The students are ready to be back in school, but we parents…
Confessions of a mom struggling to keep up with a new school year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaaah, another school year has begun! While I am sad to see summer end, I always appreciate the structure and routine the fall semester brings. By mid-winter, I’m over it, so, best to embrace these happy feelings now.
I feel extremely lucky that our boys receive their education in the...
Unionville defensive stand locks up win
Young defense comes up aces in win over Garnet Valley
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It came down to one play: Unionville sophomore Shane Jones grabs Garnet Valley quarterback Steve Flanagan in what looks to be a certain sack. But just as he was going down, Flanagan flipped the ball into the air, in the waiting hands of Indian defender Sam Gangel (65), virtually locking up the win for Unionville,...
Another tough week for Corbett
Will GOP turnout take a big hit? And ‘Donationgate’…yawn
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Labor Day looms, we kick into high gear for the fall election, campaigns are gearing up with charges, counter charges — and in some races, what appears to be candidates distancing themselves from a certain Harrisburg office holder.
That office holder is, of course, Gov. Tom Corbett, who...
What To Do: Arden Town Fair celebrates 107 years
Also: Art & Craft Fest, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show, and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Arden Town Fair has been going strong for 107 years in Arden, Del. — and has been a staple of Labor Day festivals in the Delaware Valley.
If you attend one of the special events around the area this weekend, there is a good chance you’ll be at an event that has been around for a...
Hogan: police to battle aggressive driving
Coatesville police will be just one of many agencies in Chester County on the look out for aggressive driving on local roadways, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday that police in around the county are targeting aggressive driving. Police will focus on motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors such as running red lights,...
Football preview: Unionville mixes youth, experience
Offensive should be potent again, defense needs experience
Unionville’s Alex Pechin could be the top high school quarterback in Chester County and looks to lead what should be an explosive and potent offense in 2014.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Is it experience or sheer talent that trumps when it comes to high school football?
We may get an answer to that age-old question...
Daily Beast: Unionville HS no. 1 in Pa.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For the second time this year, a publication has ranked Unionville High School as the no. 1 high school in Pennsylvania.
The Daily Beast — which also owns Newsweek Magazine — ranked Unionville as tops in in Pennsylvania using the following criteria: graduation rate, college acceptance rate, college preparedness and college entrance exams. Unionville was ranked 17th in the northeast...
On Stage: Junior Sisk rambles to Longwood
Also: Kim Edwards, Nik Everett, Lindsey Saunders highlight Labor Day weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice are the featured artists at Longwood Gardens open air show, Friday night.
If you’re involved in something and nature calls, you’ve got to suspend whatever you’re doing at the time and answer the call. Everybody knows that.
If you’re a songwriter...
On Your Table: Time for Heirloom Tomatoes
Late August is the peak of ripeness for these local wonders
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
At the peak of ripeness, a garden tomato is one of the things that make life worthwhile. Luscious, sweet, tart or even spicy and always juicy, now is the time to catch tomatoes at their best. Since earlier in August, all kinds of tomatoes are coming into season, ready to fix on salads,...
GOP officials blast Wolf on tax returns
Farrell, Welsh and DiGiorgio call for 10 years of returns to be released
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
County Commssioner Terence Farrell criticizes Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf for failing to release the last 10 years of tax returns as well as records relating to his business as Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and GOP party chair Val DiGiorgio look on, Tuesday.
WEST CHESTER — A number...
