Update your smile without busting the budget.

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Spring is coming and many of us will spend some time updating our wardrobe, cleaning out some accumulated winter clutter and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first crocus flower.  It’s also a great time to make sure your smile is it all it can be.   This month I want to talk about the little things we can do to make our smile look...

Costello argues for rail reform law

U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello discusses the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act, joined by County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone and State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) Tuesday. DOWNINGTOWN  — Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) joined with elected officials and transportation leaders at the Downingtown Train Station to discuss the importance of the bipartisan Passenger...

Downingtown STEM to present Pygmalion, March 14 & 15

Taking a break from the Pygmalion rehearsals are (front row, left to right): Co-directors Vivian Ferris and Beth Gledhill, and Chloe McCarty; and (back row, left to right): Jeff Grant, Miranda McMillian and Cameron Zach. DOWNINGTOWN — George Bernard Shaw’s classic play, Pygmalion, comes to the Downingtown STEM Academy stage on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday March 15th at 7 pm. The high school’s...

On Your Table: Warm up the last of winter with these tasty dishes

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Corresepondent, The Times Slow cooker white chicken chili. Ok folks.  I’m officially done with winter after this lovely week of ice and snow.  With daylight savings time taking effect this past weekend, it just doesn’t seem right to now receive the gift of snow along with ice and “wintry mix” this week. But there is a bright side.  Now, while we are trapped...

Turnback Sunday: Confessions of a fashion addict

After four years, the fashion essential principles are the same Editor’s Note: Four years ago, Kelly Hockenberry debuted her column in what was then only The Unionville Times. As we’ve grown, Kelly has become a popular columnist around Chester County. As a salute to her timeless wisdom, we celebrate her fourth anniversary as a columnist by re-running her first-ever column. Congratulations...

Wolf’s budget proposal brings out the silly from both sides

And…York area senator trash talks our senators, again By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It was a bit frosty in Harrisburg this week — and I don’t just mean the “my gosh will this awful winter ever end” kind of frosty, but a less than warm reception to Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal and, because it is the time for giving (at least to political columnists), more Republican...

What To Do: Goodbye ‘Barrels,’ hello ‘Trailblazer

Also: sports memorabilia, RVs, and James Buchanan By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times It didn’t take long for the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” to become an area favorite. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail (610-388-6221, www.bvwinetrail.com) announced that this year’s Barrels on the Brandywine, which marks...

On Stage: The 7eventy 2wos at The Flash

Also: ‘Rain’ in Wilmington, ‘Trotters’ in Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 7eventy 2wos — a band with strong Unionville roots — takes the stage at The Flash March 6. March 6 will be a night of good music for area fans who want to get out of the house and listen to some of their favorite tunes performed live. And, it will also be a night of tough decisions...

Surviving that first date

5 tips for jumping back into the dating pool Editor’s Note: Today marks the debut of our new relationship columnist, Nancy Plummer. Plummer, who operates a dating consulting business in Chester County, has been published in various local and national publications. By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times First dates are universally terrifying. When someone pictures an upcoming date, they usually...

Art Watch: Radley Run Art Show kicks off Friday

Show benefits Safe Harbor, Chester County Art Association By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The 6th Annual Radley Run Art Show starts this Friday from 6-10pm, and then continues on Saturday  from 10am -3pm.  The Radley show is free admission and open to the public. It is a lively, wonderful show with great food and drink in a beautiful location.  If you have never been to The Radley Run Country...