Local firefighters honored at fundraiser

Master of Ceremonies Del Bittle shares a moment with firefighters from the West Bradford Fire Company, during a special event Saturday to honor local volunteer firefighters. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds of local residents, elected officials and community members came together Saturday night to honor local volunteer firefighters serving a number of local towns at a special, highly-attended fundraising...

KAU team returns home to rousing reception

Kennett Kings earn fans – and memories – with series of achievements By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Members of the KAU team – the U.S. Senior League Baseball champs –  line up for an appreciative crowd at their field on Leslie Road in Kennett Square. Sandwiched between nearly a dozen emergency vehicles with lights flashing and sirens blaring in downtown...

Letter: two nightmares and a dream

To The Editor: My first nightmare occurred right after recent news that the three white bungalows along Rt. 1 at Longwood were doomed to demolition.  Those houses were built in the 1920s by P. S. du Pont for some of his closest employees.  Rather I saw in their stead a grand entrance with blinking marquee, announcing a Broadway show or band  at the new indoor theater, constructed on the once grassy...

WSFS opens new Longwood branch

Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the Kennett Square branch opening and WSFS’s 181st year of serving the Delaware Valley are: (pictured left to right) Rick Wright, Executive Vice President & Chief Retail Banking Officer, WSFS; Shari Kruzinski, Senior Vice President & Brandywine Valley Regional Manager, WSFS; Mark Turner, President & Chief Executive Officer, WSFS; Gail Chase, Assistant Vice...

Hundreds hit the frosty Brandywine

Polar Plunge hits new heights for attendance and fun Swimmers hit the frosty Brandywine Creek as part of the Brandywine Valley Association’s Polar Plunge, Saturday. Hundreds of swimmers hit the water to raise money for the BVA, while a giant crowd looked on. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST BRADFORD – It was a fabulous, sunny day: a great opportunity for a nice dip in the Brandywine Creek,...

There’s a lot of BUZZ about the Unionville Community Fair!

88th Annual fair kicks off this weekend, fun for the entire family; beekeepers just one of many new attractions A Unionville Elementary School student gets to know a chick a little better during the 2011 Unionville Fair. This year’s fair kicks off Friday and promises to be bigger, better and even more exciting than ever. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Looking for great family fun this weekend – something...

Shoppers line up for new Giant store

Location of old Genuardi’s on U.S. 1 in Longwood, opens to lines and giveaways By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Shoppers lineup for the grand opening of the new Giant supermarket in Longwood, Sunday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — You’d think it would take a lot to get people up and out on sultry, Sunday morning in July, but based on the line that queued up in front of the new Giant supermarket before...

E. Marlborough honors Beach for 40 years of service

Long-time Planning Commission member leaving board, moving out of town By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Susan Beach is honored with a certificate of thanks from East Marlborough’s Board of Supervisors, Monday, as presented by Supervisors’ chair Cuyler Walker. EAST MARLBOROUGH — When Susan Beach first joined the township’s Planning Commission in 1972, things were a bit different. Richard...

Inn at Whitewing: a hidden gem of Unionville

Bed and breakfast harkens back to another era, old-world charm, service Tucked into a pictureque valley, The Inn at Whitewing Farm offers old-world charm in a deliughtful setting. By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com EAST MARLBOROUGH — It might be the best-kept secret in the Unionville area, but likely it won’t be for long. The Inn at Whitewing Farm is a gorgeous bed and breakfast tucked...

New Route 52 is impressive addition to Unionville

As the October snow flies, a momentary respite from the political grind By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com “So, Mrs. Lincoln, otherwise, how was the show?” On this surprisingly snowy Saturday in October in Unionville, the ghosts and goblins of the season are more evident than ever, because, as we know, it’s that scariest time of year — election season. So my gift to you — as you’re...