What To Do: West Chester Film Festival opens
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Five of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – two art shows, a film festival and a pair of dog-related activities.
If you’re looking for something...
KSQ Farmers Market returns May 2
The KSQ Farmers Market
The KSQ Farmers Market is back to its weekly rhythm starting Friday, May 2nd, bringing together farmers and neighbors for the freshest local produce and goods in the heart of Kennett Square. Consumers can connect directly with small growers and producers, building relationships, trust, and a stronger local food economy.
“Coming together as a community to support local farmers...
Unionville, W. Chester East to represent Chester County at State Academic Competition
Finalist trophies await the top three high school academic teams for the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
Unionville High School, whose academic team took the county victory in March, will represent Chester County in the Pennsylvania State Academic Competition on Friday, May 2, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.
Unionville will compete with...
What To Do: Big list of holiday events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the big holiday weekend for Spring 2025.
Passover concludes on April 19 – sandwiched between Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Sunday on April 20.
The list of holiday events is long and varied – and the Easter Bunny is a very busy little mammal.
Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com) will be...
Youth organizations to host food drives for needy families
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) announced that three local youth organizations are stepping up in a big way this spring! Unionville Recreation Association (URA), FC Chesco, and Healthy Kids Running Club are teaming up to host a series of food drives to support the KACS Food Cupboard and help provide healthy, nutritious food to families in need.
Each month, the KACS Food Cupboard serves over 3,000...
W. Chester Short Festival announces 2025 lineup
The West Chester International Short Film Festival announced the lineup for the 2025 Festival. Beginning Friday, April 25th and running through Sunday, April 27th, the Festival will feature a total of 67 short films which will be presented in show blocks, pop-up events, panels, and more.
This year’s lineup features a diverse selection of short films from various genres, countries, and cultures, giving...
CCIU’s Ruzenski given IT award
Bryan Ruzenski (left) accepted the Operational Excellence Award at the Zscaler Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced that Bryan Ruzenski, director of external technology services, was recently presented with the 2025 Operational Excellence Award at the Zscaler Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025.
The Zscaler Public Sector...
What To Do: The Easter Bunny is everywhere!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Highland Orchards
This is the penultimate weekend of the 2025 Easter season and that means there is a slew of holiday events around the area. Additionally, the Easter Bunny is as omnipresent as Santa Claus in the final days leading up to Christmas.
Highland Orchards (1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, www.highlandorchards.net) is presenting...
Brandywine Virtual Academy recognizes Hernandez for dual graduation milestone
Clariza Hernandez, PVA graduate
Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA), in partnership with Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Clariza Hernandez. She will be the second student in PVA’s history to graduate high school while simultaneously earning her associate’s degree from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). Clariza’s dedication exemplifies...
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...
