New name, same mission: Brandywine Valley SPCA

The Chester County SPCA announced Tuesday that from now on it will be known as the Brandywine Valley SPCA. The Board of Directors determined unanimously that the organization’s name needed to change to reflect its expanding geographic reach. The CCSPCA has been providing animal welfare services for Chester and Delaware Counties, but since the first of January, is now handling animal services for...

New program connects people with homeless shelters

ConnectPoints lists contact numbers for those seeking shelters in Chester County ConnectPoints works with county funded agencies to help people find housing services to fit their needs. WEST CHESTER – ConnectPoints, Chester County’s new Homeless Coordinated Assessment System will be operational on Monday, July 1. ConnectPoints will list contact information for emergency shelter or housing services...