Chesco to invest in local tech startups
Members of the Chester County Retirement Board sign a resolution that establishes Venture Chesco, a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania to invest $4 million in emerging and growing companies located in, or willing to locate to Chester County. Seated left to right: Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Michelle...
GOP Congressman laud tax bill, Democrats decry ‘gift’ for wealthy, donors
The U.S. Senate last night passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — a sweeping revision of U.S. Tax code, that depending on who is talking is either a spark for job and wage growth or a massive, deficit busting giveaway to the rich, political donors and corporate America.
The House voted Tuesday to approve the package, but will have to revote Wednesday because of three provisions in the original bill...
Kennett supervisors OK emergency services tax hike
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors (pictured) and leaders in Kennett Square are doing a fundraising competition, Change for Change, which will benefit the Kennett Food Cupboard.
KENNETT – Citing the expense of a growing police force, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors have passed a 2018 budget that includes a tax increase to cover the costs...
Good Samaritan and Bridge of Hope complete merger
Two established non-profits that serve the homeless population of Chester and Lancaster Counties – Good Samaritan Shelter and Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties – announce the official merger that uniquely positions the organizations to provide a full range of services to address homelessness.
The new organization has been re-named Good Samaritan Services to reflect the progressive...
Hero Fund honors outgoing president
Outgoing Hero Fund president John ‘J.D.’ DiBuonaventuro (center) holds one of framed commendations he received. With him is Neil Vaughn (from left), Butch Dutter, Carolyn ‘Bunny’ Welsh, James Vito, Robert Kagel and Tom Hogan.
The board president of the Chester County Hero Fund insisted that he wanted no fuss when he stepped down after 17 years in that position on Wednesday, Dec. 6. His...
Two charged in infants’ deaths
Jamal Bailey (left) and William Gardner (right) were charged Thursday in the deaths of two infants under their care.
Two county men have been charged in the deaths of infants under their care — one earlier this year and another exactly one year ago — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Jamal Bailey, 41 of Downingtown, has been charged with homicide for administering...
George withdraws from 16th District race
John George
The crowded field to take on freshman Congressman Lloyd Smucker got a little less crowded Wednesday after John George announced he would withdraw from the race, saying he didn’t think he would be able to mount a competitive race.
“I have informed the Democratic Committee that I am suspending my campaign for Congress in the 16th District for 2018,” george said in a...
Chester County Women’s Commission representatives Wendy Leeper (third left) and Denise Bailey (center) present bus tokens for the Chester County WRAP program. Pictured left to right are: County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Sharon Dickinson, WRAP Supervisor; Wendy Leeper; County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Denise Bailey; Jennifer Lopez, Deputy Chief, and Christopher Murphy, Chief, Department...
Kennett Sq. council addresses tragedy, community relations
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
HARB member Clara Saxton addresses Borough Council members about the impact of the 2016 election results on the borough’s recent political races.
KENNETT SQUARE – They were at the Red Clay Room to discuss the 2018 budget, but recent events were front and center at last Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council.
Mayor Matt Fetick...
Kennett, Longwood Gardens look at flooding concern in Hamorton Homes
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Pennoni Associates engineer Michael Kissinger talks with residents of the Hamorton neighborhood near Longwood Gardens whose homes have been affected by flooding.
KENNETT – The rains on the plain stay mainly in Hamorton, according to some residents of the village who spoke at the most recent meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Several...
