County looks to bring faith-based organizations into affordable housing discussion
Reverend Sarah Strosahl-Kagi from Royersford Baptist Church (left) and Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Mertz from St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford were part of the panel discussion at the 4th Annual Summit on Affordable Housing.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently partnered with Allies for Housing in Chester County to host the 4th Annual Summit...
County to participate in International Overdose Awareness Day with ‘Night of Light’
Chester County will join communities around the world in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, with 68 pinwheels that represent the number of lives lost to accidental overdose in Chester County in 2024. The annual Night of Light will be held on August 27 on the steps of the Chester County Historic Courthouse – an event that is informative, reflective and hopeful.
As part of Chester...
Commissioners step up support for Chester County Food Bank after Trump cuts
County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Administrative Assistant Beth Angiulo harvesting onions for the Chester County Food Bank.
In response to critical funding shortfalls caused by significant federal budget cuts, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have accelerated the release of County-directed support for the Chester County Food Bank. A $75,000 grant—the...
County awards $550K grant to Phoenixville for solar array
Phoenixville officials announced the borough has been awarded a $550,000 Community Revitalization Program grant from the Chester County Department of Community Development. This critical funding will support the installation of a 376 kW rooftop solar array at the Phoenixville Recreation Center, advancing the Borough’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
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96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic on Aug. 9
The Fiddler’s Grove is one of the highlights of Chester County’s annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic, held at Hibernia County Park.
Join hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate the 96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic at Hibernia County Park on Saturday, August 9, in Coatesville, PA. This beloved Chester County summer tradition brings together professional and amateur musicians for...
Commissioners OK $5M in Community Revitalization Program Grants
Atglen Borough Park, completed in 2024, one of the projects that received Chester County Community Revitalization Program funding.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe unanimously approved $5 million in 2025-2026 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants at today’s public meeting. The CRP grants will fund 12 projects in urban centers across Chester County.
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Laubach named County’s new Director of Procurement
Kelly Laubach
The job of ensuring Chester County Government buys its own goods, supplies, and services on time while complying with the law, and at the most competitive price, is now the responsibility of Kelly Laubach, the County’s new Director of Procurement and General Services. Kelly joins Chester County following more than 20 years with the Berks County Purchasing Department, 15 of which...
County Agricultural Land Preservation Board announces funding opportunities
Chester County’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board has opened applications for agricultural preservation funding. More than 45,000 acres of farmland have been preserved by Chester County through the two funding programs.
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners: The Commonwealth/County...
Community gathers to end Veteran homelessness
Attendees at the Homeless Veteran Summit on June 5th, 2025, participate in a speed dating session to get to know more about the services available at Coatesville VA, the other community services agencies, local Veteran advocacy groups, stakeholders, county VA representatives, and fromChester, Montgomery and Delaware County.
Federal, state, and local agencies gathered at Coatesville VA Medical Center’s...
Commissioners name Streubert new county HR DIrector
Lauren Streubert
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have named Lauren Streubert, SHRM-SCP, the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Chester. Streubert comes to the County from Citadel Credit Union where her 20-plus year career led her from Human Resources Manager, to Director of Human Resources, and finally, Vice President of Human Resources.
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