Articles By: shannon

A Day of Wine and Roses

A Day of Wine and Roses

By The Glass and Fork By Harry D. Jones Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France. Valentine’s Day has become a lover’s holiday of culture, history and the only holiday best celebrated in pairs. Many symbols remind us of Valentine’s [...]

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Brandywine Valley

Brandywine Valley

Discovering the natural beauty of Chester County. By Beth D’Addono “Never have I appreciated nature as I have in this place—I have enthused over Colorado’s mountains and Arizona’s deserts. I have been profoundly impressed by the great canyons with their torrents and falls, but never [...]

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Outstanding Healthcare in Our Own Back Yard

Outstanding Healthcare in Our Own Back Yard

By Sharyl Volpe As The Affordable Care Act continues to spark heated debate in Washington, D.C., many Americans are simply trying to sort out the facts from politically charged myths. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) was recently quoted on NBC’s Today Show as saying, “We found out [...]

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‘Tis the Season for Memorable Meals!

‘Tis the Season for Memorable Meals!

Delicious Dishes with Chef Barry Sexton The holiday season is the perfect time to throw a party and impress your guests with your culinary skills. Chef Barry Sexton, owner of The Opinionated Palate, is sharing some of his favorite festive recipes with readers this month. [...]

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Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row

Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row

Bringing you closer to achieving your goals. By Adam Soloff The holidays are upon us. And in these times, couldn’t we all use a little extra cash and a lot of extra peace of mind? While you are checking items off your to-do list this [...]

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Traveling with Children

Traveling with Children

As many people plan to travel over the upcoming holiday season, this article will offer tips for traveling with youngsters. By Jen D’Angelo Parents have a lot to consider when they are flying with their children or driving a long distance with their children. What [...]

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D.C. for Families

D.C. for Families

Visit America’s hometown this holiday season. Beth D’Addono America’s hometown is an ideal destination for families—between the grandeur of the national monuments, the Smithsonian complex and the National Zoo, home to giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Tai Shan, D.C. offers something for every [...]

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Q&A With Drs. Scott Love and Jeffrey Berger

Q&A With Drs. Scott Love and Jeffrey Berger

Q&A With Drs. Scott Love and Jeffrey Berger, of St. Luke’s Bone & Joint Institute A 1985 study concluded that 550 million work days are lost each year in this country because of pain, with almost half due to headaches and chronic low back pain.  [...]

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The Diary of Betty White the Dog

The Diary of Betty White the Dog

Building confidence in a woman’s best friend. By Shannon Collins One of the mistakes pet owners often make is how to properly diagnose a dog with a high level of insecurity. Last month you might remember I wrote an article about my dog, Betty White, [...]

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Out & About: December

Out & About: December

New Hope Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony From Wednesday, December 15 through Saturday, January 1, 2011 The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce announced its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for November 28th at 6pm in front of Logan Inn at Main and [...]

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