On Stage: Bombadil overcomes challenges
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Bombadil
Bombadil, a band which is performing on December 8 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), has proven that it knows how to make good music — and how to survive the elements
The band from the “Golden Triangle” area of North Carolina has dealt with personnel changes and with medical problems....
Report: Unified emergency services may offer benefits
E. Marlborough plans no tax hike in 2017
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Township Planning Commission Chair Cuyler Walker discusses a report on potentially unifying emergency services for six area towns with Township Supervisor Bob Weer.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A first step toward unifying a crazy quilt of emergency services for six area towns may have taken a step forward this...
A small gift to those we love
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Dear Readers,
I’ve promised to keep you updated on my Ovarian Cancer journey…and I’m doing great considering this is indeed a marathon. Sadly, though, my father has cancer too, and he is not fairing as well. In fact, he must have an operation on December 9th.
For someone who has had to grapple with the idea of death just around the corner, I felt so inspired...
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...
On Stage (Bonus): Live ‘For Today’ tonight at TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For Today
For those who live “for today,” today is for you – especially if the “for today” in question is the band For Today.
For Today, a Christian metalcore band from Iowa, will bring its “Farewell Tour” on December 6 to the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com).
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UCF mourns the passing of Miller
Board reluctantly OKs resignation of Batchelor, hired as new Radnor Superintendent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With no small amount of sadness, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education said goodbye to two long-time pillars of the district while welcoming a new senior administrator, Monday, during its annual reorganization meeting.
Denise Miller, who long served as secretary...
UHS musicians shine at Disney World
The Unionville High School Marching Band parades down Main Street USA at Disney World last week.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Under unusually warm and sunny skies, music students from Unionville High School wowed attendees at Walt Disney World with a series of performances by musicians and singers from the school Wednesday through Friday, last week.
The school’s music program made its semi-regular...
Super Six: Extra special holiday gift edition
Six great options for those you love
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hooray for the holidays! The countdown to gift giving is on and I have an awesome Super Six to get you ready. Plus, I threw in one (sorta) random pick that I have been fixated on and felt compelled to share. So, without further ado…
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On Stage (Extra): Sunday night shows to calm the soul
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Soraia
Rather than attending a show or watching a movie in a theater, people in this area tend to stay at home on Sunday nights – especially during the winter months. That tendency will increase for the next few Sundays with the added pressure of recovering from weekend holiday shopping.
Fortunately, there is a variety of shows and events that could easily...
County to hike property taxes 4.95% for 2017
First increase since 2014
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2017 budget this week. The budget calls for $460,094,845 in operating expenses and $87,504,129 for its capital budget.
“Led by our strategic priorities, including public safety and balanced growth, Chester County continues to invest in projects, programs and services that will benefit our residents...
