Graduating again stirs many emotions
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Friday night I walked in my third (and final) graduation ceremony. As I crossed the stage to accept my diploma, I felt a strange mixture of emotions. I was elated to be finished, but, wistful that it was really over.
Going back to school at this stage of my life was no easy feat. It had been almost two decades since I had written a paper or studied for...
County’s 1st Crisis Intervention Team class graduates
All 28 graduates from Chester County’s first Crisis Intervention Team training class, along with trainers and supporters.
WEST CHESTER — Twenty-eight local law enforcement officers graduated from Chester County’s first Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training class on Friday, April 28 at the West Goshen municipal building. The officers completed the intensive, 40-hour training, which has been...
On Your Table: Easy grab-n’ go foods for kids
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Nutritious, individual portioned ham and egg “muffins” are easy to prepare ahead of time and just perfect for grab-n-go meals or snacks.
Now that the kids are back to school, packing an appetizing, healthy meal for them is an easy way to improve their day, even if they don’t feel quite so enthusiastic about the early mornings and hectic pace...
Fall means getting back up to speed
The heat and quiet of summer begin to fade; new stormwater regs have local officials angry
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are few times that elicit such joy and enthusiasm. Sure, kids might get ramped up before the holidays, but we adults — well, you can see all of us with kids walking with a lighter step this week for one reason: school starts Monday!
While our kids are somewhere between...
UCF officials: tax rate cut will mean layoffs
Governor’s budget to have little impact in short term, could be major problem in coming years
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett's budget proposal would mean steady funding for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District for 2012-13, but a new structure for state aid would mean aid would not grow with expenses over the coming years, pushing more burden onto real estate...
