On Stage: Heather Maloney kicks off 2018 tour locally
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Heather Maloney
Heather Maloney is a singer-songwriter-rocker from western Massachusetts who has released several critically-acclaimed albums over the last decade. She has been recording and playing her music live since 2009 and has had numerous performances in this area – including Kennett Flash and Burlap & Bean.
On January 18, Maloney will kick off...
Unionville mascot discussion a worthy topic
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Let me be the first to say, good for the students of Unionville High School.
Let me also say, some of the adults need to cool it, too.
The students created and led an Identity Council to start to have discussions about the school’s Indian name and mascot. As I’ve noted to school officials over the years, it is inevitable that at some point, the name and iconography...
UCF board discusses revision on suspension expungements
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
During last November’s work session, the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District administration committed to amending the Code of Student Conduct policy #218. Since suspensions are included on college applications, many community and board members requested a review process that could result in wiping it from the student record under certain circumstances.
At...
On Your Table: With the Eagles in NFC Title game, make sure you eat to win!
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
New Mexico Beef Chili packs a wallop and warms eaters right down to their toes.
Well the Eagles remain competitors for the Super Bowl, with one playoff game left — Sunday night’s NFC Title game against the Vikings — and we might watch the Bowl regardless of whether the Eagles are playing or not, just to watch the commercials. No matter...
Longwood FC announces new officers
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company promoted Mike Wells from Captain to Assistant Fire Chief during the organization’s annual reorganizational meeting.
“We have many great volunteers at Longwood and they are all willing to step up and take leadership positions,” Chief A. J. McCarthy said. “Two of our longtime leaders have stepped down and everyone here at Longwood thanks Mert LaBare...
A ‘Blush and Bashful’ Super Six for January
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Whelp. All that posturing about writing meaningful content in the new year is on hold. Because, after conferencing with friends, it seems that most people hold my fashion picks in higher regard than my opinions on life. (sigh). Am I not as profound as I think I am?
Alas, I do love the excuse to shop in the name of journalism. So, I’m kicking off 2018 (a...
Happy New Year! Surf’s up, baby!
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Happy 2018! Who’s got their surfboards ready?
Because, yeah, it is becoming increasingly likely that our friends in the Republican Party might not just be facing a wave, but rather a tsunami.
But before you rush out and scream “that dirty so-and-so Trump” (as apparently so many West Wing staffers seem to do daily, per Michael Wolff’s controversial new book),...
What To Do: Embrace the frosty weather
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
In this area, it seems people tend to stay inside more when winter arrives rather than enjoy the outdoors.
Winter in the Delaware Valley has its drawbacks – that’s for sure.
But, as long as you can handle cold weather, there are also many things for you to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen ponds or at indoor rinks, skiing, snowboarding and...
On Stage: ASH grows from Chesco roots to become nationally acclaimed
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
ASH
West Chester’s Braham Crane put together his highly-acclaimed dance company in Chester County more than 10 years ago and called it A.S.H. (which stands for “Artists.Simply.Human”).
A.S.H. made its area debut in 2004 with a pair of shows at the Painted Bride Art Center. In 2006, Crane brought his company back to Philly for a show at the prestigious...
UCD board OKs preliminary 2018-19 budget
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education President Jef Hellrung and Superintendent John Sanville share a moment during Wednesday’s special board meeting.
Because Monday’s work session was cancelled due to bad weather, the Unionville Chadds-Ford school board met on Wednesday morning to approve the preliminary 2018-19 budget.
Just shy of...
