What To Do: Radnor Hunt, WC Porchfest and Dogwood Festival this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Radnor Hunt
This area has many — really many — annual events which have passed milestone anniversaries….and there are some still in their infancy.
May 17 is a big day in the local equestrian world – the day of the Radnor Hunt (826 Providence Road, Malvern, https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/radnor-hunt-races).
This year marks...
DCCC celebrates more than 1,200 graduates at 2025 Commencement
DCCC students celebrate their graduation.
On a day emphasizing the importance of never giving up on the desire for a college degree and using education to follow one’s flame, more than 1,200 students graduated from Delaware County Community College with associate degrees and/or certificates. On Thursday, May 15, the College held two separate Commencement ceremonies at West Chester University’s...
On Stage: Chavous featured at ‘Third Thursday’ at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Third Thursday” has a special meaning for music fans around the area – especially for fans of blues music.
For years, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) has had a jazz-based show every Thursday called “Jazz at Jamey’s.”
The event has evolved into something more.
“Starting...
On Stage (Extra): The Dandy Warhols come to Ardmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Dandy Warhols
Wednesday night is frequently a slow night for concerts in the area.
While tonight’s schedule may not rank high in the quantity department, it definitely holds its own in the quality category.
Two bands who have been making music for more than three decades will be performing at local venues on May 14.
The Dandy Warhols,...
UCFSD annouces hiring of Hoffman as new Superintendent
Dr. Tim Hoffman
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of School Directors announced Monday it has selected Dr. Tim Hoffman as the district’s new Superintendent, pending approval at the May 19 Regular Board Meeting.
“Dr. Hoffman’s vision and leadership style perfectly align with the priorities our community identified through focus groups and surveys: delivering a top-tier education...
What To Do On Mothers’ Day: Longwood’s Festival of Fountains, Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a slew of different special events to celebrate the occasion over the next three days.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is inviting visitors to enjoy the beauty of late spring – and to have a special Mother’s Day.
The “Festival of Fountains”...
What To Do: FL!P Circus, Willowdale Steeplechase on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
FL!P Circus
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down a few years ago for many reasons – including PETA protests at every tour stop.
Big touring productions which featured an array of performing animals no longer held the appeal they once had.
Fortunately, there are several smaller circuses — top-flight circuses — performing...
On Stage: Celebrate Mom with live performances
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mother’s Day Weekend Chamber Music Concert
There are a lot of great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day around this area. One of the best will actually take place the day before Mother’s Day.
On May 10 at 11 a.m., Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will host “Mother’s Day Concert with the Kennett...
County officials make ‘Full Court Press’ to protect federal funding
Representative Chrissy Houlahan with Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell (left) and Chester County CEO David Byerman (right) at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. last week.
Chester County Government leaders are ramping up efforts to safeguard critical federal funding that supports essential services for county residents. Just last week, the County Commissioners and executive...
State Ed. Department clears UCFSD’s Sanville over survey complaint
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has dismissed an Educator Misconduct complaint filed against Superintendent Dr. John Sanville finding “no probable cause to believe that there are grounds to pursue disciplinary action.”
The complaint came from a UCFSD parent Chad Williams, who filed multiple complaints in multiple jurisdictions...
