DASD Celebrates Latino/a/x and Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Latino/a/x and Hispanic Heritage Month, students in Mrs. Egan’s Beaver Creek 3rd grade class made worry dolls, which originate from Guatemala. During the 2021-22 school year, Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large made a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances. Once again,...

Houlahan wins two Democracy Awards, first Member to win two during one term

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) Today, The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) was a winner of two Democracy Awards—she is the first Member in history to win two categories in a single congressional term. Rep. Houlahan was selected for outstanding achievement for the category of “Constituent Service” and “Life in Congress”- Workplace...

St. Gabriel’s hosting Cow Pie Bingo, Oct. 2

St. Gabriel’s Parish is hosting its annual fundraiser Sunday Oct. 2 at noon. Proceeds benefit local charities like Mission Santa Maria (Coats for Kids), the Kennett Area Community Center and parish programs. The event is called “Cow Pie Bingo.”   While it is a fundraiser, it is a family event and there is no cost to attend.  Tickets for the bingo and sandwiches are available for purchase. ...

After a tough spring, Democrats look like they have momentum on this Labor Day

By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa Happy Labor Day! (Well, tomorrow, actually). As we political junkies know, Labor Day is the traditional start of the political season, so it is always with some excitement when the first ridiculous claim of the campaign season is thrown out. Back in May and April, when it looked like the sky was falling on Democrats and President Joe Biden, I suggested...

Girls HS Golf: Conestoga beats Unionville

The Unionville Girls Golf Team lost to Conestoga in a High School match played at the White Manor Country Club on Thursday. Mary Dunigan, a senior from Unionville,  was low scorer in the round shooting a 38 over the front nine at White Manor. Team Scores: Unionville : 192 Conestoga : 190 Low Scores from each team over 9 holes of play: Unionville: Mary Dunigan  38 Kaitlyn ferrer 45 Reagan Wilson...

Boys HS Golf: Unionville, Conestoga tie

The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Conestoga HS Thursday.  The match result was: Unionville 197     Conestoga 197 Johan Tuerff & Jack Coleman led the way for the Longhorns each with scores of 37. Unionville’s record remains 5-1 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is Wednesday, Sept. 7th at 3:30.   It is against Episcopal, and it will be held at Gulph Mills...

What To Do: Labor Day means one last blast of summer events

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Hard as it is to believe, we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close. The official end of summer arrives later in the month but for some, summer is already over because the new school year has already begun. One thing that will never change about the Labor Day Weekend...

HS Boys golf: Unionville holds off Oxford

The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Oxford HS today.  The match result was: Unionville 205     Oxford 228 Michael Keller & Cole Donnelly led the way for the Longhorns with scores of 39. Unionville’s record goes to 5-1 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is Thursday at 3pm.   It is against Conestoga, and it will be held at Fieldstone Golf Club.   ...

HS Girls Golf: Unionville defeats Oxford

The Unionville Girls Golf Team defeated Oxford in a High School match played at the Kennett Square Golf and Country Club. Mira Patel, a senior from Unionville,  was the low scorer today with two birdies in her round.  Mira shot a personal best at Kennett CC  scoring a 40 over 9 holes. Team Scores: Unionville :  175 Oxford :  243 Low Scores from each team over 9 holes of play: Unionville: Mira...

On Stage: Rolo Tomassi at Underground Arts, Friday

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Rolo Tomassi Rolo Tomassi just released its sixth album, “Where Myth Becomes Memory,” and arrived in America last week to begin a support tour for the album. The tour gets underway on September 1 at the Brighton Music Hall in Massachusetts and then heads straight to Philly for a show on September 2 at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia,...