New job? Communication might be your key skill
Find out how to fit in, work well with others to make your career take off
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Here’s what getting a new job looks like these days: bosses are working in different time zones so communication is challenging, departments are being down-sized so the workload is twice what it was, and everyone is talking about being a team player. It’s no wonder people are so worried...
Congressional delegation visits Philadelphia VA Regional Office
Costello calls for ‘complete cultural change’
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (PA-06)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Monday, U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (PA-06) joined Members of Congress to conduct joint oversight of the Philadelphia VA Regional Office. Following the recent reports of mismanagement, the Members of Congress visited the facility where they heard from Regional Office and VA leadership, as well...
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...
Unionville Elementary puts best foot forward
Collects shoes, raises funds for Soles4Souls
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The World Bank estimates that approximately 400 million children worldwide – more than the entire U.S. population – live in pronounced poverty. Millions of these children will grow up never having had a pair of shoes, resulting in significant ramifications for their health and well being. Therefore, when Unionville Elementary School...
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...
