COVID-19 Update, May 18: New case numbers hold steady; Wolf highlights PEMA, Nat. Guard role in crisis
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
As COVID-19 new cases in the state stabilize, but not drop significantly, officials said that health providers who provided testing and treatment for the virus for uninsured patients will be reimbursed through federal stimulus funds.
“All Pennsylvanians should have access to necessary testing for COVID-19 and this federal funding will help eliminate...
‘Open’ advocates want to kill your small business
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
This week, three Republican state legislators called on Gov. Tom Wolf to begin to reopen Chester County.
To say it was an exercise in political hackery — and moronic — is likely an understatement. And yes, it is being orchestrated by President Donald Trump, whose mishandling of the pandemic cost thousands of lives, millions of jobs and will result...
Op/Ed: Supporting those who care for our loved ones: COVID-19 and the DSP crisis
By Melissa Shusterman, State Representative, 157th District
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman
Earning low wages and working 12-plus hour days while trying to provide for families and pay bills have always been concerns of direct support professionals. Like most Pennsylvanians working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, DSPs’ stresses are only growing.
DSPs provide around-the-clock care for people living...
County working to get businesses ready to reopen
WEST CHESTER — In less than two weeks of announcing the formation of a business task force to help re-open, repair and restore Chester County’s economy affected by COVID-19, the Commissioners have brought together a team to focus on the county’s future business needs. Members of the COVID-19 Business Task Force bring a wealth of business, economic, education and government acumen to the...
COVID-19 Update, May 15: 13 counties move to Yellow, 12 more announced for next week
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
With 13 counties moving to a more open “Yellow” status today in the fight against COVID-19, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 12 more counties had met state criteria and would move to Yellow next Friday: Adams, Beaver, Carbon, Columbia, Cumberland, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Wayne, and York.
By next week, a total of 49 counties...
What To Do: Love Your Park Week, virtually
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Visiting local malls and restaurants isn’t possible right now with the COVID-19 restrictions still in effect. But visiting amazing locations – locally and globally –is available at your fingertips via virtual tours offered by internet websites.
This year, Love Your Park Week, the annual springtime celebration of Philly parks, encourages...
COVID-19 Update, May 14: GOP legislators call on Wolf to move Chesco to Yellow
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
As the death toll climbs in the state and in Chester County, three local Republican state legislators called on Gov. Tom Wolf to move the county to “Yellow” status, Thursday.
While Chester County does meet some of metrics laid out by Wolf’s plan to reopen the state — in particular medical capacity — it still fails in a few key areas: testing...
Op/Ed: Business owner and Commissioner: Weighing up both in planning Chester County’s renewal
By Marian Moskowitz, Chair, Chester County Board of Commissioners
Marian Moskowitz
Before I became a Chester County Commissioner, I was a small business owner. My businesses ranged from retail to trucking, truck service to cosmetics, the import and export of mobile kiosks, to developing real estate. I am very passionate about economic development, about the important contributions that small...
Music Spotlight: Chesco native Auer, new name, still great music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Auer
The entertainment industry has been thrown into a state of disarray by COVID-19. Shows have been cancelled, album releases have been indefinitely delayed and nobody knows where or when it will end.
Over the next few weeks, this column will feature musicians and entertainers from Chester County and look at what is happening with them right...
COVID-19 Update, May 13: State officials remind shoppers to wear masks to protect essential workers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Although the number of new COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth — and Chester County — appears to be shrinking, state officials are reminding residents to continue to be patient as the state works through the crisis.
One area in particular is anger that seems to be being vented at workers at grocery stores and other essential retailers when employees...
