Old Man Winter takes a bite out of Chesco
Snow totals lower than forecast in some areas, but ice remains a concern
Old Man Winter is throwing a mix of just about everything at Chester County in a late season storm that has paralyzed local roadways and left virtually all local schools and government offices closed — along with a large number of local businesses.
It appears the snowfall amounts may end up a bit lower than advertised — the...
10th Beech Memorial concert, March 25
KENNETT SQUARE — The Tenth Annual Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2 P.M., at Kennett High School.
This year’s large work will be five movements of Gabriel Faure’s peacefully uplifting ‘Requiem’. A unique and meaningful part of this year’s concert will be the premier of the specially-commissioned anthem ‘Peace Will...
On Your Table: Lighten up and deconstruct
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Lightening up familiar favorite dishes is a great way to please the family while serving healthier dishes.
If the recent spate of springtime weather (this week’s crazy winter weather notwithstanding) has started you thinking about summertime and bathing suits, now is the time to start lightening up food choices.
And, by the way, this doesn’t...
Nor’Easter appears headed for Chester County area
Path will determine snowfalls; models say foot-plus of snow likely
Update 4 p.m.: Adds NWS Blizzard Warning.
Updated: 2:30 p.m. With additional information, updated forecast.
Okay, let’s get this out of the way: it’s going to snow Tuesday. Probably a lot. Possibly as much as two feet in some places, if the storm path is right — and later forecast models suggest a dead aim for the county.
As...
Oxford Feed & Lumber to hold ‘peep’ show, March 23
Relax, it’s for fans of chickens
A Silver Spangled-Hamburg is among the breeds expected to be on display.
OXFORD — Oxford Feed & Lumber invites all backyard poultry fans to Union Fire House, 315 Market St., Oxford on Thursday, March 23 for their first Peep Show! Highlighting the evening’s agenda will be 20 rare varieties of chicks available for purchase that evening only.
Registration,...
McGuire wins CCATO Marshall student award
Nolan McGuire, Kevin Kerr, First Vice President of CCATO and Supervisor at Upper Uwchlan Township, and Dr. Dorothy Ives Dewey the Chair of the Department of Geography and Planning as West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs.
West Chester University graduate student Nolan McGuire was named Lewis H. Marshall Awardee by the...
Couples as…gasp…Twinsies?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have a confession to make. I like when couples coordinate their outfits.
Calm down.
I’m not talking matching identically…but, putting a little effort into complimenting each other is chic, in my opinion.
I stumbled across this article about a couple from Japan who has been dressing alike for the past 37 years!
Send article...
The AHCA: the perfect bill…to hate
Deeply flawed health-care bill will raise taxes, unemploy local Congress members
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Having read through the new Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act, the — the American Health Care Act — I’m left with just one thought:
I guess we’re going to find out how Lloyd Smucker, Pat Meehan and Ryan Costello fare in the private sector if this mess somehow passes...
Spring ahead, but change batteries, be wary on the road
It’s that time again — we lose an hour of sleep, but gain a precious hour of sunlight in the evening, meaning more time outside and the coming prospect of firing up those grills (Tuesday’s snowstorm forecast notwithstanding) — Daylight Savings Time starts early Sunday, so don’t forget to change your clocks.
But, as usual, there’s a few more things to remember:
State Fire Commissioner Tim...
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