Kennett Supervisors give preliminary OK to budget with no property tax hike
KENNETT – The Township Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a preliminary budget with no real estate tax increase for 2021. The Township held seven budget hearings beginning on September 16th designed to engage the community in a discussion about priorities for 2021 as it relates to the delivery of government services. The balanced budget is available for public inspection on the Township website...
COVID 19 Update, Nov. 18: State sets records for cases, hospitalizations, state tightens some rules, no changes for Chesco as yet
Editor’s Note: After nearly daily updates from late March through June, the pandemic eased enough for use to reduce coverage. The recent explosion of cases, hospitalizations and deaths nationally and in state have prompted a return to semi-regular reports again.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Wolf Administration moved to boost COVID-19 mitigation efforts, as case numbers...
You may not want to hear it, but Public Health Professionals are keeping us safe
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
We are in complicated and trying times to be sure. This month I would like to spend a few moments thanking another group of unsung heroes in our current crisis. Public health professionals have gotten ignored or “thrown under the bus” at times during this pandemic.
I thought it prudent to share all of things we take for granted today...
Business Spotlight: After fighting through multiple crises, Dane Decor celebrating 47 years
Dane Decor
DOWNINGTOWN – Dane Décor is celebrating its 47th anniversary this month as a thriving business built upon being an authority on unique contemporary and Scandinavian furniture. Through its impressive history, Dane Décor has contributed to the community by supporting numerous civic and charitable organizations.
Through the years, the company survived a fire, lightning strike, recessions...
As pandemic rages, we can’t give up the fight
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The election is over — Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States.
You know what’s not over? The COVID-19 pandemic. More than 180,000 new cases were reported Friday, some 5,500 in Pennsylvania. Over the last week, Chester County is averaging 100 new cases a day — and generally speaking, we’re doing better than average, But still...
What To Do: Christmas events begin to ramp up
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Holiday Magic at Brandywine
It is the middle of November and that means many of the area’s traditional Christmas activities have begun – including a highly anticipated event in Chadds Ford.
“Holiday Magic at Brandywine”, which was formerly known as “A Brandywine Christmas,” is running now through January 10 at the Brandywine River Museum...
Chester County Prison receives State Best Practices Award
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (left), Marian Moskowitz (center right) and Josh Maxwell (right) present the Criminal Justice Systems for the 21st Century Award to Chris Murphy, Chief of Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services for Chester County.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Prison has been selected as state-wide winner, receiving the 21st Century Criminal Justice Best Practices...
On Stage: D’Alesandro brings laughs to Philly; RIP, Boot and Saddle
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Eric D’Alessandro
That the possibility finding a live show in the area by a national act has been virtually eliminated by COVID-19 restrictions is hardly a laughing matter.
For example, just this week, one of Philadelphia’s long running and highly respected rock clubs closed for good.
However, going out this weekend for a live indoor show...
Trump, Pa. Republicans trying to steal an election they lost
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
In the last few days, Chester County has become famous — just maybe not in the way most of us would like.
In the fevered dreams of some, Chester County’s officials are part of a vast conspiracy to prevent Donald Trump from being reelected President. Social media is roaring — people from thousands of miles away lecture me on what happened in...
Commissioners join Surrey Services for Seniors in delivering lunches and thanking veterans
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Michelle Kichline deliver Grab and Go lunches and thanks to veterans at Surrey Services for Seniors, during one of the weekday drive-through lunch collections by local seniors.
DEVON — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline joined staff, board members and volunteers from Surrey Services...
