CASA, Sheriff’s Office team up to bring school supplies to kids in need
Quarantine is hard for all of us, but for youth in the child welfare system, it requires new levels of resilience from those who are already coping with the trauma of abuse and neglect. The majority of the children CASA Youth Advocates serves are in placements outside of their homes. The stay-at-home orders have meant not seeing parents or siblings for many months. It often means starting at a...
County leaders chart next phase for economic recovery
Members of Chester County’s COVID-19 Business Task Force, selected as the Economic Cabinet, met this week with county industry leaders to begin addressing the county’s efforts for economic recovery necessitated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Task Force’s plan for economic recovery, led by Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Brian O’Leary and the Chester...
Trump is a racist; if you support him, are you?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The truth has a mighty power to bring itself to the forefront, making it impossible to ignore. The shootings in Wisconsin this week again shone a light on what might be the mightiest truth in our country right now: we still have a racism problem.
As in too many of us white folks are pretty freakin’ racist. Still.
Still.
Here in Chester County, one...
Commissioners tour restaurants to offer assistance with compliance
2. Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Bob Rafetto, former restaurant owner and advocate for restaurants across Chester and Delaware Counties, visiting Pomodoro’s restaurant in Downingtown.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners just completed a two-day tour of restaurants in the county, to advise on preparedness for potential restaurant enforcement calls from state officials. ...
What To Do: Despite event cancellations, there are options to get out of the house
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
The tight restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been eased somewhat by the Governors of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
There has been a steady re-opening of attractions such as amusement parks, zoos, movie theaters and parks –local, state, and national.
So, if your cabin fever has reached a breaking...
Op/Ed: When democracy dies
By Lisa Longo, Special to The Times
Lisa Longo
Democracy fails when the few are permitted to hijack the concerns of the many. When elections become referendums on personalities and political parties are used as weapons against advocates and activists.
When any party becomes a tactical weapon for special interest it loses all ability to speak for, or to, the people.
We are at a pivotal point. We...
Logan appointed as Coatesville City Manager
James Logan
COATESVILLE — James Logan was appointed City Manager of Coatesville in a unanimous vote by City Council on Monday night.
Logan, who has served as Assistant City Manager since August 2018, has been serving as Acting City Manager since the retirement of former Manager Michael Trio was announced two weeks ago at the close of his five-year contract.
Logan has previously held a number...
On Stage: Local musicians taking it outside for shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nicole Zell and Chris Spousta
The era of live music in indoor venues has been paused indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fortunately, there are several restaurants and taverns around Chester County and its surrounding area that have been hosting live performances by musicians — in relatively safe outdoor settings.
Musicians are...
Chesco to participate in ‘International Overdose Awareness Day’
Last year, 110 pinwheels were displayed at the Chester County Government Services Center on International Overdose Awareness Day – representing the 110 lives lost in 2018 to accidental drug overdose. This year’s display of pinwheels will represent an additional 104 lives lost to accidental drug overdose in 2019.
WEST CHESTER — As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid...
Coatesville Christmas Parade canceled due to COVID-19
Mummers march at a previous undated Coatesville Christmas Parade.
COATESVILLE – In an effort to safeguard the attendees and participants of one of Coatesville’s most cherished events, the Coatesville Christmas Parade Committee has announced the cancellation of the 2020 parade, Monday.
The Parade Committee expressed disappointment for the community that this year’s parade is cancelled, but...
