UCF moves forward with 2.88% budget plan
No residents attend two-hour hearing; pensions biggest growth area
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It appears that Dancing With The Stars is a lot more popular than Budgets with The Board.
No residents attended Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education budget hearing (technically, this reporter is a resident and did attend as the lone media representative on...
UCF moves to tighten budgeting process
Prelim budget calls for 2.88% tax increase
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Conservatism is on the outs for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
Well, at least, when it comes to its budget process.
District officials announced Monday night during the Board of Education’s work session that the district would be moving away from its time-honored conservative budgeting process,...
67th Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 11 & 12
This year’s Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale — the 67th — promises to be the best ever. The event kicks off with a preview night on March 11, with the show taking place the next day, March 12. Gathered to work on the show are: Kara Hyman (co-chair), Shawn Dutkiewicz (Principal CFE), Maggie Niemkiewicz (co-chair), Lisa Albany (co-chair) Featured Artist Helena van Emmerik-Finn and Donating Artist...
Students to get hands on with robot at TCHS Pickering
The Baxster robot by Rethink Robotics is programmed to package boxes at the Omega Design Corporation in Exton. In September, the robot will be moved to the TCHS Pickering Campus and used in the Electronics and Robotics program.
Robots are coming to the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. Specifically, the Baxster, a collaborative robot designed by Rethink Robotics. With a modern...
Exton Mall launches ‘Kickstart Your Class’ effort to help schools
In an effort to help support local teachers and their schools during the busy Back to School shopping season, Exton Square Mall has launched “Kickstart Your Class,” a crowd funding campaign built in conjunction with online charity DonorsChoose.org.
In July, Exton Square Mall launched launch KickstartYourClass.com, an innovative microsite that allows teachers to post DonorsChoose.org classroom project...
Keystone recognizes Chester County’s Shining Stars
Alexandra Esparza Rodriguez, a student at Kennett Middle School is just one of dozens of Chester County students recognized as Shining Star by Keystone federal Credit Union..
WEST CHESTER —Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Eighth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance,...
Melting ice & warming hearts…people YOU know doing ‘Good Stuff!’
Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Email kim@chescotimes.com (submissions are due the 15th & 30th monthly; and are subject to editorial review.)
So much DRAMA…A ‘shout-out’ to all the hard-working local kids and directors bringing affordable theater to our communities… Look for these March performances: Kennett – Oklahoma, Unionville – West Side Story, Rustin –...
Op/Ed: Keep child predators out of Pa.’s classrooms
Backs federal legislation to enforce background checks, sharing of data across states
By Thomas P. Hogan, Chester County District Attorney
Thomas P. HoganLast year, news broke that the Coatesville Area School District had hired multiple convicted felons and entrusted the safety and care of children to such criminals. For example, Victor Ford’s convictions for multiple state and federal felonies did...
County schools argue for fair schools funding
Chester County Intermediate Unit executive director, Dr. Joseph O’Brien, welcomes attendees of the local videoconference event, bringing school officials from across the region to discuss the state’s current funding formula.
DOWNINGTOWN — School leaders and educators across Pennsylvania participated in the virtual kick-off of the Campaign for Fair Education Funding on September 30. Dozens...
Delusions and confusion; or just another day in Harrisburg