Letter: How secure are 21st Century nuclear weapons from cyber attack?
To The Editor,
The world is facing three existential threats: climate change, nuclear weapons, and AI. I would like to point out that all three are interconnected. Perhaps what is most worrisome is the real threat of 21st-century nuclear weapons being hacked. I would like to raise the alarm about the two trillion dollar “enhancement” or “modernization” of US nuclear weapons.
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Pack 60 Cub Scouts honored for Anson Nixon cleanup work
Cub Scout Pack 60 member Eli Culp and advisor Lindsay Culp, right, received a Youth Award at the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisor’s Annual Educational Conference in April in Hershey. The two are pictured with PSATS Secretary-Treasurer Robert Heffelfinger.
Community parks often rely on volunteers to help with daily operations, and Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Township is no...
County releases 2024 Farm Guide
Whether you’re on the hunt for locally-grown produce, a fun weekend activity, or you want to learn a little more about agriculture, one of Chester County’s important industries, the annual Chester County Farm Guide has it all!
The Farm Guide highlights more than125 family-owned farms and markets throughout Chester County, spotlights the County’s Agriculture Award recipients, and includes a Farm...
Fiorentino Award for Diversity & Sustainability to be presented to West Chester Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan
Dr. Mian A. Jan, president of West Chester Cardiology, will be the recipient of the inaugural Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability on April 27.
The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University announces the establishment of the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability in honor of the couple’s inspiring efforts to incorporate...
Persick named new Director for Chester County Library
Jenna Persick
The Chester County Library Board of Trustees has recently announced the promotion of Jenna Persick as the next Library Director for Chester County Library and its Henrietta Hankin Branch. Ms. Persick’s appointment was made effective on April 8, 2024.
Mike Skay, Chairman of the Board of Trustees says “We are thrilled to have Jenna take on the role of our new Library Director....
County introduces Human Needs Network
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (left), Josh Maxwell (center) and Eric Roe (right) with Bridget Brown, Behavioral Health Crisis Response Program Director, and Joshua Bitler, Information & Referral Director for the new Human Needs Network of Chester County.
This week, the Chester County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services unveiled the Human Needs Network of Chester County,...
On Stage: Unionville’s Litzenberg play key role in ‘Come From Away’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kristin Litzenberg
Kristin Litzenberg is an acclaimed theater actress who grew up in Kennett Square and has performed all around theworld. A few years ago, she had the opportunity to perform close to home.
“Sister Act” touched down at the DuPont Theatre (now known as The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Hotel DuPont, Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware,...
ReFirement at Any Age: Turn the Lights Back On
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
The title of this article is from a song that Billy Joel wrote after not having written an original song in seventeen years! After years of writing amazing songs that spoke to the world in so many ways, he just wasn’t able to honestly and humbly express something real and authentic.
When I heard that and then listened to the song, it brought tears to my...
Avondale announces planned water outage on April 22
Avondale Borough announces a planned water outage scheduled for Monday, April 22. The outage is necessary for the installation of a bypass valve in the reservoir. The Borough aims to minimize inconvenience and ensure the outage is as brief as possible, with an anticipated duration of approximately 4 hours.
Below are some tips to help residents during the outage:
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County funds generator for Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) staff and volunteers, Chester County Commissioners, and County staff celebrate the installation of a generator which ensures the secure, confidential services of the DVCCC are always available.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently met with leaders, staff, and volunteers of the Domestic Violence Center of...
