Op/Ed: Bleeding on the Page — The Lost Art of Listening
Engagement with music on an emotional level is dying out, and we will all reap the consequences.
By Jason Bauer, Special to The Times
Jason Bauer
The first time I heard Six Years Wiser by Harrison Boe, the hair on the back of my neck stood straighter than the guards at Buckingham Palace. I played it dozens of times consecutively until I could sing every word backwards in my sleep. I didn’t just...
Op/Ed: Bleeding on the Page — The Lost Art of Listening
Engagement with music on an emotional level is dying out, and we will all reap the consequences.
By Jason Bauer, Special to The Times
Jason Bauer
The first time I heard Six Years Wiser by Harrison Boe, the hair on the back of my neck stood straighter than the guards at Buckingham Palace. I played it dozens of times consecutively until I could sing every word backwards in my sleep. I didn’t just...
What To Do: Mushroom Festival, Caln Community Day and more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Festival
There is an adage that always applies in Kennett Square – “There is a fungus among us.” That saying is never more evident than on the weekend after Labor Day each year – the weekend for the annual staging of the Mushroom Festival.
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance.
This weekend...
On Stage: Grant-Lee Phillips comes to Philly to support new album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Grant-Lee Phillips
Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips is out on the first leg of a U.S. tour in support of his 13th album – “In The Hour of Dust.”
This leg begins on September 7 in Vienna, Virginia and now swings into the “City Winery Segment” with three shows in a row at City Winery venues in Philadelphia,...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville holds off Kennett
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Kennett HS Thursday. The match result was:
Unionville 173 Kennett 187
Senior captains Charlie Barrickman, Nicolas Gaughan, and Cole Donnelly led the way for the Longhorns with scores of 33 (-3).
Unionville’s record goes to 5-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Tuesday at 3:30pm. It is against Kennett once again,...
Authorities thwart prison escape
Authorities were able to stop a prisoner from escaping from Chester County Prison Wednesday afternoon, local officials said.
According to a statement from county government issued late Wednesday:
“This afternoon, an inmate attempted to escape from the Chester County Prison. He was quickly apprehended due to a combination of security features and prison staff. All inmates are accounted for...
HS Boys Golf: Unionville edges Radnor
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played District 1 powerhouse Radnor HS Wednesday. The match result was:
Unionville 187 Radnor 190
Sophomore Harris Stanislawski led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 36.
Unionville’s record stays at 4-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Thursday at 3pm. It is against Kennett HS, and it will be held at Hartefeld...
HS Boys Golf: Unionville edges Conestoga
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Conestoga Tuesday. The match result was:
Unionville 181 Conestoga 192
Cole Donnelly and Nicolas Gaughan led the way for the Longhorns with scores of even par 35.
Unionville’s record remains 4-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Wednesday at 3pm. It is against Radnor HS, and it will be held at Gulph Mills CC.
28th annual Kennett Brewfest, Oct. 4
Brewfest attendees don pretzel snacklaces, theperfect compliment to cold beer. Photo by MoonloopPhotography.
Kennett Collaborative announced the 28th Annual Kennett Brewfest is just around the corner on October 4, 2025. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 85 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wistar Motors.
Jeff...
CCIU opens revitalized Engle Education Center
The main entrance of the Engle Education Center
Monday, August 25 marked a significant milestone for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) as the newly revitalized Engle Education Center welcomed approximately 233 students on its first official day. The new building houses several programs including K–12 special education programs such as autistic support, emotional support, life skills...
