On Stage: ‘Frozen, the Musical’ comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Frozen
It seems that everyone is familiar with the show “Frozen” – whether through films, live performances or songs such as “Let It Go” and “In Summer.”
“Frozen” was a blockbuster movie for Disney followed by a highly successful ice show – “Disney’s Frozen on Ice.”
Now, “Frozen” is a musical – a lively musical that was...
Brandywine Valley SPCA brings adoptable Pets to local PetSmart stores this weekend
In partnership with PetSmart Charities Brandywine Valley SPCA will bring adoptable pets to four PetSmart locations in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 18 – 24, 2024. Brandywine Valley SPCA will be holding special in-store adoption events with puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at four different PetSmart locations....
WC East wins county Academic Competition
The academic competition team from West Chester East High School takes home the championship trophy. Picture from left to right: Eliot Rufe, Dr. Brent Jones, RuiQi He, Owen Lyons, Nathan Schlamb, Alex Chen, Brian Schiele, Luke Eynon and Ethan Altshul.
On Monday, West Chester East High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools at the Chester County Academic Competition, which is...
16 UHS students named National Merit Finalists
Pictured from left to rightBack row: Michael Ta, Sreyas Sai, David Hendrix, Grace Jiang, Marguerite Richardson, Lilly ZhangMiddle row: April Chou, Esther Zhou, Cherry Wu, Emily Ran, Sreevarshini Yedida, Bridget HobanFront row: Adhavan Satish, Arjun Suryawanshi, Steffanie Jones, Luke Stokes.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced that 16 Unionville High School (UHS) students have...
CTC of Downingtown hosts 3rd annual Snowball Shuffle
Despite the wet conditions, participants showed up to run/walk for CTC’s 3rd Annual Snowball Shuffle on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC) hosted it’s 3rd annual Snowball Shuffle event on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Eagleview Town Center and had over 200 registrants support the event for a healthier Downingtown community. Each participant received...
More than 380 county students participate in annual science research competition
A student participant in the 2024 Chester County Science Research Competition explains the details of her project to a volunteer judge.
Last week, students from across the county showcased their passion for science in the 2024 Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC) at the West Chester University Student Recreation Center. Facilitated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), the...
CCIU to aid search for new Kennett schools superintendent
The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) has begun a search for its next Superintendent. After four years of dedicated service to the Kennett Consolidated School District, Dr. Dusty Blakey recently announced his retirement effective July 26, 2024.
Dr. Blakey expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Kennett community, stating, “It has been an honor to work alongside such...
What To Do: First day of Spring means free water ice, ice cream
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring will arrive on Tuesday night and that’s cause for celebration.
In 2024, the spring equinox takes place on March 19 at 11:06 p.m. It is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere.
With spring on the horizon, the schedule of special events and activities in the area...
On Stage: Philadelphia Organ Festival comes to Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadelphia is a city known for its magnificent venues for classical music.
Philadelphia is also known for being a city of “firsts.”
Beginning on March 15, the city will host the inaugural Philadelphia Organ Festival – and Longwood Gardens is a prime participant.
The Festival, which opens on Friday and runs through March 23, invites audiences...
Brandywine Hills Point to Point to run April 7
A race from the 2023 Brandywine Hills Point To Point.
Come out and enjoy a day of fun and excitement at the Races!
The oldest point- to point in the Delaware Valley will run this year on Sunday April 7th at the H. E. Myrick Conservation Center located in Pocopson Township along Route 842, six miles west of West Chester and three miles east of Unionville.
The Brandywine Hills point-to-point races are...
