The evolution of building codes
Rules for safe building have their roots in ancient times
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
Some may ask “why and when did building codes evolve?” Did it all start in the 1920s or later?
Well, we need to go back to a time when a Babylonian emperor named Hammurabi enforced his own code called the Hammurabi code. This was around 1800 BC. His thinking was if a builder built...
Unionville comeback falls short, 21-14
Down 21-0 at half, young defense steps up, but Indians run out of time
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Richard Sampson fights to hang onto the ball against West Chester Rustin, Saturday. The Indians dropped a tough 21-14 decision to the Knights. Photo by James Gill.
WEST CHESTER — In the weeks to come, it will either be looked back as the turning point or the beginning...
Girls Night Out, in Kennett Square!
Fashion event planned for Sept. 29
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
Did you know that on Thursday, September 29th downtown Kennett Square turns into a mini version of New York’s famed “Fashion Night Out”?
It’s true!
Ashley Austin Boutique and Chantilly Blue host their annual Fall Fashion Girl’s Night party from 5 to 8 pm. Everyone is invited….you don’t have to be...
Coup De ‘Ville: Enjoying the quiet
After so many weeks of controversy, it’s kind of nice to kick back and enjoy the peace
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A relatively quiet week in Unionville this week, except of course, for the rising flood waters closing Route 926 again Saturday morning.
And of course the headaches from the closure of 926 at Route 52 — but at least that has the payoff of better, safer roads in...
Lots of unique experiences for the kids at 2011 Unionville Fair
Carved pumpkins on display during the 2010 Unionville Fair.
Ahhh.. to be a kid again! What could be more fun than a scavenger hunt? Exploring a Native American tipi? Watching a baby chick break through the shell? Carving a pumpkin? All these experiences and more will be available to the young, and the young at heart, at the Unionville Community Fair, Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October...
BioDerma celebrating 5th year, Sept. 24
Anniversary specials,silent auctions part of special event
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
No one wants to end up looking like Joan Rivers…right?
Of course not! But, there IS a way to delay the passage of time across your face…
Botox and Dysport and Juvederm, OH MY!
CUE: Bio Derma Laser and MedSpa Center located at 507 Orchard Avenue (right behind where the old Dairy Queen...
History made personal: ‘Troops by the Hundred Were Passing’
By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
N.C. Wyeth's “Troops by the Hundred Were Passing”
N.C. Wyeth and Chris Sanderson were both born in the year 1882. Chester A. Arthur was President of the United States, having been sworn in after President Garfield succumbed to injuries related to his assassination. The South was undergoing Reconstruction, yet many people in the South still resented...
Motorists warned after police mishap
Supervisors express concern about location of school bus stop on Rt. 926
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — At the Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday night, Chief of Police Thomas Nelling reported an accident involving a police cruiser. Last Tuesday, September 13, a police officer was driving west on 926 and was caught off guard by the stopped traffic just...
Parents upset over coach’s hiring process
Unionville Baseball Boosters say they were ‘shut out’ until after the fact
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
PENNSBURY — Members of the Unionville High School Baseball Booster Club say they feel like the school district failed to get them in the lineup when selection process for a new varsity baseball coach was underway.
Monday night, they unsuccessfully asked the Board of Education...
