County announces annual Town Tours & Village Walks Program
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announced details of Chester County’s 2025 Town Tours & Village Walks program, which kicks off in West Chester on Thursday evening, June 12.
The popular summer program series returns for its 31st year with the theme, “Untold Stories,” focusing on the everyday citizens and places that represent Chester County’s history...
What To Do: Memorial Day means Kennett Parade, Devon Horse Show and more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day means the time has arrived for many of the area’s traditional events to return for another year – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the state.
The...
On Stage: Summer is here, so are music festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Memorial Day Weekend is here. That means the unofficial start of summer has arrived.
With summer and warm weather comes outdoor concerts. Fortunately for area music fans, the summer schedule of live outdoor shows features a plethora of great music.
The most ambitious series – the one with the most heavy hitters – is the 2025 Concerts Under the...
GVSD appoints George as Supervisor of Human Resources
Rithu George has been appointed the new Supervisor of Human Resources at Great Valley School District.
During their regular meeting on May 19, 2025, the Great Valley Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Rithu George as the district’s first-ever Supervisor of Human Resources.
George brings extensive experience in human resources management, talent acquisition, and employee relations...
CCIU names Yoder as Director of the Innovative Educational Services division
Dr. Sarah Yoder, newly named director of the Innovative Educational Services division at the CCIU
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced that Dr. Sarah Yoder has been approved by the Board of Directors for appointment as the new Director of the Innovative Educational Services (IES) division. She will assume her role on July 1, 2025.
With a strong background in educational leadership...
CCIU celebrates academic excellence at the 2025 Breakfast of Champions
Travis Johnson of Great Valley High School was honored as the recipient of the 2025 Howard M. Reinard Jr., Competitor of the Year Award.
After several months of studying, practicing, and rigorous competing, Chester County high school students gathered at the Downingtown Country Club on Tuesday, May 13, to honor the hard work and dedication of the Chester County Academic Competition teams.
Coaches and...
Local students compete in Reading Olympics, celebrating teamwork and the love of books
The Chester County Reading Olympics featured sessions for elementary, middle, and high school students. Pictured here is a team from Valley Forge Middle School, who called themselves the Bookie Monsters, as they worked together to answer questions about the books they read for the event.
Students from across Chester County gathered for the annual Reading Olympics, a high-energy, quiz-bowl style competition...
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 the...
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...
