Chesco, put some ‘spring’ in your step with Good Stuff!

Businesses, Kids & Organizations doing Good Stuff…Who do YOU know below? Got ‘good stuff’ to share?  Send it to kim@chescotimes.com, submissions due by the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review. Keep on Truckin’…SPOTTED: Trio Excavating’s latest fleet addition – a giant aqua dump truck promoting ovarian cancer awareness. Look for owners Charley &...

Alban winner of 2014 Legacy Award

Miguel Alban WEST CHESTER — When Miguel Alban arrived in the U.S. in 2005, he couldn’t speak English, but in just a few short years, he’s become a pillar of the community in southern Chester County area, helping local hispanics, serving on various local boards. As such, Alban was named this week as the winner of Chester County Community Foundation’s 2014 Legacy Award. Each year...

Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?

New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature? As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...

Cawley defends Corbett record at Chamber luncheon

Lt. Gov., chair of Public Utilities Commission talk economic development benefits of Marcellus Shale By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley (left) and Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and questions following remarks at Wednesday’s Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Luncheon. Photo credit: Amy Tucker Photography. NEW GARDEN — Offering...