Unionville ‘airs out’ Souderton, 28-7
Indians surprise with potent passing game in dominating performance
Unionville’s Alex Pechin looks for an open man downfield against Souderton, Saturday. The Indians unveiled an explosive passing game, while coasting to an easy 28-7 win. Jim Gill photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For about 18 seconds, it looked like Unionville might be in trouble again.
That’s how...
The Flash relaunches with sold-out show, big fall slate
Refreshed venue opens Act II with music, comedy, better food and more
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chris Bruni headlines Saturday night’s champagne celebration of the relaunch of the Flash, which kicks off this weekend.
KENNETT SQUARE — It’s back and better than ever.
The Flash reopens tonight with a sold-out performance by the Melton Brothers with special guest, John Lilley from the...
Small business owners: think about your personal bottom line
Don’t forget to keep an eye on your needs, not just the business
By Bronwyn L. Martin, Columnist, The Times
If you’re a small business owner, you probably devote most of your time to making your business successful and functioning well each day. You focus on the obligations you have to customers and employees, and you surely put considerable energy into maintaining a healthy bottom line.
All...
Art Watch: Jeremy McGirl
Mixed media artist never takes the safe route
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
An artist’s artist.
This week’s local art watch is focused on the mixed media work of artist Jeremy McGirl. Jeremy is an artist’s artist because his work always speaks to the creative process, and he never sacrifices invention or creativity for the what is safe. When I first saw Jeremy’s work...
Super Six: new looks, mascara, nails and Pumpkin lattes
Ready to head into fall with new looks, new tastes
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
September 1st!
Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX…your little window into what is crowding my brain this month!
When the season changes, I am always itching to freshen up my look. I have been combing through pictures in magazines and on Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration. I’m thinking choppy layers...
Unionville struggles in opener, falls 35-14
Offense, defense fail to get in synch most of the game
Unionville sophomore Brendan Boyle, pressed into duty at quarterback for the Indians, looked sharp early, but the Indians struggled in nearly all phases of the game, losing to Garnet Valley, 35-14, Friday night. Jim Gill photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CONCORD — For one quarter, everything seemed to be set up right for Unionville, Friday...
Indians football preview 2013: power upfront
Deep roster of linemen should take pressure off inexperienced backs
Strong-armed junior Alex Pechin takes over the reins at quarterback for Unionville in 2013, a season in which the Indians should again contend for the Ches Mont American Division title and a state playoff berth.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might be an old bromide that football games are won in the trenches.
But...
Barnard window repair cost higher than expected
Final costs nearly double of $10,450 estimate
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The four lower-level windows of Pocopson’s Barnard House have been repaired, but township officials say the bill for the fix has come in at nearly twice the original estimate of $10,450.
POCOPSON — Although the township paid Chester County just $1 for the historic Barnard House and its 80-acre landscape, officials...
Keystone Exams come under fire at hearing
Dinniman, school officials say exams are unfair, and an ‘unfunded mandate’ on schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
TREDYFFRIN — Although the new Pennsylvania Common Core curriculum appears to be here to stay, one key element of the plan, the requirement of high school seniors to pass Keystone Exams in Algebra, Biology and Literature in order to graduate starting in 2017 are increasingly...
Art Watch: Patsy Keller
Turning a passion for glass into an art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week, we are looking at the artwork of local fused glass artist Patsy Keller. Patsy’s attention to detail is evident in each piece she creates. Her pendants, often including dichroic glass or mica, are both beautiful and wearable. She also makes colorful eye-catching vases, plates and bowls that dazzle in the...
