Downingtown Middle School student wins county Spelling Bee
The champion of the 2026 Chester County Spelling Bee, Yohaan Damani, Downingtown Middle School, proudly holds up his first-place ribbon.
Yohaan Damani of Downingtown Middle School is the first place winner of the 2026 Chester County Spelling Bee that took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Collegium Performing Arts Center. Yohaan spelled his way to victory with the winning word “predecessor”...
West Chester Restaurant Week returns Feb. 22
Downtown West Chester is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated West Chester Restaurant Week, running from Sunday, February 22nd, through Sunday, March 1st, 2026.
For eight days, downtown West Chester will transform into a premier destination for food lovers, featuring exclusive multi-course, prix fixe menus from some of the area’s most celebrated dining establishments. Participating...
What To Do: Time for the Philadelphia Car Show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Car Show
If you’re looking for a new car, the best way is by visiting dealers’ showrooms — taking the time-consuming challenge of visiting dealers’ showrooms.
Obviously, you can take an easier route by going online. But that doesn’t compare to seeing the wide variety of vehicles in person.
This weekend, you can take...
What To Do: Groundhog Day, plus indoor and outdoor events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Founders Philly Freeze-Ou
With temperatures expected to be in single digits this weekend, heading to an outdoor event doesn’t seem like a great option.
However, for those who enjoy bitter cold weather, there is a special event for you.
The Founders Philly Freeze-Out (manayunk.com/events) will take place on Main Street in Manayunk on January...
TCHS barber program expanding to Pennocck’s Bridge, Phoenixville in coming years
TCHS Barbering program student applies hands-on training by practicing cuts on a fellow student.
Success often begins with a skill, a passion, and the right opportunity. At Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS), the Brandywine campus Barbering program is transforming student interest into real-world achievement by equipping learners with industry credentials, confidence, and a clear...
What To Do: Weather cancels some local events, but some remain
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
While there may be a variety of events on this weekend’s calendar, the major activity for area residents will be to “hunker down.”
The weather forecast is brutal.
Meteorologists are calling for a major storm with heavy ice along with snow accumulations ranging from 8-24 inches – and wind chill factors that may dip below zero degrees.
Power...
What To Do: Paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated from January 18-20 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King...
What To Do: A perfect weekend for inside events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
When looking for January events to enjoy each weekend, many area residents prefer to look inside – and there is much to be found there this weekend.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Station Avenue, Oaks, www.phillyexpocenter.com) will be the site of three very different events this weekend – events focusing on model trains, fishing and sports...
What To Do: Three Kings Day, First Fridays offer fun events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Día de Reyes
There seemingly are more holiday celebrations in November and December than in the other 10 months combined.
Now it’s January and the list looks distinctly less populated.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of events and special activities on the area calendar with “Día de Reyes” one of the first.
Three Kings Day, known as...
What To Do (Extra): Events to ring in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square
The year 2025 is coming to an end and New Year’s Eve is here.
You might not find a “drop” in grocery prices as we head into 2026, but you will find a great “drop” if you head to Kennett Square on December 31.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style when the Mushroom Festival and Kennett...
