Tickets now on sale for Foundation Fest 2013
The best of Broadway comes to Unionville for benefit show, June 1
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tickets are now on sale for Foundation Fest 2013: Broadway on The Brandywine, the spring fundraiser for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation.
The June 1 event at Unionville High School will feature the best of Broadway as performed by Unionville-Chadds Ford School District students and alumni. Tickets...
Unionville baseball wins league title
Win over Kennett gives Indians first Ches Mont American title
Unionville pitcher Andrew Taylor shut down Kennett, Thursday, as the Indians clinched their first league title in more than a decade.
KENNETT —For the first time since 2002, the Unionville High School baseball team clinched a league championship, defeating arch-rival Kennett, 13-2, Thursday night at NVF/KAU Field.
The 15-3 Indians (15-2...
Can you turn home equity into retirement income?
Don’t forget your home is an investment, too, and can be an option in retirement
By Bronwyn Martin, Columnist, The Times
The long-struggling housing market is finally showing signs of recovery, giving many homeowners more equity in their properties. This encouraging trend is likely prompting more pre-retirees to consider if, and how home equity can be turned into a source of cash to help fund...
UCF board likely to approve tax hike slightly above Act 1
Some question remains as to whether board will cut spending to save for future pension costs
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education considers adopting a preliminary final budget Monday night, it appears only two scenarios, or a variation, will be on the table.
During last Monday night’s budget hearing, the schools administration offered...
UHS girls LAX edges Downingtown East, 10-9
Landry earns 100th win as Indians’ coach
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
Unionville swarms on defense to protect their goal, during Tuesday night’s game against Downingtown East. Amy Berg photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville varsity girls’ lacrosse team edged Downingtown East 10-9 in controversial fashion on a drizzly Tuesday night, picking up a milestone win for their...
Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan
New state house, state Senate districts for many — new district, the 74th in Coatesville area
The new State House districts for Chester County, including the new 74th District, centered around Coatesville.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has upheld a new legislative redistricting plan, Wednesday, meaning the proposed district changes — including many in Chester...
UHS boys volleyball wraps up 2013 season
The 2013 Unionville High School boys volleyball team.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In just three seasons, they’ve gone from non-existent to being a force to be reckoned with.
In just the third year as a sanctioned sports team, the Unionville High School boys varsity volleyball closed out its season with a solid 4 – 6 record in Independent League play.
The team was led by captains Stephen Rosenberg,...
Unionville softball falls to Kennett, 5-1
KENNETT —Unable to mount much of an offensive attack, Unionville fell to Kennett — which clinched the Ches Mont American Division softball title, Tuesday night.
The Blue Demons’ Brooke Harner pitched a complete-game, five-hitter with seven Ks, leading Kennett (13-5, 13-6) to its first league title since 2009.
The Blue Demons grabbed the lead for good in the third inning on Katie DeStefano’s...
Why I belong to the ADA
Why patients should care if their dentist belongs, too
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Last week as I was traveling home from the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, I started thinking about why I have been a member since my first days as a dentist. I joined the American Student Dental Association as a dental student nearly 30 years ago and have been a member...
Ross takes lead on Corbett’s pension bill
Chester County Republican is lead sponsor on bill that proposes major changes for new state employees, teachers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Representative Chris Ross (R-158).
Pension reform took front and center in a press conference featuring local State Representative Chris Ross (R-158) and Gov. Tom Corbett in Harrisburg, Tuesday.
Ross, the Chester County Republican, is leading the fight...
