CASD, teachers reach 4-year deal for new contract
The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) announced Monday that the Coatesville Area Teachers Association (CATA) has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement will be presented to the Board of School Directors for final approval at a Special Board Meeting on June 9, 2026, and, upon approval, will take effect on July 1, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the...
County reaches functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness
The Chester County Department of Community Development recently held its annual State of Housing Affordability and Homelessness event, where it announced that through the dedication and hard work of community partners, the county has reached a functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of community partners, Chester County has reached a functional...
Drought warning continues in Chester County
Abnormally dry conditions — despite recent rainfall — have led to a continued drought warning in Chester County. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) issued a drought warning due to the lack of significant rainfall in the county since 2025.
Under the PADEP’s drought warning guidance, residents, businesses, farmers, and other water consumers are...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: June 2
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Malvern Man Convicted of Indecent Assault of a Minor
After a week-long trial, Jose Ramirez-Cantarero, 39, of Malvern, was convicted by a jury of Aggravated Indecent Assault without Consent...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: May 19
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
DA Recognizes Corporal Timothy O’Connor at FOP Memorial During National Police Week
On May 14, 2026, law enforcement officers, county leaders, and members of the community gathered at...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update:: May 4
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Conestoga High School Teacher Pleads Guilty
On May 1, 2026, former Conestoga High School teacher Michelle Mercogliano plead guilty to two counts of Institutional Sexual Assault and to Corruption...
Chesco adds more kiosks for justice, public services
Advanced Robot Solutions AI Kiosks
Advanced Robot Solutions (ARS), in partnership with Chester County, ton Friday announced the successful completion of Phase 2 of their collaborative justice system modernization initiative, expanding access to justice and public services for court users across the county.
“Chester County is demonstrating what’s possible when technology is deployed...
Young artists honored at 6th District Art Competition reception
Andrew Grunza of West Chester East High School and Lily Robins of Phoenixville Area High School proudly display their Congressional awards.
The Chester County Art Association in West Chester hosted the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art Competition reception on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event drew art enthusiasts from across the region to view...
Tucker sworn in as new KSQ Council Member
At a special Council meeting on Wednesday, April 22, Borough Council voted to appoint Tucker McDonald to fill a vacant Council seat.
Tucker is a small business owner in the Borough.
This appointment is to fill the remaining two years of a respective term. As such, the appointment for this Council seat ends December 31, 2027, and would be subject to a new full four-year term after the general election...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: April 17
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Downingtown Man Sentenced to 8.5-17 Years in State Prison for Assaulting a 73-Year-Old while Claiming to be a Vigilante
On April 15, 2026, Court of Common Pleas Judge Allison Royer sentenced...
