Truly the season of giving smiles
Give Kids A Smile program helps local children
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
‘Tis the season to be jolly, it is for most of us, but not if you’re a child with a toothache.
Last week, I donated an afternoon of my time to Give Kids a Smile. This program pairs volunteer dentists and staff with children in need of basic dental care. 10 years ago, the program started as...
Santa photo one way to assist homeless pets
Purchasing a photo of your pet with Santa this weekend is one way to help the Chester County SPCA.
Half of proceeds will benefit Chester County SPCA
“Dear Santa: It’s been a tough year. We were very good, but we lost our homes anyway. What we’d like most for Christmas is a family to love us.”
The Chester County SPCA, which authored the letter on behalf of animals seeking adoption, would like...
New kiosk dishing out food as well as hope
CCIU venture in government services building offers opportunity for students, food options for county employees
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County officials celebrate the opening of the County Cup in the lobby of the county Government Services Building in Westtown. The new kiosk, offering light lunch options and hot and cold beverages, opens today. From left, celebrating the ribbon cutting:...
County poised to hike taxes for 1st time in 5 years
Increase is needed to maintain valued services, commissioners said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone said a tax hike is needed to continue county services that residents value.
The Chester County Commissioners held a meeting Tuesday night to elicit comment on the preliminary 2013 budget. Even though the...
Bushelow, Dupuis elected to BOE posts
Bushelow to continue as board president, Dupuis new vice president
Eileen Bushelow, left, was reelected as president of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education. Victor Dupuis, right, will be the new vice president.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education’s annual reorganization meeting was quick and to the point: in a four-minute session, the board voted unanimously...
D.A.: Escape plan of 2 alleged murderers thwarted
Four arrested in plot to spring pair of inmates from Chester County Prison
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Attorney Tom Hogan displays a piece of thick, security glass similar to the one the alleged conspirators hoped to shatter with a center punch or the ceramic innards of a spark plug.
All that separated two alleged murderers in Chester County Prison from freedom in Mexico...
Grant terms could kill Rt. 82 bike path
E. Marlborough officials concerned about details, potential costs in deal with PennDOT
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Complicated language that apparently obscures financial responsibility in the grant application for the proposed Route 82 bike path could end local support for the project, unless the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) agrees to modify the agreement...
Kennett Square offering alternative to malls
Residents urged to support local economy by purchasing gifts from area merchants
Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Room is one of the borough businesses that is decked out for the holidays.
During this holiday season, Historic Kennett Square is urging area residents to support local businesses first.
Kennett Square’s small, independent retailers offer merchandise you can’t find at national chains, with...
On The Trail: Hunting 101 for Hikers
If you have been hiking lately, you will have seen notices around to wear blaze orange at preserves, and maybe even have heard the sound of gunshots. Deer hunting starts with bow hunting in September and gun hunting lasting through the end of January (see Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits for all animals in PA for this year). There is no deer hunting on Sundays at this time.
The Land Conservancy for Southern...
Holiday shopping: my kryptonite
11 months a year, I rule the mall — but holiday time is another story
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a very skilled shopper. I can sniff out a bargain a million miles away, navigate crowds like a pro and be in and out of a dressing room faster than Superman.
Wanna know what I’m TERRIBLE at?
Christmas shopping.
You heard me. Christmas shopping is my kryptonite. It makes me...
