Few shakeups in county on Primary day
A handful of incumbents bounced at municipal level; county slates set
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday’s Primary election largely set up this November’s election slate — although in a handful of municipal races, incumbent supervisor candidates were knocked off their party’s ballot.
Turnout for the election was very light: just 10.45% of voters registered as Republican or Democrat...
County extending helping hand for career transition
Program aims to assist qualified unemployed, underemployed residents
A program designed to assist people in or approaching career transition will be held Friday at the Penn State Great Valley campus from 8:30 a.m. until noon, a county news release said.
“Job Search and You” will provide career assistance through the Managing Your Career Transition conferences provided by Penn State Great...
Willowdale plant sale to honor horticulturist’s legacy
Proceeds from Garden Club’s event will benefit area beautification
Proceeds from the West Chester Garden Club’s annual plant sale will benefit area beautification efforts.
Cardinal flower, iris, salvia, sedum, columbine, ginger, butterfly weed and many more floral varieties will be available at the West Chester Garden Club’s Third Annual Plant Sale on Thursday.
Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan
New state house, state Senate districts for many — new district, the 74th in Coatesville area
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new State House districts for Chester County, including the new 74th District, centered around Coatesville.The new State House districts for Chester County, including the new 74th District, centered around Coatesville.
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has upheld...
AR-15 controversy hides real discussion
Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days.
In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning...
Cawley defends Corbett record at Chamber luncheon
Lt. Gov., chair of Public Utilities Commission talk economic development benefits of Marcellus Shale
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley (left) and Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and questions following remarks at Wednesday’s Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Luncheon. Photo credit: Amy Tucker Photography.
NEW GARDEN — Offering...
County Human Service employees back union vote
Election returns 163 county Human Services employees to union representation
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Employees of Chester County’s Human Services departments voted by nearly a two-to-one margin to approve Teamsters Local 384 as their new union representatives, Thursday.
According to unofficial tallies released by the county, the union won 96-56, with all but seven employees...
Letter: Commissioners hiding anti-union legal, consultant costs
To The Editor,
The Chester County Commissioners do not believe they are accountable to County taxpayers. The County is currently embroiled in a labor dispute with the employees at the Department of Human Services. On numerous occasions the Commissioners have refused to disclose how much taxpayer money they are paying the anti-union attorneys and consultants they have hired to assist them in this...
La Comunidad Hispana to offer help to aspiring citizens
Margarita Queralt Mirkil said only 35 percent of people eligible for U.S. citizenship follow through with applications.
Agency will provide free legal assistance to those interested in applying
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) is hosting a free informational workshop for those wishing to apply to become U.S. citizens.
An information session will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at LCH, 731 W....
Library branch to showcase Underground Railroad
Program with Kennett expert will detail Chester Springs activity
Travel back in time to an era when brave Chester Countians risked their lives to promote freedom for all through the Underground Railroad, courtesy of the county library system.
The Henrietta Hankin branch is hosting a free, public program on Thursday, March 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., which will focus on the Underground Railroad,...
