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...
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...
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...
Emmy-Winning Journalist Cahn to speak on career transformation and empowerment
Lu Ann Cahn
Join us on March 2nd, 2025 at 7 pm at Chester County Library in Exton, for an inspiring evening with Lu Ann Cahn, author of the motivational memoir I Dare Me, as she shares her journey of daring to live life to the fullest.
Lu Ann Cahn, a veteran journalist, and Emmy award-winning reporter, will recount her transformative year of trying something new daily to break free from feeling...
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...
Owen J. Roberts MS student wins Chester County Spelling Bee
Disha Jain
Disha Jain of Owen J. Roberts Middle School won first place in the 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday.
Jain spelled her way to victory with the winning word “mademoiselle.” Her victory qualifies her to represent Chester County this spring at the 100th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD.
“The moment I realized I won, I was overwhelmed with emotions,”...
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...
Voter Services holds seminar on how to run for local office
Chester County Voter Services Director Karen Barsoum welcomes attendees to “Beyond the Ballot”, a seminar providing guidance on the local election process for potential candidates.
In anticipation of the candidate deadlines to file for 2025 local elections, staff from Chester County’s Department of Voter Services recently hosted “Beyond the Ballot”, a free seminar for anyone considering...
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...
