CCIU to aid search for new Kennett schools superintendent

The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) has begun a search for its next Superintendent. After four years of dedicated service to the Kennett Consolidated School District, Dr. Dusty Blakey recently announced his retirement effective July 26, 2024. Dr. Blakey expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Kennett community, stating, “It has been an honor to work alongside such...

What To Do: First day of Spring means free water ice, ice cream

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Spring will arrive on Tuesday night and that’s cause for celebration. In 2024, the spring equinox takes place on March 19 at 11:06 p.m. It is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. With spring on the horizon, the schedule of special events and activities in the area...

On Stage: Philadelphia Organ Festival comes to Longwood

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Philadelphia is a city known for its magnificent venues for classical music. Philadelphia is also known for being a city of “firsts.” Beginning on March 15, the city will host the inaugural Philadelphia Organ Festival – and Longwood Gardens is a prime participant. The Festival, which opens on Friday and runs through March 23, invites audiences...

County names McMullin Parks and Trails Manager

Chester County’s new Parks and Trails Manager Andrew McMullen Chester County Parks + Preservation Director David Stauffer announced the appointment of Andrew McMullen as the County’s new Parks and Trails Manager. McMullen moves to this role following 22 years with the department starting as a part-time maintenance worker, becoming a Regional Park Ranger and later, serving as the Assistant Parks...

Are you still a Republican? Find out whether these quotes agree with your worldview

By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times Still a Republican? Still thinking about what a vote for Trump or any MAGA candidate gets you? Take a little test. See how many of these quotes really represent you. The Supreme Court has made it more and more likely Trump will go in November without an election, so it’s more important than ever to see just what the Republican Party has become. Is it for you? THE...

What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Philadelphia Flower Show There is no need for anyone around here to suffer from winter doldrums. The entertainment/activity schedule features many attractive events in a variety of genres including the final weekend of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Charter Day celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day parades and an array of family-friendly expos. There already...

Shapiro visits WCU, talks workforce development and affordability

Gov. Josh Shapiro offers remarks at West Chester University, Thursday. On Thursday, Gov. Josh Shapiro toured West Chester University (WCU) with PDE Deputy Secretary of Education and Higher Education Commissioner Kate Shaw, State Rep. Chris Pielli (D-156), Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz, and WCU leadership and students to learn how WCU is giving students the freedom to chart their own...

On Stage: KMFDM keeps true to industrial rock roots

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times KMFDM When the dawn of industrial rock arrived more than three decades ago, KMFDM was there. The industrial scene has gone through many changes over the years. Many bands in the genre have risen, fallen and ceased to exist. Fortunately, KMFDM is not one of them. KMFDM is still here and is making music more powerful than ever. KMFDM have a new single...

A journey I never wanted to take

I am going to write of a journey I never wanted to take, a journey with only one end. Maybe, maybe…it will help others who find themselves on this path By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times THIS IS THE beginning of a tale about an ending. I have no idea how long it will go on, or where it will take me. I know the ending but am not able to accept it yet so it is a tale that will write itself as...

Alabama IVF ruling is the first step toward autocratic theocracy

By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are living children is a cruel blow to women and families, but it’s even worse than that… The decision makes it clear once and for all what the Republican Party of Donald Trump wants – not just an autocracy but an autocratic theocracy. If this decision stands and spreads it will gut the First Amendment. THE...