Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA...
A beautiful way to fight gun violence
Liberty United turns illegal guns, bullets into jewelry
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I know the holidays are a time to be joyful, but they are also a chance to take a moment and reflect on our troubles and tribulations over the past year. Never has this been a more relevant concept than on the first anniversary of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. I do not want to...
Porcelain laminate veneers – something to smile about
You can create an entirely new smile in just a few visits
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
What is a veneer? For more than 20 years dentists have had the technology to create lifelike appearing veneers to give teeth a flawless appearance. Also known as laminates, veneers are usually custom made from porcelain. Porcelain veneers can make uneven or crooked teeth appear...
Holiday entertaining can be done without stress
A few steps can take the hassle out of hosting
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The holiday season is in full swing! Entertaining family and friends can be festive AND stress free if you do it the right way…
Although I looooove the idea of a printed, mailed invitation…let’s be honest, it ain’t happening. The website “Paperless Post” (www.paperlesspost.com) has a ton...
Observing National Influenza Vaccination Week
County to offer free flu shots Monday at Exton library
Don’t take chances with your health, urges the county, which is offering free flu shots on Monday, Dec. 9.
In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 8-14), the Chester County Health Department will offer the free vaccinations – recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older – at the Chester County Library in Exton...
Holiday Super Six: shop well, do good
Great gifts, great causes to consider
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s DECEMBER 1st, everyone! Time for my Holiday Edition of the Sunday Super Six! In the spirit of the season, I wanted to feature gifts that give back and found some really incredible things…enjoy!
1. Family Service of Chester County is a non-profit agency providing professional counseling to people of all...
Progress seen in plan to end homelessness
County officials applaud collaborative Decades to Doorways initiative
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell (right) discusses the Decades to Doorways initiative, with its administrator, Michael Hackman.
For nearly 10 years, 77-year-old Pedro lived in the Kennett Square shadows: hidden in a ramshackle, makeshift structure he called home....
I have many things to be thankful for
And so do my kids, nieces and nephews
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My memories of Thanksgiving as a child are some of my most precious. Our (not so large) extended family would gather at my Great Aunt’s house for food (including tons of desserts…my grandfather and his brother owned a few bakeries!) laughter and love.
We would play touch football with our cousins and then come...
County to smokers: Be a quitter
Free assistance being offered to help kick the habit
In observance of the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Chester County Tobacco-Free Coalition will be distributing 1,000 free “quit kits” to work sites and community-based organizations in Chester County, a news release from the county Health Department said.
Quit kits, tobacco prevention information, and smoking cessation...
Shopping on Thanksgiving a real turkey
Stores open on the holiday, mess with the holiday and hurt Black Friday
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
By now, it is evident how much I love to shop. In fact, hunting for bargains may be one of my favorite things to do…but NOT ON THANKSGIVING.
Black Friday was traditionally the kick-off to the shopping season frenzy. Remember how people would line up at 3:00am for a Cabbage Patch...
