County recognizes ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner Award Recipients
The Chester County Commissioners recognized to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful awardees at this week’s public meeting. Dave Shirey of New London Township is volunteer of the year, and nonprofit Recycling Services, Inc. is community partner of the year. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Jay Erb, accepting the award on behalf of Recycling Services, Inc. (RSI), Dave Shirey, County Commissioner...
Chesco, neighboring counties move to jointly buy electricity
Four counties that formed the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast PA (SEP) have made the first major step in purchasing low, stable and transparent electricity for County operations. As members of the SEP, Chester, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties have started receiving electricity through wholesale market purchasing.
In August of 2024, the SEP’s Energy Board, formed to govern...
Court information kiosks Installed at Justice Center
One of the new touchscreen and voice-activated court information kiosks available in the Chester County Justice Center.
Chester County Court Administration is pleased to introduce interactive information kiosks at the Chester County Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts, providing streamlined visitor access to County Court information and services. Chester County is the first county...
County recognizes longtime Employee Gerri Jackson as she retires at age 94
Gerri Jackson
At Wednesday’s Chester County Commissioners’ Public Meeting, longtime County Government employee Gerri Jackson was honored as she prepares for retirement. After nearly four decades, Gerri will formally retire on February 15th, at the age of 94.
Gerri began her work with Chester County Government in September 1987, as a part-time member of the custodial team. She has been a valued...
Smith appointed to Court of Common Pleas
Mackenzie W. Smith
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed the nomination of Mackenzie W. Smith, Esq., as judge on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“I am incredibly grateful to Governor Shapiro for appointing me and to the Pennsylvania Senate for confirming my nomination to the Court of Common Pleas, and I look forward to continuing to serve our Chester County community,” Smith said....
Moskowitz appointed Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz (center), newly selected Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority.
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was appointed Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) earlier this week at the Authority’s January meeting. For the past two years, Commissioner Moskowitz has served as Vice-Chair for the Authority,...
County permanently preserved 1,240-plus acres in 2024
The 89-acre Kestrel Hill Preserve, one of the preservation initiatives completed through the Chester County Open Land Preservation Partnership Program in 2024.
Chester County Parks + Preservation announced this week the total number of acres preserved in 2024. Through partnerships with municipalities, conservancies and the state, more than 1,240 acres were confirmed as permanent open space in...
Jurs announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Kelly A. Jurs, Senior Trial Attorney with the Chester County Public Defender’s Office, announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Kelly Jurs currently represents indigent clients from all over Chester County. She has nearly two decades of experience in public defense and private defense and family law.
Ms. Jurs tries cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence...
What To Do (New Year’s Eve edition): How to ring in 2025
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square
The year 2024 is coming to a close – and it’s going out in style.
The upcoming week features a wide array of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events.
The primary focus this week will be on New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve is about partying – dining, drinking, welcoming the new year and, well, partying.
On...
Commissioners award $450K for new Senior Center Campus in Downingtown
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $450,000 to Brandywine Valley Active Aging (BVAA), to support the purchase of a new senior center campus in Downingtown. Pictured left to right: County Commissioner Eric Roe; County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell; BVAA Downingtown Campus Advisory Council members Jo Taylor, Marge Clements, and Denise Mescia; County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz;...
