Unionville completes focus group process in new Super search
Community input, following sessions with students, teachers, employees and parents will help shape the interview process
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Now, the tough part comes.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District completed the final phase Wednesday night of a series of focus groups to determine the qualities needed in a new Superintendent of Schools to replace...
Why did my dentist ask me about my swimming pool?
A dip in the pool can take a bite out of your smile, so watch your chemistry
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
It may seem odd that when a patient sits in my dental chair I might ask about their swimming habits. This summer thousands of folks will be splashing away in their backyard pools. Some of these people may be putting their dental health at risk.
Why? Pool...
Despite funds restoration, Unionville unlikely to rehire layoffs
Administrators preparing plan for $827K; teacher contract talks seen as stalled again
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the restoration of some $827,000 in state funds gives the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education some options in the coming weeks, it appears that one option won’t be restoring any of the support positions slashed in the 2011-12 budget.
Superintendent...
Jessica Lea Mayfield to headline at The Flash, Aug 25
Jessica Lea Mayfield
KENNETT SQUARE — The Los Angeles Times just listed their Top Music Picks of the Year (so far) and at the head of the list was Jessica Lea Mayfield’s LP Tell Me. Rolling Stone and Spin Magazines have featured her as an up-and-coming artist to watch, and she recently made her network television debut on the David Letterman show. Touring all across the United States, it is a...
Remembering why we celebrate the fourth
Let’s remember our men and women in uniform, including some recent Unionville grads
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Luca Cerami, a recent Unionville High School graduate, seen at West Point front row second from left
Today is Independence Day. Many different emotions come to mind when most of us think of this day every year. I am excited to barbecue with family and...
Solar power comes in a lot of flavors
From small to giant installations, there’s a lot of options, but you need to know what works for you
By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
There are different types of solar energy panels, each different in terms of use and practicality. First let me give you an idea of how much they cost. Solar energy costs about $ 10 to $ 12 a watt to install. An average sized system to...
KAU Knights win District 28 title
Kennett, Unionville players spark win over Naamans; team advances to state tourney
Winners! The KAU Knights won the District 28 Little League Senior title.
KENNETT SQUARE — On a very sunny and hot Saturday afternoon, at the MacQueen tournament held at the NVF field in Kennett the KAU Knights had a 10-0 shut out over Naamans in six innings. James Chapman a rising senior at Unionville High School...
Finding fashion fill-ins for any event
Some simple suggestions for being fashionable, matching your style with what you’re doing
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I must say, that since anointing myself the title of “fashion expert” and being ever so bold as to accept the challenge of penning a weekly article on the subject, I have received many frantic requests as to “what to wear” for certain events.
This...
State budget restores funding to Unionville
Board of education faces choices on saving, cutting taxes, saving jobs or a mix of all three after some $827,000 restored
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to sign a new state budget of $27.15 billion that comes which much smaller school funding cuts than expected for Unionville-Chadds Ford.
Finally, some good news from Harrisburg, at least for the Unionville-Chadds...
Op-Ed: Addressing region’s transportation needs a necessity