Op/Ed: Chester County government prepared for emergencies

New plan, developed in-house, provides for county services when disaster strikes By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Being prepared for all emergencies is a daunting task for those elected officials responsible for the safety and well-being of their constituents but planning for such emergencies is necessary. Some months ago the county commissioners took steps to develop...

Op/Ed: Transportation funding: meeting current and future needs

Gov. Corbett’s infrastructure plans important to economic development of region By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Every Pennsylvanian should welcome Governor Corbett’s announcement this month of a new and expanded transportation funding strategy for the Commonwealth. Whether you drive, take the bus, ride the train, walk or use your bicycle,...

Letter: Rzucidlo alerts voters in the 158th of voting issues

To The Editor: As an advocate, I have worked for many years to assist  families and individuals in the region navigate the complicated Education, Human Services, and Veteran services programs in Pennsylvania. I  help people find services they need and teach them how to they can in turn help others as well. I am also a candidate running for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the...

Two tales of taxes, but is there really a story here?

Are both presidential campaigns so focused on winning the day that they’re losing the country? By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times WEST CHESTER — Depending upon who you talk to, Pennsylvania is already a dead issue or it will be a key swing state in the 2012 Presidential election. While the media buy decisions of the Romney campaign — virtually no TV commercials were purchased here for August...