County announces Operation Green Light to recognize veterans
The Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs announce their support for Operation Green Light. This nationwide initiative recognizes the important contributions of veterans from November 6-12.
For Operation Green Light, the County will present a Commissioners’ proclamation and illuminate the façade of the Chester County Historic Courthouse in green. Additionally,...
Connect Thru Cancer announces Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship Award
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is delighted to announce a new memorial scholarship honoring the life of Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
The Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Award will be presented annually to a local Chester County high school senior who has been personally impacted by a parent’s/guardian’s...
County’s Watersheds 2045 plan available for public review and comment
The Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) has released a draft of the County’s updated integrated water resources plan – Watersheds 2045 – for public review and comment through November 17.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline noted, “Watersheds 2045 builds on the legacy of the original Watersheds plan released in 2002, which guided two...
County schedules 3rd town hall on Cavalcnte escape
The Chester County Commissioners will hold another in-person Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2 for Chester County residents impacted by the escape of Danilo Cavalcante. This third Town Hall event moves to the northern part of the county, to reach residents in the area where Cavalcante fled and was captured earlier this month.
The Town Hall Meeting will take place at Owen J. Roberts Middle School,...
Coroner’s Office hosts training for first responders on Xylazine
More than 160 people, many representing the first responder community, attended the Chester County Coroner’s Office xylazine training event.
The Chester County Coroner’s Office hosted Xylazine: Arrival, Trends & Effects of this Prevalent Drug, its first-ever continuing education training seminar/webinar, on Friday, September 15.
Xylazine is a large animal sedative used as an adulterant in illicit...
Escape shows being cheap can be very expensive
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Like me, you’re probably a bit tired of hearing about Danelo Cavalcante. I certainly am.
I live about 500 yards from Chester County Prison, so you can probably imagine I have pretty strong feelings about this issue and what caused it.
You will see a lot of back and forth in the next few weeks leading up to the election, who was to blame and such, before...
Registration open for Marshalton Triathlon
In an era where the only constant is change, the Marshalton Triathlon has stood the test of time. Set against the backdrop of the bucolic countryside of Chester County, the Marshalton Triathlon is considered one of the country’s longest-running triathlons, a designation that suits the historic Village of Marshallton just fine.
So, what’s the secret to its longevity? The rolling hills of...
Commissioners to hold town halls on Cavalcante escape
Danelo Cavalcante in custody on Wednesday.
Following the successful conclusion of the search for Chester County Prison escapee Danelo Calvacante, the Chester County Commissioners will hold Town Hall meetings for Chester County residents, to provide information on security enhancements at Chester County Prison, explain the emergency communication process for county residents, and to offer counseling...
County awards Phoenixville revitalization grant
The Chester County Department of Community Development awarded the Borough of Phoenixville a grant of $727,278 as part of the Community Revitalization Program for the Bridge Street and Starr Street (SR-29) intersection improvement project. The project will modernize the existing three-way intersection, allowing for better flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through...
County officials meet with legislators, local officials to discuss housing issues
Chester County Commissioners host legislative delegation to hear lived experiences of residents and discuss housing in Chester County. (Left to Right): Front Row: Rob Henry (Administrator, Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness), Pastor Mary Ann Mertz (St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church of Oxford), Tamela Luce (President & CEO Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and Co-Chair Phoenixville...
