Winners announced at the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and 6th Congressional District Art Competition
2023 Congressional District Art Competition winner, Isabella Woo, stands proudly next to her drawing.
From sculptures to oil to colored pencil and photography, over 450 pieces of art were displayed at the 2023 Chester County High School Art Festival and 6th Congressional District Art Competition. The exhibition kicked off on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Chester County Art Association, and ran through...
On Stage Extra: Phoneboy comes to the Foundry at Fillmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Phoneboy
In the early 1980s, there was a British ska-pop-punk band called Fun Boy Three which was actually a trio of singers and percussionists performing along with a six-piece backing group that included a cellist and a trombone player. One of their UK hits was “Our Lips Are Sealed,” which was a chart song for The Go-Go’s in the...
What To Do: Lights, camera…WC Film Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Three of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – a film festival, a nature event and an art show.
If you’re looking for something different in films, you’ll...
On Stage: Classic vocalists portrayed at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bethany Thomas
Fans of classic female vocalists as well as theater patrons will both find something to their liking in Chester County starting this week – and it’s the same show.
People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org), currently is presenting a show that features the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday,...
Repair Cafe in Downingtown, May 13
DOWNINGTOWN — There will be a Repair Cafe at Central Presbyterian Church (100 W. Uwchlan Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335) on Saturday, May 13, from 10 am to 2 pm
Everyone is welcome no matter where you live bring your beloved but broken items and you can fix it for free with our repair coaches.
Some of the items that can be fixed include:
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Commissioners celebrate National Library Week
Chester County Commissioners designating this week as National Library Week and their support for all libraries within Chester County, PA. There is also an accompanying photograph of Commissioner Maxwell, Commissioner Moskowitz, Mr. Joe Sherwood (Executive Director of Chester County Library System and Commissioner Kichline.
Chester County Library System encourages all community members to visit their...
Mushroom Festival awards community grants
Grant winners from the Mushroom Festival recently gathered to accept their grants.
The Mushroom Festival awarded over $77,000 in grants to 38 local non-profit and community organizations at their annual Grants Reception last week, the Mushroom Festival Board announced today.
While the Mushroom Festival is a weekend event, the impact continues all year. Each year, the Mushroom Festival provides proceeds...
Area officials graduate from PSATS Municipal Government Academy
Three area public officials recently graduated from the PSATS Municipal Government Academy (PMGA), a leadership and municipal education program of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS).
Daniel Boyle, supervisor of Pennsbury Township, Kristy Deischer-Eddy, executive assistant of Honey Brook Township and Barbara J. Kelley, Manager of West Pikeland Township were honored as...
On Stage Spotlight: John Kim Faye is a true Renaissance man
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Kim Faye
John Kim Faye is a modern-day Renaissance Man.
He is a singer. He is a guitarist. He is the founder of a band. He is a drummer. He is a songwriter. He is a producer. He is a front man for a rock band. He is a mentor. He is one of Delaware’s All-Star musicians. He is a vocal coach. He is the creator and presenter of a podcast.
Now, after...
State Police: Margera sought on assault charge
State Police said that Brandon “Bam” Margera — best known for his part in the Jackass TV/movie series — is being sought on an arrest warrant for after an incident at a Hickory Hill Road residence in Pocopson.
Police said Margera was involved in a physical altercation with another man, who poolie said, suffered minor injuries. Margera, police said, then fled on foot into the...
