Boys HS Gold: Unionville holds off Sun Valley

The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Sun Valley Wednesday. The match result was: Unionville 205 Sun Valley 248 Cole Donnelly led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 37 Unionville’s record goes to 6-0 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is Thursday at 3pm. It is against Rustin, and it will be held at Penn Oaks Golf Club.    Send article...

On Stage: ZZ Ward takes control of her career

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times ZZ Ward A lot has happened with ZZ Ward’s life and music career from the time of her Philadelphia debut in March 2013 with a show at TLA until now. She has recorded three albums – the most recent of which was her first as an independent artist with her own label. The album, “Dirty Shine,” will be released on September 8 on her label, Dirty Shine...

Chester County Economic Development Council welcomes 6 new board members

  The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. (l to r) David Dilworth, Kara Rahn, Fawn Collingwood and Theo Notaras. Dr. Marta Yera Cronin and Jane Tang have also joined the CCEDC board. The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of six new members to its esteemed Board...

County awards Phoenixville revitalization grant

The Chester County Department of Community Development awarded the Borough of Phoenixville a grant of $727,278 as part of the Community Revitalization Program for the Bridge Street and Starr Street (SR-29) intersection improvement project. The project will modernize the existing three-way intersection, allowing for better flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through...

Bertram L. Lawson II Joins the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) as President & CEO

President & CEO of YGBW, Bertram L. Lawson II (left) is welcomed to the Kennett Area YMCA by District Executive Director, Nic Legere (right). Bertram L. Lawson II joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine this summer as President & CEO. A Lincoln University graduate, Lawson returns to Chester County bringing 26 years of experience in Nonprofit Leadership, Education, Business Development, Community...

HS Bots Golf: Unionville edges Rustin

The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Rustin today.  The match result was: Unionville 184     Rustin 188 Charlie Barrickman led the way for the Longhorns with a score of even par 35. Unionville’s record goes to 5-0 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is Wednesday at 3pm.   It is against Sun Valley, and it will be held at Kennett Square Golf & Country Club.   UHS Michael...

HS Girls’ golf: Unionville best Avon Grove

The Unionville Girls Golf team beat Avon Grove in a match played at the Kennett Square Country Club on Tuesday.  The final score was Unionville 195 and Avon Grove 200. The top scorers from Unionville were: Sarina Patel 41 Reagan Wilson 43 Brooke Donnelly 51 Fiona Avondolio 60 Unionville moves to a record of 4-1 in the league. The Lady Longhorn’s next match is on Wednesday 8/30 versus Oxford. ...

Inner Nature: Wasps, ants and bees

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times Summer. A time to kick back, relax and read, or listen to podcasts. I enjoy podcasts, especially science podcasts. Two of my favorites are The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC and Ologies with Alie Ward. Both are erudite but also light-hearted and don’t take themselves too seriously – which is one of the failings of politicians, economists and some scientists,...

Coatesville VA names new medical director

Jennifer Harkins The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the appointment of Jennifer Harkins as the new medical center director of the Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Coatesville. Harkins has been detailed as the interim director of the Coatesville VAMC since Jan. 31. Prior to that role, she served as the associate director there. She has served in many leadership roles throughout...

AGSD appoints new administrators

Penn London Elementary School Assistant Principal Jonathan Blake and Avon Grove Intermediate School Principal Kim Hall at the school board meeting held on August 24, 2023. On Aug. 24, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) board of directors approved the appointment of two new school administrators to serve in the elementary school and intermediate school. Jonathan Blake was selected as the new assistant...