YMCA to host summer job fair Jan. 4 – 8
All YMCA of Greater Brandywine branches will be hiring for summer camp and other seasonal positions for 2016. These are great positions for students who will be home for the summer or any others interested. The job fair will run from January 4 through January 8. Times will vary by branches.
Despite Chesco Reps revolt, budget talks stall
GOP House members leave for holiday, no clear path ahead
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
T’was the day before the day before Christmas,
When all through the (State) House,
Various angry politicians were heard to espouse:
“Ghost voting,” “vote to reconsider” “insurgent” and “Twitter fight”
As legislators sought to finally get a state budget right…
Local State Reps (clockwise...
Killion expected to get GOP nod for 9th Senate run
State Rep. Tom Killion
With state Sen. Dominic Pileggi about to resign to take up his new role as Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Judge, the political process to replace him in the state Senate is starting to come into focus — and it appears the Republicans will nominate State Rep. Tom Killion to run for the open seat.
The only other known likely contender, State Rep. Steve Barrar said this...
YMCA’s ‘Believe and Achieve’ helps 20 local kids
Children from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s afterschool program had an opportunity to meet with Jahlil Okafor and Isaiah Canaan from the Philadelphia 76ers, after they each received a $200 shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods in King of Prussia as part of the store’s Shop With a Pro event.
KING OF PRUSSIA – This week the holidays were brighter for 20 local children from the YMCA...
CWA names Robert A. Judge, Sr. as new Executive Manager
Former Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will oversee operations
CHESTER, PA – The Board of Directors of the Chester Water Authority (CWA) named Robert A. Judge Sr. to serve as the organization’s new Executive Manager, where he will oversee the operations of the municipal authority. The CWA provides water service to more than 200,000 residents and businesses in...
SEPTA to implement Christmas Eve schedule for regional rail
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA will implement its special Christmas Eve midday schedule to better accommodate customer travel needs. The special schedule was created to provide additional service for individuals leaving work early from Center City stations around noon, instead of the typical two-hour evening peak period.
SEPTA’s regular midday schedules are not designed to accommodate...
Wolf: I’ll veto ‘stop-gap’ budget
Local ex-State Rep. says folks should look at changes in state government after deadlock
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf, seen here in a visit to Chester County earlier this year, said he would veto the so-called “stop-gap” budget the State House was considering Tuesday.
Although local state legislators had hoped that Gov. Tom Wolf would accept parts of an 11-month...
Chesco legislators split on pension, budget deal
Sources say stop-gap budget likely to be sent to Gov. Wolf Tuesday
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
“Frustration.” “Confusion.”
Those two words, which repeatedly came up when speaking with local legislators about the ongoing state budget standoff, seem to best describe where things stand in the current six-month state budget standoff.
The standoff looked to come to an end this past weekend,...
State Police seek applicants, focused on women, minorities
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police is encouraging more people, particularly women and minorities, to join their ranks.
“We are dedicated to having a force that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve,” said State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker. “We must hire the individuals who have a genuine interest in providing quality service through leadership to the people...
FCA announces all area kickoff
All middle school parents, students and athletes are invited to attend
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) invites all middle school and high school parents and students to attend its ‘All Area Kick-Off’ Friday, January 8th from 7-10 PM at the Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square.
