Sheriff under fire over ‘like’ of FB post defending KKK, neo-Nazi groups
Updated, 4:00 p.m. With expanded comments from Caln Commissioner Josh Young
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh
The Sheriff of Chester County is under fire from county Democrats, local elected officials and social media users after liking a Facebook post that suggested Klan members, Neo-Nazi’s and White Supremacists offer less of threat to...
A dental hygiene visit – It’s not just a cleaning
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s easy to think that the regular twice yearly visit with the dental hygienist is just a cleaning. We sometimes forget to share all the things that are occurring during that regular appointment. This visit, the most important aspect of preventive dentistry, is a complete inspection of the oral cavity. I decided to share just some...
On Stage (Premium Edition): Boggs smashes stereotypes
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Paula Boggs
Paula Boggs, who will bring the Paula Boggs Band to the area on August 16 for a show at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), is an artist who smashes stereotypes.
Here are some of them.
Bluegrass bands come from the South – Boggs and her band are based in Seattle, Washington.
Bluegrass...
Art Watch: The place for what’s new – The Delaware Contemporary
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s Art Watch is all about an important center for the arts that most of you have never been to. The Delaware Contemporary, or DCCA, is a fascinating art center with ever-changing art installations that is located just 24 minutes from Longwood Gardens, and is free to the public and open every day except Monday.
DCCA has a large parking lot, is easy...
Immunization change risks status of 250 UCFSD students
Proposed Safety Changes to Rt. 82 in front of UHS, Patton MS
By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times
Workmen continue work on the roof of the Unionville High School auditorium.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — At Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board Work Session, Sally Palic, the Middle School Nurse and Coordinator of District Nurses, reported that due to changes in state regulations,...
Poll: local businesses see boost in county’s biz outlook
The Chester County Commissioners announced the results of the annual business survey, Tuesday. (l-r) Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner; Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC); MaryFrances McGarrity, Senior Vice President of Business Development Services, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC);...
Questions remain after firing at Kennett Sq. eatery
By Anne Uhle, Correspondent, The Times
Lindsey Pedicone
KENNETT SQUARE — Is it okay to fire a waitress for needing to take care of an immediate personal hygiene issue – with approval to leave work briefly from an immediate supervisor? Is a local man within his rights to fire her for leaving her post? That’s a question that many regular customers of Fran Keller’s Eatery may be asking in...
On Stage (Bonus): Eagleview Summer Concerts keep on rockin’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Trout Fishing in America
The Eagleview Summer Concerts on the Square at Eagleview Town Center (Wharton Boulevard, Exton, www.ineagleview.com) have been an area summertime tradition for more than two decades – a free outdoor event where families gather on the lawn to hear live music under the stars.
Every year, the series features a “Family Night”...
The shame of silence
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sunday night people in West Chester, Kennett Square and numerous other locations around Chester County came together to do what our president could not bring himself to do: condemn the terrorism of White Nationalists, including the attack on demonstrators in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday.
Instead, President Donald Trump has a new ad out attacking the media as...
Super Six: Hello, Autumn
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
A week late, yes…but, I would never forget the Super Six! It’s my favorite article to write. I love the excuse to delve into the must-haves of the month. Well, MY must-haves; but, hopefully you will like them, too.
As sad as I am to see the summer fade away, fall is my favorite season. I am excited for more saturated colors, cozier fabrics, and...
