Two Chester County artists opening solo shows
“Runnymeade” by Richard Chalfant will be featured at the Chester County Art Association.
Each will run for month at the Chester County Art Association
Two diverse Chester County artists will open solo shows Friday that will run through Nov. 9 at the Chester County Art Association.
A free reception will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m., offering the public a preview of the works by Richard...
County law-enforcers recognized for advocacy
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center.
Domestic Violence Center bestowed honors during annual program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Against the backdrop of sobering statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...
Treats and tricks for good oral health
Xylitol-sweetened products could help fight tooth decay and satisfy a sweet tooth
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Halloween is coming, and to be fair my kids are no different than yours. They will go out on Halloween and they will try to visit even more homes in the neighborhood than last year. A very large and heavy sack of candy will be spilled out on the table when they...
Multiple high-school bands to showcase talents
Annual Unionville cavalcade a family-friendly musical event
The Unionville High School Marching Band will perform its 2012 show, “Baseball: An American Tradition,” at the Oct. 20 “March on the Brandywine” cavalcade.
Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators...
Sundance Sanctuary: a fight to protect older animals
Man struggles to protect animals discarded by others, but funds limit options
By Vidya Rajan, Special to The Times
John Ritzel, who operates the Sundance Santcuary in Newlin, flanked by Coollama (left) and Lillie (right), just two of the abused or older animals Ritzel fights to give a quality life.
NEWLIN — John Ritzel and his donkey, Dinkster, were enjoying a cuddle when I arrived. John has a visible...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options, the...
‘Making up’ my list of favorites
Kelly compiles her “must-have’ list of cosmetics
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a make-up junkie. Lip-gloss, nail polish, under eye concealer….you name it, I’ve got it.
Walking around a cosmetic store is a little slice of heaven.
But, I also purchase a good deal of my products at the drugstore or supermarket.
Here is a smattering of my favorites: (in no particular...
Lions Club plans frightfully fun fund-raiser
Annual Halloween-themed event will benefit local nonprofits
Don’t be scared off by the title: The Third Annual Fright Feast on Oct. 20 benefits monstrously good causes and offers a screamingly entertaining evening.
Sponsored by the Kennett Square Lions Club’s Morning Branch, the popular annual fund-raiser will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Northbrook Marketplace. The Halloween-themed event will...
Unionville airs it out, thumps Oxford
Solid 43-18 win keeps Indians in hunt for ChesMont American title
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Tim Christopher races toward the endzone en route to his third touchdown of the night, helping his Indians to roll past Oxford, 43-18, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — That was a bit more like it.
A week after a devastating loss to Coatesville, Unionville bounced...
