You’re never too old to play
All work doesn’t just make Jack dull, but maybe unhealthy, too
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
When was the last time you completely lost track of time doing something you love? You may not have thought of it this way, but it’s very likely that you were engaged in what scientists call “free play.” If you’re like many people, life may be filled with work demands, family responsibilities,...
Pocopson mulls park sports improvements
Local sports organizations offer renovations in exchange for use
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, the Times
A torn soccer net at Pocopson Park. Township officials are weighing proposals for repairs and upgrades to the park’s soccer field and baseball field in exchange for use rights by local sports organizations.
POCOPSON — The township’s Board of Supervisors considered the issue of proposed...
Plans for battle reenactment take step forward
2014 Battle of Brandywine reenactment plans move ahead
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment and the 43rd Regiment of Foot seen in action in 2012 at Germantown. The reenactors hope to reenact the Battle of the Brandywine in at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham in 2014.
BIRMINGHAM — The British are coming!
It appears the township will be welcoming them this time,...
Birmingham supervisors looking to fill board vacancies
Township needs volunteers for recreation, historic and other boards
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — State protocols were followed at the first meeting of the Township Supervisors in 2013, which requires the nomination and confirmation of organizational positions for the coming year. All three supervisors were reconfirmed in their positions: John Conklin as Chairman, William Kirkpatrick...
Disappointment for Pocopson over Toll donated property
Tracts near Brandywine found to be largely wetlands, which prohibits most uses
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Because of the amount of wetlands on the tract, Pocopson Township officials suggested Monday that it might be impossible to develop much in the way of recreational facilities on three tracts donated to the township by Toll Brothers.
POCOPSON — Hopes of a boat ramp along...
Pocopson supervisors talk recreation options
Township must come up with more ‘active’ recreation facilities as part of deal with Toll Brothers
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — Exercise and clean living are all the rage today and although the township has stayed ahead of the mainstream with the addition of parks and walking trails and even tennis courts and a basketball court, the Board of Supervisors,...
