Emmy-Winning Journalist Cahn to speak on career transformation and empowerment

Lu Ann Cahn Join us on March 2nd, 2025 at 7 pm at Chester County Library in Exton, for an inspiring evening with Lu Ann Cahn, author of the motivational memoir I Dare Me, as she shares her journey of daring to live life to the fullest. Lu Ann Cahn, a veteran journalist, and Emmy award-winning reporter, will recount her transformative year of trying something new daily to break free from feeling “stuck.”...

What To Do: Valentines, Presidents Day and so much more

By Denny Dyroff,  Entertainment Editor, The Times Get ready for a fun-filled stretch of partying, bacchanal, sweet food treats and celebrations. The party starts with the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade on February 14. It continues with Valentine’s Day on February 14 and concludes with Presidents’ Day activities on Monday. The biggest annual celebration is Valentine’s Day which arrives...

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...