The best and worst from the Golden Globes
The best and worst looks from the red carpet
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Golden Globes Post-Game Show:
First, let me begin by giving a standing ovation to Tina and Amy. I thought that they were HILARIOUS! And, extra props to YOU, Ms. Fey, for having some FAB-U-LOUS hair going on!
Overall, I thought the dresses were lovely and although the whining about how “freeeeezing” everyone...
Lance Armstong and the Pa. GOP: soul brothers?
If winning is all that matters, who cares about a little a lot of cheating?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lots to discuss this frosty weekend in January, so instead of the more typical main subject matter, indulge me and try to follow a thread of complicated technology, overt party politics, acoustics and just about a little bit of everything people are talking about in the Unionville area this...
Avast! Upland fith graders perform ‘Pirates: The Musical’
Fifth grade students at Upland Country Day School took the the high seas as part of “Pirates: The Musical” recently performed at the school. All fifth graders at the school were involved either on stage or behind the scenes.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The fifth grade at Upland Country Day School raised the curtain on the stage production of “Pirates: The Musical” this week for three shows...
Schools look at integrating iPads into 8th grade learning
Under proposal, each eighth grader in the district would get an iPad Mini
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District appears poised to start the process of transitioning to a truly digital educational experience, with eighth grade students in the fall of 2013 likely to be the vanguards of what could be a largely paperless school system by the end...
Initial UCF budget calls for 1.67% tax hike
Preliminary budget keeps hike under Act 1 limit, but Corbett budget could change final numbers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A little bit like being forced to drive down a foggy mountain road at night without headlights, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, gave preliminary approval to the school district’s proposed 2013-14 budget, Monday night.
While the Pennsylvania...
Patton hosts First Lego League Robotics Tournament
Seven Unionville-Chadds Ford teams compete with area teams to solve real world problems
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Programming Pirates — one of seven teams from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District — team members (left to right), 5th grader Daniel Hu from Pocopson Elementary, 6th grader Kyle D’Arcy from Patton Middle School, Coach Greg D’Arcy, and...
Birmingham supervisors looking to fill board vacancies
Township needs volunteers for recreation, historic and other boards
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — State protocols were followed at the first meeting of the Township Supervisors in 2013, which requires the nomination and confirmation of organizational positions for the coming year. All three supervisors were reconfirmed in their positions: John Conklin as Chairman, William Kirkpatrick...
Board likely to drop band mandate
Board of Education appears poised to change marching band to extra-curricular activity
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville High School Marching Band, seen here in action at Disney World in 2012, will likely no longer be mandatory for the school’s music students, after a vote next Tuesday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education appears poised to end mandatory...
Kennett Area Parks and Rec announces 2013 schedule
KENNETT — The Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board has listed its activities and facility availabilities for its 2013 schedule.
KAPRB High School OPEN GYM. KAPRB will have a two hour open gym for students in grades 9 -12 at the KHS Auxiliary Gym on Monday nights in January and February. This program is FREE to any high school student who would like to attend. Students should bring a student...
In with the new, out with the old?
What are you thinking about for your 2013 fashion overhaul?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
SUNDAY SERMON: (a.k.a. What thoughts are crowding Kelly’s brain?)
I’m trying to embrace the “party” nail because it is EVERYWHERE. But, is there an age limit to this? Fashion says “not really” but I have to be honest and say that I’m a touch embarrassed by it. Perhaps it’s...
