Phoenixville gets $900K grant for 2nd phase of Paradise St. connector
The Borough of Phoenixville was recently awarded $900,000 in grant funding from the Chester County Department of Community Development for the second phase of the Paradise Street connector project. This project will enhance traffic control as well as promote pedestrian and emergency responder safety.
Upon learning of the award, Borough Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “We are thrilled to announce...
With Trump’s economic plans coming into focus, Chester County must prepare for pain
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
If incoming President Donald Trump enacts some of the policies he says he’s going to, we can expect economic pain here in Chester County.
A lot.
Rounding up millions of immigrants (in some cases without regard to their citizenship or residency status) will devastate multiple local small businesses — crops will go unpicked, building projects...
What To Do: Holiday celebrations kick into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2024 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many non-commercial holiday activities celebrating...
On Stage: Soraia plays special show at Milk Boy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Soraia
Thanksgiving Weekend is a tough weekend for music acts wanting to play live shows.
Many potential audience members have other plans based on holiday meals and family reunions.
On the flip side, there are music fans who are eager to get out and hear live shows.
Both groups can be satisfied on November 29 when Philadelphia-based, nationally...
Downingtown Christmas tree lighting, Saturday
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. presents our annual Downingtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, November 30, at 6pm. The event takes place in Kerr Park at the Log House field below the Christmas Tree.
There will be holiday music provided at the concert gazebo, a face painter, small craft and games for the kids, letter writing to Santa, along with cookies and hot chocolate....
CCEDC announces milestones, cites growth
(l to r) Chester County Economic Development Council CEO Gary Smith, CCEDC President and COO Michael Grigalonis and CCEDC Board Chair Bill Stedman
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing key milestones for fiscal year 2024, after a year of remarkable growth for the 64-year-old organization.
More than 200 local business and community leaders, spanning every major regional...
Commissioners appoint Byerman as CEO and Walschburger as COO for county government
David Byerma
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe announced Tuesday a restructuring of the county’s top administrative positions, naming David Byerman as Chief Executive Officer for the County, and Erik Walschburger as Chief Operating Officer.
“As we searched for a new county administrator, we saw this as a chance to take a closer look at our leadership structure...
LCH announces return of dental services
A patient is seen at the LCH Dental Clinic
LCH Health and Community Services is thrilled to announce the return of its dental services, bringing high-quality oral health care back to the local community. After a temporary pause to build a fully staffed and highly skilled team, the LCH dental practice is now open and ready to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
The decision to temporarily...
Smith announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Judge Mackenzie W. Smith
This week, Judge Mackenzie W. Smith announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
“Truth and justice will prevail so long as our courts continue to fiercely safeguard them,” said Smith. “I am running to ensure that voters can choose an experienced judge who is active in standing up for our values, protecting our freedoms, and delivering...
Inner Nature: Good news in science
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
This month, I highlight some of the great things that are happening in the world which science had a hand in delivering. Enjoy.
Klamath dam is down and salmon swim freely upstream for the first time in 100 years.[1]
The mighty Klamath river flows from the Cascade mountains along the Oregon-California and empties into the Pacific Ocean. In 1918, the first dams were...
