Commissioners end county open burn ban
Chester County’s burn ban is no longer in effect, following approval today by Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe. The vote by the Commissioners to lift the ban was made at a specially scheduled public meeting following the recommendation of Chester County Department of Emergency Services Director Bill Messerschmidt.
The Commissioners approved Resolution BOC-58-24, rescinding...
Kennett Sq. reaches deal for fire, EMS services
On Monday, the Kennett Square Borough Council unanimously ratified a multi-year contract with Longwood Fire Company (Longwood) to provide the borough with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The two-year deal, which goes into effect January 1, 2025 (and runs until December 31, 2026), includes a funding increase of five (5) percent for 2025 and nine (9) percent for 2026. The borough and Longwood...
Deuso announces run for Downingtown Mayor
Erica Deuso
Erica Deuso, a longtime resident of Downingtown, community leader, and advocate for progress, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Downingtown on Wednesday. With a career spanning leadership roles in local and statewide organizations, Deuso is committed to building on the strong foundation established by outgoing Mayor Phil Dague and other past leaders.
Deuso’s campaign is centered...
CCEDC awarded $300K on path to becoming a Community Development Financial Institution
The U.S. Treasury Department has informed the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) that the organization has achieved the next major step in becoming a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to support underserved businesses across the region. CCEDC has been awarded $300,000 in technical assistance to build operational capacity, provide training and education.
“To get to...
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...
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...
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...
Coatesville entrepreneur Susan Springsteen wins coveted spot to compete at 2024 Global TiE Women Pitch Summit in India
Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected.
A Coatesville tech innovation is headed for competition on a global stage. Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, impressed the judges in this year’s TiE Women Pitch competition led by TiE Philadelphia & TiE Pittsburgh. Her pitch about the company’s innovative LeakAlertor® won her an...
AAA project busy travel for Thanksgiving week in Delaware Valley
AAA is projecting that more than 975,000 Philadelphia-area residents will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 2.4% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record.
As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 870,000 Philadelphia-area residents (nearly 90% of local...
