For second time, county gets top bill of health

National study puts Chesco at top of state rankings By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello are applauding a new study that ranked county as “healthiest” in Pennsylvania. Less than two weeks before the county prepares to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April 1, it has received...

Teen shutterbugs urged to capture ‘picture of health’

Health Department sponsoring photography contest for high school students The Chester County Health Department is inviting high school students to photograph the “Picture of Health.” Chester County wants high school students to be the “Picture of Health” – and then photograph it. The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National...

Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative

Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan The Feb. 28 meeting will offer the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the plan. Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested in making the community more bike and pedestrian-friendly to the final,...