Barrar to host health and safety fair in Chadds Ford
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160).
CHADDS FORD – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) announced today that he will host a Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Endo Pharmaceutical in Painters Crossing, located at 100 Endo Blvd. in Chadds Ford Township.
“This event is a great opportunity for area residents to learn about the local and state programs available...
Birmingham debates emergency timing
Supervisors also announce rescheduling of 325th Anniversary event for Oct.
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Hurricane Irene not only brought heavy rains and gusts of wind to Birmingham Township, she also stirred up debate within the Board of Supervisors.
Irene hit the area on Saturday, August 27. The township declared a state of emergency the next day.
The debate at...
Water, water everywhere. Again.
Flooding closes schools, Brandywine River Museum causes traffic headaches
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Thursday's flooding of the Brandywine as seen from the Lenape Bridge on Route 52 at the Pocopson-Birmingham border. The National Weather Service expects the Brandywine to crest sometime Thursday afternoon.
If it seems like a bit of a deja vu experience, it’s because only little...
Zoning board grants variance for UHS
Board splits vote 3-2, but ends months long dispute over building height
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The East Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance to permit the permanent occupancy of the new Unionville High School auditorium.
EAST MARLBOROUGH —To paraphrase the late Harry Kalas: “Swing and a drive…this issue is outta here.”
The township’s Zoning...
Chester County receives perfect score for National Stockpile program
WEST CHESTER — Chester County has received a perfect score of 100 on the 2011 Federal Technical Assistance Review (TAR). The TAR is an annual assessment by the Centers for Disease Control supported by the PA Department of Health of the overall county Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) program, including the comprehensive exercises conducted during the month of June and other planning, training,...
Pocopson ready to rework comprehensive plan
The Barnard House, slated to be Pocopson's new municipal building in the coming years.
POCOPSON — Where do we want to be in ten years? That’s what officials in Pocopson Township are asking as they look to update the Township’s comprehensive plan. At Monday night’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, officials asked for volunteers to join the task force.
Township Planning Commission...
New Unionville HS auditorium to open with 9/11 remembrance
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Music Department and the Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) present a remembrance of September 11 in music and images. The performance will feature The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace written by Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins.
The day marks the tenth anniversary of September 11 and will remember those who lost their lives, their families, friends and all who were...
Unionville video football highlights
Unionville held off Garnet Valley, Friday night in a hard-fought battle, 35-28.
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Mushroom Festival 2011 grows near
The Kennett Square Mushroom Festival will be in full bloom Sept. 9-11 with old favorites and surprising new additions
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Crowds throng the streets of downtown Kennett Square during the 2010 Mushroom Festival. Photo courtesy Mushroom Festival.
KENNETT SQUARE—The Mushroom Festival is just one of those things that grows on you: it’s an event...
Famous TV chefs to appear at Mushroom Festival
Iron Chef Jose Garces is just one three prominent TV chefs expected to appear during the 2011 Mushroon Festival in Kennett Square.
KENNETT SQUARE — It’s the triple crown of the cooking competition reality TV shows as Iron Chef Jose Garces, Top Chef DC winner Kevin Spraga and Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm step behind the Mushroom Festival’s demonstration kitchen.
Proclaiming...
