Republicans are a cancer on the body politic and we need chemotherapy, stat
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It hit me like a ton of bricks, Tuesday: Donald Trump, the leader of the Republican Party announced he would block immigration or entry of anyone who “don’t like our religion.”
“Our religion.”
What the everlasting Hell?
This is America, we don’t have a “Our religion.” We have dozens of religions and many people who aren’t religious....
Commissioners tour site of future Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester
The Chester County Commissioners and County administrators recently toured the site of Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester, an inpatient and outpatient center that will provide behavioral healthcare around the clock. Pictured left to right are: County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; County Administrator Bobby Kagel; County Commissioner Josh Maxwell; County Deputy Administrator Erik Walschburger;...
Commissioners present agriculture awards
Dr. Kevin Hicks is presented with the Duncan Allison Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by the Chester County Commissioners. Pictured (left to right) are Ann Lane, Interim Director of the Chester County Ag Council, Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Dr. Hicks, Pam Hicks, and Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Michelle Kichline.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and...
County to offer tax rebates to fire, EMS volunteers
Firefighter I Students train in firefighting skills at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus. A new ordinance passed by the Chester County Commissioners provides a county property tax rebate for volunteer members of fire companies and not-for-profit emergency medical services agencies, acknowledging the value of volunteer first responders and, importantly, encouraging others to become...
County recognizes National Community Planning Month
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline recently proclaimed October as National Community Planning Month, noting the dedication of members of the Chester County Planning Commission, municipality planning commissions, and citizen planners who have contributed to the improvement of Chester County.
Initiated by the American Planning Association, Community...
Despite rain, hundreds turn out for Chesco Color 5K
Runners didn’t let rain dampen their fun at this year’s Chester County Color 5K.
Hundreds of people didn’t let the rain dampen their fun at this year’s Chester County Color 5K, held in Exton Park on Saturday morning, October 7. Individuals and families of all ages ran, walked, and cheered on participants at the seventh annual event.
The event, initiated by Chester County Commissioner Michelle...
County Coroner’s Office to honor memory of 10 unclaimed veterans on Oct. 26
The community is invited to join the Chester County Coroner’s Office at the Unattended Veterans Service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. The ceremony will be held at 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA on Thursday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. The Coroner’s Office will honor ten unclaimed veterans who died in Chester County, interring them with full military honors.
The veterans include:
William...
County announces Operation Green Light to recognize veterans
The Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs announce their support for Operation Green Light. This nationwide initiative recognizes the important contributions of veterans from November 6-12.
For Operation Green Light, the County will present a Commissioners’ proclamation and illuminate the façade of the Chester County Historic Courthouse in green. Additionally,...
Connect Thru Cancer announces Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship Award
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is delighted to announce a new memorial scholarship honoring the life of Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
The Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Award will be presented annually to a local Chester County high school senior who has been personally impacted by a parent’s/guardian’s...
County’s Watersheds 2045 plan available for public review and comment
The Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) has released a draft of the County’s updated integrated water resources plan – Watersheds 2045 – for public review and comment through November 17.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline noted, “Watersheds 2045 builds on the legacy of the original Watersheds plan released in 2002, which guided...
