New pergola at Patton Middle School dedicated
Project a collaboration of Unionville High School Tech Ed, Patton FCS
Former long-time Charles F. Patton Middle School principal Bruce Vosburgh braves a downpour Monday to cut the ribbon on the school’s new pergola, which was named in his honor.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Powerful rain did not dampen the enthusiasm for a new pergola dedicated Monday afternoon at Charles...
Patton runners raise money for Po-Mar-Lin
A number of Patton Middle School students met last week with members of the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company, to present money they raised, as well as a thank you for their service to the community. From Left, Dan Tracey, Steve Nuse, Lolo Hanretta, Lindsay Bond, Sydney Horne, Makayla Bucci, Kelly McLennan, Bobby Abel, and Mike Wells. Not pictured members of “Girls on Track” are Harini Peri, Abby...
Parents protest closure of CCIU wildlife program
Program dropped due to low enrollment; nine TCHS students impacted
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
As of the end of this school year, the Wildlife and Natural Resource Management (WNRM) program at the Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) will be cut due to low enrollment for the past five years — leaving the remaining students in the program to find other options for the coming...
Unionville High biology teacher gets state award
Sandra Litvin recognized for contributions inside and outside classroom
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sandra Litvin, a Unionville High biology teacher photographed at the Chester County SPCA’s Forget-Me-Not gala on Sunday, was named the 2013 Pennsylvania Outstanding Biology Teacher.
A Unionville High biology teacher said she was shocked and thrilled when she learned last...
Land stewards: Thank lucky stars for Lenfests
9,300-square-foot, eco-friendly center set to debut at ChesLen Preserve
In May 2012, Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, joined Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest at the groundbreaking for the Lenfest Center. Its completion will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16.
The stars and planets have aligned – notably the constellation Hercules, a first-quarter moon, and Saturn...
Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar
Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Balloon Glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville.
A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013 Balloon...
‘Fat Talk’ probably helps no one
A bit of perspective might be useful when looking at body image
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
After a killer class at Kennett Cross Fit, my girlfriends and I hobbled over to the Produce Place for a smoothie and a chat. Inevitably, talk turned to body image and our own self-perceptions (as distorted as they may be). I was telling them about an article that I read in the New York Times by...
As Philly goes, so goes Chester County?
In this week of HS graduations, why you need to be concerned about Philly’s schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Out here in Chester County, we’ve been relatively insulated — we think — from the collapse of the Philadelphia Public Schools. Maybe you’ve seen some of the recent discussion about all extracurricular activities, even sports, being cut from the public schools....
Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause
Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates
Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations.
Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is presenting...
Tears, cheers greet Unionville High grads
90th Commencement of Unionville High School, looks back and forward for Class of 2013
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Unionville High School graduates celebrate by throwing their caps in the air following Wednesday’s ceremony.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
NEWARK, Del. — There were tears, cheers, trips of remembrance (and a few invasions of the sometimes stark real world) as faculty, staff, family and...
