On Stage: Sharon Katz is much more than just a musician

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Sharon Katz On September 10, the City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia) will host one of the most important artists of our time – musician, philanthropist, musicologist, and humanitarian activist Sharon Katz. She will be performing with her musical group The Peace Train. The Peace Train band features Katz on...

Search area widened in hunt for escaped murderer

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa A still from a video shared by authorities showing Danelo Cavalcante climbing up the wall during his escape last week. After a week on the loose, authorities appear to be no closer to apprehending Danelo Cavalcante — a convicted murderer who escaped from Chester County Prison last Thursday, closing schools, roads and disrupting life for residents around...

Chester County Health Department to hold flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

With the start of flu season quickly approaching, the Chester County Health Department announces vaccination clinics, open to all, at area schools from late September through October. The Health Department will offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccines at community vaccine clinics. Appointments are required for all clinics. Flu and COVID-19 viruses have many similar symptoms, including cough, chills, fever,...

Becoming The Best U: Improving your resiliency

By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Question: I lost my job during Covid and since then I can’t seem to pull myself out of my funk. Other friends of mine lost their job too, but they seem to have dealt with it just fine. Heck, one of my friends decided to start her own company after getting fired from her last job. She’s loving life! What’s wrong with me? What do they have that I don’t? Bess...

Escaped murderer seen near Longwood Gardens; Kennett, Unionville close schools

An image of Danelo Cavalcante as seen from a Longwood Gardens trail camera, Monday night. Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante continued to elude local, state and federal law enforcement, Monday night, appearing to move from the Pocopson neighborhood between to Parkersville Road and Rt. 926 to the ground of Longwood Gardens, and was captured last night on trail cam images. Local law enforcement officials...

MANHUNT CONTINUES: Multiple sightings of escaped murderer in Pocopson

Danelo Cavalcante The hunt continues for a convicted murderer who escaped from Chester County Prison Thursday morning, with multiple sightings of the fugitive within just a few miles of the prison as recently as early Saturday. Helicopters and ground units continue the search for Danelo Cavalcante, 34, of Royersford. Residents are advised to be wary — avoid contact with with a man described as “very...

What To Do: Busy event schedule for ‘last’ weekend of Summer

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Hard as it is to believe, we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close. The official end of summer arrives later in the month but for some, summer is already over because the new school year has already begun. One thing that will never change about the Labor Day Weekend...

Manhunt underway for escaped killer in Pocopson

Danelo Cavalcante A man who was convicted of killing his girlfriend — and is wanted for another murder in Brazil — escaped from Chester county Prison Thursday morning, prompting a massive manhunt in the area around the prison. Prison officials report that at approximately 8:50 a.m., a prison inmate, Danelo Cavalcante, escaped from Chester County Prison. A search of the prison and surrounding area...

Repair Cafe returns in Downingtown, Sept. 9

Have an item you love but it’s broken? A Repair Cafe event might just have your answer. DATE: Saturday, September 9, 2023 TIME: 10 AM until 2 PM LOCATION: Central Presbyterian Church of Downingtown, 100 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 CONTACT: Bob Berkowitz – repaircafe165@gmail.com If you’re not familiar with Repair Cafés, we’re part of an international organization that...

Girls HS Golf: Unionville beats Oxford

The Unionville Girls Golf team beat Oxford in a match played at the Kennett Square Country Club on Tuesday.  The final score was Unionville 188 and Oxford 225. The top scorers from Unionville were: Reagan Wilson 39 Sarina Patel 45 Fiona Avondolio 49 Brooke Donnelly 55 Unionville moves to a record of 5-1 in the league. The Lady Longhorn’s next match is on Wednesday 9/6 versus Owen J. Roberts. ...