Sports dental safety: it’s always an option

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times While summer has just begun it’s time to think about mouth guards for dental safety. Athletic mouth guards are not just for football and hockey. Many sports such as gymnastics, skating, martial arts, basketball just to name a few can put a smile in harm’s way. Mouth protectors can cushion a blow and help protect the teeth as well as reduce...

YMCA caps youth running program with 5K, June 4

More than 1,500 girls and boys from throughout Chester County will show the teamwork and confidence they’ve learned as two important YMCA of Greater Brandywine after-school programs end their season with a 5K event set for 9 a.m. June 4.  The Y’s largest classes of participants ever for Girls on the Run and STRIDE will lace up their sneakers and put their lessons in action during the family fun...

Theraplay to open in Landenberg, May 12

NEW GARDEN — On May 12, the unmistakable sounds of children laughing, therapists cheering and parents clapping will echo the walls of Theraplay, Inc.’s newest outpatient facility. Located at 385 Starr Road in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, this center will become the company’s latest source of pediatric therapy completely engulfed in functional play. Founded by pediatric physical therapist, Lisa Mackell,...

KAPRB’s 1st volleyball season a success

A small sample of the young volleyball players from the Kennett, Unionville and Avon Grove school districts that participated in the first season of volleyball with the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board 2012 program. KENNETT — With the goal of providing an opportunity for kids in Kennett, Avon Grove and Unionville School Districts to play volleyball before 7th grade when it becomes officially...