Lewis announces $5M redevelopment grant for Coatesville
State Rep. Harry Lewis, Jr. (R-74)
To attract both businesses and people to the city of Coatesville, Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) announced that a $5 million grant through the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) had been obtained to offset the costs of a mixed-use redevelopment project. The project will create 215 construction jobs and 90 new, permanent jobs.
“Having...
UCF mourns the passing of Miller
Board reluctantly OKs resignation of Batchelor, hired as new Radnor Superintendent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With no small amount of sadness, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education said goodbye to two long-time pillars of the district while welcoming a new senior administrator, Monday, during its annual reorganization meeting.
Denise Miller, who long served as secretary...
On Stage (Extra): Sunday night shows to calm the soul
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
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Rather than attending a show or watching a movie in a theater, people in this area tend to stay at home on Sunday nights – especially during the winter months. That tendency will increase for the next few Sundays with the added pressure of recovering from weekend holiday shopping.
Fortunately, there is a variety of shows and events that could easily...
County to hike property taxes 4.95% for 2017
First increase since 2014
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2017 budget this week. The budget calls for $460,094,845 in operating expenses and $87,504,129 for its capital budget.
“Led by our strategic priorities, including public safety and balanced growth, Chester County continues to invest in projects, programs and services that will benefit our residents...
‘Shop With a Sheriff’ to be held Saturday
A cart chauffeured by Deputy Sheriff Mike Sarro delights a young shopper.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A rarity: the sounds of real joy might just be heard in the aisles of the local Wal-Mart on Saturday, Dec. 3.
More than 100 children from the Chester County Family Academy, a K-2 charter school in West Chester, will receive a law-enforcement escort to the store — highlighted by wailing sirens and flashing...
Pocopson to see no property tax rate increase
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – Township supervisors adopted the 2017 budget keeping property taxes unchanged at 2.2 mills at Monday night’s meeting. This is the third consecutive year that residents will not see a tax increase.
2017 property taxes will be distributed with 1.0 mill to open space preservation (estimated to generate over $329,000), 0.5 mil to general township...
Coatesville promotes two police officers to corporal
Will be front line shift supervisors
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Detective Shannon Miller and Officer Paul Antonucci were each promoted to Corporals Monday at the Coatesville City Council meeting.
COATESVILLE – Two city police officers were promoted at Monday’s City Council meeting, in front of their colleagues, family and friends.
Detective Shannon Miller and Officer Paul...
CASD questioned over IT bids
Lower bidder calls foul, but district says security, training, specs a factor
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch, which forms the backbone of a winning bid for the Coatesville Area School District’s Information Technology upgrade plan.
CALN — The Coatesville Area School District is coming under public scrutiny for awarding an Information Technology (IT)...
Give extra ‘thanks’ for safety this holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday, folks around the Chester County area will be indulging in two activities: travel to be with friends and family and, of course cooking.
While both are cornerstones of the holiday season, both can offer hazards if folks don’t exercise appropriate caution.
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Lewis enjoys time as ‘Brewer for a Day’ at Victory
Rep. Lewis and Victory’s Brewing Manager, Kenneth Thorpe discuss the various aromatic qualities in select hops.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official beer guild, has launched its fourth Brewer For A Day program, an initiative designed to give state legislators a hands-on insider’s perspective on the brewing process, as well as further educate Pennsylvania Senators...
