Local car dealerships help children in need keep warm

Over 45,000 coats being distributed throughout region By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times An assembly line was formed from the back alley of the West Chester YMCA to the basement, to deliver 1,482 coats to be distributed to children in need. WEST CHESTER – As the colder weather of fall and eventually winter approach, 38 local car dealerships have been working to provide new coats to underprivileged...

Toomey talks economy, odds of federal shutdown during Chesco visit

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R) gets a tour of the facility from Lord’s Pantry Executive Director Jan Leaf, Monday in Downingtown. U.S. Senator said he thinks shutdown is doubtful; seeks new policies to get economy moving By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times DOWNINGTOWN — U.S Sen. Pat Toomey spent much of Monday morning in Chester County, visiting a local food bank and attending a Veterans’ Administration...