Pileggi out as Senate Majority Leader
GOP Senate votes him out in favor of Corman
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Chester County will no longer have representation in the leadership of either party’s leadership in the state legislature, after a shakeup Wednesday deposed Sen. Dominic Pileggi from his post as Majority Leader of the state Senate.
Pileggi (R-9), who represents a large portion of the eastern part of...
On Stage: Chesco’s own Billy Penn Burger
Adrien Reju, Beth Goldwater, Tom Rush and more in area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Billy Penn Burger
Mark your calendars. Billy Penn Burger is coming to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, 484-427- 4547, www.burlapandbean.com) on November 14.
What sounds like it might be a special menu item at a sandwich shop in the vicinity of...
60 years of giving: KACS kicks off holiday campaign
Support needed for local 2014 holiday food, coat & toy campaign
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The KACS 2014 Toys for Tots Co-Chairs: Mike & Debbi Sears with their children Ben & Maddi.
KENNETT — This year, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary of helping the lesser fortunate within our communities. Founded in 1954 by the simple,...
Brandywine Health Foundation announces $300K in grants
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced grants totaling $300,000 this week, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to more than $13 million.
“The Brandywine Health Foundation’s board of directors unanimously approved grants to 20 nonprofit organizations providing vital programs and services to families in the greater Coatesville area,”...
County Commissioners OK new bonds, Aaa rating affirmed
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved a bond issue to refinance debt and fund the county’s five-year Capital Investment Program, including a new emergency voice radio system.
The refinancing portion of the issuance will result in a projected savings of more than $4 million.
In his presentation to the Commissioners at their recent Sunshine Meeting, Gordon Walker, Managing Director...
On Your Table: In praise of scrapple
Chester County played strong role in growth of regional favorite
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although long a favorite in southeast Pennsylvania — and with strong Chester County roots — scrapple is becoming an artisan food as well, as evidenced by this Antelope and Goose Scrapple with Sunny Side Egg and Grits.
Since last Sunday was National Scrapple Day, and with Southeastern...
Sleep is crucial to good health
Rest up! The holidays are coming.
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time of year again. The clocks have been turned back, the leaves are falling, and the department stores have started decorating, so that must mean that the holiday season is upon us. Along with the “most wonderful time of year” come to-do lists, deadlines to keep, and a host of added stressors. With so...
Take it to heart: dental health impacts total health
Gingivitis connected to increased heart attack, stroke, pregnancy risks
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD FICD, Columnist, The Times
Each year more and more research confirms the relationships between serious health concerns and diseases of the mouth. I recently was at a lecture where some of the latest research was reviewed and while the research was aimed at treatment protocols, the message is...
UCF Board work session is full of energy
Session focuses on health and wealth of the buildings…and students
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Rick Hostetler, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, reported to the Board of Education on the status of the facilities, focusing on energy costs and savings, during the board’s work session Monday night.
One of the action items...
Art Watch: Lele Galer
Art Gallery transformations and art that is out of this world!
Editor’s Note: For quite some time, Lele has been highlighting the work of countless artists in and around Chester County, but she herself is an accomplished artist — and this week has a major gallery showing in Kennett Square. Even though she was reticent about writing about her own work, we insisted, as we think her fine work...
