Rivera withdraws from 158th ballot, will run as write-in

Challenges over nominating petitions push GOP candidate off primary ballot By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Lenny Rivera, the Republican candidate for State House in the 158th District with drew his ballot position over challenges to his nominating petitions and will run as a write-in, instead. Updated 6:20 p.m. with comments from Democratic County Chair Brian McGinnis NEW GARDEN — Lenny Rivera,...

Rzucidlo announces bid for 158th seat

Susan Rzucidlo Susan Rzucidlo officially announced her 2016 campaign for the 158th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Thursday. This marks Rzucidlo’s fourth bid for the seat, but the first with the seat open — long-time State Rep. Chris Ross is retiring.    Send article as PDF   

WC Mayor Comitta announces run for state house

Carolyn Comitta West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta announced her candidacy this week for the Pennsylvania State House seat in the 156th District, vowing to bring a spirit of bipartisan cooperation and strong leadership to Harrisburg. Comitta, West Chester’s first female Mayor and its first Democratic Mayor since 1992, will be the Democratic challenger to incumbent Dan Truitt.   ...

Roe to seek 158th GOP nomination

Eric M. Roe A West Goshen man became the third Republican this week to announce they would seek the party’s nomination for the 158th District State House seat, and potentially replace the retiring State Rep. Chris Ross. Eric Roe, currently the administrative assistant to County Commissioner Michelle Kichline, said he would seek the party’s nomination. Previously, Kennett Square attorney...

State House recognizes Kennett Sq. for recycling event

Stenning Hill residents want stop sign to protect children on skate boards By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Karen Sherer, Kennett Square Borough secretary, and Borough Council member Dan Maffei display the recognition for the borough receiving an award from the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives for electronics recycling. The highlight of Monday night’s Borough Council meeting was...

Lewis tagged as one of ’14 races to watch in ’14’

Harry Lewis Jr., the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 74th District was selected as one of “14 races to watch in ’14” by the Republican State Leadership Committee. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Harry Lewis Jr. was selected as one of 14 candidates nationwide to highlighted by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) recently announced as one its “14 in ‘14 Races...

Op/Ed: More opportunities needed for Pa. higher-ed. students

Proposed REACH scholarship would put school in reach for many By Josh Maxwell, Mayor of Downingtown Josh Maxwell Over the last few years, higher education has become one of the most controversial issues facing our state. When Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his first budget in 2011, it included roughly $2 billion in cuts to education, including steep cuts to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education...

House passes Ross senior respite bill

State Rep. Chris Ross HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) that would establish a licensing program for community respite services, making it easier for senior citizens to receive appropriate transitional care as they age. “House Bill 1702 would authorize the Department of Aging to license and inspect programs that provide community...

County conventions leave May questions

Few primary battles were settled at either county convention By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times There was a little high drama at the two county party conventions, and in many ways the status quo was largely maintained. There were just a handful of endorsement battles at the meetings — and maybe only one vote there changes the landscape for May. We’ll  get to the Democratic endorsements, which amount...

County GOP endorses most of slate for 2014

Corbett, 167th battle highlights of largely quiet convention By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times County Commissioner Ryan Costello thanks Chetser County Republicans after being endorsed as the party’s candidate for the 6th Congressional District, Wednesday, during the committee’s annual convention. WEST GOSHEN — Although most of Wednesday night’s endorsement votes during the Chester County...