Berkheiser named assistant principal at AGHS
Matthew Berkheiser
On March 21, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) board of directors approved the appointment of a new assistant principal at Avon Grove High School (AGHS).
Matthew Berkheiser will be filling the vacancy left by Gary Benasutti, who is retiring at the end of this school year after serving as assistant principal for the past 24 years.
Berkheiser has served in various positions in...
Coatesville gets $959K grant to implement Ash Park Master Plan
Ash Park. Courtesy, City of Coatesville.
The City of Coatesville will receive a grant of $959,752 to implement the Ash Park Master Plan Phases I and II. The 9.3-acre park is situated between Walnut and Kersey Streets and serves residents over a three-mile radius.
Senator Casey, partnering with Representative Chrissy Houlahan, successfully funded 14 Community Project Funding priorities through the House...
Phoenixville upgrades 16 electric vehicle chargers
The Borough of Phoenixville recently upgraded 16 of their existing electric vehicle (EV) chargers to Generation 3 Tesla chargers in several Borough-owned parking lots. The Borough partnered with All Phase Electric to install the chargers, which offer two charging plugs; one fitted with the standard Tesla charging adapter and the other with an integrated adapter for universal charging. Eight (8) of...
WC East wins county Academic Competition
The academic competition team from West Chester East High School takes home the championship trophy. Picture from left to right: Eliot Rufe, Dr. Brent Jones, RuiQi He, Owen Lyons, Nathan Schlamb, Alex Chen, Brian Schiele, Luke Eynon and Ethan Altshul.
On Monday, West Chester East High School emerged victorious over 23 other Chester County schools at the Chester County Academic Competition, which is...
CCIU to aid search for new Kennett schools superintendent
The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) has begun a search for its next Superintendent. After four years of dedicated service to the Kennett Consolidated School District, Dr. Dusty Blakey recently announced his retirement effective July 26, 2024.
Dr. Blakey expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Kennett community, stating, “It has been an honor to work alongside such...
County names McMullin Parks and Trails Manager
Chester County’s new Parks and Trails Manager Andrew McMullen
Chester County Parks + Preservation Director David Stauffer announced the appointment of Andrew McMullen as the County’s new Parks and Trails Manager. McMullen moves to this role following 22 years with the department starting as a part-time maintenance worker, becoming a Regional Park Ranger and later, serving as the Assistant Parks...
Kennett Supervisor OK 2 measure for new building project
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors approved two motions regarding the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) new building project. The first motion granted a waiver of any traffic impact fees typically associated with a traffic impact assessment. This waiver will save KACS $60,000-$75,000.
The second motion approved the Kennett Area Community Service Land Development application as a Preliminary/Final...
Shapiro visits WCU, talks workforce development and affordability
Gov. Josh Shapiro offers remarks at West Chester University, Thursday.
On Thursday, Gov. Josh Shapiro toured West Chester University (WCU) with PDE Deputy Secretary of Education and Higher Education Commissioner Kate Shaw, State Rep. Chris Pielli (D-156), Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz, and WCU leadership and students to learn how WCU is giving students the freedom to chart their own...
County Youth Center Adds music studio program
Creative Hope Studio Trainer Corey Oatman trains the Chester County Youth Center’s staff on operating and maintaining the new music studio.
The Chester County Youth Center (CCYC) recently added a Creative Hope Studio to its facility that includes technology for producing music, recording book readings, graphic design and video editing. Lancaster-based Creative Hope Studios engages with youth in the...
CCIU announces expansion, new sites to better serve special needs students
Rendering of the CCIU’s Child & Career Development Center Great Valley Campus
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is excited to announce a series of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing educational services for children throughout Chester County and beyond. These projects signify a commitment to fostering innovative learning environments and expanding opportunities for students...
