Floods close local roads, schools
Crek Road in Birmingham lievs up to its name, just south of the Lenape Bridge, Friday morning. The roadway was entirely covered for hundreds of yards. Roadways across the Unionvile area, including U.S. 1 suffered with flooding problems, Thursday and Friday.
Updated, Friday, 12:58 p.m.
Heavy rains pounded the Unionville area, closing numerous local roadways — including areas with chronic flooding...
Houghton announces bid to unseat Pileggi
Former Democratic State Rep. wants to take on powerful Majority Leader, says he will fight for property tax reform if elected
Former State Rep. Tom Houghton
WEST GROVE – Former State Rep. Tom Houghton says he intends to challenge State Sen. Dominic Pileggi for the 9th District senate seat in 2012. According to Houghton, the Pileggi is not putting constituents first.
“The three biggest issues...
Barrar: final state budget will likely change
Local state rep. sees cuts in Welfare, smaller education cuts as likely
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
In the immortal words of the author Douglas Adams, “Don’t panic.”
Those are the words of advice coming from at least one local state legislator, who, while he said he supports much of Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget, he also noted that the state...
New Garden Air Show tickets on sale online
40th anniversary show slated for June 11-12, featuring wingwalkers, classic warbirds and more
Just some of the excitement from the 2010 New Garden Festival of Flight and the 2011, the 40th anniversary edition is expected to be even more thrilling.
NEW GARDEN —Tickets are now on sale, online, for the 40th anniversary edition of the New Garden Festival of Flight Air and Car Show, June 11 and 12 at...
Updated: Corbett’s call for salary freeze could have impact on Unionville teacher talks
Nearly $500K in cuts in local school funding, more state police in proposed state budget
4:20 p.m. Updated: adds figures for local education funding cuts
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett
It’s lean and mean, but it remains unclear at first blush exactly what the local impact will be of Gov. Tom Corbett’s first proposed state budget — a budget that calls for some $2.6...
Kennett Square Outdoor Farmer’s Market to start a week early
The Weekly Farmers' market will return a week earlier — May 6 at the Genesis Walkway .
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square’s Farmer’s Market has become the go-to place for area residents looking for fresh, locally grown and produced items — and now the first outdoor market of the year comes a week earlier.
Due to popular request, the Farmers’ Market has been held indoors once a...
Unionville Swimmers, Divers shine at districts
Swimmers nab Ches-Mont American title; Drohan wins 500 Freestyle
By Sheila Himes, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville's Matt Drohan at the top of the podium at winning the 500-meter freestyle at this weekend's District 1 swim meet in Philadelphia.
Unionville High School sent 20 swimmers and diver to districts competition. Diving took place last weekend and Senior Jonas Raider took...
Team Anonymous grabs URA Senior boys hoops title
Packed gym at Patton sees semis, finals of boys tournament
By Norbert Sax, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As the winter winds down, so does the Unionville Recreational Association’s (URA) basketball season. With a little March madness of their own, the league’s fifteen teams battled on the court for the honor of being crowned champions, a title that holds true until this...
Confessions of a fashion addict
The Unionville Times’ newest columnist has the answer to your style questions
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
Photo courtesy Beth Erisman, Kennett Square
My name is Kelly.
I am addicted to fashion. It’s somewhat of a problem. I have an overwhelming urge to style those around me. I offer my opinions and tips to friends and family, regardless of whether or not they are...
URA Senior Hoops set for thrilling championship Friday night
High School URA Basketball Quarterfinals start at 6 p.m., with finals at 8 p.m. at Patton
By Brett Ciancia, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — March Madness comes to Unionville.
This year, the Unionville Recreation Association experienced unprecedented interest in its High School Basketball league and has set the record for most teams with 15. Early March means its playoff time...
