Malvern Prep cancer survivors join forces to fight disease
MALVERN – Before Andrew Clark came to Malvern Prep, he had only known one other kid who had cancer, but during his time at the school he learned that three students fought cancer and won, just like he did. Now, these four students are banding together to support Clark’s bid to be the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student of the Year and raise critical funding to eradicate blood...
What To Do: Get your love on for Valentine’s
From romantic skate, to chocolates and wine, many ways to share your love
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Victorine’s Valentine Day puts local history and Valentine’s Day in perspective at the Hagley Museum.
It’s hard to imagine anyone not being aware that this weekend is Valentine’s Day Weekend but it’s not hard to imagine people appreciating a few suggestions on how to celebrate...
Huntzinger named to lead Coatesville development
Sonia Huntzinger
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners, members of Coatesville Area Partners for Progress (CAPP), and Coatesville representatives of CAPP’s 2nd Century Alliance initiative announced the appointment of Sonia Huntzinger, CEcD, as economic development administrator for the City of Coatesville, Friday.
Huntzinger’s appointment is the result of the agreement last...
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CVIM opens dental care unit for Surrey
Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) hosted a ribbon cutting during the Open House of their mobile dental expansion program at Surrey Services for Seniors, Thursday. From left, Bob Madonna, President & CEO of Surrey Services for Seniors, Alberta Landis, Vice President of Dental Services of Community Volunteers in Medicine, Mary LePera, Director, Member Services, of Surrey Services for Seniors,...
Officials caution care with weekend’s frosty forecast
Extreme cold can be a health hazard
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The National Weather Service is calling for frigid weather this weekend, with overnight temperatures expected to fall to around zero degrees late Saturday night.
The only good news: after the weekend blast of arctic weather, Chester County should see moderating temperatures (although a light snow may be possible Monday night), with...
On Stage: ‘Rain’ brings back spirit of Fab Four
Also: red-hot music to keep you warm this frosty weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles,” returns to Philadelphia for a six-show run this weekend at the Merriam Theater.
Year after year, there is a parade of new tribute bands on the entertainment scene offering their interpretations of music by bands from the past such as Pink Floyd or the Grateful...
Registration for Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Tech opens Feb. 14
EXTON – Online registration opens Sunday, February 14 for the 16th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT), for girls from more than 100 schools across the region. The girls in fifth through tenth grades will work with women role models to do everything from build rockets, design roller coasters, create mobile apps, extract DNA and construct suspension bridges.
Coatesville philanthropy program seeks proposals
Members of the Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (l-r) Mylina Glasco, Laleena Anderson, Ausar Ayin-Dia Stephens, Walter Teel, Jared Elters, Dennis Holmes, Maurissa Willett, Casey Hammond, Tyree Warner, Jullian Maurer, Joanna Maurer. Not pictured William Pawlowski and Ali Shahid.
COATESVILLE — The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP), launched by the Brandywine Health Foundation,...
Dental health for older folks
Seniors often face challenges to maintaining healthy smiles
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
When people age it sometimes becomes very difficult to do the things we once could. While for some it may mean a struggle to put on shoes for others it may be challenges with memory or other physical limitations.
Dental care is often overlooked in our aging population. If you are caring...
