Sign of Spring: Kennett Square’s Art Stroll is back

Shops, galleries to stay open late March 2; art, food, music just part of the fun By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The display window of Lesher Paintings on State Street. Lesher's will be one of the merchant's participating in the Art Stroll. KENNETT SQUARE — It’s that time again; for Historic Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll that is. Residents...

Unionville young gun slings his way to Regional berth

Indians sophomore Mike Caldwell was the sole survivor in Saturday’s district fray By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Scott Seidenberger is greeted by coaches after his final bout for Unionville UPPER PROVIDENCE—It may not have been exactly the way Unionville senior Scott Seidenberger envisioned his final match ending in an illustrious career where he posted 85 wins and is on...

Mastering your shopping technique

What’s 10,000 hours or so between friends? By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com Have you heard of Malcom Gladwell’s book, “Outliers-The Story of Success”? Well, the basic premise is that to become truly successful at any given task, one must commit to 10,000 HOURS of practice. That means, in order to “master” your goal on a world-class level, you have to practice 6 hours...

Piasecki leads team to second win in URA hoops tourney

By Brian Ladd, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — Round 2 Action of the URA Boys High School March Madness proved once again to be exciting basketball.  The playoff atmosphere has really turned the intensity up 2 notches as the boys are leaving it all out on the floor.  The word is out and the bleachers are starting to fill up in the early rounds of the tournament – we just might...

Sheriff Welsh endorses Pileggi

Chester County Sheriff Carolyn "Bunny" Welsh PENNSBURY – Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a township resident, announced her support for incumbent state Sen. Dominic Pileggi — who faces a primary challenge — this week. Pileggi, (R-9, Chester) currently serves as state Senate Majority Leader. Pileggi, who represents all but two municipalities in the Unionville area, faces a primary...

Inn at Whitewing: a hidden gem of Unionville

Bed and breakfast harkens back to another era, old-world charm, service Tucked into a pictureque valley, The Inn at Whitewing Farm offers old-world charm in a deliughtful setting. By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might be the best-kept secret in the Unionville area, but likely it won’t be for long. The Inn at Whitewing Farm is a gorgeous bed and breakfast tucked...

Birmingham considers tax bill ordinance

Banks asking township for proof of duplicate bill charge; supervisors sign off on Rt. 926 bridge plan By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com BIRMINGHAM — Keeping the meeting short and sweet, township Supervisors addressed a few crucial topics at the township meeting on Tuesday. The supervisors discussed the $20 fee charged for supplying a duplicate tax bill to mortgage companies. Each...

Pack of Indians advance to District One South championships

Seven grapplers will represent Unionville this weekend trying to move one step closer to the state tourney By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com 220 pound Steve Annan defeated Corey Snoots later in the day pinning him to claim the section four bronze medal. ROYERSFORD—An eclectic group of  Unionville wrestlers will travel to Spring-Ford High School on Friday to compete in the PIAA...

Volunteers get ready for UHS Book Sale

Over 80,000 used books for sale this weekend By, Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com Like the 2011 sale, this year's book sale appeals to readers of all ages. EAST MARLBOROUGH – The countdown is on. Hundreds of volunteers have painstakingly sorted through thousands of books donated by neighboring communities all in support of this weekend’s Annual PTO Used Book Sale at Unionville...

Hoops legend Lewis struck, killed by car

Father of current Unionville star was a Philadelphia basketball legend, successful coach, teacher at Chester By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Alonzo Lewis PHILADELPHIA — The Unionville community is mourning the loss of local basketball legend Alonzo Lewis, who was struck and killed by a car Tuesday — doing what he loved, going to a basketball game in the city. The Chadds Ford resident...