Hillendale Elementary students receive visit from ‘George Washington’
Local biographer attends special assembly in honor of Presidents’ Day
By Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Carl Closs talks to Hillendale Elementary third grader, Andrew Demnicki, about the life of George Washington.
PENNSBURY — Students at Hillendale Elementary school welcomed a special visitor to their school this week, just in time for Presidents’ Day – George Washington....
Howard gets on ballot to challenge Pileggi
Unionville man doubles number of signatures needed to force GOP state Senate primary
Roger Howard
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Roger Howard, State Senate Candidate in the 9th District, submitted twice the required signatures on nominating petitions to run for the office.
This week, Howard submitted more than twice the required number of signed petitions of support for his candidacy. Despite confusion as...
UCF settles with Stevens on property
$476,000 deal ends nearly five years of dispute over Doe Run tract
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After years of litigation and some public controversy, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and a local property owner have reached a deal with Charles Stevens over a parcel of land next to Patton Middle School.
Although it has been a matter of discussion for more...
Polar Plunge raises money, awareness
Annual BVA fundraiser is a frosty good time for local groups
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Snowflakes and frosty temperatures didn't stop hundreds of folks from enjoying a dip in the Brndywine, Saturday.
EAST BRADFORD — It was a perfectly lovely February day. A gentle snow was falling, with the temperature hovering in the low 30s.
While it was the kind of day most of us would want...
Birmingham, Pocopson talk 926 bridge replacement
Newest PennDOT plans call for raising roadway approaches to finally end most flooding issues
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Birmingham and Pocopson officials hope to work closely together on plans to replace the Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine.
POCOPSON — Township supervisors approved revised plans by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for a new Route...
UCF officials: tax rate cut will mean layoffs
Governor’s budget to have little impact in short term, could be major problem in coming years
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett's budget proposal would mean steady funding for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District for 2012-13, but a new structure for state aid would mean aid would not grow with expenses over the coming years, pushing more burden onto real estate...
Patton students ‘bake’ up solution to feed the hungry
Seventh graders bake nearly 200 loaves of bread, after learning how thanks to King Arthur Flour
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Seventh grade student Jordan Fortunato works on bread dough under the wtchful eye of Paul Gray from the King Arthur Flour company, as fellow student chef Nico Khazana looks on.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As the old proverb says: “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day....
Barrar bill to give in-state tuition rates to out-of-state vets heads to house floor
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved legislation authored by Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) to allow out-of-state veterans to attend Pennsylvania-owned colleges, state-related universities and community colleges at resident tuition rates.
“This legislation is about signifying to our men and women...
Federal Court: use 2001 lines for 2012 legislative election
District court strikes down suit brought by Pileggi, after state Supreme Court tossed redistricting plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
It looks like this year’s state legislative elections are going to look a whole lot like 2010 — at least in terms of the districts, after a federal court judge rejected an appeal from Republican legislative leaders, who argued using the old districts...
Library thanks EM supervisors for support
Bayard Taylor continues to cope with cuts in state funding, need to transition toward digital products
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Bayard Taylor Memorial Library in Kennett Square.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although it might seem counter-intuitive in this new digital age, use of local libraries continues on the upswing — especially at Bayard Taylor Memorial Library in Kennett Square.
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