Kennett Schools to name Rizzo Saunders as new Superintendent
Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders
The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) Board of Directors will vote on the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders as its next Superintendent of Schools at a Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m. Rizzo Saunders brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of educational leadership to the district.
Having served as Superintendent of...
County DA announces acquisition of new ballistics tank
Chester County’s new ballistics tank.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Chester County Detectives are pleased announced Wednesday that they have fully implemented Ballistics Tank technology into the investigative process of firearm identification. This will allow firearms recovered by police to be tested almost immediately by a Chester County Detectives Firearms Examiner....
DCCC Receives $25K Gift from Endless Pools® to support Chester Trades Education Project
The Chester Trades Education Project is a tuition-free program that offers Chester residents post-secondary education and training in carpentry at DCCC. Courtesy DCCC.
Delaware County Community College is pleased to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from Endless™ Pools, a locally based business unit of Masco Corporation, to support the Chester Trades Education Project (CTEP) at the College.
The...
Chesco, local counties award energy contract to WGL
The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania (SEPSPA) — a group composed of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties — has announced that it is awarding a five-year contract to WGL Energy to coordinate the purchase of retail electricity that will power the four counties’ operations. SEPSPA was established in 2020 to explore pathways to purchase renewable energy operations...
Houlahan, HHS Secretary Becerra visit LCH
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (center) and U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan at LCH Kennett Square, Friday.
LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) welcomed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan at LCH Kennett Square on May 10, 2024.
Secretary Becerra and Congresswoman Houlahan joined LCH staff...
Commissioners adopt Heritage Tourism Plan
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe recently adopted a new Heritage Tourism Plan that encourages all communities in the county to share stories that highlight their identity and history – which will support local and regional preservation, conservation, tourism, and quality of life.
The resolution to adopt the Heritage Tourism Plan, signed by all three Commissioners,...
DASD moves to create full-day kindergarten
The Downingtown Area School District announced Wednesday it would move to full-day kindergarten.
After years of extensive research and planning, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has taken the first step forward toward achieving district-wide full-day kindergarten. On May 8, the DASD School Board voted to adopt full-day kindergarten district-wide for the 2025-26 school year, marking a significant...
LCH and The Fund for Women and Girls partner to bring access to care
LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) announced that it has been selected as a Core Grant recipient from The Fund for Women and Girls of Chester County. This funding will further empower the organization to continue its mission of providing essential healthcare and community services to women and girls across the Chester County area.
The Fund for Women and Girls has long been dedicated to advancing...
Sheriff announces promotions, new security measures
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announces a significant boost in security measures that is strengthening the safety and security of County facilities, courts, and the community.
Last week, six Chester County Sheriff’s Office individuals were promoted, taking their ceremonial oath in Courtroom 1 of the County’s Justice Center.
Those promoted include Daniel Clifton, Martin Lawson, and Robert...
West Chester East wins state academic competition
Pictured from left to right are Alex Chen, Dr. Brent Jones, Ethan Altshul, Ricky He, Luke Eynon, Owen Lyons, Nathan Schlamb, Brian Schiele, and Eliot Rufe, the 2023-24 academic competition team for West Chester East High School and the 2024 Pennsylvania State Academic Champions.
Chester County’s West Chester East High School took the victory at the 2024 Pennsylvania State Academic Competition on...
