Mr. President, we ARE scared, and you aren’t helping
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
If you’re not scared, you’re not paying attention.
COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire, we see massive shortages of medical equipment and testing and a federal government paralyzed by a cult of personality, ignorance and lies. Thankfully, most of our state governors — including our Tom Wolf — have stepped up to partially fill the void of leadership.
So,...
Gov. declared pipeline work “non life-sustaining” shuts it down; COVID-19 cases grow in Chesco
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Work on the Mariner East II Pipeline was halted Friday, after Gov. Tom Wolf declared that fell under the category of “non life sustaining” business, meaning it falls under the COVID-19 shutdown order.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman — a long-time opponent of the pipeline project — hailed the decision on social media, Friday afternoon.
“I thank everyone who joined...
Wolf orders shutdown of all ‘non life-sustaining’ businesses
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf
The lockdown to fight COVID-19 is getting teeth this weekend.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday that the state would enforce the closure of all “non-life sustaining” businesses in the Commonwealth, effective, Saturday.
“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Gov. Wolf....
What To Do: If you can’t go out, go virtual
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Museum of the American Revolution
In the early days of spring when the weather can be very unpredictable, indoor activities are frequently the best options for weekend plans.
With the COVID-19 pandemic having the world in its grip, indoor activities have become a major no-no.
Going to a concert or a sporting event – forget about it.
Having...
Chesco agrees to provide Health Dept. services for Delco during COVID-19 crisis
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County and Delaware County officials announce an agreement for Chesco to prive health department services for Delco during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 has taken its first life in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday — in Northampton County. Additionally, the state is reporting 185 cases, while Chester County is now reporting 10 cases within the...
COVID-19 Update: Presumed Positive tests hold at 6 in Chesco
Updated, Wednesday, 2:45 p.m.: Adds new county numbers, new state numbers.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Chester County residents hunker down and attempt to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, there were more indications of the growth of virus infections locally and statewide, Wednesday.
As the county number of infections grew to 9 — up three from the day before — the statewide number of...
Wolf expands dining ban statewide, liquor stores close
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The entire commonwealth of Pennsylvania was placed on a virtual lockdown by Gov. Tom Wolf — joining five counties, including Chester County, that saw all non-essential businesses being asked to close for two weeks as part of the battle to fight the COVID-19 virus spread. Additionally, all bars and restaurants can no longer allow dine-in customers.
The state is...
Wolf halts dine-in at all Chesco restaurants; two more COVID-19 cases ID’d in county
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Sunday that all Chester County restaurants must end dine-in business immediately, as county officials revealed two more presumed positive COVID-19 cases in the county.
Although all non-essential businesses in the county have been recommended to close for the time being, Wolf issued a mandatory order Sunday, which will remain in effect for...
Wolf asks non-essential Chesco business to close down; 2nd COVID-19 case ID’d in county
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf is asking all non-essential businesses in Chester County and Bucks County to shut down, days after doing so in Montgomery and Delaware counties to respond to the spread of the COVAD-19 virus — as county officials confirmed a second COVAD-19 case has been identified in the county.
“Over the past two days, we enacted significant social distancing...
After the crisis passes, things will change in America
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Obviously, the single most important thing with the current COVID-19 crisis is keeping you and your family safe.
We’re reached the point where the virus is impacting everyone, whether it means your business, your kids in school (my son attends Temple, which will close its dorms next Saturday — and we’re awaiting updates on my daughter at Nevada-Reno, which...
