date is 7 or below, you know what that means. It means that it is First Friday
The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square, West Chester or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities.
Kennett Square will celebrate First Friday with its First Friday Flea Market (downtown...
What To Do: First Fridays filled with fun in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster.
On July 5, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). First...
What To Do: Restaurant Festival dishes it up this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program.php?id=29) has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats for almost 40 years.
This year, the free festival, which will be held on September 16 from...
What To Do: Mushrooms and more to kick off fall events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Mushroom Festival
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance. This weekend marks the 33rd anniversary of the annual Mushroom Festival in downtown Kennett Square (http://mushroomfestival.org).
The Mushroom Festival supports the old southern Chester County axiom “There’s a fungus among us.”
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What To Do: A mysterious First Friday in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Friday is August 3 and that means it is August’s first Friday.
The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square, West Chester or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities.
Kennett Square will celebrate First Friday with its Art Stroll (downtown Kennett Square, http://historickennettsquare.com) from 6-9...
What To Do: First Friday looms large
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster.
On July 6, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). First...
W. Chester murder suspects in custody
Tyrell Jacobs (left) and Timothy Jacobs (right) were taken into custody Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The duo were wanted in connection to a murder in West Chester, April 10.
Tyrell Jacobs and Timothy “TJ” Jacobs, brothers who were wanted for a homicide in the Star Social Club in West Chester on April 10, were captured last night in Philadelphia.
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