Don’t Retire, ReFire: What is your mission?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! Does the New Year excite you? Does it scare you? Do you ask yourself, “What is my mission going to be? What am I going to do, in the coming year, if anything, to improve my health, my relationships, my finances, my work, and/or any other aspect of my life?”
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Happy New Year!
From all of us at The Times, we wish a Happy New year to all of our friends and readers for 2018.
While we certainly live in interesting times, we hope we’re able to inform and educate in this at confusing time in our history. Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, so thank you!
As we did last weekend, we will attempt to stay away from our computers — maybe catch...
An, um, interesting year comes to a close
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
To say that 2017 has been an interesting year is something of an understatement.
From that standpoint, it has been one of the most amazing years to be in journalism — a dynamic year with no shortage of compelling stories and subject matter.
It has also been one of the most challenging — probably the most challenging year in the 34 years I have been in the business.
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Dinniman salutes Hershey on being named Dairy Woman of the year
Marilyn Hershey is congratulated by state Sen. Andy Dinniman on being named Dairy Woman of the Year.
State Senator Andy Dinniman recently recognized Marilyn Hershey on being named Dairy Woman of the Year at the 51st Annual World Dairy Exposition.
“I couldn’t think of a better person than Marilyn for this honor. From her diligent work ethic to her love of the land to her enterprising vision, she...
What To Do: Ring in 2018 in style!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The biggest party night of the year is the highlight of this weekend’s schedule. Sunday night is December 31 – New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style at its annual “Midnight in the Square” (downtown Kennett Square, midnightinthesquare.com).
Young children and their parents are invited to kick off Kennett Square’s...
Teen slain at Phoenixville Dunkin Donuts
Authorities shared this image of a car that left a Dunkin’ Donuts in Phoenixville thought to be involved in a deadly shooting Wednesday and are asking the public for help in identifying the shooter.
PHOENIXVILLE — A 15-year old was shot to death Wednesday night in an apparent drug deal gone wrong in the parking lot of a Dunkin Donuts.
Authorities say that Jayson Ortiz-Cameron, 15 years old,...
Applications available for Longwood Organ Academy
Applications are now available for the Longwood Organ Academy, a week-long, residential summer intensive program for college students pursuing degrees in Organ Performance. The Academy will be held July 23–28 at Longwood Gardens and will include a combination of instruction, lectures, and performances. Interested individuals should visit longwoodgardens.org/organ-academy for more information.
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Red Cross offers tip to cope with frigid weather
Very cold temperatures and dangerously low wind chills continue to affect Eastern Pennsylvania. The arctic air mass will grip the region through the start of the New Year.
“The relentless cold can be dangerous for a number of reasons,” said Dave Skutnik, Director of Communications for the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region. “Make sure you and your family are aware of the risks cold...
On Stage: Slambovian gets the jump on New Year’s Eve
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Once the calendar year starts, area music fans have to wait until the very end of the year to enjoy one of the best shows of the year – to wait until the final full night of the year – to wait until the penultimate date for a concert presentation.
And, with the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, the wait is always worth it.
Some bands...
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