Summer still centerstage for August Super Six

Fall can wait until…fall, no matter how tempting back to school talk might be By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The “Sunday Super Six” happening on the first Sunday of every month shows just how quickly time flies!  I vehemently REFUSE to have August be a fall fashion forecast because it is still SUMMER.  Even though the weather (overall) has been difficult and my children...

County health launches RoadMAPP Website

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Health Department announced that the Chester County Health Assessment: RoadMAPP to Health website was launched yesterday. This project is a collaborative effort involving many health agencies and community organizations in Chester County who will assess the health of our community, identify the major issues, and develop a Community Health Improvement Plan to...

County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile

Five townships produce first local evidence of virus in 2013, says Health Dept. A Southern House Mosquito, one of a number of breeds of mosquitos known to carry the West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes trapped in Birmingham Township have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the Chester County Health Department reported Thursday. Tests on mosquitoes collected in Birmingham, Schuylkill, Thornbury,...

Late summer deals can be a steal

By being smart and strategic, you can fill out your summer wardrobe By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times End of season sales are EVERYWHERE!  Yippee!  It is the perfect time to stock up on items missing from your closet…but it is important to remember the following:

Waiting on the little Royal arrival

Whether it is a boy or a girl, it will surely be done with style By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times As I sit down to write, the Royal baby has not made his/her appearance. I must admit that I am more excited about this delivery than I thought I would be. I love the secrecy and intrigue created by hiding Kate from the spotlight these past few weeks (don’t ALL pregnant women wish they could...

County working to help residents beat heat

Shelters will double as cooling stations, transportation for seniors will increase Fans for seniors who qualify will be available through the Chester County Office of Aging Services. Call 610-344-6350 for information. In response to the excessive heat warning issued Monday by the National Weather Service – in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday – the Chester County Health Department and the...

Learn how to protect your heart, July 23

Jennersville Regional Hospital’s Dinner With The Doctor series features cardiac specialist Dr. Nicholas Skiadas, M.D. WEST GROVE —  Your heart is one of the most important organs you have, and it needs protection.  The good news is you can ward off damage to your heart. Members of the community are invited to learn some practical steps for safeguarding their hearts and reducing...

The big picture: details matter when it comes to your look

Watch out for the little things that can trip up your look By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Beauty (like the devil) is in the details. What separates the uber stylish from someone with a keen fashion sense often boils down to tiny, specific criteria. For example, the best-dressed would never have chipped fingernail polish! If your manicure is not up to snuff, take it off! It is much better...

Knowing who is who in your dental office

It takes a team of professionals to keep you fully healthy By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s easy to get confused when so many people work in a modern dental practice. Most dental practices have a variety of skilled people working to provide you with state of art dental care.  It takes a team to provide great dentistry.

July’s Super Six: from homewares to tattoos

As we head into the heart of the summer, my new list of passions By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Time for the July version of the Sunday Super Six! Is it just me or do you feel like July 4th is the half-way point of summer? Boooooooooooooo! Here are my latest obsessions: