AGSD to hire Director of School Safety and Security, school police officer
At its April 25 meeting, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) Board of Directors approved a $115,146,393 million proposed final budget for the 2024-25 school year that includes $1.62 million in numerous capital safety and security enhancements and an increased investment in mental health supports for students. The budget includes a 0% tax increase for district property owners.
Over the last year,...
11 Area HS students earn Associate Degrees prior to receiving high school diplomas
In an era of escalating four-year college costs, 11 local high school students have a lot to celebrate this spring. They have earned Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts degrees from Delaware County Community College prior to completing their high school graduation requirements.
Nine students from Coatesville Area School District and two students from Downingtown Area School District took advantage of Delaware...
KAPA announces deal with Chester County Disc Golf for Anson Nixon Park
The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) announced Tuesday that Chester County Disc Golf (CCDG) will assume responsibility in collaboration with KAPA and its staff to maintain and promote events for the disc golf course located in Anson B. Nixon Park. CCDG club is a registered 501(c)(3) organization in the state, with a mission to help grow the sport of disc golf through community outreach, course development,...
Coatesville announces return of ‘First Fridays’
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance announces the return of Downtown Coatesville’s highly anticipated monthly event, First Fridays, beginning May 3rd and continuing through October 2024. In partnership with City Hall, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance is committed to aligning resources to help drive economic growth that enables healthy community development.
On the first Friday of each month...
Earth Day: County celebrates transformation of Loch Nairn into park
Meeting at the former Loch Nairn Golf Club, which has been preserved and will become a public park, are the representatives who are investing in its environmental transformation. From left to right: Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe; Drew Gilchrist, Regional Advisor for the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Kate Raman, Project Manager for Natural Lands; David Unger, Chair, New...
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,...
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...
New Equity Health Center and Website provide better access to healthcare in Coatesville
L to R: PA State Rep. Dan Williams; Kevin Ressler, President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Equity; Moira Gassenmeyer, Equity Health Center Coordinator; Linda Lavender-Norris, President of Coatesville City Council; Susan Harris, President and CEO of ChesPenn Health Services
Community members from the Greater Coatesville area got a first-hand look at the Equity Health Center (EHC) and met representatives...
