Inner Nature: Eye see colors
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Eyes harvest light reflected from objects. Optic nerves transmit that information to the brain. The brain turns that information into an image. Thus eyes are the intermediary between an object and its perception. Let’s look at them more carefully. Don’t shrink from anatomical detail or biochemistry – this is fun stuff. It’s fun because delving into biomechanical...
Nothing is more precious than your smile
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
There are many wise old sayings involving a smile. Mother Teresa is credited with saying “We shall never know all the good a simple smile can do.” A Chinese proverb suggests that every smile makes you a day younger. It’s no wonder we show people how we feel with our smiles. Today a simple smile has become big business for corporate...
On Stage: Gina Sicilia is happy to be home
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Sicilia
Gina Sicilia is happy to be coming home – if even for just one night.
Sicilia, a highly-acclaimed blues vocalist who grew up in the Philadelphia area, is coming back to the area on September 26 for a show at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400,www.worldcafelive.com). She will share the mid-week bill with...
DA to hold parent discussion on school shootings at WC East, Sept. 25
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office (the “DAO”) is presenting a program on school shootings to parents and teachers throughout Chester County. The Chester County school districts are coordinating with the DAO on this program. The next school shootings presentation is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at West Chester East High School.
The school shootings...
Unionville defense powers to 48-12 win over Oxford
Unionville’s Alex Pelegrin leaps to block a pass by Oxford quarterback Brett Kochmansky.
By Al Tustin, Sports Editor, The Times
OXFORD — It’s a terrible cliche (or meme, or joke in a TV commercial) but, in football, defense really does win championships — and it certainly won a game Friday night.
And while it might have been tempting to focus on Unionville’s offense on a big scoring night,...
On Stage: Locks at Sona debuts with Fitzsimmons show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
William Fitzsimmons
On September 22, the will be an area concert that has “newness” written all over it.
This Saturday night, William Fitzsimmons will visit the area for a show at the Locks at Sona (4417 Main Street, Manayunk, 484-273-0481, sonapub.com)
The Locks at Sona is a brand-new club that opened its doors for the first time this month.
Fitzsimmons...
What To Do: Fall into Let’s Choose Health Run in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
When autumn arrives, there are ethnic food festivals almost every weekend. The schedule for the next week has events featuring Mexican, Greek, Indian, German, Chinese, Latin and Polish food.
This weekend, Anson B. Nixon Park (North Walnut Road, Kennett Square, www.AnsonBNixonPark.org) will be the site of “La Comunidad Hispana 1st Annual 5K and 1 Mile...
Longwood Fire to hold open house, Oct. 21
Longwood Fire Company will hold its 16th annual Open House on Sunday, October 21 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
“We offer a special invitation to members of our community every year so they have an opportunity to become familiar with our firefighters and our wonderful organization. We have been serving our neighbors for almost 100 years,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy. “The open house...
On Stage: Spend some time with Family and Friends
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Family and Friends
For a lot of people, Thursday night is a good time to get an early start on the weekend – a good time to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
This Thursday night is an especially good night to enjoy an evening with family and friends – more specifically, Family and Friends.
On July 20, Family and Friends, a highly energetic...
OpEd: In 2018, Republicans are fighting for the future