Commissioners announce COVID grants to county school districts
Chester County Commissioners allocate $10 million in CARES funds to support public schools in Chester County impacted by COVID-19. Pictured with a check for $10 million presented to the Chester County Intermediate Unit are (from left to right): Dr. Emilie Lonardi, District Superintendent, Downingtown Area School District; Dr. George Fiore, Executive Director, Chester County Intermediate Unit; Chester...
The going is about to get tough again, but hang in there, there is an end in sight
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
With slightly more than two weeks until the election, you’re probably tired of hearing about it, tired of wondering when we’re going to beat this pandemic, tired of working from home, tired of teaching your kids and frankly, just tired of it all.
I don’t blame you, it’s been an exhausting year.
You can’t make plans — who knows what’s going...
Commissioners announce $10M for childcare subsidies and $5M for childcare providers hurt by COVID-19
Chester County Commissioners announce $15 million in childcare grants for families and childcare businesses impacted by COVID-19. Pictured left to right are Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Josh Maxwell, Downingtown Area School District Superintendent Dr. Emilie Lonardi, Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marion Moskowitz and Chester County Intermediate Unit Executive Director...
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Tom Killion, 9th Senatoral District
Tom Killion
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
Although there are many major challenges...
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Carolyn Comitta, 19th Senate District
Carolyn Comitta
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
Although there are many major...
Commissioners OK $3.5M in grants for non-profits
Commissioners and Chester County Community Foundation in front of historic Lincoln Building, West Chester, PA. Left to right: Karen Simmons, President & CEO, CCCF; Beth Harper Briglia, CAP, CPA, Exec V. P. of Philanthropy Services; Commissioner Josh Maxwell; Michael DeHaven, CPA, Chair of the Board; Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; Commissioner Michelle Kichline.
WEST CHESTER — Recognizing the...
Commissioners launch ‘Simple Ask: Wear A Mask’ campaign to battle COVID
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz, Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline launch the public health campaign called “Simple Ask: Wear a Mask” to support local businesses and protect the public as COVID-19 converges with the start of the flu season.
During this most critical time when COVID-19 is converging with the start of...
Chester County schedules tree seedling giveaway
WEST CHESTER — COVID-19 may have forced the cancelation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is a year-round goal in Chester County. As a result, Earth Day celebrations are continuing into the fall, as the Chester County Conservation District and Chester County Parks & Preservation give away seedling trees to County residents.
Tree...
Chesco recognized for performance management leadership
Chester County Government has added a consecutive national recognition for performance management leadership to its list of accolades. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) last week bestowed a second Certificate of Achievement to the county, recognizing Chester County’s use of performance data in local government management, including training, verification and public reporting...
You named them! Meet Zeeke and Moose, Chesco’s newest K-9 officers
WEST CHESTER — The two young K-9s in training to become four-legged deputies in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office now have their names – selected from more than 600 suggestions sent in by Chester County residents of all ages. Zeeke and Moose were chosen because they are short, powerful and easy for the dogs to understand.
Zeeke is expected to join his new partner, Deputy Matthew Moyer, this...
