Inner Nature: Parasitoids
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Beekeepers need no homily on the awesomeness of insects, nor do picknickers need one on the annoyance of midges, mosquitoes and ants and yellowjackets. These well-known insects make up only a small fraction known insects. To put numbers in context, a figure compiled by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species lists numbers...
What To Do: Unionville Art Gala, Kennett Light Parade top busy list of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The works of Sarah Snyder-Dinsel are featured in this year’s Unionville Art Gala.
Black Friday is looming on the horizon, and the season for holiday spending has begun.
A good way to kick off your live holiday shopping is by visiting an art show or a craft show where you can find one-of-a-kind gift possibilities.
Two of those events are...
County names Kreider new comms director
Andrew Kreider
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of Andrew Kreider as the new Communications Director for Chester County Government, effective December 1. Kreider joins the county after an extensive career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he most recently served as Region 3 Senior Congressional & Intergovernmental...
On Stage: A Brandywine Valley Symphony show for all the senses
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Valley Symphony
There is an event in the area on Sunday afternoon that will provide treats for four of the five human senses – sight, hearing, taste, and smell.
The Brandywine Valley Symphony (bvsymphony.org) will present the second concert in its debut season on November 23 at 3 p.m. The Salon Concert will be held in the Grand...
AGSD opens new Makerspace at Avon Grove HS
The new Makerspace at Avon Grove High School opened Nov. 11.
Avon Grove School District announced the official opening of the Avon Grove Makerspace at Avon Grove High School on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Designed and driven by students, the Makerspace is a hands-on innovation lab where imagination meets real-world making — supporting coursework and creativity across science, computer science, art, and...
County appoints independent investigator on election day poll book error
Chester County Government CEO David Byerman announced Monday the appointment of West Chester-based law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry, LLC (FEKM) to conduct an independent investigation into the Nov. 4 Election Day poll book issue that omitted the names of more than 75,000 third-party registered voters.
The omission of third-party voters from poll books at all 230 Chester County polling places...
Tickets go on sale for Kennett Winterfest, Nov. 20
Winter is coming, and so is one of the region’s most beloved craft beer celebrations! The 14th Annual Kennett Winterfest returns to Kennett Square on Saturday, February 28, 2026, bringing together more than 60 exceptional breweries, local food favorites, and live music for an unforgettable winter afternoon.
Hosted by Kennett Collaborative, Winterfest is a cozy, open-air celebration of craft beer...
What To Do: It’s National Dog Show time!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The National Dog Show
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs.
On November 15 and 16, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center – from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. each day.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has presented dog shows for more than 125 years.
The show is now the only benched show in America, which means that all breeds...
On Stage (Extra): Mutlu performs at Uptown! Friday night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mutlu
West Chester will be the site of two very interesting concerts this weekend featuring Mutlu on Friday night and a special benefit concert on Saturday evening.
On November 14, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) will present a concert by Mutlu starting at 7:30 p.m.
A Philadelphia...
On Stage: Lily Vakili can lay down the law — and the blues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lily Vakili
In her Linkedin profile, Lily Vakili mentions being a self-employed lawyer who specializes in “Contract Negotiation, Biotechnology Industry and +5 skills” and how she worked for more than 20 years at Faber Daeufer & Itrato PC as Principal, Senior Counsel and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair.
She was also Director at Union...
