ADA: a major issue for public-use buildings
While your single-family home doesn’t have to handicap accessible, your business might need to be
By John D’Annunzio, columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Americans with Disabilities Act came about due to the increasing need for people with disabilities to have access to facilities that are used by the general public. Since the inception of the ADA guidelines for buildings have changed to...
Keeping it fresh: 30 days, 30 different looks
By mixing and matching your wardrobe items, you can extends your fashion palate& budget
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
“I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.”
Don’t know who said this….but, it makes me laugh and I concur wholeheartedly!
Back in high school a few friends and I kept a “clothes journal.” We would document the...
Local golfers battle for Radley Run titles
Sisters Allison (runner-up) and Lauren Jones (winner) from the Girls 5 Hole group.
BIRMINGHAM — July at Radley Run Country Club is the month of golf championship play for the 18 hole Ladies, the Men, the Juniors and the Senior Men. The high temperatures and the close matches challenged the players of these prized tournaments.
Nancy Jones repeated her #1 position as Club Champion of the 18 hole...
Summerfest wraps up successful 2011 concert season at Nixon, Aug 10
Concert at Anson B. Nixon Park benefits free concert series
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
KENNETT — After an amazing eight weeks of free concerts, the music at Anson B. Nixon Park is coming to an end for the season. However, there is one last show left to be played: Summerfest.
Summerfest is a concert and a fundraiser, benefitting and funding the free concerts that are so popular...
KAU Senior Softball wins District, Section titles, 3rd in state tourney
The KAU Senior Softball AllStar team went undefeated in 2011 in district and section play. Players (front left to right): Chloe Chapman,Myia Bonifacino, Andrea Giordano, Bailey Reigel, Mikala Slicer, Katie Otto, Katie DeStefano, Colleen Beckman, Maddie McCunney, Tori Hojnacki, Carly Nance, Sophia Giordano, Casie Florschutz, Erin Lucas, (not pictured: Austin Langerhans) Back row (left to right): Manager...
It’s that time again: back to school and back to sports
Mouthguards can take a bite out of sports injuries, but it’s important to make the right choice
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
Today I am wearing both of my favorite hats, the dentist hat and the mom hat. As a dentist with more than 20 years of experience, I know how incredibly important it is to wear a well fitting mouthguard during activities that can pose...
Historic permitting process takes center stage in Birmingham
Methods sought to simply coordination between historic bodies
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — At the township supervisors meeting on Monday night, representatives from the Chester County Historical Commission discussed the simplification of a long-standing process.
Other than approvals of a resident enlarging his deck, the township renewing an franchise agreement...
Local U.S. Reps back debt deal
Sen. Toomey says ‘no’; Casey backs compromise
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes
All three local U.S. House of Representatives members voted Monday night to support a compromise measure raising the federal debt ceiling and cutting spending, while it is expected that Pennsylvania’s two U.S. Senators will split their votes.
Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16), who represents Birmingham, Pennsbury,...
‘Tall tale’ saga continues: no ruling on HS aud. variance
E. Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board wants written confirmation from fire companies on ability to cope with 58-foot building height; no impact seen on opening of school year
There won't be any resolution to the dispute over the height of the new auditorium at Unionville High School until September at the earliest, but officials say that the building can still be used for the start of the school...
Kennett Underground Railroad Center chugs along
Organization offers Heritage tours, plans to open museum in Pocopson
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Barnard House in Pocopson should become the new home of the Kennett Underground Railroad Museum — if township officials can work out financing to pay for the project, which would also move the township offices to the building.
KENNETT — A century and a half ago, the Kennett...
