La Comunidad announces expansion, fundraising plans
Officials from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) announced Tuesday night an aggressive fundraising plan — seeking some $4 million over the next four years — to fund expansion of health and community services in southern Chester County.
“Today we celebrate a number of major accomplishments as we also honor LCH’s 40 years of service to the community,” said Alice Moorhead, Chair of the Board of Directors...
School board seeks to calm sick day fears
Elimination of support staff policy doesn’t signal unwillingness to discuss sick day reinstatement for bus drivers, board members say
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education members stressed Monday night that elimination of policies specifying support personnel benefits shouldn’t be taken as an unwillingness to discuss reinstating sick days for the district’s...
Pierson named Longwood Rotary student of the quarter
Longwood Rotary President George Gower presents Unionville High School student Meghan Pierson with a certificate naming her Student of the Quarter.
Unionville High School senior Meghan Pierson has been named Longwood Rotary Club Student of the Quarter.
Pierson has been a drum major for the Unionville Marching Band for the past two years.
“Working with band members taught me so much about leadership,”...
UHS presents ‘The 39 Steps’ Nov. 15-17
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After receiving the Philadelphia Area Cappies award for best Play last year, the UHS Players are back with The 39 Steps, a Hitchcock-inspired comedy-murder. This production is suitable for all ages.
All shows start at 7 p.m. with tickets $7 for Adults $7 and $5 for students. The show will be presented the new, state of the art Unionville High School auditorium.
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Hillendale Elementary School celebrates Veterans Day
Special ceremony honors those who serve our country
By Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, The Times
Hillendale Elementary School students honors Veterans Day with special ceremony including music, essays and comments from local veterans and elected officials.
PENNSBURY – Students at Hillendale Elementary School in the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District gathered together on a cool, crisp morning...
So, what’s wrong with a holiday wish list?
A girl can dream, right? Even as her husband shudders
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Do you remember as a kid when the huge JCPenney catalog would come in the mail right before Christmas?
I can vividly recall meticulously paging through circling all of my “most wanted” toys to show to my parents.
My kids would do the same thing with the Toys R Us flyers. I would find pictures ripped...
Birmingham Twp. trio accused of drug sales
Police: Three brothers used area parking lots to peddle oxycodone
William F. Hughes
A three-month undercover investigation concluded with the arrest of three Birmingham Township brothers this week, according to the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department.
Between Aug. 13 and Nov. 8, members of the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department, Chester County Municipal Drug Task Force and...
Coatesville overpowers Unionville, 38-21
Worley’s 228 yards too much for Indians in playoff battle
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Coatesville’s Daquan Worley breaks away from Unionville defenders, Friday night. Worley’s 229 yards rushing led the Red Raiders to a PIAA District One playoff win over the Indians, 38-21. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Talent tells. It shows up on the stat sheet and most importantly,...
Young activists make their mark at the polls
Local students become part of the political process, work election day
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You may be a little sick of politics right now. Okay, a couple of folks I know have made it clear that if they see another political ad on their TV, they might just throw a brick through it.
But not everyone is, and thankfully for our future, a number of local youths were getting their baptism by...
Uncalled For Tour comes to Unionville, Nov. 10
Proceeds benefit Bayard Taylor Library
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In 2009 three, award-winning, nationally touring performers, decided to come together and create, The Uncalled for Trio. Their first year of touring resulted in sold-out concerts around the country.
The trio will be displaying their unique wit, Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Unionville Elementary School as part of a special fund-raising event...
