On Stage: Grant-Lee Phillips comes to Philly to support new album
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Grant-Lee Phillips
Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips is out on the first leg of a U.S. tour in support of his 13th album – “In The Hour of Dust.”
This leg begins on September 7 in Vienna, Virginia and now swings into the “City Winery Segment” with three shows in a row at City Winery venues in Philadelphia,...
Authorities thwart prison escape
Authorities were able to stop a prisoner from escaping from Chester County Prison Wednesday afternoon, local officials said.
According to a statement from county government issued late Wednesday:
“This afternoon, an inmate attempted to escape from the Chester County Prison. He was quickly apprehended due to a combination of security features and prison staff. All inmates are accounted for and...
28th annual Kennett Brewfest, Oct. 4
Brewfest attendees don pretzel snacklaces, theperfect compliment to cold beer. Photo by MoonloopPhotography.
Kennett Collaborative announced the 28th Annual Kennett Brewfest is just around the corner on October 4, 2025. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 85 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wistar Motors.
Jeff...
CCIU opens revitalized Engle Education Center
The main entrance of the Engle Education Center
Monday, August 25 marked a significant milestone for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) as the newly revitalized Engle Education Center welcomed approximately 233 students on its first official day. The new building houses several programs including K–12 special education programs such as autistic support, emotional support, life skills support,...
What To Do: The last big weekend of summer beckons
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
Summer 2025 seemed to zip by more quickly than summers in recent years.
Whatever caused it, summer came and went with rapid speed.
Hard as it is to believe, we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close.
Even though the official end of summer arrives later in the...
County looks to bring faith-based organizations into affordable housing discussion
Reverend Sarah Strosahl-Kagi from Royersford Baptist Church (left) and Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Mertz from St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford were part of the panel discussion at the 4th Annual Summit on Affordable Housing.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently partnered with Allies for Housing in Chester County to host the 4th Annual Summit on...
Inner Nature: The mystery of viruses
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Viruses are one of the greatest mysteries of biology. In fact, they are so problematic that some biologists do not consider that viruses are biological, relegating them instead to chemistry. Regardless of which camp one adheres to, viruses are significant to living organisms through their parasitism. Because of their obligate parasitism – they require living cells...
What To Do: Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival celebrates 33 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival
The weekend at the end of August and Labor Day Weekend always have an amazing number of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 33 for a Ukrainian festival, 45 for a Renaissance event, 12 for a burger fest and 173 (not a typo) for the Allentown Fair.
One...
W. Chester Council moves to ban retail sale of pets
In a landmark decision for animal welfare, West Chester Borough Council voted 5-1 last night to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. The ordinance, backed by Revolution Philadelphia, Humane World for Animals, and Finding Shelter Animal Rescue, aims to cut off the “puppy mill pipeline” and protect both animals and consumers.
“This vote is a victory for animals and...
On Stage: The Who come to Philly as part of farewell
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Time is running out.
Back in May, The Who announced their final tour of the United States and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career.
The legendary duo revealed the news live and Livestream during a press conference at the Iconic Images gallery in Piccadilly, London.
Time is running out to experience a vital part of...
