Becoming the Best U: Christmas stress and finding a new normal
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Question: Christmas is my least favorite holiday. My parents are divorced and both got remarried. My sister spends Christmas with her husband’s family. Me, I just want to get through the day. I hate the drama the comes with it all. Is it terrible if I just stay home and ignore the day?
Jane – Berwyn
Answer: You’re not alone. Although many people say...
Commissioners OK 2nd round of American Rescue Plan Act grants
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved the second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant recipients last week, at the final Commissioners’ public meeting of the year.
More than $6 million in grants were awarded for 22 projects. This adds to the $40 million in funds that were awarded to 73 applicants during the first round of grants, announced...
Heffern announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Joe Heffern
Joe Heffern, award-winning local attorney and East Fallowfield Township Supervisor, is running in Chester County’s May 2023 Primary for Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Joe has over 20 years of experience representing clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to homeless individuals. Heffern received The Legal Intelligencer’s “Unsung Hero” award for his pro bono service as a volunteer...
WMCA opens all branch amenities from Dec. 26 – Dec. 31
The Welcome Desk at the Lionville Community YMCA, one of seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine that is welcoming Chester County residents and visitors to use branch amenities for free during the Gift of Health.
December is often associated with holiday celebrations, time with loved ones and exchanging gifts. This December, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has a special gift for the...
County renews contract supporting household hazardous waste disposal events
The County Commissioners recently renewed a contract with the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) on the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Education, Collection, and Management Program. The contract is an Intergovernmental Agreement that includes Chester, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
In a joint statement, Chester County Commissioners...
Barrena-Sarobe announces run for DA
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe
Chris de Barrena-Sarobe, a career prosecutor and Democrat, has launched his campaign to be Chester County’s next District Attorney.
“Chester County is a special place with a deep history and a brighter future. I want to be our next District Attorney to keep Chester County a safe and just place where families and businesses can thrive.”
Chris is a graduate of UC Berkeley...
What To Do: Santa’d-out? Non-holidays events available this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The calendar is filled to the brim with holiday events.
There are tree lightings and parades all over. Santa Claus is everywhere – having breakfast, having brunch, riding trains, listening to gift requests and posing for pictures. Many of these activities are running daily now through the end of the year.
There is a much smaller list of non-holiday...
AGSD makes admin. appointment, OKs,new contract for support personnel
Mark DeEmilio
At the school board meeting on Dec. 15, Avon Grove School District’s (AGSD) Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Mark DeEmilio as an assistant principal at Fred S. Engle Middle School (FSEMS). DeEmilio has served as an assistant principal in the Oxford Area School District since 2017. Prior to becoming an administrator, DeEmilio was a health and physical education teacher...
Chester County’s Color 5K raises $120K to help fight opioid abuse
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell (left), Marian Moskowitz (second right) and Michelle Kichline (right) present a check for $120,000, representing the funds raised by the Chester County Color 5K. Accepting the check are Chester County’s Director of Drug & Alcohol Services, Jamie Johnson (third right), along with COPE Program representatives Rob Gilman (center), Jackie Morales (second...
On Stage: Three options to see ‘The Nutcracker’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Ballet Company
There are many holiday activities which have become yearly rituals for area families – decorated houses, exchanging presents around the Christmas tree, holiday parties with cookies and eggnog, listening to Christmas carols and, of course, shopping at malls (or Amazon).
Another popular family favorite is attending a live performance of...
