Students learn value of food from Farm Bureau
Chester County Commissioners Kathy Cozzone and Ryan Costello meet with students from local schools about the Food Check Out program.
WEST CHESTER — Students in six schools, including Patton and Kennett Middle Schools, learned how to stretch food dollars to purchase nutritious food while also working to alleviate hunger in their communities during the Farm Bureau’s annual Food Check-Out Week.
Susan...
Chadds Art Sale & Show welcomes authors Barbara Walsh and Catherine Quillman
"Early Snow" by Stephen Brehm who is the 2012 "Donating Artist" for the 2012 Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 23=24.
CHADDS FORD – The Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show will welcome two special guests, authors Barbara Walsh and Catherine Quillman, at its 63rd Annual Show on March 23-24, 2012. Both authors will lead a discussion and offer a book sale and signing on Saturday,...
UCF gets public input on goal setting
Rainy, foggy weather keeps turnout down for latest Community Conversation
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Rainy, foggy weather may have damped turnout, but the nearly two dozen parents and community members who made it out for Wednesday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Community Conversation on district goals were still able to muster a certain amount...
School board worried trips taking away from learning
Trip to Disneyworld for music students approved, but board wants discussion about minimizing time away from classroom
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Members of the Unionville High School Marching Band and Corale will be able to say “I’m going to Disneyworld!” later this year as members have about every four years — but school board members say they’re worried...
Pocopson supervisors address Barnard loan questions
Statement says no open space taxes will be used to pay for building renovation
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Barnard House, slated to become the new Pocopson municipal building, but questions remains about how to finance the renovation of the 180-year-old building.
POCOPSON — Township Supervisors opened last night’s meeting with Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary addressing...
Pocopson supervisors statement on Barnard House borrowing
(Statement read by Pocopson Township Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary during the Township meeting, 2/27/12.)
Under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Act 153 of 1996, Pocopson voters approved a referendum in 2006 for a one-mill property tax dedicated to open space preservation. As was discussed at public meetings before the vote, a provision was included in the enabling ordinance that commitments...
Sheriff Welsh endorses Pileggi
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn "Bunny" Welsh
PENNSBURY – Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a township resident, announced her support for incumbent state Sen. Dominic Pileggi — who faces a primary challenge — this week.
Pileggi, (R-9, Chester) currently serves as state Senate Majority Leader. Pileggi, who represents all but two municipalities in the Unionville area, faces a primary...
Birmingham considers tax bill ordinance
Banks asking township for proof of duplicate bill charge; supervisors sign off on Rt. 926 bridge plan
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Keeping the meeting short and sweet, township Supervisors addressed a few crucial topics at the township meeting on Tuesday.
The supervisors discussed the $20 fee charged for supplying a duplicate tax bill to mortgage companies. Each...
Volunteers get ready for UHS Book Sale
Over 80,000 used books for sale this weekend
By, Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Like the 2011 sale, this year's book sale appeals to readers of all ages.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The countdown is on.
Hundreds of volunteers have painstakingly sorted through thousands of books donated by neighboring communities all in support of this weekend’s Annual PTO Used Book Sale at Unionville...
Hoops legend Lewis struck, killed by car
Father of current Unionville star was a Philadelphia basketball legend, successful coach, teacher at Chester
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Alonzo Lewis
PHILADELPHIA — The Unionville community is mourning the loss of local basketball legend Alonzo Lewis, who was struck and killed by a car Tuesday — doing what he loved, going to a basketball game in the city.
The Chadds Ford resident...
