Coatesville VA could face closure in modernization move
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Coatesville, which opened in 1930.
CALN — The Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital may be one of 17 national VA facilities to face closure within the next few years, with a new facility proposed in the King of Prussia area, if a proposed plan is approved.
The possible closure would be part of a national...
Griffith appointed Chester County Sustainability Director
Rachael Griffith
Chester County has a new person at the helm of managing the County’s Climate Action Plan, Rachael Griffith, who moves up from her role as Senior Trails and Open Space Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission.
In her new post, Griffith will assist County departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders to meet the County’s goals for sustainability, clean energy,...
Commissioners call for clarity on election issues
With Pennsylvania’s primary election scheduled for May 17, Chester County’s Commissioners joined their peers Thursday their peers across the state in calling for clarity on crucial election issues that remain unresolved.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently selected new maps for the U.S. congressional districts, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to overturn them, but no decision has been...
School bus drivers can compete to be no. 1 in Chester County
All school bus drivers in Chester County are encouraged to participate in the 41st Annual Chester County Safety Competition. The event will be held on May 14, 2022, at the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center campus in Downingtown. At this event, Chester County’s school bus drivers demonstrate their knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding the operations of the school bus by completing a written...
Chester County to consider regional rail commission
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Berks and Montgomery Counties. This morning the Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution announcing a public hearing to consider a proposal to create the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority...
Chester County to divest all Russian investments
WEST CHESTER — Reflecting the overwhelming support for the people of Ukraine, Chester County officials today confirmed that all Russian investments held in the County’s pension fund are being pulled.
The money being withdrawn comes from the Vanguard EM index fund, part of Chester County government’s pension fund portfolio. The fund includes an approximately 3% Russian exposure, worth about...
Colligan named new county Director of Community Development
Dolores Colligan
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Dolores Colligan as Director of the County’s Department of Community Development. Colligan, a 32-year veteran of County government service, takes over from former Director, Patrick Bokovitz, who has transitioned to lead the County’s Department of Human Services.
“Beyond the...
County honored for Performance Management Leadership
Chester County Government has once again been recognized nationally for its leadership in performance management with a 2021 Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association. Pictured with the award, from left to right: Stephanie Rogers, Chester County Management Data Manager; Bobby Kagel, County Administrator; and Julie Bookheimer, Chester County Chief Financial...
State Supreme Court picks Democrat-backed map for Congressional districts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The new Sixth District, which looks much like the old 6th.
The State Supreme Court ruled Wednesday a Democratic backed “Carter Plan” district map should be used for the 2022 Congressional elections, rejecting a Republican proposal — and likely sending the the dispute to the federal courts, as happened in 2018, when Republicans lost a...
County, community work together on use of American Recovery Act funds
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (center left) and Michelle Kichline (center right) welcome the county’s ARPA advisory committee members to the inaugural meeting.
A committee of volunteers has begun work to create a system that prioritizes, requests, and reviews proposals for Chester County’s share of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee...
