Commissioners appoint Byerman as CEO and Walschburger as COO for county government
David Byerma
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe announced Tuesday a restructuring of the county’s top administrative positions, naming David Byerman as Chief Executive Officer for the County, and Erik Walschburger as Chief Operating Officer.
“As we searched for a new county administrator, we saw this as a chance to take a closer look at our leadership...
Smith announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Judge Mackenzie W. Smith
This week, Judge Mackenzie W. Smith announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“Truth and justice will prevail so long as our courts continue to fiercely safeguard them,” said Smith. “I am running to ensure that voters can choose an experienced judge who is active in standing up for our values, protecting our freedoms, and delivering...
Inner Nature: Good news in science
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
This month, I highlight some of the great things that are happening in the world which science had a hand in delivering. Enjoy.
Klamath dam is down and salmon swim freely upstream for the first time in 100 years.[1]
The mighty Klamath river flows from the Cascade mountains along the Oregon-California and empties into the Pacific Ocean. In 1918, the first dams...
AAA project busy travel for Thanksgiving week in Delaware Valley
AAA is projecting that more than 975,000 Philadelphia-area residents will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 2.4% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record.
As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 870,000 Philadelphia-area residents (nearly 90% of...
On Stage: Caln native Reed leads Superunknown for veterans’ benefit at Uptown
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Superunknown
The show at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) on November 22 is more than just a concert.
Renowned regional rockers Superunknown, who have been captivating audiences with their stirring renditions of Chris Cornell classics, have announced that they will be...
YMCA of Greater Brandywine becomes 1st YMCA in US to receive medical fitness association facility certification
Representatives from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) attend the Medical Fitness Association conference in New Orleans, LA, where YGBW was recognized for being the first YMCA association inthe nation to earn the Medical Fitness Facility Certification from MFA. Pictured (Left to Right): Terri Edgar; Heather W. Wilson; David Flench, FACHE, FMFA; Veronica...
County extends burn ban through Dec. 26
While it actually rained Wednesday night and into this morning — the continued drought conditions have led the Chester County Commissioners to extend the county burn ban through Dec. 26.
The county’s resolution notes that the burn ban be extended for 30 days from November 26, 2024, due to the serious threat to life and property the fire potential poses.
Specifically, “Emergency measures...
Kennett Area Community Service receives partial funding for new building project
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) announced that it has received partial funding in response to its recent request for support for its New Building Project. This initiative aims to build a permanent home for KACS, creating an anchor institution for organizations across Southern Chester County. The new facility will provide a central space for collaboration to combat hunger and homelessness...
Sweet Jane’s Wish Foundation awards scholarships to Downingtown East and West tennis players
Coach, Justin DePietropaolo, scholarship recipient, Gianna Brown, parent, Laura Brown, parent, Zach Brown
Sweet Jane’s Wish (SJW) Foundation announced Seniors, Gianna Brown, of Downingtown West and, Twisha Dudgundi of Downingtown East have been selected as the winners of the annual SJW scholarship fund. Four students are selected each school year from the tennis and ice hockey teams by the...
The Phanatic joins the party at the Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 7
Photo by: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
It’s a Small World at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Winter Holidays Around the World” strikes an inclusive theme with the celebration of all holidays (traditions) in all countries. The...
