Make the most of your dental insurance
Knowing your plan and your options can save you money and keep you healthier
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
If you have dental benefits, congratulations! – You’re one of the lucky ones. Many folks have no benefits. Too many of us have very little idea how our plans work and how much they actually cover. This is unfortunate and often works to the benefit of the...
Blue Demons hit the ground running
Kennett boy’s soccer kicks it up a notch
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com
Kennett captain Connor Dalphon heads a ball in the Steel City tournament
KENNETT SQUARE–Heading into his third season at the helm of the Blue Demons, head coach Dean Temple know what to expect when the Ches-Mont season gets underway later this week.
“We play in a brutally tough...
Yes, you can shop at trendy youth stores
Be wary of sizing and pick your spots, but you could save a bundle
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to shop and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
(I know, I know. Insert “old lady” joke here.)
HOWEVER, if you are slightly over the age of 21 and choose to enter this store, you must adhere to a few simple guidelines. Otherwise, you could be leaving...
Living History: Chadds Ford Days brings past alive
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A historic reenactor works on an 18th century loom, during a demonstration at the 2011 Chadds Ford Days, which take place Sept. 8 & 9. Photo courtesy of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Local residents and visitors to the Brandywine Valley know it as the home of the famous Wyeth family of artists and picturesque countryside, but few know the history...
Emergencies happen; are you ready, county asks?
County’s Department of Emergency Services to educate during National Preparedness Month
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Displaying the proclamation issued by the Chester County Commissioners are Anne Shuinak, Chester County Food Bank; Vicky Mayer, Royer Greaves School for the Blind; Nancy Keefer, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry; Robert Kagel, Chester County...
High-flying fun returns at New Garden Festival of Flight 2012
Annual air show debuts in late summer and featured a host of WWII aircraft as well as aerobatic displays
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
A World War II B-25 bomber was one of the star attractions at the New Garden Festival of Flight, this past weekend. A large number of antique aircraft were on hand, along with music, performers and stunt flying.
NEW GARDEN — Once again the two-day...
Camp runs gamut from zip-lining to scuba-diving
Weeklong state-police program features myriad activities for Chester County youth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About 100 young participants experienced Chester County’s 2012 Camp Cadet program, held this year at Camp Saginaw in New London Township.
On Friday, a group of 100 young people proudly passed muster as the 2012 Chester County Camp Cadet hosted its graduation ceremony.
The...
Schools’ open: dress them well
A few simple pointers for your students returning to the classroom
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This school year is a momentous one in our household! We have one son going into the middle school and one going into the high school. BIG changes. BIG responsibility.
Thankfully for my children, we send them off in the morning to be educated by professionals. Heaven knows, if left...
Living History: Washington and Valley Forge
By Gene Pisasale, special to The Times
Carl Closs, who has portrayed George Washington for the last 15 years and for many in the area is now the living embodiment of the founding father, is seen with the statue of the general and first president of the United States at Valley Forge
A name immediately recognizable by every American, Valley Forge will be linked forever with our struggle for independence....
Drunk driver who injured trooper gets state prison
A Glen Mills woman was sentenced to 14 to 28 months in jail for crash on U.S. 1
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A drunk-driver struck the driver’s side of Trooper Chad Burgwald’s state patrol cruiser as he was parked in the middle of the U.S. 1 median to monitor traffic on Dec. 29.
The crime sent shock waves through the Avondale state police barracks on Dec. 29: A...
