On Your Table: Nothing says Fathers Day like a great burger
Keep it simple for a grilled taste treat
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Show Dad some love on Father’s Day with grilled burgers. They don’t need to be beef by the way, but with a few easy tips and techniques, anyone can grill perfect burgers in honor of Dad’s big day.
If you decide to make beef burgers, the key to making great steakhouse-style burgers at home is...
United Way hosts book drive for preschool students
Call to action – donations needed to help kids get ready for kindergarten
The United Way of Chester County (UWCC) has issued a community call to action to help local children get ready for kindergarten in the fall. Sponsored by a grant from CCRES, UWCC’s drive will get summer reading materials to public sites.
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Divided UCF board adopts final budget
Both sides claim compromise; 5-3 vote for 2.28% tax hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the end, it was a compromise, but whether or not it was the right one, as a clearly split Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education debated heatedly at times, may well be argued for some time.
The board voted 5-3 at a raucous, crowded meeting at Unionville High School Monday night to approve...
Packing the perfect summer overnight bag
Summer means quick, spontaneous trips, be ready!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Summer is all about spontaneity. Getting the opportunity to escape for the weekend is a treat that should not be missed. The key is to have an overnight bag at the ready and casually mention to friends that you are available! When packing, here are the 10 essentials for every fashionista…
1. Great pair...
What To Do: Things get ‘fair-ly’ exciting in Downingtown
Also: Brandywine Food and Wine and multiple ethnic festivals in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says the start of summer like a local fair. One of the area’s top events is the St. Joseph Church Community Festival in Downingtown, which starts June 16.
Summertime is the time for a lot of fun events — especially festivals and country fairs. The lights on a Ferris...
Officials honor Old Glory in ceremony
Chester County officials gathered Thursday to mark the centennial of the Old Glory statue near the iconic county courthouse in West Chester. From left, County Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Court of Common Pleas President Judge Jacqueline Cody, Commissioner Terence Farrell and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone mark the moment.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials gathered Thursday morning to commemorate...
On Stage: Steel Magnolias at Candlelight
Plus, acts that stretch musical boundaries at local venues
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Hannah Parke stars in a new production of Steel Magnolias at The Candlelight Theater in Arden, Del.
It may be hard to imagine having a good time by watching a story with a tragic ending — unless you have heavy sado-masochistic tendencies. But, just such a situation exists for all those who attend...
Chesco Balloon Festival is back: June 19 – 21
New venue, more balloons & expanded schedule
Just a sampling of some of the types of balloons visitors can expect to see.
NEW GARDEN – The ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is a must attend event providing family fun for all ages. This year’s Festival will take place at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2015).
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In the blame game, everyone loses
At the end of the day, only you can make yourself happy
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
I had a client come to me, bitter, angry, and practically frothing at the mouth as she raged on about how her ex-husband had destroyed her life and the lives of her children. When I asked her how long ago they were divorced, she answered boldly, “5 years.”
All of us at some time in our lives have blamed...
Is it a good deal or insurance fraud?
Channel 6 ‘consumer’ report may be encouraging patients, dentists to break the law
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
This week while walking by the television in my reception room, I was stopped by a consumer piece on Channel 6 (WPVI) Action News “What’s the Deal?” The segment, by reporter Nydia Han was about finding the best quality dentists with the...
