County urges parents to keep kids safe in snow
Prevent them from tunneling in snow-plowed piles, which can collapse, officials say
Chester County emergency services officials want to warn residents to take precautions when children are playing in the snow, which can be dangerous, despite its allure to youngsters.
With such high snow accumulations in the county, officials recommend dressing children in brightly colored clothing and discouraging...
Ice Wine – delicious dessert wine made from iced grapes
By Catrina North, Columnist, The Times
Ice wine has had somewhat of an accidental and brief history in the world of wine. The use of frozen grapes in wine production was mentioned by Pliny the Elder in ancient Roman times, but it seems to have been mostly forgotten until late 18th century eastern Europe. Ice wine, or eiswein, is now becoming more prevalent in the wine world and it is being produced...
More than a foot of snow, but weather may finally be breaking
We could have run more images of snow and ice, but figured our readers (and us, for that matter) would better enjoy a reminder of warmer climates. And forecasters do say it will be warming up next week.
As Chester County digs out — although a small snow event is likely for Saturday — it appears that the cycle of arctic weather may finally have broken, as forecasters expect a warming trend next...
County: Save energy for bit of extra shoveling
During temporary lull, officials recommend clearing storm drains, hydrants
For the moment, the snow has stopped falling in most of Chester County, and many residents are immersed in the backbreaking chore of removing it. While this temporary lull is happening, county officials have a request: Please consider saving some energy to shovel any storm drains and fire hydrants that are near your property.
When...
Sigh. A foot of snow (or more) blankets county
Schools, county offices closed; hope for warmer weather next week?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The snow flies Thursday morning in Pocopson, where more than nine inches of snow had fallen by 9 a.m. A mix of snow, sleet and rain is expected to continue throughout the day with additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
With more than a foot of snow likely to blanket Chester County, here’s a couple...
County: 5 percent of residents still powerless
‘Disaster Help Request’ form will facilitate getting people assistance
Nearly a week after the ice storm, Chester County continues to be focused on life safety issues as 5 percent of homes and businesses throughout the county remain without power. Gathering information regarding need within the communities is critical, said a news release from the county’s Department of Community...
Winter of our discontent: yup, more snow coming
5,000 still without power as new storm looms
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
This low pressure system is expected to roll up the east coast of the United States, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain to most of the coastal areas, according to the National Weather Service. Image courtesy NWS.
Just as Chester County gets back to something like normal, the National Weather Service is predicting a major...
Art Watch: The Bizzigirls
Spotlighting local good stuffs for the good of our locals
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s Art Watch highlights Bizzigirls, a non-profit community marketing cooperative that has monthly art shows to benefit small local non-profits that provide services to local people in need. Bizzigirls a wonderful group of high energy women who get together to raise money and awareness for...
Ice storm aftermath: the good, the bad and the unacceptable
Chester County Emergency Services stands out for praise, PECO gets hit on many fronts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
For most of us, the worst is over. As of Monday morning, just about 10,000 Chester County homes and businesses were still without power, according to PECO, down from about 200,000 Wednesday — while others wait for restoration of phone and Internet service from Verizon and Comcast.
Schools...
100K still without power, PECO says fix could take days more
Some schools reopen, but trees, power lines still down around county
Updated: 11:20 a.m., adds water info, warnings
Days into recovery efforts, this large tree branch rests on power lines — blocking southbound traffic — in East Fallowfield, Friday. Although power has been restored to more than 80,000 PECO customers in Chester County, as of Friday morning, more than 130,000 were said to still...
