Chesco, Delco ask state for limits on Mariner East II pipeline work waivers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The county governments of Chester and Delaware counties asked the state Monday to withdraw any waivers that would allow construction on the Mariner East II pipeline to continue during Gov. Tom Wolf’s order that all “non life-sustaining” business shutter during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering concerns that the company is ignoring health protocols and could lead...
COVID-19 Update, April 14: Cases level off; Wolf offers thanks to Pa. residents
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The April 14 map of COVID-19 infections in Chester County. Courtesy, Chester County Health.
The positive trends in COVID-19 cases is continuing statewide and here in Chester County, although caseloads and fatalities continue to be at high numbers — as state officials caution this is not the time to end or relax social distancing, the battle against the virus is far...
Wolf’s conduct on the pipeline is impossible to explain
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It runs like a scar across Chester County, a tear far more than a flesh wound, winding across the middle of the county as a reminder that the rich and the powerful can always buy off government at the expense of the people.
It is, of course, the Mariner East II pipeline. It is appears to be back under construction because of a waiver from the Wolf Administration deeming...
What To Do: Tired of being stuck inside? Go trout fishing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
With “stay at home” orders from state and local governments affecting a large portion of the population, people around the area have been housebound for several weeks.
Many of us are feeling a need “to get out.” And, there are many who are feeling a need “to get out – to get trout.”
April is traditionally the month that Pennsylvania’s...
COVID-19 Update, April 10: Cases, deaths spike again in Pa., Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Some parts of the country may be seeing an apex in COVID-19 cases, it appears both Pennsylvania and Chester County are not there yet, as both new cases and deaths spiked again on Thursday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) said there were 1,751 new cases reported, bringing the state’s total to 19,979; deaths also increased to 78, boosting the statewide...
COVID-19 Update, April 9: Wolf moves to close schools for remainder of the year
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf moved Thursday to end all in person school instruction for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, as the state added nearly 2,000 new positive COVID-19 cases, although the number of deaths dropped to 29 on Wednesday after having been in the 70s the previous two days.
Wolf announced the extension of the schools closure, noting he made the decision in...
COVID-19 Update, April 8: Cases, deaths continue to rise in Pennsylvania
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A map of Chester County showing the percent of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 as of April 8. Courtesy Chester County Health Department.
Pennsylvania continues to add positive COVID-19 test results and had another difficult day in terms of fatalities, according to the state Department of Health (DOH).
DOH said there were 1,680 new positive tests, bringing...
COVID-19 Update, April 7: Pa. deaths spike; Wolf denounces racism
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Deaths related to COVID-19 spiked sharply Monday, as the state Department of Health reported 78 new fatalities caused by the virus in the state, as additional positive tests grew by 1,579.
So, far, according to DOH, 240 Pennsylvanians have died in the pandemic and more than 12,000 Americans have died, according to Centers for Disease Control. DOH reports 14,449 total...
Wiseman named Exec. Dir. of Habitat for Humanity, Chester Co.
Chris Wiseman
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HHCC) announced Tuesday the appointment of Chris Wiseman as the new Executive Director. Wiseman will be responsible for the leadership of the organization and will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and Habitat families to bring more affordable housing to Chester County.
He brings a wealth of nonprofit experience, including...
Dinniman announces MaskUp Chester County Challenge
In response to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the CDC’s advising of all residents to wear masks when in public, State Senator Andy Dinniman announced a community challenge: MaskUp Chester County.
“When one person wears a mask, they’re making the conscientious decision to protect others around them,” Dinniman said. If everyone wears a mask, everyone has an added layer...
