On Stage: Kennett Symphony plays traditionally and untraditionally this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Kennett Symphony
Chester County is home to a musical treasure – the Kennett Symphony. Kennett Symphony was established in 1940 and provides the musical landscape of a historic region renowned for the arts.
Concerts by the Kennett Symphony are always a welcome addition to the area’s entertainment schedule.
This weekend, the Kennett Symphony...
Unionville’s Ferentinos earns Eagle Scout rank
Spero Demetri Ferentinos with his parents (Ann & Pete), while accepting a citation awarded by the PA House of Reps from Craig Williams, PA State Rep, District 160.
Spero Demetri Ferentinos was awarded the highest honor from the Boy Scouts of America; Eagle Scout. A ceremony was held on October 17, 2022 at Troop 31’s Court of Honor in Chadds Ford. Troop 31 is of the Lenni Lenape District...
Keep Chester County Beautiful newest Keep PA Beautiful affiliate
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced its newest affiliate, Keep Chester County Beautiful. At the request of the Chester County Commissioners, the affiliate will be housed in and become a program of the Chester County Planning Commission. The certification of this new affiliate marked the culmination of a public-private-civic partnership process that began with West Vincent Litter Lifters. The Litter...
On Stage Extra: W. Chester native actress featured in new PTC production, ‘The Tattooed Lady’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Tattooed Lady
With this being Halloween Weekend, it is the perfect time for the staging of a world premiere of a new musical about a woman who is visited by ghosts.
The Philadelphia Theatre Company (Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.philatheatreco.org) is about to bring the stage alive with the rock musical that...
Kennett Sq. gets $2 million for Municipal and Community Services Complex
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of the Budget awarded the Borough of Kennett Square $2 million from its Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) on Oct. 26, 2022 to be used toward the completion of its multi-purpose complex.
The borough purchased several buildings at 600 S. Broad Street with the intention to transform the underutilized space into a comprehensive municipal and community...
On Stage: The Joy Formidable comes to Philly from Wales
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Joy Formidable
If you’re a Cambrophile living in this area or a fan of the Welsh National Football Team, you have plenty to be happy about right now.
On October 27, The Joy Formidable, one of the best bands to come out of Wales in the last two decades, will be headlining a show at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia,http://undergroundarts.org).
On...
Commissioners proclaim support for veterans during ‘Operation Green Light’
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (right), and Michelle Kichline (left) present a proclamation for Operation Green Light to Susan Price, Director of Chester County Veterans Affairs
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced today, the County’s recognition of “Operation Green Light” a new initiative supporting...
Help sought to find 6-year-old abducted from Downingtown
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Downingtown Police announce that an Amber Alert has been issued for the abduction of 6-year-old Zoe Moss, who was last seen at East Ward Elementary School, 435 Washington Ave., Downingtown, around 6:00 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2022. Police believe the child may be at risk of harm or injury.
The child was at that location for a court-ordered, non-school-related...
DASD to hold job fair
You do not have to be an educator to work in education. Downingtown Area School District (DASD) will host a fall job fair for operational and instructional support staff positions on Thursday, November 3. Interested applicants can attend virtually through Zoom from 9:00-11:30 a.m. or in-person at the DASD District Office (540 Trestle Place, Downingtown) from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Send...
Phoenixville council votes to bring back PVX Inside Out for 2023
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Borough Council members unanimously voted to bring back PXV Inside Out in 2023. The Open Air Experience will take place May 26th through October 9th of next year. Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “After the continued success of PXV Inside Out and the street closure program, Borough Council wanted to establish next summer’s dates early to allow businesses, nonprofit...
