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...
2010 Election Preview
Governor, US Senate top ballot filled with interesting races
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The mailers have been sent, the commercials aired and the prognosticators have pontificated. Now all that’s left is for you, the voters of the Unionville Area, to vote.
Although you’ve probably seen enough about all of the candidates to last a lifetime, here’s quick primer on who is running...
Where to vote
Polling place locations:
Delaware County
Chadds Ford Township:
Southwest and Northeast Precincts: New voting location for 2010 at the Calvary Chapel, 500 Brandywine Drive (across from the AMC Painters Crossing movie theater). Both precincts have moved to this location. For a map, click here.
Chester County
Birmingham Township
Precinct 1
TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 1040 W. STREET RD, WEST CHESTER
Precinct 2
BIRMINGHAM...
Get your little ghouls and goblins ready for Halloween
Most local towns limit trick or treating to between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson Elementary principal Dr. Andrew McLaughlin (dressed as a very cold Fred Flinstone) leads the 2010 Halloween Parade at the school, Friday morning. Using common sense, we can help make this a safe and happy Halloween for all.
It’s the time of year where ghosts, goblins and superheroes...
Chadds Ford pumpkin carve brings out the crowd
Eric LoFumo won Best Halloween for this eerie carving.
Linda Allan won Best Overall for this lizard carving.
Jennifer MacNeil Traylor won for People’s Choice.
CHADDS FORD — As usual, this time of year, the grounds surrounding the Chadds Ford Historical society were packed as hundreds of local residents streamed in to see this year’s collection of amazing pumpkin carvings....
Bayard Taylor moving ahead with relocation plans
Library officials thank Pennsbury for support, lay out plans for new building, 2011 fund raising campaign
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Like all 18 of Chester County's public libraries, Bayard Taylor is again facing cuts in state aid.
PENNSBURY — The Bayard Taylor Library is going ahead with plans to be part of a new $30 million complex as part of a larger project with the Kennett...
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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