On Stage: Steve Forbert to celebrate new album at The Flash

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Steve Forbert Steve Forbert, a singer-songwriter whose career spans decades, is no stranger to Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org). He played there before the pandemic and after the pandemic. Forbert even had a Flash date during the pandemic as part of the Flash’s “Rooftop Series,” a...

Brandywine Virtual Academy recognizes Hernandez for dual graduation milestone

Clariza Hernandez, PVA graduate Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA), in partnership with Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Clariza Hernandez. She will be the second student in PVA’s history to graduate high school while simultaneously earning her associate’s degree from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). Clariza’s dedication exemplifies...

Trump tariff plan is nothing short of insane

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social I may not have been the best college student, but I managed to attend enough classes to learn about the negative economic impact of tariffs in the 1890s and 1930s — the tariffs and the resulting freeze to world trade tanked the economy in both eras causing a depression. Despite President Donald Trump claiming the the 1890s were a “golden...

Trump cuts leave Chester County Food Bank, KACS short of food supplies

Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) is deeply concerned to announce that the USDA has canceled a vital $250,000 food order to Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a critical source of support for our community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. This decision comes at a time when demand for food assistance is higher than ever. KACS,...

What To Do: Orchids at Philly Expo Center

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times SEPOS Orchid Show and Sale It’s hard to imagine more than two or three weeks going by without there being an event at this convention center in Montgomery County that matches one or more of your interests. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 610-232-5718, www.phillyexpocenter.com) hosts many events throughout the year...

CCIU’s Stoltzfus honored with award at PACTESP

: Jill Stoltzfus accepting her award at the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Education Special Populations (PACTESP) mid-winter conference. Jill Stoltzfus, career readiness coordinator for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and Technical College High School (TCHS), has been recognized with the prestigious Outstanding Career and Technical Education Special Populations Teacher...

On Stage: Legendary Yardbirds come to Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Yardbirds Any credible list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Amazingly, three of them got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds The Yardbirds, who are playing Sellersville Theatre (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com)...

‘Reimagined’ Strawberry Festival to return in 2025

The beloved Strawberry Festival is making a much-anticipated return, now reimagined and relocated to the heart of Downtown Coatesville. The Rotary Club of Coatesville, in partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, is bringing this family-friendly tradition back in an exciting new format while continuing its mission to benefit the greater Coatesville community. The Reimagined Strawberry Festival...

Chester County High School Art Exhibition to run April 9 to 22

The Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art Competition will feature art in a variety of mediums created by high school students from across Chester County. From sculptures and oil paintings to colored pencil pieces and photography, nearly 500 works of art will be displayed at the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art...

CCIU to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day with county-wide initiatives

An Autism Acceptance Day “Save the Date” promotional card stands alongside the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Peer Awareness Kit, highlighting the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s planned celebration on April 2. On April 2, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will host a countywide celebration for World Autism Awareness Day, highlighting the strengths, talents,...