New Years’ resolutions — for others
A few ‘helpful’ suggestions for a better 2015
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With another year slipping away – and 2014 seems to have gone by in a blur — it is time to take a bit of time to make those New Year’s resolutions.
Now, obviously, I could make mine, but they’d take up more than just one column to complete and they’d be boring like needing to play golf more often (and...
State Police: eight die in Pa. holiday crashes
During the five-day Christmas holiday driving period, which took place from Dec. 24 through Dec. 28, 2014, State Police investigated a total of 728 crashes, the agency said Tuesday.
The crashes resulted in 224 injuries and eight deaths. All eight individuals who died were not wearing seat belts. Ninety-eight of the crashes were alcohol-related and involved two fatalities.
Troopers made 327 arrests...
Area YMCA’s waive join fee to celebrate merger
Area residents can become members of their local YMCAs without paying a joining fee during January.
As of January 1, 2015, two area YMCA organizations officially unite to form YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Leadership from YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line voted in June to merge the two associations. To celebrate the merger, all branches of YMCA of Greater Brandywine will waive...
Jets fire Unionville grad Idzik
John Idzik, Jr.
NEW YORK — Unionville High School graduate John Idzik, Jr. was fired Monday as General Manager of the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Idzik, 53, was a member of the Unionville High School class of 1978, and attended schools in the area when his father, John Sr., served as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was fired along with Jets’ Head Coach Rex...
Do we need a better way to celebrate Christmas?
Between the stress and the cost, are we doing something wrong?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last week, I wrote about my angst over Christmas shopping. I stress every year. What size? What color? Will they like it? Will they use it? By the 25th I am a frazzled mess. The funny thing is, my children are always appreciative of any gift they receive. But, I do spend a good amount of time...
What To Do: Mushroom Drop, Mummers top New Year’s Eve
And for those still looking to get their Christmas on, many local events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s newest — and arguably already best-known — New Years Eve celebration is the Mushroom Drop, as part of Kennett Square’s Midnight in The Square celebration.
While New York may have its crystal ball, Key West, a giant shoe, and Philadelphia has...
On Stage: Ring in 2015 with music, fun
From Frozen to various New Year’s Eve shows, something for almost everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Disney On Ice presents Frozen, opens Christmas Day at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, through Jan. 4.
Fans of the annual Disney On Ice skating shows that arrive for an arena stay in Philadelphia every Christmas season will be treated this year to the debut of Elsa, the...
Op/Ed: We can end homeless in Chester County
By Michael Hackman, Administrator, Decade To Doorways
Despite Chester County’s wealth about 700 county residents will spend the holidays homeless in the county.
During this holiday season many of us will gather with family and friends in warm, safe surroundings to celebrate time honored traditions and the joy of good fortune. For some Chester County residents however, holiday celebrations will...
Wings For Succes to open Kennett Square facility
Ingrid Lis
KENNETT SQUARE — Wings for Success, which provides work-appropriate attire and advice to women in need who are seeking employment, announced Tuesday that its new satellite facility at 457 Birch Street will be open to serve clients on Monday, January 5, 2015. Ingrid Lis has been hired as program manager for the new location.
Lis holds an Associate Degree in Education from Delaware...
MLK CommUNITY Breakfast, Jan. 18
The Rev. Martin Luther King. Jr.
KENNETT SQUARE — The 14th Annual Martin Luther King Junior CommUNITY Breakfast will be held at the Red Clay Room, Dalmatian Street, Kennett Square on Monday, January 19, 2014 at 8:00 AM. “The mission of the Martin Luther King CommUNITY Breakfast is to promote peace and harmony throughout our community,” according to Jerry Poe, Chairman of the organizing committee. ...
