Paris

Two years and one month ago to the day, my husband and I were in Paris celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. It was a dream of mine to see the Eiffel Tower and stroll along the Champs Elysee.

On Stage: Part II

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times   It’s always a good trait to have the ability to laugh at yourself. This weekend, Philadelphia will have the opportunity to laugh at itself when Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater Second City performs three shows on November 13 and 14  the Kimmel Center  (Broad and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org). The...

Kennett’s Dr. Sandra Mancilla joins St. Francis’ Family Medicine

WILMINGTON, DE – Saint Francis Healthcare is proud to announce that Sandra Mancilla, M.D., has joined the Family Medicine Department. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Dr. Mancilla is a compassionate physician with extensive experience in outpatient and community medicine. She will be caring for patients in a new office location, Metroform Medical Complex at 620 Stanton-Christiana Road in...

On Your Table: Pumpkins & squash, of course!

Fall’s bounty yields wonderful decorative and edible options   By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent   Right now we are celebrating the fall season with dishes that take advantage of seasonal colors and flavors.  Think orange and bright yellow colors along with hearty greens.  And then there are more whimsical approaches. The Chadd’s Ford historical society recently conducted...

What to Do: Dogs, history, trains, crafts, mums and more!

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times The “Dog Days” of summer are long gone for this year. The “Dog Days’ of autumn are coming up this weekend. On November 14 and 15, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://nds.nationaldogshow.com). The show’s sponsor – the Kennel Club of Philadelphia – will host...

Tension runs high at UCF school board meeting over recent election tactics and classroom size for elementary schools

Interviews to fill vacancy are conducted   By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times   EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville Chadds Ford (UCF) School Board work session meeting was held on Monday night and lasted over three hours long only to be continued at next week’s work session meeting.  It was full of tension as board member Greg Lindner criticized fellow board member Jeff Hellrung...

On Stage:

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times   When bands or musicians release a new album, it’s usually news. When Stephen Kellogg’s new album comes out in a few months, it will be N-E-W-S. Kellogg, who will be performing on November 12 at the Ardmore Music Hall (23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, 610-649-8389, www.ardmoremusic.com), is releasing a double album with a very different concept....

Diabetes Awareness Month – Screenings are critical to prevention

Brandywine Hospital encourages community members to get tested   Coatesville – Each year, more than a million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. And though the condition can largely be managed through proper diet, exercise and medication, many individuals with diabetes will develop serious health complications during their lives. That’s why diabetes screenings are so important. With...

DCCC designated a military friendly school

  (Delaware and Chester Counties) – Delaware County Community College has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse. Now in its seventh year, the Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities. “Post-secondary...

Veterans Day 2015

We honor and thank our Veterans and their families, past and present, for their service and sacrifice. The Times