Being smart can save money — and grief — at your dental office
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every professional has those moments when they shake their heads at the circumstances facing them.
Recently, an acquaintance shared a story of a customer who neglected to follow up on the check engine light in her car. After months of that pesky light on the dash the young woman was shocked that her car wouldn’t start and her mechanic explained...
New Congressional map puts all of Chesco in 6th; GOP to file suit
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new Sixth Congressional District.
It seems like almost everyone has an opinion about the new Congressional map issued Monday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — predictably, Democrats generally lauded it as fair, while Republicans, including President Donald Trump blasted the new plan and pledged to fight it in Federal Court.
The state court issued the new...
Op/Ed: Pennsylvania needs sensible gun laws
By Anton Andrew
, Candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th District
Anton Andrew
I cannot imagine the grief of those whose children and loved ones were killed at Parkland High School. I express my sincere condolences for their losses. But with this type of tragedy, repeated so many times across our country, we must ask ourselves, “What can we do as a nation to move forward?”...
On Stage: DeWyze looks to move past American Idol
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lee DeWyze
Many musicians are reaping benefits from exposure of their music via television — in reality competitions or show placements in popular series.
Lee DeWyze had fared well with his experience in what used to be called “the small screen.”
The talented singer-songwriter built a legion of fans through his performances on the “American...
Alexa, dress me
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have an embarrassing confession. (How many times have I revealed pieces of myself to you, the reader? Countless. Yet, I still manage to show my face in public.)
In high school, I kept a clothes diary. Yep, I did (vapid as it may seem).
An elaborate, daily log of what I wore (including accessories) so as not to repeat for as long as possible. I had an...
On Stage: Jesse Terry doubles down on new albums
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jesse Terry
Jesse Terry is more than just a talented singer-songwriter with two first names – he is a talented singer-songwriter with two new albums that were recorded at the same time.
On his current tour, which brings him to the area for a show on February 17, Terry is coming back to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown...
Spahr announces run for 160th District
Cathy Spahr addresses supporters during her campaign kickoff last week.
UPPER CHICHESTER — Cathy Spahr, an environmentalist, political activist, and mother to twin sons Charlie and Julien, announced her campaign to unseat Steve Barrar, Pennsylvania State Representative for the 160th Congressional District this past week.
Spahr said she is running, “to fight for those without a voice and...
What To Do: Shake off that cabin fever
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Science Saturday
If you have kids and you’re looking for different ways to help them deal with cabin fever, there are several good options.
On Saturdays in February and March, Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org) presents a special event called “Science Saturday.”
Visitors of all ages are invited...
Parkland slaughter should hit home in Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
If you had a pit in the stomach this morning when you sent your kids off to school, you were probably not alone. I certainly did.
Yesterday’s mass shooting in Parkland, Florida should hit home for folks here in Chester County. Like so many of our community high schools, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is in an affluent suburb. The school has an average SAT...
On Stage: Juice lands the gig
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Juice
O.K., if you hear “Juice” in news about the entertainment world, it’s time for you to think of something other than O.J. Simpson and his bizarre story – especially of the news is about a talented band from New England.
Juice, a septet from Boston featuring Ben Stevens [lead vocals], Michael Ricciardulli [guitar], Rami El-Abidin [bass], Christian...
