Owen J. Roberts MS student wins Chester County Spelling Bee
Disha Jain
Disha Jain of Owen J. Roberts Middle School won first place in the 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday.
Jain spelled her way to victory with the winning word “mademoiselle.” Her victory qualifies her to represent Chester County this spring at the 100th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD.
“The moment I realized I won, I was overwhelmed with emotions,”...
What To Do: Do Portugal Circus and The Big Game
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Do Portugal Circus
Watermelons are a summertime thing locally.
However, if some nice big melons appear on the shelf at a local farmer’s market this month, you probably will enjoy the import from Mexico.
Touring circuses with shows under a huge tent is a summertime thing in this area.
However, if a top-flight touring Mexican circus brings its under-a-heated...
LCH Health and Community Services celebrates ribbon cutting of new LCH Pharmacy
Left to right: LCH Executive Assistant, Mariel Whitney; LCH Director of Development, Kate Wickersham; PA State Representative, Christina Sappey; Kennett Square Mayor, Matt Fetick; LCH Board Chairman, John RaJerty; SCCCC President & CEO, Cheryl Kuhn; Chester County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair, Marian Moskowitz; LCH CMO, JosephA. Greco, MD; LCH CEO, Ronan W. Gannon; PA State Senator, John I....
Kennett Winterfest to feature 60+ breweries, 2 indie bands, live demonstrations, and new non-alcoholic options
Kennett Collaborative announced Kennett Winterfest is just around the corner on February 22. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 60 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wilkinson Farms and Wistar Motors.
New This Year: Non-Alcoholic Options
At Winterfest, both Regular Admission and NA ticket-holders may sample...
Kennett Square Newcomers’ Club to hold New Member Fair, Feb. 13
KSANC invites residents in and around Kennett Square to attend a New Member Fair:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Kennett Area Senior Center, Wendal room
427 S. Walnut Street, Kennett Square, 19348
KSANC is an active social group, nearly 200 women strong, whose purpose is to welcome and support area residents to connect with the community.
KSANC supports over fifteen activities, and...
DASD celebrates Black History Month
During last year’s Black History Month celebration, second-grade students at East Ward Elementary School honored influential figures by researching and presenting on notable individuals from Black history.
Black History Month is observed annually in February, and Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is proud to join this year’s celebration of the contributions and successes of African Americans...
What To Do: Firebird Festival returns to Phoenixville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Firebird Festival
There are four outdoor event which might be easy choices for those willing to brave the winter conditions – Phoenixville’s Firebird Festival, “Astra Lumina Philadelphia” and “Freeze” events in Holmes and Manayunk.
Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Veterans Field, 192 Mowere Road, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com)...
Fundraiser for Colonial Theater planned for Feb. 15
The historic Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460) is excited to host one of its most important fundraisers of the year in support of a critical restoration project for its iconic 1903 Theatre. On Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m., the Colonial will host the Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to Benefit the 1903 Theatre event, a special concert fundraiser dedicated to raising money...
County families get a taste of summer at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp & Activities Fair
Local families gathered at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair to talk to a variety of camp representatives and get a jump start on their summer plans.
Chester County students and their families enjoyed an early taste of summer fun at the 2025 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair on Thursday, January 23, 2025, held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU).
Organized by...
What To Do: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Year of the Snake
With temperatures dipping into the low teens and occasionally into single digits, the best choice for weekend activities is an indoor event.
Fortunately, the weekend calendar features indoor events including an array of Lunar New Year events, a movie screening, a Swedish mid-winter meal, tastings at local wineries, a huge horticultural...
