County to participate in International Overdose Awareness Day with ‘Night of Light’
Chester County will join communities around the world in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, with 68 pinwheels that represent the number of lives lost to accidental overdose in Chester County in 2024. The annual Night of Light will be held on August 27 on the steps of the Chester County Historic Courthouse – an event that is informative, reflective and hopeful.
As part of Chester...
County Library System announces teen photo contest winners
The Chester County Library System proudly announced the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, Color Our World, during a celebratory reception held on Sunday, August 10th at Chester County Library in Exton.
This open house-style event welcomed guests of all ages to support teen photographers and explore a vibrant gallery of original artwork submitted by local students. The contest was open...
What To Do: Yellow Springs featured in latest Town Tours
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s August and, as usual, the weekend calendar is filled with special events – many of which are annual traditional events.
Not surprisingly, the Brandywine Valley is host to a plethora of the area’s favorite events.
The “2025 Town Tours and Village Walks” (www.chescoplanning.org/Historic/TownTours) program has returned for its 31st year...
On Stage: Tom Rush returns for show at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Rush
Tom Rush, one of America’s most revered folksingers, is a New Englander through and through. However, in recent years, he has built a connection with Chester County.
One of his last live shows prior to the COVID pandemic was a concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Rush returned to the area in March 2023 for a...
ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove, now open
Today, ChristianaCare officially opened ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove, marking a historic milestone as the organization’s first neighborhood hospital in its 188-year history.
Located at 1015 West Baltimore Pike, the new small-format hospital provides 24/7 emergency and inpatient care, advanced imaging and virtual access to specialists, all in a modern, patient-centered setting. The facility...
On Stage Extra: Ozomatli leads busy Wednesday night show schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ozomatli
For most of the year, the main focus of live shows is on the weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday when people have more free time.
Tuesday and Thursday are just O.K. but Wednesday is the least desirable night to perform a show.
In summer, things tend to even out and Wednesdays can have schedules filled with attractive shows.
This Wednesday...
Octorara names Dutkiewicz as new Superintendent
Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz
The Octorara Area School District (OASD) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1, 2025. The Board approved Dr. Dutkiewicz’s five-year contract during its August 11, 2025 Work Session.
Dr. Dutkiewicz brings more than 25 years of experience in public education, including six years...
What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic returns for 95th year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic
There are some events in the area that have been around longer than all but a few of Brandywine Valley’s most elderly citizens.
This week, there is a music festival that has been around for 95 years, an event that is celebrating its 77th anniversary this year and a folk festival that is turning 57 in...
On Stage: Boney James returns to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Boney James
This weekend, Boney James returns to the Philly area with a new album and a show at comfortable outdoor venue.
James will treat fans to music from his recently released album, “Slow Burn,” in a concert on August 7 at Dell Music Center (2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, boneyjames.com).
“I released the new album back in...
Commissioners step up support for Chester County Food Bank after Trump cuts
County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Administrative Assistant Beth Angiulo harvesting onions for the Chester County Food Bank.
In response to critical funding shortfalls caused by significant federal budget cuts, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have accelerated the release of County-directed support for the Chester County Food Bank. A $75,000 grant—the remaining...
