Longwood FD considers adding Pocopson sub-station
Location and funds for new facility seen as hurdles
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson could become home to some Longwood Fire Company equipment — the company's Ladder 25 is pictured here.
POCOPSON — Longwood Fire Company could be reaching out to the township — literally.
While the fire company has long served about 70% of the township for fire protection and all of its...
926 bridge meeting may offer answers
Local officials to quiz PennDOT on changes to bridge replacement plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The bridge over the Brandywine is slated for replacement. Officials from local townships are concerned that new plans no longer addres the constant flooding issues on either side of the bridge.
Local officials aren’t expecting a quick fix to their concerns about revisions to the state’s...
Unionville teen reaps what she sews for abused animals
Pocopson pillow business has Patton student making a difference in the community
By Jessica Chermack, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson's Sara Hunt created "Pillows for Pets," sewing pillows and other items to raise money to help animals in shelters. Photos by Jessica Chermack.
POCOPSON — Sara Hunt’s goal was to merge two of her passions – helping abused animals and sewing...
Unionville, Pocopson sing Sixers to win
The combined choruses of Unionville and Pocopson Elementary schools sing the National Anthem just before Sunday night's Sixers' game.
The combined chorus of Unionville and Pocopson Elementary Schools sung the National Anthem prior to Sunday night’s 76ers-Nuggets game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
After blowing the roof off the arena with their powerful rendition of the Star...
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...
Eagle Scout project would put markers on Barnard trail
Pocopson Scout plans historical signs, mileage markers
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Chris Hartsky, a Pocopson Boy Scout, makes his presentation to the township Board of Supervisors Monday night.
POCOPSON — As the old saying goes, “no matter where you go, there you are.”
But now, thanks to the work of a local Eagle Scout candidate, those walking and running along the trail near...
Supervisor decries ‘Great Wall of China’ at The Preserve
Brutscher expresses frustration at Toll Brothers’ changes to housing development
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although approved by township supervisors Monday, the board expressed frustration Monday night at Toll Brothers' changes to The Preserve site plan.
POCOPSON — It might not be visible from space, but a series of walls planned for The Preserve have township supervisors...
Unionville students, parents, staff take a day ‘On’ for MLK
Volunteers team up to improve their communities to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Sewing machines are lined up, one after another, as volunteers complete hand-made quilts for local childrens hospitals, Monday, at Pocopson Elementary School as part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther...
Simon Pearce closes Pocopson location
Former Lenape Inn location shuts restaurant, will wind up retail glass store in Feb.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Simon Pearce, which has operated a restuarant in Pocopson since 2000, announced the eatery would close immediately and that the glass blowing operation and gift shop would close by next month.
POCOPSON — Simon Pearce, the restaurant and glass blowing boutique located for...
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...
