If you’re complaining about DEI, you don’t get the idea of America
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
You’re probably hearing a lot about “DEI” again these days — fueled in part in attempt to some discredit Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for President.
You’ll be shocked to know I have thoughts.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. That’s what DEI stands for. What some of the people using it as a scare tactic are really saying is “White,...
CCEDC announces diversity plan
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced the approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan comprising input from more than 50 community and business leaders as well as new programs focused on strengthening minority- and women-owned businesses in Chester County.
The plan, which was approved by CCEDC’s Board of Directors, was formulated over the last year by...
Not both sides: one party needs to up its game, the other is likely terminally broken
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
I’m sure by now you are tired of breathless media takes on what the 2021 elections mean and will mean for 2022. The truth is, though, that both parties in Chester County have issues — granted, one much, much more drastic than the other — and a lot of atmospheric issues (the economy, COVID) will probably drive results more than anything.
While the...
UCF Superintendent rejects hate as school year opens
By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times
The entrance at Unionville High School is ready for the start of the 2017-18 school year.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Superintendent John Sanville opened Monday’s school board meeting with this prepared statement celebrating respect and inclusion:
“As we prepare to welcome 4,000 students, 700 employees and 3,500 families...