Have a happy — and safe — Thanksgiving
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Whether you’re hitting the road to be home with family, or hosting the brood at your place, there’s a few simple tips from local and state experts to make your travel and holiday safer and happier.
First, of course, I’ll throw in one of my own: don’t talk about politics.
No, seriously. Don’t.
I’d suggest other, less explosive topics such as “how about...
On Stage: Finding Neverland
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Finding Neverland
Casual fans of touring Broadway shows are usually very happy with a season line-up that includes standards and old favorites. Give them a roster of shows such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Annie,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Cats” and they’re satisfied.
More serious fans look for new shows each season – shows that have never...
Suspensions, budget surplus top UCF board discussions
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville-chadds Ford Board of Education members Steve Simonson, and Victor Dupuis (left) and Jeff Hellrung (right) discuss issues as Superintendent of Schools John Sanville reviews information (center).
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A handful of motions were approved, the fate of surplus funds were debated and the student suspension discussion continued at the Nov....
On Your Table: Fall back for a little pasta
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Green vegetables add brightness to this dish and the meat makes it a substantial dish.
No meal is more perfect for the onset of cold weather than a nice hearty plate of pasta. We all love these but you don’t need to limit yourself to the classics like spaghetti.
In fact, I think greens makes some of the best inspiration for seasonal pasta dishes....
Gifts for the guys, all found locally
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The TImes
The countdown to the holiday season is here! Although, if you’ve shopped in any big box retailer, it’s been here for about 6 weeks already. The rush to promote Christmas is one of my biggest pet peeves. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite and it seems to get more diminished every year. I swear, I saw Christmas ornaments next to the Halloween candy at...
Unionville overcomes slow start, defeats Marple Newtown to advance to Section 1 finals
Unionville’s JT Hower leaps high to grab his second interception of the game against Marple Newtown. Jim Gill photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – With a bit less than three minutes left in the first quarter, it looked like Unionville’s football team had run out of answers against Marple Newtown — and was about to get run out of the District One, 5A playoffs.
Down...
On Stage (Bonus): Savoy Brown, 50 years and still rocking
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Savoy Brown
A band with a history that dates back more than a half-century will be performing in the area this weekend.
On November 18, Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown will have a concert at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
Savoy Brown is still rocking the blues after more than 50 years and in 2017 is...
What To Do: Goin’ to the dogs…and the turkey
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Dog Show
Thanksgiving is looming just around the corner and that means a huge number of Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks.
Fortunately for those who are not yet ready to listen to carols and be bombarded by Christmas sales non-stop, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not...
On Stage: Shindell anything but ‘Careless’ at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Richard Shindell
Kennett Flash has built a reputation for being both a rock club and a listening room – one night it could be electric guitar whiz Jennifer Batten and the next night the folkie duo The Kennedys.
The venue will be in “listening room” mode on November 17 when veteran singer-songwriter Richard Shindell headlines a show at Kennett Flash (102...
UCF looks at student suspension polices
By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times
Prompted by a September 8th incident at a football home game that resulted in several students being suspended, the Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board had a lengthy discussion on Nov. 13 regarding changing the current policies related to student suspensions and student records.
According to a Birmingham township resident who spoke at the end of the meeting,...
