Commissioners OK $5M in Community Revitalization Program Grants
Atglen Borough Park, completed in 2024, one of the projects that received Chester County Community Revitalization Program funding.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe unanimously approved $5 million in 2025-2026 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants at today’s public meeting. The CRP grants will fund 12 projects in urban centers across Chester County.
Chester...
What To Do: Town Talks and honoring Lafayette
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are options galore for those who want to brave this weekend’s weather and deal with the brutal heat and humidity that is in the forecast. Fortunately, there are many indoor events in addition to a full schedule of outdoor activities.
There is a diverse list of options – including an old-fashioned carnival, live music by Bangladesh’s...
On Stage: ‘Sweet’ show coming to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Steve Priest’s Sweet
There was a band that formed in London in 1968 and went on to log a series of top-rated singes such as “Fox on the Run,” “Block Buster!” and “Ballroom Blitz.”
Right from the very beginning, the was a confusing element to the band’s name. On all its record issues, the band was billed as “The Sweet.”
Founding...
On Stage Extra: John Lodge is helping to keep the sounds of the Moody Blues alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Lodge
There was a time when the Moody Blues were one of the hottest bands in the rock music world.
In the United States, 14 of the group’s albums reached Gold or Platinum status, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.
From 1969-1971, the band had three Number 1 albums in the U.K. – “On the Threshold of a Dream,”...
Oxford Arts Alliance seeks funds to buy current building
A painting of Oxford Arts Alliance current South Third Street home.
OXFORD — At 38 South Third Street, in the heart of downtown Oxford, something more than a building resides: a spark. It’s where first violin lessons blossom into lifelong passion, where young artists see their work proudly displayed, and where neighbors gather not just to experience art — but to become part of it.
That spark...
What To Do: Brandywiners present ‘Something Rotten’ at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County will be the home this weekend to many outdoor summer events, including four very different outdoor and outdoor/indoor events.
There is a traditional summer carnival with rides and cotton candy, an open-air theater production, an event that combines an indoor museum visit with an outdoor concert and a down-home country fair complete...
Kennett Jr. Legion earns berth in state baseball tourney
Regional Championship Picture front row left to right –Henry Williams, Matt DiFelice, Will Watson, Caleb Myers, Brady Nelson, Wes HaikoBack Row/standing Head Coach, Mark Matthews, Christian Scheibe, Chase Johnson, Jack O’Hara, Landon Yaun, Jack Matthews, Alexis Laboy, Assistant Coach John Haiko
The Kennett Junior American Legion baseball team has qualified for the PA State tournament after...
On Stage: Longley returns home for a pair local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Liz Longley
Liz Longley, one of Chester County’s major contributions to the world of popular music, released her debut album, “Take You Down,” in 2007. Since then, she has built a very large fanbase – both here in the states and internationally.
On July 17, Longley will headline a show at Tellus 360 (24 East King Street, Lancaster, 717-393-1660,...
Crater named new UHS principal; Clark promoted to Dir. of Student Activites
Pat Crater
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) has named Pat Crater the next Principal of Unionville High School (UHS), pending Board approval on Tuesday, July 21.
Crater will lead 200+ staff and approximately 1,200 students in the District’s flagship school, consistently ranked among the best in the state of Pennsylvania.
His tenure will begin on August 1 as part of a series of...
What To Do: Run! It’s Blobfest!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
The word “unique” is one of the most misused words in the English language – right up there with “literally.”
“Unique” means “being the only one of its kind.” It is a very demanding qualification – a very specific qualification.
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville definitely qualifies as unique.
In the entire world,...
