Local officials seek answers from PennDOT on 926 bridge
New bridge replacement plans won’t address flooding problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Rt. 926 bridge over the Brandywine has been slated fro replacement since at least 2001, but now local officials are frustrated that a new state plan won't address the flooding problems at the site.
You may have heard of the “bridge to nowhere” but some local officials are frustrated...
Barrar to renew push for voter ID
State Rep. will get behind new effort to combat voter fraud, vetoed by Rendell in 2010
State Rep. Steve Barrar said he make another attempt in 2011 to gain passage of bill that would require voters to show photo ID, such as pictured above, when voting. A similar measure was vetoed by Gov. Ed Rendell.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although the initial headlines may be only about finance...
Barrar: 2011 budget choices could lead to unhappy voters
Eight-term state rep. says spending cuts may not prove popular as lawmakers seek to close $5B gap
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Ask a public official, virtually any public official, and almost all will tell you the same thing: 2011 is going to be a challenging year. But few others are looking at the difficult mix of problems and expectations that accompany local members of the state...
Ross’ E-Cycling bill signed by Rendell
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that establishes a recycling program for computer equipment and televisions, was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Ed Rendell.
“The disposal of these electronic devices is potentially hazardous to the environment and while some manufacturers and communities have taken steps to address the disposal problem, there was no statewide solution until...
State house passes pension reform
The State House of Representatives agreed to state Senate changes to a State Employees Pension reform bill — changes that would share the cost of future increases with employees, soften some of the rate spikes in coming years and create an oversight commission on state spending.
Although House Democratic initially leaders balked at coming back for a lame duck session, pressure from Democratic rank...
It’s BAAACK! Pension bill finds new life
Under heavy fire, Democratic leaders schedule house votes for Monday
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Democrats have reversed themselves and now will allow a vote on a state pension reform bill.
It appears that the reports — including here — of the death of the pension reform bill turned out to be premature — state House Speaker Keith McCall has relented and will allow the pension...
Election 2010: Republicans sweep up and down the ballot
GOP nabs control of state house, governor’s mansion
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Voters across Chester County seemed to be expressing frustration at a weak economy — and too much government intervention — as three Democratic state representatives were turned from office county-wide, the Republicans seized a massive majority in the state house and Pennsylvanians elected a new governor,...
Local voter turnout appears heavy
But question remains: who is coming out to vote and who benefits?
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTmes.com
Voter turnout appeared to be heavy — likely to cross 50 percent per precinct across the Unionville area — but it remains to be seen who exactly is voting and what the impact will be on local and statewide races.
For every voter who expressed anger at the incumbent Democrats, another would...
Chadds Ford Knoll residents ask for help with US-1 speed
After weekend crash injures two, township to seek PennDOT speed limit changes — again
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The entryway to Chadds Ford Knoll was damaged Saturday after a crash that left two injured. Local residents are asking for help from the township slow speeds on US 1.—Mike McGann photo
PENNSBURY — Residents of the Chadds Ford Knoll neighborhood are asking township...
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