Storm snowfall downgraded, but ice remains threat
County officials warning of power outages from downed trees
The county isn’t out of the woods when it comes to the pending storm – in fact ice-covered tree limbs remain a threat to power lines – but the National Weather Service has reduced the total snowfall amount to less than an inch.
Ice totals have also been lowered but are still significant: one-tenth to one quarter of an inch. Given...
Local legislators have concerns on Corbett’s budget plan
Worry that revenue projections too optimistic, pension issues not addressed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Corbett
Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his 2014-15 budget plan Tuesday in a speech to a joint session of the state legislature — and it appears that some provisions, such as cutting state pension fund contributions and increasing spending without a clear way to pay for it could...
Public urged to brace for another winter wallop
Urging precautions, officials say ice likely to have most negative impact
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
It seems that residents’ collective efforts to wish away another winter wallop have failed, and it’s coming regardless.
The National Weather Service has updated its advisory from a watch to a warning, predicting that snow will begin late Tuesday night, falling heavily...
More of the same: snow closes schools, county offices
Forecasts of nasty weather Monday morning turned out to be accurate, as wet slushy, heavy snow has closed virtually every school in the area and all Chester County offices.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning early Monday, calling for accumulations in Chester County of between four and eight inches. The snow started just before the morning rush Monday and produced slick...
Groundhog, NWS agree: nasty weather inbound
4-6 inches of snow seen Monday; heavy rains, flooding possible Wed.
While groundhogs may be seeing an extended winter, the National Weather Service says Chester County is in for a hairy week of wintery weather.
It appears that the world most famous groundhog — Punxsutawney Phil — and the National Weather Service are on the same page: there’s lot more winter headed for Chester County.
Although...
Art Watch: Sara Bleemer
Photo images from the heart
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Sara Bleemer is a local Chester County art photographer who has been taking photographic images for as long as she can remember, but as her children have grown older, she has been able to spend more time focusing on this artistic passion. For the past four years Sara has shown regularly in most of the local art shows and she has a...
Super Six: Cronuts, new books, boots and more
Honestly, we probably had you at ‘Cronuts’
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
February is the month of love!
And, I REALLY love all of the items in my Sunday Super 6!
1. Cronuts. The infamous croissant/donut combo that originated in the Dominique Ansel Bakery in NYC has found its way to good ol’ Giant in Kennett Square. Thanks to my friend Elizabeth for alerting me to...
A rush to bipartisanism amid a few intra-party battles
Is getting along to get ahead back in fashion?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Let’s face it, bipartisanism is the new black.
If you listened to a lot of political types in Chester County this past week, candidates and elected officials across the political spectrum were working to show their ability to make nice with the other side.
But roiling below the surface are a handful of intra-party...
Op/Ed: Protecting patients from one-size-fits-all healthcare
By Mian A. Jan, M.D.
Mian A. Jan
As a board certified cardiologist and a practicing physician for over 25 years in Chester County with a diverse group of patients from a variety of different backgrounds, I believe no two patients are the same. I strive to give the very best care depending on the patient’s specific case. I apply a one-on-one relationship model to the treatment and care of all...
Downingtown getting to heart of civic pride
Debut Valentine’s Day promotion promises public display of affection
An artist’s rendering shows how the Valentine’s-themed display will look.
The Downingtown Main Street Association (DMSA) wants borough businesses to feel the love – and spread it to their customers.
The association has launched an inaugural campaign of civic pride: “I Love D’TOWN.” Recognizing the...
