Six-year spat over church expansion ends
Architect’s plans for historic building wins over most critics
By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
An architect's rendering of the revised entrance to The First Presbyterian Church of West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — For nearly six years, a controversy over a historic West Chester church’s expansion generated rhetoric that could politely be termed un-Christian.
But...
Indians one step closer to state championship match with win over Explorers
Unionville advances to PIAA state quarterfinals with win over LaSalle College High School
By Dave ConardSports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Indians will more than likely get another crack a District One foe at states
PHILADELPHIA—The Indians got back on the winning track following a District One runner up finish, as Unionville ventured to the Arthur Ashe Tennis center to take on District 12 champion...
Penns Woods Jazz & Wine Festival, May 19
CHADDS FORD — Music, great wine and great food and fabulous shopping are just some of the reasons to mark May 19 on your calendar as the date of the date of the second annual Penns Woods Winery Wine & Jazz Festival.
You can enjoy wines from your favorite local wineries while mingling with wine makers. Shop from local artisans, enter to win from more than 20 raffle prizes, attend wine seminars,...
Pitts hit for letter error
Cites dead Arafat, comatose Sharon as part of Middle East solution; staff apologizes for error
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16)
A local Congressman is taking hits for having a decidedly retro take on Middle East politics in a letter sent to a constituent last month.
According to Ian Rhodewalt, writer for the Middle East Web news site MondoWeiss, U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts...
Cupcake reprieve: new Wellness Policy allows birthday treats
Spontaneous food drop off to be banned, healthier snacks to be sold and nutrition lessons and physical activity to be encouraged
Cupcakes and othe sweet treats will still be permitted for student birthdays, but the Unionville-Chads Ford School District's new Wellness Policy will restrict spontaneous dropoff of food, limit the sale of snacks in school to healthier items and encourage better nutrition...
School district to evaluate programs for potential future cuts
With projected budget gaps looming starting in ’13-’14, administration looks for savings options if needed
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the process to develop the 2012-13 school year budget for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has been among the quieter and least controversial in years, district officials say they worry that the following...
Residents voice nearly unanimous plea not to privatize Pocopson Home
More than 200 attend county commissioners’ 2nd information session
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
About 230 local residents turned out for a meeting Monday night about the future of the Pocopson Home, with most supporting continued Chester County operation of the 275-bed facility.
DOWNINGTOWN — The venue was larger and the crowd a bit smaller, but the message to the...
Thousands flock to enjoy the sun and fun of the 20th Willowdale Steeplechase
The Unionville ‘Bad Girls’ were present to support fellow Indian Erin Nolan who won the junior event
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Unionvilletimes.com
The Landhope Cup and the Willowdale Steeplechase were just two highlights of the seven races run on a sun drenched Mother’s Day Sunday.
The festival atmosphere of the day. which was kicked off with the jack Russel Terrier races. was...
Unionville High wins math competition for 2nd year
A team of four students took top prize at Temple University’s Owlympiad
Winners of the Temple University Mathematics Owlympiad, Unionville High School students (from left) Jackie Xu, Alex Shin, Steven Silverman, Meghan Shea celebrate with faculty adviser Carrie Dickmann.
A Unionville High team grabbed an early lead and never looked back Friday, winning the annual Temple University Mathematics...
Unionville rugby boys and girls head to state final four
Boys shut out State College, 45-0, girls dominate Doylestown, 45-7, will travel to Pittsburgh this weekend
Unionville's boys rugby team broke open a close first half match with State College and romped to a 45-0 win, Sunday. The UHS girls team won, too, beating Doylestown. Both teams travel to Pittsburgh for the state final four this weekend. Photo by Tom deVries
DOWNINGTOWN — Look out Pittsburgh,...
