Trump, Clinton, Killion post big Election Day wins
Roe appears to have won write-in for 158th State House GOP nomination
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The voters of Chester County spoke loud and clear — and picked Donald J. Trump as the Republican nominee, Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president as both won statewide, Tuesday.
Turnout was very strong for a primary election, with nearly 52% of registered Republicans casting ballots...
County streamlines passport application process
Chester County Passport Agent Jennifer Rivas (left) and Chester County Prothonotary Matt Holliday (center) with Chester County residents who are renewing their passports.
WEST CHESTER — Travelling abroad this spring or summer? Tickets booked? Hotel booked? Passports…?
Chester County’s Passport Office, under the direction of the Prothonotary’s Office, offers an easy and reassuring way to apply...
Sheriff announces reorg, promotions
From left, Chester County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy George March, Sergeant Janis Pickell, Corporal Wayne Johnson, Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh, Corporal Brad DeSando, Captain Jason Suydam, Lieutenant Adam Sibley and Corporal Robert Buckley.
WEST CHESTER — Six Chester County Deputy Sheriffs were sworn in to new positions this week as a result of an office reorganization undertaken by County Sheriff...
Chinese delegation visits Chester County
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell toasts a visiting Chinese delegation as they visited Galer Estate Winery in East Marlborough.
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell and the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau Executive Director, Susan Hamley recently hosted a delegation from China as part of an ongoing and growing relationship between the county and China. The trip was facilitated...
Nourish brings fresh food to those in need
Good Samaritan project helps put homeless to work
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
The Nourish Mobile Market has made 176 stops in just six months, at senior centers, local YMCAs and other locations throughout Chester County. Photo courtesy of Nourish Mobile Market.
PHOENIXVILLE – The Nourish Mobile Market, also called a mobile farmers market, has been making its way around Chester...
Art of Spring celebrated by Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail
For the entire month of April , seven winery tasting rooms along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Spring” with a wide variety of Spring inspired art events. Earth Day in April, will be marked by art that utilizes “up cycling and recycling” and encourages us to look at old things and repurpose them in new and utilitarian ways. Spring is also a...
Art Watch: Rhoda Kahler
For an artist ‘laying low’ she has a lot going on
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Clay artist Rhoda Kahler has two major art openings in April, as well as a museum show, all at a time when she was determined to “lay low and just do art.” Her solo show at Church Street Gallery in West Chester, “Tactiles” opens April 8th, 5-9pm, and goes through April 30. This...
Commissioners dedicate bridge in honor or MLK Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners joined members of the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee, representatives from area churches, Phoenixville Borough Council, businesses, non-profits, schools and universities in a ceremonial walk across the newly-named Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.
PHOENIXVILLE — The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally...
Recycling event, April 16 at CAT Pickering
All seventy three (73) Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event for Chester County residents on Saturday, April 16 at the CAT Pickering, Center for Arts and Technology Campus (Technical College High School), 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The collection site will be open at 9:00 AM and will close at 3:00 PM sharp.
No electronics, TVs or appliances...
Chesco to be reimbursed $26 million for snowstorm
WEST CHESTER — The federal government has granted disaster assistance to reimburse Chester County and Chester County municipalities for costs associated with the response to the winter storm of January 22 and 23.
Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies. The federal disaster...
