Chesco, put some ‘spring’ in your step with Good Stuff!

Businesses, Kids &  Organizations doing Good Stuff…Who do YOU know below? Got ‘good stuff’ to share?  Send it to kim@chescotimes.com, submissions due by the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review. Keep on Truckin’…SPOTTED: Trio Excavating’s latest fleet addition – a giant aqua dump truck promoting ovarian cancer awareness. Look for owners Charley...

Alban winner of 2014 Legacy Award

Miguel Alban WEST CHESTER — When Miguel Alban arrived in the U.S. in 2005, he couldn’t speak English, but in just a few short years, he’s become a pillar of the community in southern Chester County area, helping local hispanics, serving on various local boards. As such, Alban was named this week as the winner of Chester County Community Foundation’s 2014 Legacy Award. Each...

Aspiring Latino entrepreneurs to be recognized

La Comunidad Hispana hosting celebration for graduates of new course The successful completion of a new eight-week entrepreneurial program is cause for celebration, said a news release from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH). The organization will host a graduation ceremony for the dozen participants who fulfilled the requirements of Business Skills for Success for Latino Entrepreneurs on Nov. 20 at 6...

Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?

New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature? As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...

Cawley defends Corbett record at Chamber luncheon

Lt. Gov., chair of Public Utilities Commission talk economic development benefits of Marcellus Shale By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley (left) and Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and questions following remarks at Wednesday’s Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Luncheon. Photo credit: Amy Tucker Photography. NEW GARDEN — Offering...

Cawley headlines Chamber’s annual Spring Luncheon

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley AVONDALE — Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is headlining the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Annual Spring Luncheon, April 24 at Hartefeld National Golf Club. In addition to Cawley, the chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Robert Powelson will also be sharing the podium as keynote speakers for the event. The event kicks off with a reception...