What To Do: Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20
Also: West Chester Restaurant festival serves it up again
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Calabrese Sisters are just one of a plethora of acts performing at The Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20.
Circle your calendar for September 20 if you’re looking to attend the Brandywine Valley Association’s annual Jam on the Brandywine (Brandywine Valley Association grounds, Route 842 near Northbrook...
Op/Ed: Rendell (and Wolf) shouldn’t escape pension blame
By Kelly Lewis
Kelly Lewis
I have read about 5% of the noise surrounding the upcoming Governor’s race in Pennsylvania. As a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I’m always amazed at what issues become amplified, minimized, and often buried. Less than 1% of the voters will read this little note, but as a son of teachers, and a friend to many current and retired teachers,...
On Stage: Delaware Symphony opens 2014-15 season
The von Trapps, Savannah King and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra, with featured keyboardist Gabriela Martinez (pictured) opens the the 2014-15 season with “Heroes and Heroines” Sept. 19.
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra, which has been one of America’s top regional orchestras for years, is kicking off its 2014-2015 season...
UCF confirms EV-D68 case at Unionville High
District steps up cleaning, training to thwart spread of virus
By Kristin Ramsdell, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District confirmed this week that it has seen its first case of the EV-D68 virus — a virulent virus that has hospitalized some children in parts of the midwest — involving a Unionville High School student “who will remain home until...
State Police: reminder to lock cars and homes
Child seat safety event planned for Sept. 17
AVONDALE — The Pennsylvania State Police reminded local residents Wednesday that they should to be sure and take the time to lock doors to their vehicles and homes.
Police said, as always, criminals look for easy access to property and an unlocked garage or car door can be the perfect opportunity. Residents can help protect their home and family by taking...
Art Watch: Meghan Bergman
Some fantastical ceramic creations, plus what’s going on this week in art in Kennett Square
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Ceramic artist Meghan Bergman will be showing her barnacle-inspired vases and vessels this Thursday from 4-8pm at Galer Estate Winery’s Pop up Art Show. Meghan’s ceramics are mesmerizing combinations of organic forms applied to an open vessel. I have...
A record 19 UHS students named National Merit Semi-Finalists
A record 19 Unionville High School students were honored this week as National Merit Semi-Finalists.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A record 19 Unionville High School students were named National Merit Semi-Finalists this week.
The 19 named beats the old school record of 13 — a number hit the last two years — and is yet another honor for the high school, which has been listed among the top high schools in...
Unionville rides ‘D,’ rush game to 36-0 win
Defense regains form, while running game thrives in the rain
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Brandon Boon races into the open against Avon Grove Saturday. Boon rushed for 159 yards and scored 3 TD as the Indians won, 36-0. Jim Gill photo.
WEST GROVE — A little before kickoff of Saturday’s Avon Grove-Unionville football game, the skies opened up and a steady and often drenching...
At closet cleanout time, have a plan
Once you’ve thinned the herd, be smart on buying replacements
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Transitioning your closet from season to season is a task that may be THE definition of “necessary evil”. On the bright side, it is an opportunity to purge and rebuild.
I have written articles in the past about editing your wardrobe quarterly and donating those items that you seldom...
Numbers, both in polls and finance reports tell a story
While Corbett’s numbers suggest a Democratic opportunity, can they raise enough $$ to take advantage?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Not to beat a dead horse, but there are even more bad poll numbers this week to make even the stoutest of Republicans more than a tad worried about not just the fate of Gov. Tom Corbett, but whether an electoral tsunami could hurt down-ballot candidates, but...
