Ida brings massive floods, damage, tornados to Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Just one of the dozens of flooded areas in Chester County from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which dumped 6-8 inches of rain on the county, Wednesday. Photo: courtesy Chester County Emergency Services.
A vicious storm – the remnants of Hurricane Ida — ripped through Chester County Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, power outages and damage,...
On Stage: The Living Room is back, bigger but just as comfy as ever
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Mann
When The Living Room at 35 East (35 East Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, thelivingroomat35east.com) reopens on September 4, it will be a special event – for several reasons.
When singer/songwriter Laura Mann opened The Living Room at 35 East a few years ago in Ardmore, the venue quickly established itself as one of the premier BYOB listening rooms...
Do it yourself dental products aren’t always what they appear to be
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Don’t get fooled.
There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world right now, and now we need to watch out for the return of the “snake oil” salesmen. While we all know that the myriad of “lose weight while you sleep” pills are bogus, now we have to beware of folks preying on unsuspecting people with dental needs. Everytime...
Inner Nature: Invertebrate mouths
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I have always been fascinated by mouths and the teeth and tongues that lie inside them. Mouths are both structurally amazing and functionally diverse. We eat with our mouths, use it to communicate with sounds, express emotions, and also with breathing functions. Mouths contain tongues, one of the softest, strongest, and most sensitive muscles in our body, but they...
County to remember those lost to overdose, Aug. 31
In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Chester County will place 101 pinwheels in front of the Justice Center and Government Services Center buildings in West Chester, representing the 101 lives lost in the county last year to accidental overdose.
As part of Chester County’s commitment to combat the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces...
DCCC to require vaccines in Jan. 22
Citing the increase in COVID-19 Delta variant cases in Delaware and Chester Counties, Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black announced today that the College will require proof of vaccination of all students, faculty and staff beginning next year.
During a virtual meeting this morning, Dr. Gates Black urged the College family to get the vaccine because it is “our best...
What To Do: Country music takes center stage at Ludwig’s Corner
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Miranda Lambert
Summer may be winding down but the selection of special events all around the area is showing no signs of slowing down.
The Citadel Country Spirit USA (Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds. 5 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, countryspiritusa.com) will run from August 27-29 and feature a huge array of country stars.
Citadel Country Spirit USA...
On Stage: Dan May covers long road to return to Sellersville stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dan May
Back in the beginning of May, Dan May experienced a situation of “being close yet so far away.”
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some people virtually became hermits. Singer/songwriter Dan May literally became a hermit.
“I stopped going out for any reason,” said May, during a phone interview from his home in Drexel Hill in May. “I was...
Unionville Golf opens season with win
The Unionville boys varsity golf team defeated Sun Valley Tuesday 191 – 244.
Danny Donnelly led the way for the Longhorns with a score of even par 35 backed up by a round of 37 by Alex Moore.
Unionville’s record goes to 1-0.
Unionville’s next match is Wednesday, Aug. 24th at 3pm. It is a home match vs. CB West and it will be held at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club.
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