Bike path opposition doesn’t add up
Walking away now would be an expensive mistake
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Looks like there’s going to be some furor over East Marlborough’s bike path project at Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
You may recall the board of supervisors was split on continuing funding design of the project, but on a split vote, backed spending to complete the design.
Forget for second...
Galer Estate: a bit of Napa in Unionville
New local winery combines excellent vintages, artistic presentation and surprising values
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Now open on Folly Hill Road, the Galer Estate Winery is a great combination of stellar wines, cool decor and exceptional value. All-in-all, a wonderful addition to the Unionville community.
For many years now I have wanted to go visit Napa Valley and have...
Bushelow elected president of UCF board
New members take office, Leiser elected Vice President
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Eileen Bushelow, left, was elected as the new president of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Thursday night. Jeff Leiser (right) was elected as the new vice president.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — As expected, Eileen Bushelow was elected as the new president of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of...
New school board faces challenges early
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Ah…the peace of the holiday season.
After months of, shall we say, intensity here in Unionville, we now on this final weekend of November find ourselves stuffed with turkey, good will and for some, a need for a nice, quiet nap. Others, like yours truly, have to start the preparations for getting out the holiday lights and sorting through the holiday...
Unionville test scores again strong
District remains among top in the state
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It’s can be a little hard to find room for growth when your head is already scraping the ceiling.
Once again, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district posted exceptional standardized test scores — among the top in the state.
“I couldn’t be prouder for our students,” said Dr. John Sanville,...
So much to be thankful for
What a difference a year makes
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Thursday, as you probably know from the near-riot conditions at the Super-Fresh, is Thanksgiving.
In doing my research for this year’s column, I looked back on last year’s column (which actually ran on Thanksgiving) and noted all of the things I’m personally thankful for in and around Unionville.
Without doubt, I’m still...
A bit of the Civil War comes to Patton
Reenactors from the Pa. 69th make lives of solders at Gettysburg come to life for students
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A Civil War reenactor demostrates the firing of his .58 caliber rifle for students at Patton Middle School.
EAST MARBOROUGH — Once, it was a rite of passage. Spend a couple of hours on a bus, then a couple more walking around empty fields, looking at historical markers...
School board lays out budget schedule
District likely to seek Act 1 exceptions to allow new board maximum options on 2012-13 budget
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although it might seem like just a couple of months ago that the last school district budget was finished — actually, it was June — the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education is beginning the process for the 2012-13 school year — with...
Unionville Art Gala showcases local talent
The 36th annual Unionville Art Gala transformed the Unionville High cafeteria into a thriving art exhibition, displaying the work of over 175 artists
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The 36th annual Unionville Art Gala showcased the best of local professional and student artists, all while raising money for the school.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Chester County art scene extends...
Brandwine Valley Chorale plans holiday concerts
WEST CHESTER — In its fifth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents a holiday concert of Christmas music from around the globe, “Carols & Lullabies.”
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the BVC’s Fifth Holiday Concert will be performed on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 West Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester.
Highlighting the...
