State wants to help fund environmental projects
Schools, nonprofits invited to apply for education grants
Educational institutions – both private and public – county conservation districts, nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses are invited to apply for funding for environmental-awareness and improvement projects through Pennsylvania’s Environmental Education Grant Program.
Administered by the state Department of Environmental...
Even I can embrace ‘Movember’
While not normally a big facial hair fan, raising male cancer awareness is worthwhile
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Moustaches are everywhere! From home décor to women’s fashion, moustaches are riding the wave of popularity and the month of November is especially significant because of www.movember.com!
I have to admit that generally, I am not a huge fan of a moustache (or any...
Assessment urged during diabetes awareness month
YMCAs to focus on screening, prevention at branch events
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is encouraging residents of Chester County to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to reduce their chances of developing the disease, a YMCA news release said.
Currently one in three Americans – 79 million...
Nov. Super Six: You Tube, wine glass charms and more
Summer is long gone, and we fall into a new set of monthly picks
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How is it November already? It seems as if we were just discussing flip-flops and humid weather hairstyles. Oh my! Here are my Super Six picks for November…
1.) I love funny/inspiring/clever YouTube posts and this one is really great:
County reminds residents to change clocks, batteries
End of daylight saving time provides chance to check detectors
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, and county residents are reminded when turning clocks back an hour, change and test the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
“This one simple step can help save lives,” said Chester County Chief Fire Marshal Harrison “Digger” Holt in a county news release. “Each...
Do or don’t you need an excuse?
Facebook meme sparks an interesting question about fitness
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Have you seen this picture?
On the left is Maria Kang, a mother of three little boys (spanning in age from eight months to three years) who also happens to work in the fitness industry. She posted this picture on Facebook over a year ago with the caption “What’s your excuse?”
For whatever...
Does finding the right Halloween costume have to be scary?
Who has time (or the ability) to sew a costume?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Halloween can be stressful.
The temptation to consume ridiculously huge amounts of candy coupled with the added pressure of finding costumes that are age appropriate and don’t cost $125 is a real challenge.
And, although I profess my love (almost weekly) for Pinterest, it is super annoying to see what crafty...
A tale of two cities: London and Paris
Bring your appetites, but maybe leave those sunglasses home
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Our anniversary trip to London and Paris was AMAZING! However, such a grand adventure does not happen without a few pitfalls.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
Obamacare – what patients are asking
When patients ask, I answer and share them with you
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a practicing dentist I have a ringside seat to the healthcare industry. I get asked a lot of questions about the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare – and I thought I would share some of these questions and my take on them.
Since this law is so flawed should we just ditch it and start...
Use Fire Prevention Week to stay safe all year
Observance offers ideal time to take precautions, state commissioner urges
HARRISBURG – State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann today urged Pennsylvanians to take steps to prevent fires in their homes and businesses during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12.
“This year’s theme is ‘Prevent Kitchen Fires’,” Mann said in a news release, adding that “kitchen fires are the leading...
