QVC, West Chester gear up for holiday parade, Friday
QVC Program Host Nancy Hornback celebrates at last year’s parade in downtown West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — The 36th annual Mars Drinks Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Presented by QVC will be shared with millions of homes across the country as QVC, Inc. broadcasts it live from downtown West Chester on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 7:15pm. QVC program hosts, including Masters of Ceremonies Carolyn...
Legion, Sheriff’s Office & A. Duie Pyle to host wreath laying for fallen Vets
Community is encouraged to donate and attend December 12 ceremony
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
OXFORD – The Oxford American Legion Post and Wreaths Across America (WAA) invites the Chester County Community to consider supporting the purchase of wreaths to be placed at the headstones of 1,200 fallen veterans and honor them with a wreath laying ceremony scheduled for December 12, at the...
All About Connecting: Five rules for online dating
Be realistic, have a plan and know who you are and what you want
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Ladies, it’s that time of year again. It’s the season of cocktail parties, mistletoe, and Victoria Secret underwear hot enough to warm up anyone, even on the coldest of nights. It’s also that time of year when after a few drinks, friends and strangers begin begging me to divulge my best-kept...
On Your Table: Holiday food traditions
From cookies to meals, what we cook at the holidays helps define the time of year
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Recently, friends came to my house to share holiday treats and stories of their family food traditions. Their recipes hold long-treasured memories kept alive by us for the next generation.
While we come from different places — Hungary, Italy, the Ukraine, Poland,...
Art Watch: An art-ful Winter season has begun
Things heating up just as a chill hits the air
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The first weekend in December is full of local artisan shows, craft fairs, and open studios of local artists selling everything from paintings to ceramics and jewelry. This month is the “Art of the Gift” for the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail, so even wineries will be getting into the spirit of handmade gifts...
Man charged with stealing from fire, police supply company
Thomas Wessells
A New York man has been charged with allegedly stealing $195,000 in products from a Chester County company that supplies police and fire supplies to first responders, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday.
Thomas Wessells, 55, a former employee of Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) of Sadsbury, is charged with stealing various products from the company and then reselling...
KHS to host 1st annual ‘We are Kennett’ night
Academics, athletics and extracurricular activities will be showcased to Kennett community
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Middle School students – grades 6, 7 and 8, their families, and members of the Kennett community are invited to attend the first annual ‘We are Kennett’ night at Kennett High School, 7 PM, Wednesday, December 9.
The open house aims...
Thinning the fashion herd
Time to move on from fashion items that just collect dust
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have a confession to make. Right now, my closet is full of clothes, my shoe rack is overflowing, and my jewelry box is piled high with accessories…but, I wear the same key pieces over and over again. It begs the question “why keep what I’m not wearing?” And, while it is a really good question,...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day on Saturday
And Christmas cheer gets into full swing this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Patriot Day” is celebrated in September to remember those lost on 9.11 and New England has “Patriots’ Day,” which is celebrated in April to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord. New England also has the NFL team the New England Patriots and Patriots’ fans are prone to celebrating...
On Stage: Book of Mormon returns to Philadelphia
Also: Post-Thanksgiving club scene rocks
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“The Book of Mormon” is back in Philadelphia and will run at The Kimmel Center through Dec. 27.
It’s been almost five years since “The Book of Mormon” made its debut at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in New York. During its first year, the show was consistently one of the top five best-selling shows on Broadway...
