‘Race To Nowhere’ screening Feb. 23
FOCUS sponsors film, panel discussion following on whether achievement is trumping learning
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — How much is too much?
That’s the central question asked in the award-winning documentary Race to Nowhere, which examines the culture of parents pushing their school-age children too hard, creating an educational environment where grades and scores...
Column: Coming to terms with groundhogs
Or, how this once groundhog-basher has come to terms with the little weather rodent
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A groundhog. Typically, they're lousy at predicting the weather and selling lottery tickets.
People get really touchy when it comes to groundhogs.
As you may have read, Puxatawny Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning and we’re looking at six more weeks of winter....
Mom, do I have to brush AGAIN?
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
As a dentist, I am obsessive about oral hygiene, as a mom I fight the same fight as everyone else I know. My kids are just like yours. I’m sure my son isn’t the only kid to swear up and down he brushed his teeth but somehow the toothbrush is still dry. Really?
February is national children’s dental health month. So this...
Lego League winners meet with Pitts
Congressman meets with young robotics stars from Chadds Ford Elementary and Patton Middle School
U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16) meets with 6th graders Austin Hwa, CJ McClure, Jonathan Nguyen, KC Simmons and Dev Singh from Charles F. Patton Middle School and 4th grader Thomas McClure from Chadds Ford Elementary School.
WASHINGTON D.C.– Rep. Joe Pitts (PA-16) met Tuesday with students from Chadds Ford...
Top of Tribe- One meter diving record holder McKayla Mawn
We caught up with this active Indian to discuss, diving, high school life and more By Dave Conard, Sports Editor UnionvilleTimes.com
McKayla Mawn , this week's student profile
EAST MARLBOROUGH—It’s doubtful if you passed sophomore McKayla Mawn in the hallways of Unionville High School that she would make much of a first impression.
After all she is not six foot tall with the frame of a division...
Indians make quick work of Conestoga, ready for show down with Fords
Unionville leadership will be key to beating Haverford and advancing in playoffs By Dave Conard, Sports Editor UnionvilleTimes.com
Captain Colleen Elvin, sets the tone defensively for the Indians.
WEST CHESTER—It didn’t take long for the Indians to rebound from a disappointing tie in their last outing as Unionville took the ice against Conestoga.
An 8-0 shelaquing works better than a huge...
Willow on State to hold award winning artists exhibition
Kennett Square’s newest art scene is showcasing three edgy and exciting artists on Feb. 3
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The boldly colored figures of Admin Torres are just on of a number of local artists that will be featured at Willow on State during this Friday's Kennett Art Stroll.
KENNETT SQUARE — If you like artists talented enough to win fine-arts competitions...
A home ‘party’ everyone can have fun at
Stella & Dot offers fashion items for virtually any budget
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
We have all been invited to a million “home” parties over the years: candles, kitchen supplies, make-up, skincare, etc.
You dread getting the invitation and dread even more actually showing up and feeling pressured into purchasing something that you know you will NEVER use.
Listen,...
Redistricting madness leaves elections in confusion
Court’s decision, Justices’ junket to Puerto Rico means no one knows exactly what comes next
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
You can’t make this stuff up.
Just when we thought that redrawing the lines on Pennsylvania’s election-district lines couldn’t get sillier, events went into the truly surreal this week.
For those of you catching up, the state Supreme Court tossed...
Pocopson honored for newsletter
Township wins third place in state contest
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson Township Treasurer Peggy Lennon is also the editor of the township's newsletter, which was recently honored by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors.
POCOPSON — The township has been recognized for its successful ability to communicate with its residents via the township...
