Why do some people want you to hate people who are just like your ancestors?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
For nearly 200 years, Americans — okay, some Americans — have ranted, attacked and complained about immigrants. As immigration literally helped turn this country from an agrarian backwater to a superpower, it was always foolish.
But the recent verbal assaults by the likes of Donald Trump (ironically, the son of an immigrant), aside from being...
We will remember who is backing this coup
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
This madness is not just on President Donald Trump, who continues to to make ridiculously false claims about the election. This is not about Rudolph Giuliani, who went into federal court this week, literally seeking to set aside your vote in Pennsylvania, with crazed conspiracy claims untethered from reality.
Yes, they spew ridiculous conspiracy theories...
Op/Ed: Industry partnerships the collective business solution to restoring SE PA’s economic resilience
By Carrie Anne Amann, Special to The Times
Carrie Anne Amann
Like the ants in Aesop’s fable, hundreds of area businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies have been working diligently for years to build a strong economic and workforce development system, which is serving the region well during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Guided by the powerful combo of the Chester County Economic Development...
The stark truth: Sanders will lose Chester County, Pa. and nationally
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Until Saturday, the early state voters in the Democratic primary had spoken: “Four More Years of Trump!”
While Joe Biden’s strong win in South Carolina gave hope to his campaign, the fact remains that he is underfunded and a strong underdog on Super Tuesday. At this point, there are no other viable candidates to take on Sen. Bernie Sanders.
This fact —...
Turn5 celebrates new HQ opening with Gov. Wolf
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf answers questions from the media during his visit to Turn5’s new headquarters in Paoli.
PAOLI — You may not know much about Turn5, that is if you don’t drive a Jeep, Ford Mustang or a pickup truck, but as one of Chester County’s real local business success stories, expect be hearing more in the coming years. A lot more.
The company —...
Poll: local businesses see boost in county’s biz outlook
The Chester County Commissioners announced the results of the annual business survey, Tuesday. (l-r) Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner; Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC); MaryFrances McGarrity, Senior Vice President of Business Development Services, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC);...
Survey: Business owners bullish on Chesco economy
WEST CHESTER — It appears that small business in Chester County is pretty bullish on the economic future of the county, based on a new survey released Tuesday by the county commissioners and a county economic development group.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), announced at Tuesday’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, the...
Economy has changed how people live in their homes
By Jilll Goldman, Special to The Times
As we all know, the unfortunate downturn in the economy has caused prices to decline, inventory to soar, and mortgage qualification criteria to become overly burdensome. These factors have had a chilling effect on the housing market. Having said that, our area has stayed afloat better than some, and we are clearly seeing an upturn in prices and a slowing...
