Commissioners announce small business grant program
WEST CHESTER — A grant program created at the request of the Chester County Commissioners provides funding for small businesses and agricultural enterprises in the county that were unable to take advantage of any federal and commonwealth existing COVID-19 response programs. Grants of up to $25,000 will be available to all eligible businesses through the Chester County Main Street Preservation...
Coroner: COVID-19 deaths appear to be declining
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Coroner’s Office released data Monday showing that the number of new COVID-19 deaths reported for the past week was 39, down from a high of 56 in the week ending April 19, 2020.
The first confirmed COVID-19 death in Chester County occurred on March 28, 2020, with rapid increases in the number of deaths reported weekly thereafter. As of midnight May 3, 2020,...
COVID-19 Update, May 4: States announce deal to work together for medical supplies; new cases appear to be trending down
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The chart of new cases, blue and negative tests, in aqua, from the Chester County Health Department as of May 4.
As the state Department of Health (DOH) continues to report a gradual slowing of new COVID-19 cases, residents in 24 counties prepare to enjoy a bit more of an open life later this week — as health officials cautioned the importance of...
So…how many people are you willing to let die?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
We’d like it to be over, but it’s not.
The news that some 24 Pennsylvania counties will move a more open “yellow” stage next week naturally has folks in Chester County asking when will things open up here?
The honest answer: not that soon. June, maybe.
The numbers tell the story: new case numbers are not declining, if anything, they’ve been...
What To Do: Visit the world’s great gardens, virtually
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
“April Showers” are done and now it’s time for “May Flowers.”
Garden sites and horticultural attractions all over the Northern Hemisphere usually are a bustle of activity with visitors arriving to check out this year’s spring flowers in an attractive live setting.
But COVID-19 has forced everyone to stay at home in order...
COVID-19 Update, May 1: Wolf to start reopening in 22 counties; Chester likely to among last to open
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Gov. Tom Wolf began the slow process of reopening the state Friday by saying 22 counties will shift from from fully closed — or red status — to partially open — or yellow status — on next Friday, May 8.
The 24 counties that will move from red to yellow on May 8 are: Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie,...
Storms knock out power for thousands; many won’t see restoration until late Saturday
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Folks all over Chester County are cleaning up and some are still dealing with power outages after a wind/rain storm passed through Chester County, Thursday.
While thousands of customers in the county lost power, Thursday, many have seen their power restored, according to PECO. Still, others have been told not to expect power restoration until late...
COVID-19 Update, April 30: State case load stabilizes, county cases continue to grow
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
New cases of the COVID-19 virus continued bounce up and down statewide — up slightly on Wednesday — as Pennsylvania seems to be more in a plateau than a true decline — although Chester County has seen four straight days of higher numbers; meanwhile, state Labor and Industry Department officials are offering tips for those trying to navigate...
Commissioners forming COVID-19 Business Task Force
WEST CHESTER — Even as Pennsylvania remains under a stay at home order by Governor Wolf, the Chester County Commissioners have been meeting – virtually – with business and economic leaders and health officials, to formulate plans to get Chester County back to work when the impact of COVID-19 lessens.
Chester County’s approach to the restoration and continued growth of its economy is the...
On Stage: Can’t go to the show? Let it come to you
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brian Fitzy
This is spring 2020 and, because of the “shelter in place” order caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, you can’t go to concerts, theater shows or other entertainment.
But they can come to you.
There are hundreds of live streaming shows, online concerts and podcasts every week.
One of the best is coming up this weekend – and one of...
