UCFSD annouces hiring of Hoffman as new Superintendent
Dr. Tim Hoffman
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of School Directors announced Monday it has selected Dr. Tim Hoffman as the district’s new Superintendent, pending approval at the May 19 Regular Board Meeting.
“Dr. Hoffman’s vision and leadership style perfectly align with the priorities our community identified through focus groups and surveys: delivering a top-tier education...
County officials make ‘Full Court Press’ to protect federal funding
Representative Chrissy Houlahan with Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell (left) and Chester County CEO David Byerman (right) at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. last week.
Chester County Government leaders are ramping up efforts to safeguard critical federal funding that supports essential services for county residents. Just last week, the County Commissioners and executive...
State Ed. Department clears UCFSD’s Sanville over survey complaint
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has dismissed an Educator Misconduct complaint filed against Superintendent Dr. John Sanville finding “no probable cause to believe that there are grounds to pursue disciplinary action.”
The complaint came from a UCFSD parent Chad Williams, who filed multiple complaints in multiple jurisdictions...
Revitalization of Ash Park expected to start by June
Ash Park
The much-anticipated revitalization of Ash Park, located in the heart of the City of Coatesville, is taking shape as bids for construction opened on April 7. The City expects to award the contract by the end of May with construction commencing in June on Phases I and II of the multi-year Ash Park Master Plan.
Situated between Third and Fourth Streets in Coatesville, Ash Park covers 9.3...
CCIU Names Brown as new Principal of Engle Education Center
Dr. Shannon Brown
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has named Dr. Shannon Brown as the inaugural principal of the organization’s new Engle Education Center, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s development. The center is a cornerstone of CCIU’s campus expansion initiative, transforming the former Fred S. Engle Middle School into a state-of-the-art educational...
CCIU names Leever new Director of Career, Technical & Customized Education
Dr. Steven Leever
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Board approved Dr. Steven Leever as the new Director of Career, Technical & Customized Education. Dr. Leever will officially assume his new duties on July 10, 2025.
With 36 years of distinguished experience across public, private, and international education, Dr. Leever brings exceptional leadership credentials to this critical...
Commissioners take ‘Innovate Chester County’ to next level
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe announced this week the start of projects resulting from recommendations by county citizens, generated through Innovate Chester County.
The Innovate Chester County first-phase projects will support children’s mental health services, veteran resource communication, affordable housing, and the County’s community transit...
Kennett Square’s Ruiz-Rhoades wins Soldier of the Year in the PA National Guard’s 2025 Best Warrior Competition
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith , Joint Force Headquarters – Pennsylvania National Guard
Spc. Robert F. Ruiz-Rhoades
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP – Twenty-three service members competed in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s state-level best warrior competition here April 3–6, 2025.
Sgt. Daniel Miller, a supply specialist with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute...
Trump cuts leave Chester County Food Bank, KACS short of food supplies
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) is deeply concerned to announce that the USDA has canceled a vital $250,000 food order to Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a critical source of support for our community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. This decision comes at a time when demand for food assistance is higher than ever.
KACS,...
‘Reimagined’ Strawberry Festival to return in 2025
The beloved Strawberry Festival is making a much-anticipated return, now reimagined and relocated to the heart of Downtown Coatesville. The Rotary Club of Coatesville, in partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, is bringing this family-friendly tradition back in an exciting new format while continuing its mission to benefit the greater Coatesville community.
The Reimagined Strawberry...
