Kids are surprisingly expensive
It’s a bit shocking when you think how much we spend on our kids, but it’s worth it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I read a really interesting article on one of my favorite websites, Refinery 29, about the cost of raising children (read it here: http://r29.co/1sA1VcH). While they were focused on the necessities like food and shelter, I was thinking this:
Time for common sense on both sides of cliff talk
Both sides seem more focused on talking points than facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Before, we get started here, my thoughts and prayers to the people of Newtown, Conn. It is a community so much like so many parts of Chester County, it is impossible not to feel both sympathy and horror.
As a parent, it chills the blood. I’m not sure there was anything different that could have been done...
Residents push Pitts over ‘Fiscal Cliff’ vote
Largely collegial event features satirical carols, detailed talk about spending and taxes at Congressman’s district office
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local residents gather to sing satirical Christmas carols and talk spending and taxes in the district office of U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts in Unionville, Monday evening. The local group, organized in part by MoveOn.com and the Kennett Area Democrats,...