County gets state funds to fight West Nile
$104,807 DEP grant will be used to help control mosquitoes
HARRISBURG – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Tuesday, April 15, that 26 counties, including Chester, would receive a total of nearly $2.1 million in grants to control the West Nile virus, a DEP news release said.
“These county grants ensure that mosquito populations stay in check to prevent the spread...
Register of Wills will call on some residents
Representatives take services on road for citizens who aren’t ambulatory
The Chester County Register of Wills Office wants to remind residents that it will accommodate those in need of assistance who can’t travel to its West Chester office.
About a year ago, Register of Wills Terri Clark instituted a policy of sending representatives to hospices, nursing facilities, hospitals, and private...
Studio 882 makes local mark in home decor
Chadds Ford boutique is a breath of fresh air in furnishings
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My love of fashion extends beyond the clothes that hang in my closet. It influences the way I decorate my home, as well. I am drawn to neutral classics mixed with pops of color and pattern. Your living space should be a reflection of your personal style but, if it’s not, I have just the...
College students: they’re baaaaack
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that wonderful time in the spring when the college students soon will be returning home for spring or summer break, looking for jobs, and recharging before the fall term begins. It’s also time as parents to be a bit pro-active about the dental needs of these students. College students have a unique set of dental concerns.
Many students...
April Super Six: Decor, fashion and more
From new polish to why it pays to travel to Wayne in this month’s list
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s time for the April edition of the SUNDAY SUPER 6! (Just a little list of the things I am obsessed with this month)
1. Scotch Naturals nail polish! These eco-friendly all-natural polishes have beautiful saturation of color and absolutely NO smell! I am in love with...
Grape to glass: relax, it’s just wine tasting
You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy a wine tasting
By Doug Zimmerman, Columnist, The Times
Tasting wine has the unfair reputation of being an intimidating, high maintenance endeavor for the inexperienced. Believe me, this does not have to be the case. Wine bars and wineries are growing in popularity, and the culture is becoming more mainstream than in the past. Don’t sweat it.
It’s...
A few birthday wishes and a time to take stock
Maybe another year wiser, but no shortage of milestones
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Tomorrow I will be one year older and wiser. Well, hopefully.
I stumbled across this blog post from “A Pretty Penny” (http://bit.ly/OLTMTd) about “taking stock” of things. I thought it was a clever and appropriate way to take a step back and really check in on life. Remember filling...
Surviving March Madness
You can’t stop basketball at this time of year, you can only hope to contain it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
March Madness. It is all consuming over here in the Hockenberry residence. The testosterone swirling in the air is almost palpable. How does a girl schooled in fashion (but not so much in the rules of the game) hang in such a situation?
I’ll tell you how.
1.) ...
Forget the snow: Spring is coming
Ignore that forecast, Spring starts this week, shop accordingly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I refuse to believe that it may snow. RE-FUSE. We are finally seeing grass and my daffodils are poking through the soil! I could cry.
Thankfully, Spring is in the Square whether Mother Nature likes it, or not! There is nothing better than the transition to bright colors and lighter...
Cavities can be contagious
Bacteria related to tooth decay can be shared with loved ones
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hear it every day, “my mom had bad teeth, I guess I got this from her.” Perhaps that is true, but not in the way we may think. Researchers have found that dental disease causing bacteria can be transmitted from one person to another.
In the case of cavities, the bacteria...
