Study: Chesco again healthiest county in Pa.
Chester County has once again been ranked overall as the healthiest county in Pennsylvania according to a study released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The study placed Chester County at the top of the Health Outcomes category, relating to length and quality of life, and number two in Health Factors which include health behaviors, clinical care, social...
On Stage: Pete Yorn’s ‘Lost Weekend’
Spring ahead for great local show lineup
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Alt Rock mainstay Pete Yorn’s new album, ‘Lost Weekend’ may turn out to be his most successful. His tour hits Philadelphia this weekend.
If the lead-off single “Lost Weekend” is any indication, Pete Yorn’s brand new album “Arranging Time” is destined to be a huge success. ‘Lost Weekend”...
Art Watch: Terrific arts shows to kick off spring
New landscape exhibit opens at Brandywine River Museum
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Spring has sprung with terrific art shows to enjoy this weekend.
The highlight of the weekend is The Radley Run Art Show on Friday March 18 6-10pm and Saturday March 19 from 10am-3pm. This show is hosted by Radley Run Country Club, located at 1100 Country Club Road in West Chester.
Jeff Schaller “How’s...
DA: Chesco child abuse reports spike in 2015
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Wednesday that reports of child abuse in Chester County shot up from 414 in 2014 to 1306 in 2015. Hogan said he expected the number to rise in 2016, in addition.
Three factors, Hogan said, appear to be driving the increase.
Rivera withdraws from 158th ballot, will run as write-in
Challenges over nominating petitions push GOP candidate off primary ballot
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lenny Rivera, the Republican candidate for State House in the 158th District with drew his ballot position over challenges to his nominating petitions and will run as a write-in, instead.
NEW GARDEN — Lenny Rivera, the Republican candidate for State House in the 158th District, announced...
Was your dentist there?
Continuing education allows your dentist and their staff to stay up to date
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Two weeks ago I attended the 30th annual Greater Philadelphia Valley Forge Dental Conference. This annual meeting of the dental community is primarily focused on continuing education. As a member of the organizing committee I had a chance to speak with dentists, vendors...
Wings for Success to hold spring fashion show
Tickets are on sale now for this premier fundraising event
FRAZER – Wings for Success, which offers work-appropriate attire, advice and advocacy to women in need who are seeking employment, will hold its third Spring Fashion Show, Expo and Auction on Saturday, April 2, in partnership with the Fashion Merchandising Department of Immaculata University.
“Wings for Success helps women...
Open house on Rt. 925 bridge replacement, March 30
POCOPSON — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will hold an open house public meeting on Wednesday, March 30, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM for the upcoming project to replace the Route 926 (Street Road) bridge over the Brandywine Creek in Birmingham and Pocopson townships.
The public meeting will be held at the Pocopson Elementary School, which is located at 1105 Pocopson Road...
Hundreds of local girls explore tech futures
NBC10 news anchor and reporter Rosemary Connors explores robotics with the Downingtown Area Robotics Team Sab-BOT-age, participants in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
More than 700 girls in fifth through tenth grades from more than 100 schools across the region had the chance to work with women role models to do everything from build rockets, design roller coasters, create mobile apps, extract...
Carville and Matalin talk left & right at WCU
The married couple talk Trump, and a changing America
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
The prominent political strategists James Carville and Mary Matalin did a duo act on March 11 at West Chester University.
A large crowd came to hear the built-in drama of a Clinton person and a Cheney person happily married to each other (and who, we learned, started dating in Philadelphia 25 years ago). ...
