Happy Dental New Year

A new year could mean new insurance and different rules and fees By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times January is the month of renewal, time to start over, make some healthy changes or break some old habits.  It is also a new year for most dental insurance plans. There is no perfect dental insurance plan, some plans will work better for you and your family.  Dental insurance...

It’s official: Costello will run for 6th seat

Sitting County Commissioner announces run for Congress By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Ryan Costello Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello announced formally, Wednesday morning, that he would seek the 6th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach. The West Chester Republican faces a somewhat less complicated run to the Republican nomination after yesterday’s announcement...

The problem with goal setting

It’s good to have goals, but you need a plan to reach them By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times If you are like many people, the beginning of a new year brings a clean slate that allows for new goals, resolutions, and opportunities.  For others, the new year brings a reminder of the resolutions we made in years past that have yet to be resolved, goals that have been king forgotten,...

Art Watch: John Hannafin

An authentic creative voice By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This week’s local art watch focuses on brightly colored neo-impressionist work of local popular artist John Hannafin. John grew up in West Chester in a bucolic setting of a centuries old stone home surrounded by green farmlands and historic properties. While he may be most nationally famous for his “Art Across America”...

Frosty fashion? It can be done

Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you can’t still look great By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times OK, we are barely into winter and this #PolarVortex thing is already on my nerves.  It is so cold that even Gisele Bundchen is wearing UGGS….and just like that, they are back in fashion! (TJMaxx has the sequin version on sale.  I have to draw the line and I wear sequins...

Costello-DiGiorgio battle could have wide-ranging impact

Gerlach’s decision not to seek reelection touches off primary fight By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times That shattering and creaking sound you heard this week wasn’t from the extreme cold (unless you were near my nearly half-century old bones), but what would appear to be the shattering of a fragile unity among Chester County Republicans. When Jim Gerlach announced Monday that he would not...

County commissioners retain leadership structure

Costello seeks to reimburse Downingtown Senior Center By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left) ,Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello voted Tuesday to retain last year’s leadership structure. During the first sunshine meeting of 2014, the Chester County Commissioners voted to continue last year’s leadership structure. With unanimity,...

Gerlach won’t run in 2014

Seven-term Congressman cites family needs By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach. U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-6) announced Monday that he would not seek a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The moves as a bit of a surprise — just two years after redistricting made the Sixth a more Republican-friendly district and will suddenly open the field to a number of local...

West can’t outlast Coatesville, falls 59-53

Whippets can’t make 15-point lead stick at neighboring RedRaiders By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Jaquan Hollingshed drives the lane early. Downingtown collapsed its defense to deal with Coatesville’s strong forward play. CALN – Sports are not just a matter of accumulating points and trying to score on each individual play. Each game is a narrative constructed over three periods...

New year, new Super Six!

Ring in 2014 with some fun home furnishing items By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Happy New Year!  I can’t believe it is 2014 (although I will continue to write 2013 on everything for at least 6 months) Time for my January Sunday Super Six!  I decided to do fashion for the home this month.  It is always nice to spruce up your surroundings every once in a while.  Here are some of...