Op/Ed: Trails are no longer a luxury, but a must-have in many communities
By Patrick Starr, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Patrick Starr, Vice President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Trails and roads intersect in several ways, but from a transportation perspective they provide the same function.
In many ways, trails are more accessible to a greater number of Pennsylvanians. Trails are beloved as a safe and comfortable place to move, to see, smell, and experience...
Sec. Arkoosh gets close up look at Chesco Human Needs Network
Chester County Human Services Director Pat Bokovitz (center) gives Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh (left) and Commissioner Eric Roe (right) a tour of the Human Needs Network Call Center.
Chester County Government showcased its recently-introduced Human Needs Network service to Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh this week, highlighting the unique initiative...
Williams announces $74K environmental safety grant for Octorara School District
Octorara Area School District has been awarded $74,171 to make its schools more environmentally safe thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, state Rep. Dan Williams (D-74) announced Monday.
“Children in the Octorara School District will be able to learn in a safer and healthier educational environment thanks to this funding brought to them by a Democratic budget,” Williams...
Read Across Chesco now underway
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we hope you’ll come to journey with us as we “Read Across CHESCO.” As participants travel from library to library, they will learn about the various services and resources the 18 libraries in the Chester County Library System (CCLS) have to offer. Each library will be spotlighting a different service/resource, so visit as many as you can.
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Commissioners name Harrop AgConnect Communications Coordinator
Melissa Harrop
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of Melissa Harrop as AgConnect Communications Coordinator for Chester County. This newly-created position supports the restructured Chester County AgConnect Partnership between Chester County Government and the Chester County Economic Development Council that carries out the recommended...
On Stage: The Claudettes, who defy genre, come to Delco
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes are a Chicago-based band whose music spans a wide array of genres — jazz, punk, Chicago blues, pop standards and rock.
The Claudettes, who are driven by the music of founding member Johnny Iguana, combine the Chicago blues-piano tradition with the energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultry sound of ’60s...
CCIU intern become tech specialist and mentor
Technology support specialist Laurel Difonzo at computer workstation.
From debugging code to shaping young minds, Laurel DiFonzo’s journey at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) embodies the power of hands-on learning and mentorship. What began as a college internship has blossomed into a flourishing career, with DiFonzo now guiding the next generation of tech talent.
DiFonzo, who...
Health Department announces 2024 seasonal Vaccine Clinics
Staff from the Chester County Health Department greet those receiving seasonal vaccines at Unionville High School.
As autumn approaches, the Chester County Health Department reminds all residents to protect themselves against seasonal illnesses by receiving their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The Health Department offers convenient community clinics throughout the county to ensure easy access...
Pamntray of Plenty celebrating 10th anniversary
This year marks a significant milestone for Pantry of Plenty at Sandy Hill Church, as Pantry of Plenty celebrated its 10th anniversary of serving the West Caln and surrounding Townships. Over the past decade, Pantry of Plenty has been dedicated to fighting hunger, providing food to families, individuals, and children in need.
Founded in 2014, as an outreach mission of Sandy Hill Community Church...
Phoenixville awarded transportation fund grant
On August 19, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the award of more than $51 million in grant
funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) throughout the Commonwealth. These funds
may be used for transportation initiatives including highway, bridge, port, bike and pedestrian
improvements. The Borough of Phoenixville was awarded $900,000 for the Bridge and Starr Street (SR-
29) intersection...
