On Your Table: More colorful uses for eggs on Easter
Leave the colored variety to the kids, enjoy these tasty options for Easter Brunch
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Eggs are for Easter – or, at any rate, for celebrating spring, and brunch is a favorite way to enjoy them in family gatherings for the spring holiday. Nutritional powerhouses and versatile beyond compare, eggs can transform everyday dishes, and since this is...
Arden + James offers a fresh, local take on handbags
Unionville native creating stunning handcrafted bags
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
You know that I’m a (self proclaimed) accessories connoisseur and have a soft spot for handbags, in particular. Scrolling back through my monthly Super Six picks, it’s pretty much a guarantee that a purse (or two) will be featured.
And, it just so happens that I think the change of season is the perfect...
UCF board moves toward decile rank compromise
Final decision expected at March 28 meeting
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After a four-hour, marathon work session Tuesday, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education appears to be moving toward a compromise on the issue of classifying Unionville High School Students by which tenth of the class, or decile, they fall into based on grade point average.
While the district administration...
What To Do: Blue Man Group says a lot without speaking
Also: ‘Beautiful’ comes to Philly; International Happiness Day
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The list of “What to Do” events increases dramatically during the summer with the majority of the activities held in outdoor settings. Not surprisingly, the frequency of stage and theater productions significantly decreases.
In the other three seasons, the majority of activities...
Study: Chesco again healthiest county in Pa.
Chester County has once again been ranked overall as the healthiest county in Pennsylvania according to a study released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The study placed Chester County at the top of the Health Outcomes category, relating to length and quality of life, and number two in Health Factors which include health behaviors, clinical care, social...
On Stage: Pete Yorn’s ‘Lost Weekend’
Spring ahead for great local show lineup
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Alt Rock mainstay Pete Yorn’s new album, ‘Lost Weekend’ may turn out to be his most successful. His tour hits Philadelphia this weekend.
If the lead-off single “Lost Weekend” is any indication, Pete Yorn’s brand new album “Arranging Time” is destined to be a huge success. ‘Lost Weekend”...
Art Watch: Terrific arts shows to kick off spring
New landscape exhibit opens at Brandywine River Museum
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Spring has sprung with terrific art shows to enjoy this weekend.
The highlight of the weekend is The Radley Run Art Show on Friday March 18 6-10pm and Saturday March 19 from 10am-3pm. This show is hosted by Radley Run Country Club, located at 1100 Country Club Road in West Chester.
Jeff Schaller “How’s...
DA: Chesco child abuse reports spike in 2015
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Wednesday that reports of child abuse in Chester County shot up from 414 in 2014 to 1306 in 2015. Hogan said he expected the number to rise in 2016, in addition.
Three factors, Hogan said, appear to be driving the increase.
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Rivera withdraws from 158th ballot, will run as write-in
Challenges over nominating petitions push GOP candidate off primary ballot
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lenny Rivera, the Republican candidate for State House in the 158th District with drew his ballot position over challenges to his nominating petitions and will run as a write-in, instead.
Updated 6:20 p.m. with comments from Democratic County Chair Brian McGinnis
NEW GARDEN — Lenny Rivera,...
Was your dentist there?
Continuing education allows your dentist and their staff to stay up to date
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Two weeks ago I attended the 30th annual Greater Philadelphia Valley Forge Dental Conference. This annual meeting of the dental community is primarily focused on continuing education. As a member of the organizing committee I had a chance to speak with dentists, vendors...
