Springtime puts stress on women

While men just let it all hang out, women want perfect summer bodies By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Spring is here! FINALLY. I know this not because of the weather forecast or by sticking my head out the front door…I know this because every female in my life is on a diet. LITERALLY.

What To Do: It’s Spring — get out there

Celebrate the blooming of a new season in a national park By Danny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times April 16 is National Junior Ranger Day at National Parks. Here are some important things to know. National Park Week is April 16-24 this year. There are more than 400 National Parks in America. Quite a few of the nation’s most interesting National Parks are located in the Delaware Valley. National...

On Stage: Uke virtuoso comes to Phoenixville

Tiffany, yes that Tiffany, is back and playing Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jake Shimabukuro Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro just released his “best of” live collection album — an album titled “Live In Japan.” On April 17, his fans will be able to experience the ukulele master “Live in Phoenixville,” when Shimabukuro performs in concert at the Colonial Theatre...

Info sought on attempted child abduction in Kennett

KENNETT — Local school authorities put word out late Wednesday that a Kennett Consolidated School District Student had been the victim of a possible “attempted luring or kidnapping” after getting off the school bus on Route 52, near US-1, Wednesday afternoon. The student involved was not harmed and made his way to his home safely.

Don’t retire — Refire!

Retirement doesn’t have to be an end, it can be a beginning By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times Why, when we retire, do we think having a schedule is bad? From the time we are born, to the time we are middle aged, we have always been on a schedule, from feeding time, to nap time, school time, work, kids, and on it goes. These schedules helped us to push our potentiality by helping...

Art Watch: Delaware Valley Art League

An opportunity to celebrate beauty By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This Saturday, April 16th “Chroma and Contrast” opens at Beauty Gallery in Newtown Square, featuring brightly colored juried art selections from members of the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). Beauty Gallery is located at 3857 Providence Road in Newtown Square, and offers an ever-changing permanent gallery as well...

On Your Table: Comfort food for cool spring days

With cold and windy (and even snowy) days, meals to warm the heart By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times  Few things beat a classic pot roast on a cold, rainy Spring day. With rain and yes, even snow enveloping the area last weekend, it sure seemed a good time to hunker down to make and eat comforting food. Although the enormous fluffy flakes were beautiful, it’s April for goodness...

Nourish brings fresh food to those in need

Good Samaritan project helps put homeless to work By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times The Nourish Mobile Market has made 176 stops in just six months, at senior centers, local YMCAs and other locations throughout Chester County. Photo courtesy of Nourish Mobile Market. PHOENIXVILLE – The Nourish Mobile Market, also called a mobile farmers market, has been making its way around Chester...

Getting over the hurdle that is mid-life

Embrace change and know it gets better By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I just celebrated a birthday with a “5” on the end. I don’t like them as much, to be honest. Now I have to say that I’m in my “MID­thirties” and that just doesn’t sound as good as “early 30’s”. (Oh shush. It’s MY article. If I want to let people think I’m 35, that is my choice. It’s called...

What To Do: Made in The Americas

Winterthur looks at Asian influence on American design By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library looks at the impact of Asian sensibility on American designs in its “Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia” display. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52 just south of the Pennsylvania state line, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, http://www.winterthur.org)...