Is 2013 the year of the one-piece?
After years as a dedicated bikini wearer, are those days ending?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have traditionally worn a bikini in the summertime. In fact, there are no less than a half dozen packed away in my closet as I type. However, I’m thinking that 2013 may be the Year of the One-Piece.
I recently celebrated my 30th birthday for the 12th time. You do the math. (Actually,...
UHS softball grabs 1st win, 11-0
Unionville Junior catcher Kate Mims had a big day at the plate for the Indians against Octorara, Thursday, driving in a pair of runs in the 11-0 win.
ATGLEN — It had been a bit of a tough first week for the Unionville High School softball team, but an offensive break out and strong pitching guided it to an 11-0 win over Octorara, Thursday.
Sophomore pitcher Austin Langerhans — who impressed Wednesday...
Going to bat for dogs who need home
Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’
Cosmo sports a Phillies’ scarf to showcase his eagerness to become an all-star pet.
Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball.
The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League Ballplayers”...
UHS baseball tops Rustin, 5-2
Later rally pushes Indians to 4-0 in league play
Unionville infielder Nick Ward — seen here in action earlier in the season — sparked a seventh-inning rally to lead the Indians past West Chester Rustin, Wednesday, to boost their league record to 4-0.
WEST CHESTER — The Unionville High School baseball team continued its winning ways, Wednesday, with a solid 5-2 win over West Chester Rustin, in...
Art bash draws hundreds to Pocopson ‘castle’
Painting frenzy prompts Bam Margera to open his gates to appreciative crowd
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bam Margera (center) poses with two fans from West Chester University: Brian Whitehead (left) and Mike Dattalo
The nattily-dressed government leader looked a tad out of place in the mainly heavy-metaled, multi-pierced crowd. But the presence of Chester County Commissioners’...
Teeth: a new source of stem cells
New research shows dental pulp could be prime source for tissue building blocks
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Stem cells have made news over the last 15 years. They have been the focus of much scientific excitement and much political controversy — and now it’s possible teeth could be a key source for these building block cells.
What is a stem cell? Simply put a stem...
Historic Kennett cottages up for grabs
Longwood Gardens want to raze them; township planners seeking another option
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
These three houses are free to a new owner, with one catch: the owner needs to be able to move them off of their current site on Longwood Gardens’ property on US-1, and do so quickly. Otherwise, the homes could face demolition.
Yours for the taking: three 1920s bungalows...
Ed. Foundation plans ‘Flower Power’ event, April 12
Fun, food and a great chance to learn more about the community
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When Spring blooms, smiles abound. When learning blooms, a lifetime of wisdom and better lives abound.
Accordingly, ‘Flower Power’ is the theme for the Spring Membership event for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation, April 12 at Galer Estate Winery, 400 Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square.
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E. Marlborough to try again to cut village speeds
New 30 MPH limit sought, contract for area master plan approved
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Buoyed by a new interpretation of state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) rules for setting speed limits, the township will again seek to reduce the speed limit in Unionville Village to 30 MPH on Route 82.
Based on discussions with Traffic Planning & Design (TPD), the Pottstown-based...
Pocopson roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pocopson native Henry Roosevelt marvels at the flames created on the set of “Native Boy.” His producer, Brad Gulick, said, “As soon as we knew the story involved a firefighter, we knew we had to film firefighting in a way that had never been done before – raw, intimate,...
