What To Do: It’s Spring — get out there

Celebrate the blooming of a new season in a national park By Danny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times April 16 is National Junior Ranger Day at National Parks. Here are some important things to know. National Park Week is April 16-24 this year. There are more than 400 National Parks in America. Quite a few of the nation’s most interesting National Parks are located in the Delaware Valley. National Parks...

On Stage: Uke virtuoso comes to Phoenixville

Tiffany, yes that Tiffany, is back and playing Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Jake Shimabukuro Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro just released his “best of” live collection album — an album titled “Live In Japan.” On April 17, his fans will be able to experience the ukulele master “Live in Phoenixville,” when Shimabukuro performs in concert at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge...

Info sought on attempted child abduction in Kennett

KENNETT — Local school authorities put word out late Wednesday that a Kennett Consolidated School District Student had been the victim of a possible “attempted luring or kidnapping” after getting off the school bus on Route 52, near US-1, Wednesday afternoon. The student involved was not harmed and made his way to his home safely.    Send article as PDF   ...

Don’t retire — Refire!

Retirement doesn’t have to be an end, it can be a beginning By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times Why, when we retire, do we think having a schedule is bad? From the time we are born, to the time we are middle aged, we have always been on a schedule, from feeding time, to nap time, school time, work, kids, and on it goes. These schedules helped us to push our potentiality by helping us...

UCF moves to tighten budgeting process

Prelim budget calls for 2.88% tax increase By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Conservatism is on the outs for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Well, at least, when it comes to its budget process. District officials announced Monday night during the Board of Education’s work session that the district would be moving away from its time-honored conservative budgeting process,...

Art Watch: Delaware Valley Art League

An opportunity to celebrate beauty By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This Saturday, April 16th “Chroma and Contrast” opens at Beauty Gallery in Newtown Square, featuring brightly colored juried art selections from members of the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). Beauty Gallery is located at 3857 Providence Road in Newtown Square, and offers an ever-changing permanent gallery as well...

On Your Table: Comfort food for cool spring days

With cold and windy (and even snowy) days, meals to warm the heart By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times  Few things beat a classic pot roast on a cold, rainy Spring day. With rain and yes, even snow enveloping the area last weekend, it sure seemed a good time to hunker down to make and eat comforting food. Although the enormous fluffy flakes were beautiful, it’s April for goodness...

UHS girls rugby wins again, defeats Conestoga

Unionville High School’s girls rugby team was able to overpower Conestoga, 59-5, to earn a second straight match win, Sunday. PENNSBURY — Combining a strong offense with a stifling defense, the Unionville High School girls rugby team won its second straight match, defeating rival Conestoga, 59-5, Sunday at Hillendale Elementary School. The 2-1 Indians ran off the first seven tries in a dominating...

Unionville drumline headed to World Championships

The Unionville High School Indoor drumline is headed to the World Guard International Percussion World Championships this week. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Indoor Color Guard and Indoor Drumline turned in an exceptional performances at their Championship competitions on Saturday — with both units finishing in the top two of their respective competition.   ...

Nourish brings fresh food to those in need

Good Samaritan project helps put homeless to work By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times The Nourish Mobile Market has made 176 stops in just six months, at senior centers, local YMCAs and other locations throughout Chester County. Photo courtesy of Nourish Mobile Market. PHOENIXVILLE – The Nourish Mobile Market, also called a mobile farmers market, has been making its way around Chester...