Making sure your fitness routine doesn’t hurt your teeth
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
We all know that exercise is good for us. Many Americans are participating in fitness routines in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. All of this exercise can have both positive and negative impacts on our bodies. Athletes today often have sports related trauma and injuries.
Oral fitness is no different. A healthy mouth is part of...
Mother Nature Spring(ing) a major Nor’easter on Chester County
The National Weather Service forecast for snow accumulation across the county.
Spring sprung at exactly 12:15 p.m. today, but somehow the weather forecast missed it, as a powerful Nor’easter appears to be aiming right at Chester County. Unlike the last few storms where the county got off relatively easy, this one looks to pack a punch with as much as a foot (or more) of snow, ice, and winds during...
On Stage: Spring into metal with big show tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Allegaeon
Fans of metal music will be in a state of ecstasy on March 20 – and not because it’s the first day of spring.
The reason for their delight will be mega-show at the Voltage Lounge (421 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia, 215- 964-9602, www.voltagelounge.com) featuring a sextet of top-flight metal acts.
The “Dank Memes Tour 2018”...
Federal courts decline to overturn new Congressional map
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Two Federal courts refused Monday to set aside new Congressional districts — meaning that all of Chester County will now be in the new 6th District, starting with this fall’s election.
County first in state to adopt new emergency communications system
George “Beau” Crowding, Deputy Director for Fire Services,Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Chief Shane Clark, President, Chester County Chiefs of Police Assoc., John Jannett, AT&T, Meredith Coffey, AT&T, James Rogan, AT&T, Guerdy Charles, AT&T, Chaz Brogan, Vice President, Chester County EMS Council, Inc., Bob Handal, AT&T, Commissioner Michelle Kichline,...
Where is Spring?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
There are TWO DAYS LEFT until Spring. Would someone please tell Mother Nature to get on board? I am so sick and tired of listening to Glenn Hurricane Schwartz talk about “the potential for snow,” I could SCREAM. I’m done with being cold. I have officially stopped wearing a heavy coat…not because I don’t need one but because it should be warm....
On Stage: Keith Harkin brings a bit of Ireland for St. Patty’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Keith Harkin
Keith Harkin couldn’t have picked a better day to play a show in Philadelphia.
If you’re a musician from Ireland, it is almost mandatory to have a gig in the states on St. Patrick’s Day.
“I always tour in March,” said Harkin, during a phone interview Monday afternoon from a tour stop in Atlanta, Georgia. “I love playing live...
Costello isn’t going anywhere — at least until November
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Welcome to a very special, bonus St. Patrick’s Day edition of Politics as Unusual — marking a week where an awful lot was, well, unusual.
Democrat Conor Lamb appears to have beaten Republican Rick Saccone — the current tally separates the two by less than 700 votes — in a strongly Republican performing district (Donald Trump won there by about 20 points...
What To Do: St. Patrick’s Day and a day to get happy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Many St. Patrick’s Day activities were held last weekend and there are more slated for this weekend – including the mandatory pub crawls in Wilmington and many Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Drinking and dining play a big role in Patty’s Day celebrations.
On March 17, the New Castle County Irish Society (1301 South Rodney Street, Wilmington, Delaware, ...
On Stage: Swan Lake opens Pa. Ballet Spring season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Swan Lake
There are many famous ballets but “Swan Lake” is on a plateau all its own – elevated above the rest and deservedly so.
Anyone even slightly interested in ballet should take advantage if there is an opportunity to see one of the country’s top professional companies perform “Swan Lake.” And, just such an opportunity exists right...
