SuperSix: The holiday rush is officially ON!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hello November! Once Halloween is over, the insane rush to the holiday season is ON. Since it’s time for my monthly Super Six, I figured we may as well jump on the bandwagon. After all, Walmart has the entire back of the store chock full of faux Christmas trees and inflatable snowmen. No time like the present to focus on some (pretty awesome) presents…
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On Your Table: Corn pudding for Summer gatherings
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
With July 4th coming up and all kinds of neighborhood gatherings associated with that, I have a suggestion. Whenever I go to one of our neighborhood summer gatherings, I make sure to bring my Indian corn pudding casserole. I always leave with an empty dish. You will too. It’s a crowd pleaser and in fact an easy to make dish that can be baked...
TCHS students bring cheer to families in need
Students, faculty and staff from TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus raised over $13,000 to help purchase new items, goods, toys and clothing for economically disadvantaged families.
DOWNINGTOWN — Students from all three Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses and the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) brought an abundance of hope to Chester County...
Gabriel’s Gift: Adopt an older dog and save
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WEST CHESTER — The Brandywine Valley SPCA has announced a special end of the year Adoption Promotion for harder to place dogs at its West Chester and New Castle locations. An anonymous donor will be subsidizing the adoption fee for any dog over 6 months old. The special will run till the end of the year.
The story behind why this promotion is called Gabriel’s Gift: a grieving dog...
On Your Table: Easy finger foods for the holidays
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
While cheese balls conjure up images of mom and dad’s cocktail parties, they are now much in the rage and so easy to serve or take as gifts to holiday parties.
As the height of the holidays approach, many of us will either host or go to festive gatherings which are all about lots of food and drink. And with the mad dash of shopping, decorating...
State Police to ramp DUI enforcement for holidays
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will join with more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” impaired driving enforcement campaign from Dec. 16, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.
Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers with high-visibility patrols and at DUI checkpoints, according...
Police: keep your car locked, hide valuables from sight
Keep it locked, local police say.
With the holiday season fast approaching, another season is upon us: auto break-in and theft season, according to local police.
With a few steps of caution, Coatesville Police advise that you can keep your car, valuables and even your home a whole lot safer this holiday season.
The first tip is to keep your car locked and windows rolled up any time your are not...
Turning a holiday negative into a positive
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Lately, my Facebook feed has been crowded with posts of happy families stringing outdoor lights and chopping down Christmas trees. My Grinch-y little heart can’t take it. It’s only December 11th! Can’t everybody just slow their roll a bit?
We’re still digesting Thanksgiving turkey, for crying out loud. I don’t want to be sweeping up pine needles...
On Your Table: Christmas time means cookies
Holiday recipes are a big part of most family celebrations
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
These traditional ricotta cheese cookies are the star of a selection of Italian and sugary treats. Photo courtesy of Jim and Betty Bonavita
At this time of year, friends share holiday treats and stories of their family food traditions. Their recipes hold long-treasured memories kept...
How to handle hazardous holiday goodies
Here’s what to do when the joy of the season bites back
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time of year again, we run around, stressing over the perfect gift for that special someone. Then we bake. We eat plenty of holiday treats, sometimes those delicious morsels, bite us back.
The Holiday Guide to Dental Emergencies.
Infection – If you have pain, redness...
