‘Guys and Dolls’ Feb. 28, March 1-2 at UHS

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School will be presenting one of America’s most beloved musicals, Guys and Dolls, at Unionville High School Auditorium on  Thursday, Feb. 28; Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. Directed by Betsy Ballard and Brittany Baumeister,  the show is set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City (with several Philadelphia references), Guys and Dolls is an...

Op/Ed: Transportation funding: meeting current and future needs

Gov. Corbett’s infrastructure plans important to economic development of region By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Every Pennsylvanian should welcome Governor Corbett’s announcement this month of a new and expanded transportation funding strategy for the Commonwealth. Whether you drive, take the bus, ride the train, walk or use your bicycle,...

County Democrats endorse slate of candidates

Party hoping to use national, state momentum to secure local victories By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Anthony Verwey, a partner at the Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees law firm in West Chester, was endorsed by the county Democrats for judge. Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate of...

UHS student/author, Jacqueline Viens, to appear at UHS Book Sale Sat.

Viens to sign copies of book; proceeds of book to be donated to charity By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville High School senior Jaqueline Viens, author of Susie and Penny, an interactive children’s book, will be signing copies of her book at the Unionville High School Book Fair, Saturday. EAST MARLBOROUGH – For book enthusiasts who eagerly await the popular Unionville High...

Unionville High School formally rededicated

Ceremony marks completion of $71 million expansion project Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials gathered Tuesday night to officially dedicate the renovations for Unionville High School. From left, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sanville, Board of Education member Jeff Leiser, Board member and Facilities Committee chair Frank Murphy and Board of Education President Eileen Bushelow cut...

Teen shutterbugs urged to capture ‘picture of health’

The Chester County Health Department is invited high school students to photograph the “Picture of Health.” Health Department sponsoring photography contest for high school students Chester County wants high school students to be the “Picture of Health” – and then photograph it. The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National...

Schools, Pennsbury could team up to fix runoff issue

Hillendale stormwater project could cut flooding on Hickory Hill Road, clean up Craigs Mill Run Stormwater runoff issues have plagued Hillendale Elementary School since before its conversion from museum into a school, but a new plan developed by Pennsbury Township and Unionville-Chadds Ford School District could offer major improvements and enhance science programs at the school. By Mike McGann, Editor,...

Abused dog’s comeback makes indelible impact

Dozens gather for airport sendoff as Radar’s recovery continues By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Animal Protective Services Officer Craig Baxter holds Radar as an appreciative crowd admires the progress the dog has made since being discarded on the side of the road a year ago. Slobbering kisses on the faces of his handlers as his tail wagged furiously, the pit bull...

Dedication for UHS renovation, Tuesday

Unionville High School renovation project wraps up ahead of schedule and under budget, officials say Much like the entire Unionville High School renovation project, the school’s new auditorium represented a vast upgrade in facilities, but sparked controversy. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although to be sure controversial, the much debated project to renovate Unionville...

Fashion Week: classic looks make a comeback

Spring fashions warm the heart and the soul By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Alas, I did not make it into the tents at New York’s Fashion Week (it’s irrelevant that I didn’t have a ticket).  However, I stayed well connected through my favorite bloggers, Instagram and the web.  There were so many simple spring trends featured that can easily go from runway to reality.  The following...