Voter Services holds seminar on how to run for local office
Chester County Voter Services Director Karen Barsoum welcomes attendees to “Beyond the Ballot”, a seminar providing guidance on the local election process for potential candidates.
In anticipation of the candidate deadlines to file for 2025 local elections, staff from Chester County’s Department of Voter Services recently hosted “Beyond the Ballot”, a free seminar for anyone considering running...
CCIU’s Kersch honored with national Esports award
Kammas Kersch
Kammas Kersch, STEM Services Coordinator at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), has been honored with the 2025 National Scholastic Esports Administrative Ally Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and advocacy in scholastic esports. The award, part of the inaugural National Scholastic Esports Awards, was developed through a collaboration of K-12 and collegiate esports...
Pay attention: we’re in uncharted territory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
It is becoming clear what a bizarre time we find ourselves living in: an unelected billionaire rooting through much of our private data for no particular reason, ICE (and fake ICE) agents roaming the Chester County looking for undocumented aliens and just a general state of chaos and Constitution-busting.
In a few short weeks, the United States...
What To Do: Do Portugal Circus and The Big Game
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Do Portugal Circus
Watermelons are a summertime thing locally.
However, if some nice big melons appear on the shelf at a local farmer’s market this month, you probably will enjoy the import from Mexico.
Touring circuses with shows under a huge tent is a summertime thing in this area.
However, if a top-flight touring Mexican circus brings its under-a-heated...
Court information kiosks Installed at Justice Center
One of the new touchscreen and voice-activated court information kiosks available in the Chester County Justice Center.
Chester County Court Administration is pleased to introduce interactive information kiosks at the Chester County Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts, providing streamlined visitor access to County Court information and services. Chester County is the first county government...
Sheriff’s Office holds swearing-In, promotion, and retirement ceremony
Chester County Sheriff Kevin Dykes (center) welcomed new Sheriff’s Office deputies, recognized a promotion, and honored the retirement of a K-9 during a recent Swearing-In, Promotion, and Retirement ceremony.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office welcomed new deputies, celebrated a promotion, and honored the retirement of a K-9 during a recent Swearing-In, Promotion, and Retirement Ceremony at the...
On Stage: Vavrik leads cast of ‘Something Rotten’ at Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
JJ Vavrik
“Something Rotten” is a Tony Award-nominated musical written by brothers Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick. It was a situation where two brothers wrote a musical about two brothers writing a musical.
The hilarious comedy is running now through February 23 at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org).
The...
County recognizes longtime Employee Gerri Jackson as she retires at age 94
Gerri Jackson
At Wednesday’s Chester County Commissioners’ Public Meeting, longtime County Government employee Gerri Jackson was honored as she prepares for retirement. After nearly four decades, Gerri will formally retire on February 15th, at the age of 94.
Gerri began her work with Chester County Government in September 1987, as a part-time member of the custodial team. She has been a valued...
Commissioners appoint Edmond Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe approved today the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Edmond, AICP, as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. Matt joins the County on February 18 and replaces Brian O’Leary who retired in November of 2024.
Edmond has more than 20 years of public planning experience with the Montgomery County Planning Commission,...
Becoming The Best U: Advice on love and dating
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Question: I’m a widow finally ready to date but I’ve never tried online dating and am not sure of the modern expectations. My question is, who pays for the first date?
Abbey – Wayne, PA
Dear Abbey,
I am so sorry for your loss. It takes immense strength to navigate widowhood and to put yourself out there again. I am very happy for you!
This is a great,...
