Happy 2017 – let’s make it a healthy year.
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
With each passing year one thing is undeniable, we are a year older. Let’s be a year wiser too. With the advent of great preventive care and good oral hygiene we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people who get to middle age with little or no need for extensive dentistry.
Let’s not get complacent, teeth are like a classic...
Art Watch: Portia Mortensen opens at Church St. Gallery
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Friday January 13th be prepared for a treat at Church Street Gallery, with the opening of “The Texture of Serenity” paintings by Portia Mortensen. Once a year, Church Street Gallery changes it up and presents an exhibit of purely abstract art, and Portia Mortensen is the abstract painter chosen for 2017. The artist reception is this Friday, January...
Chester Co. farmers, producers star again at Pa. Farm Show
The The Farm at Doe Run again was honored at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for its exceptional cheese.
HARRISBURG — Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg this past weekend, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in the show’s 101st year of operation.
Chesco Detectives add three investigators
The three newest Chester County Detectives: from left, John O’Donnell, Keith Cowdright and Ben Martin.
WEST CHESTER — It seems the loss for three local police departments will be the gain for the Chester County Detectives as the office formally announced the hiring of three veteran police officers to its staff, Monday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the hiring of John...
Super Six: Bonus edition to kick off 2017
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a glorious holiday break. It went too fast, in my opinion. To ease the blow of being back to reality, I threw in a bonus 2 for my Super Six January edition!
Here we go…
A shiny new year: things are about to get interesting
Congressional, legislative officials face new political minefields in 2017
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
From Harrisburg to Washington, D.C., it is a bold, bright new year in politics.
From fresh starts to fresh panics, 2017 looks to be among the most interesting ever in the history of our little republic — and possibly not in a good way, but time will tell.
To kick off the year, we’ll...
What To Do: Time to get out and find fun
From murder mysteries to superheroes, lots of reasons to venture out
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If you’re able to block out the winter weather and want to get out of the house to do something fun this weekend, you have some interesting options.
Every Friday and Saturday in January, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http://www.chaddsford.com)...
Fiorentino named President of WCU
Had held post on interim basis since April, 2016
Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino
WEST CHESTER — The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education today selected Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino to serve as president of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, effective January 9. Dr. Fiorentino has held the position of interim president at the university since April 2016.
Prior...
Kichline elected County Commissioners’ Chair
Cozzone re-elected as Vice-Chair
Michelle Kichline
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Thursday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. It is her first time to serve as Chair.
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone was re-elected Vice Chair.
This election marks the first all-female County Commissioners leadership in...
On Stage: Hooters’ Bazilian highlights ‘Light of Day’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Last year, Philadelphia area finally had its own Light of Day event. Now, it’s back for another year. On January 7, the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, philly.worldcafelive.com) will host “Light of Day Philadelphia: Songwriters Up Close & Personal” – Philly’s second installment in the “Light of Day WinterFest”...
