Unionville Elementary adopts ‘sister’ school in Africa
Students help raise money for new school, learn about new culture
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
Students at Lighthouse Academy in Kenya prepare for their school lesson. Students at Unionville Elementary School have adopted the African school and have raised funds and supplies for students there.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – For students at Unionville Elementary School in the Unionville-Chadds...
Illness shows the difference between the sexes
Women tough it out and get it done, men become attached to the sofa
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hi.
Being sick sucks. I hate to be crass, but there is no other way to describe it.
I am going on my fifth day of feeling like dog dirt. FIVE DAYS. Unacceptable.
However, in the lives of my family, nothing much has changed. (BRACE YOURSELF, male readers)
The beds are made. Dishes...
Hundreds hit the frosty Brandywine
Polar Plunge hits new heights for attendance and fun
Swimmers hit the frosty Brandywine Creek as part of the Brandywine Valley Association’s Polar Plunge, Saturday. Hundreds of swimmers hit the water to raise money for the BVA, while a giant crowd looked on.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST BRADFORD – It was a fabulous, sunny day: a great opportunity for a nice dip in the Brandywine Creek,...
Debate competition, Feb. 9
UPDATE: Event postponed due to weather. We’ll pass information on a rescheduling when it becomes available.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Speech and Debate is hosting a major tournament Saturday, Feb. 9, starting at 9 a.m.
The tournament is for the Philadelphia Catholic Forensic League and will involve about fifteen schools in our surrounding areas.
This will be a tremendous...
Unionville student named among U.S. science elite
Shea among 40 honored by Intel Science Talent Search for work on water purification
Meghan Shea, a senior at Unionville High School, is among 40 high school students who will be honored next month as part of the Intel Science Talent Search. The 40, culled from hundreds of semi-finalists, will compete for the top prize and a $100,000 scholarship.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Cast...
Show me your love for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate? Flowers? Meh. Tory Burch? Now you have my attention
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is the first year that neither of my boys will be handing out Valentine cards at school.
The thought of it actually creates a lump in my throat. I’m going to miss forcing them to sit at the dining room table, NEATLY signing their names (SO AS NOT TO RESEMBLE A SERIAL KILLER) after explaining,...
UHS Prom Fashion Show, Feb. 9
Current Unionville High School seniors Jacqueline Viens and Austin Lowe as seen at last year’s fashion show. This year’s event will be Feb. 9 at Unionville High School.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The models are ready, the designers have the hottest prom fashions for 2013 ready to go and they’ll both be on display at the “Picture Perfect” fashion show, Feb. 9 at Unionville High School.
The...
Pocopson gets top marks on runoff study
While local towns fare well in Clean Water Action study, all could do better, authors say
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The 25 municipalities of the Brandywine Creek basin were graded this week for how their ordinances manage storm water runoff, with Pocopson ranking first and Valley and South Coatesville rated worst.
PENNSBURY — Local municipalities scored above average in a report card issued...
State police warn of residential thefts
Troopers warning residents to lock cars in driveways, keep an eye out for suspicious behavior
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Cpl. Steve Ranck of the State Police addresses residents Monday night in Pocopson, advising them to lock cars in driveways to prevent thefts.
POCOPSON — During Monday’s township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, State Police Corporal, Steve Ranck from the Avondale...
Victory Brewing to be featured at Chadds Ford Historical Society lecture
CHADDS FORD — Bill Covaleski, the co-founder of Victory Brewing Company — Chester County’s top micro-brwery — will be featured Feb. 26 as part of the Chadds Ford Historical Society lecture series. Tickets for the evening are expected to go quickly, so those interested are encouraged to sign up early.
Having met his future business partner on a school bus in 1973 as fifth graders, Covaleski...
