Birmingham supervisors look at septic policies
State DEP is asking townships to require yearly pumping of septic systems
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Township supervisors discussed the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) request to require residents to pump their septic tanks a certain amount of times every year at the township meeting on Monday night.
Two representatives from the DEP recently...
Pennsbury supervisors support prevailing wage changes
By Donna C. Gregory, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pennsbury's Board of Supervisors voiced support for legislation that would raise the threshold for public construction projects requiring prevailing wage be paid to workers.
PENNSBURY — The township’s Board of Supervisors joined other townships around the commonwealth last week in supporting changes to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage...
Why is dental care so expensive?
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I get asked that question often, and to be honest, I understand why patients feel that way. When a friend of mine, a savvy businessman learned about the business of dentistry he was actually surprised it didn’t cost more! He suggested that I share the hidden side of modern dental care.
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Brandywine River Museum celebrates 41 years
March program offers wide range of local subjects from art to nature
By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
The path behind the Brandywine River Museum as photographed by Mark Gormel.
PENNSBURY — The many rapidly flowing streams in southeastern Pennsylvania were logical places for settlers in the 1700’s and 1800’s to build grist mills, using the power of running water to turn wheels...
URA Girls: Irish, Heels prevail; down to final four
By Daniel Block, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — And then there were four.
Just four teams remain as the Unionville Recreation Association Girls’ Senior league continued its single-elimination playoffs Tuesday night at Pocopson Elementary School, with Friday night semi-final and Monday night’s championship game on the near horizon, this season is coming to an exciting finish.
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Indians go down swinging as Patriots improve to 23-1 and advance in Flyers Cup
Unionville had chances to upset the Tri County league champs but fell short in Flyers Cup opening round By Dave Conard Sport Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Andrew Knight gets physical with Jack Lawn
HAVERFORD—There is no doubting the fact that ice hockey is a physical game.
Hours upon hours of skating to get in game condition, because after all to quote the immortal Herb Brooks “The...
Students learn value of food from Farm Bureau
Chester County Commissioners Kathy Cozzone and Ryan Costello meet with students from local schools about the Food Check Out program.
WEST CHESTER — Students in six schools, including Patton and Kennett Middle Schools, learned how to stretch food dollars to purchase nutritious food while also working to alleviate hunger in their communities during the Farm Bureau’s annual Food Check-Out Week.
Susan...
Indians look to repeat Flyers Cup run, take on Pats
Unionville faces a monumental task in bring down Tri County champs
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville will rely on the scoring of Drew Clarke if they are to repeat championhip run
HAVERFORD—Everybody has heard that old sports adage “That’s why they play the games”, usually associated with a game that on paper looks like such a lop sided mismatch that there is just...
The personal touch matters
A monogram can make something more than special: it can make it yours
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I was born and raised in Delaware County.
However, I firmly believe that I was a Southern belle in a past life.
And, I know this because I love to use the word “y’all”.
And, I will buy any item of clothing with a polka dot, bow or sparkle on it.
And, most importantly, if...
Is schools fatigue setting in?
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
We’ll skip the politics this week — nothing I could write can match some of the things one might have seen on cable news in the last few days, although at least one story left my 10-year-old daughter asking me to define some of the terms being used by Wolf Blitzer, terms that seemed a lot more Jersey Shore than The Situation Room, involving women.
But...
