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...
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...
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,...
Unionville wins Chester County Academic Competition
The academic team from Unionville High School pose with their awards as the 2025 champions of the Chester County Academic Competition.
Unionville High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools in the Chester County Academic Competition, which is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and sponsored by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and CCRES Educational...
On Stage: Boston blues aces com to Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bees Deluxe
If the Better Business Bureau (BBB) had a category for concerts and concert venues, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) would definitely get a BBB seal of approval for March 29.
The show on Saturday night would also get a different BBB nod of approval – a “thumbs...
County recognizes ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner Award Recipients
The Chester County Commissioners recognized to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful awardees at this week’s public meeting. Dave Shirey of New London Township is volunteer of the year, and nonprofit Recycling Services, Inc. is community partner of the year. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Jay Erb, accepting the award on behalf of Recycling Services, Inc. (RSI), Dave Shirey, County Commissioner Marian...
On Stage: Chavous salutes women at Jamey’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lisa Chavous
There are a lot of “First Friday” events, a variety of “Second Saturday” events and even a few “Third Thursday” events around the area each month.
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.”
“Starting...
Resolution to honor West Chester’s Rustin adopted in state house
Bayard Rustin, courtesy Library of Congress.
Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted a resolution introduced by state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., that designates March 17, 2025, as “Bayard Rustin Day” in Pennsylvania.
Bayard Rustin, a native of West Chester, was a close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and played a pivotal role in making nonviolent resistance a foundational...
Inner Nature: Photosynthetic and light-harvesting animals
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Photosynthesis – a term that pretty much everyone understands – uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and the light-harvesting green molecule, chlorophyll, to make sugars and release oxygen. Photosynthesis is carried out by free-living cyanobacteria, as well as plants and algae which contain chloroplasts, which are really just internal cyanobacteria, inside...
