County awards 1st round of American Rescue Plan grants
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (second left) and Michelle Kichline (right) meeting with the County’s ARPA advisory teams at their inaugural meeting in February. In the first round of award announcements, 73 Chester County groups and organizations will be receiving ARPA grants totaling close to $40 million.
Chester County Commissioners today approved the first...
Big crowds enjoy Coatesville Grand Prix
Thousands of fans came out this past weekend for the Coatesville Grand Prix this past weekend.
Thousands flocked to the City of Coatesville for the sixth annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. Fans were treated to the thrill of watching drivers of vintage racing cars and motorcycles dating from 1900 to 1977 compete individually over a challenging 2.2-mile road course that wound through...
After a tough spring, Democrats look like they have momentum on this Labor Day
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
Happy Labor Day! (Well, tomorrow, actually).
As we political junkies know, Labor Day is the traditional start of the political season, so it is always with some excitement when the first ridiculous claim of the campaign season is thrown out.
Back in May and April, when it looked like the sky was falling on Democrats and President Joe Biden, I suggested...
Legislators meet with nonprofits to discuss housing experience
Cheryl Miles, Chairwoman for Black Women of Chester County in Action, Representative Dan Williams (74th Legislative District), Senator Katie Muth (44th Senatorial District), Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Mayor Peter Urscheler of Phoenixville, Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste of West Chester, Rob Henry (Administrator, Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness), Hallie Romanowski (Executive...
County working to get entire records archive online by 2024
Chester County Digital Archives Technician Alex Perry (seated) and Archivist John Smith (standing) oversee the scanning of the County’s historic documents.
In less than two years, Chester County’s most historic documents will be available online. Thanks to improved scanning equipment, Chester County’s Archives & Records Services has accelerated the process of scanning and digitizing documents...
Chester County ranked as Top-10 digital county
Chester County’s latest recognition for digital technology, awarded by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties.
Chester County Government’s continued advancement in digital technology has earned a top-ten placement among America’s 3,000-plus counties.
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and National Association of Counties (NACo) have announced Chester County...
Chester County to take part in International Overdose Awareness Day with ‘Night of Light’
The HOPE luminary display, part of Chester County’s recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day in 2021. Each luminary honored loved ones lost to accidental drug overdose or a loved one working toward recovery.
As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces participation in International Overdose Awareness...
6th annual Chester County Color 5K moving to Exton Park
Chester County Color 5K 2022 Banner 2. Participants of the 2021 Chester County Color 5K running through a color station.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline and District Attorney Deb Ryan announce details of the sixth annual Chester County Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic in the county.
This year’s Color 5K...
County Health: 1st Monkey Pox case found in Chester County
The Monkey Pox virus. Courtesy, CDC.
The Chester County Health Department has identified a Chester County resident who has tested positive for monkeypox. The Health Department has conducted the case investigation with the cooperation of the resident, and contact tracing has been completed by the Health Department, identifying a few individuals who are close contacts – to provide guidance and precaution...
Commissioners seek to increase historic tourism in the county
The Chester County Commissioners recently approved a $156,000 contract with Luzerne County-based Heritage Strategies LLC to bolster historic tourism in the county.
“Our historic tourism sector of the economy was damaged by the pandemic,” said County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz. “The plan here calls for our consultant to help us rebuild the lost tourism, especially as we lead up...
