State officials reminder: you can vote early, in person
HARRISBURG — Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar today reviewed how to vote early in person by mail ballot at county election offices and satellite election offices, one of three voting options available to Pennsylvanians for the Nov. 3 election.
“I voted early in person in Bucks County, and it was easy, convenient and secure. I recommend it highly — you don’t have to worry about the...
How dental offices are working to keep you safe
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s been a complicated year for everyone. In the dental world we have faced full business shutdowns, treating only emergency patients while scrambling for overpriced and undelivered PPE and taking care of our patients during a time of overall uncertainty. Dentists and dental employees alike were weighing the pros and cons of returning...
National Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day taking place this Saturday, October 24th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing...
Commissioners announce COVID grants to county school districts
Chester County Commissioners allocate $10 million in CARES funds to support public schools in Chester County impacted by COVID-19. Pictured with a check for $10 million presented to the Chester County Intermediate Unit are (from left to right): Dr. Emilie Lonardi, District Superintendent, Downingtown Area School District; Dr. George Fiore, Executive Director, Chester County Intermediate Unit; Chester...
The going is about to get tough again, but hang in there, there is an end in sight
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
With slightly more than two weeks until the election, you’re probably tired of hearing about it, tired of wondering when we’re going to beat this pandemic, tired of working from home, tired of teaching your kids and frankly, just tired of it all.
I don’t blame you, it’s been an exhausting year.
You can’t make plans — who knows what’s...
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Melissa Shusterman, 157th State House District
Melissa Shusterman
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
Although there are many...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve goes virtual
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve
One of the most popular Halloween events in the area is “The Great Pumpkin Carve” (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org). Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers initially decided to change it from a “walk around” event to a “drive through” event....
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Christina Sappey, 158th State House District
Christina Sappey
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
1. Although there are many...
On Stage: A good time for find some laughs
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ali Siddiq
With all the restrictions imposed in an effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, attempting to find a live music show in the area by a national act is a nearly impossible task.
However, finding a live comedy show by a national act performed locally is relatively easy thanks to the different series presented each weekend by Punch Line...
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Craig Williams, 160th State House District
Craig Williams
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
Although there are many...
