Exhibit to raise awareness of human trafficking
It will rotate through 11 libraries, thanks to a multi-agency partnership
Joe Sherwood (from left), executive director of the Chester County Library System; Sen. Andy Dinniman; Olympia Mitchell of Alpha Kappa Alpha; Shelia Sawyer, first vice president of Alpha Kappa Alpha; Dr. Cerise James, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha; Annabelle Jackson of Alpha Kapp Alpha; and Carol Jerrehian of the Chester County...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Graystone Society’s annual award goes to longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion,...
New Garden will celebrate 300th birthday this year
Supervisors say event likely to be commemorated in fall
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Interim Township Manager Spence Andress (from left) listens as Supervisors Patrick Little and Randy Geouque discuss provisions of a proposed special events ordinance.
New Garden Township residents have an e-newsletter, a 300th birthday celebration, sewer-rate increases, and improvements to...
Dinniman to serve as ‘Food fight’ referee
Sen. Andy Dinniman (center) tries to keep things from getting out of hand as Jack Hines and Bernie Orglmeister of the Thorndale-Downingtown Rotary Club (left) and Tom Gugerty and Greg Hines of the Coatesville Rotary Club (left) make their case as to why their respective clubs will win the food fight to benefit the Chester County Food Bank.
Thorndale-Downingtown, Coatesville Rotary clubs to battle...
Event aims to fast-track human-trafficking bill
Legislation passed in state Senate; awaits action in House
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
An event designed to facilitate passage of human trafficking legislation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of West Chester, said State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
The event will include an update on Senate Bill 75, legislation that would help end human trafficking in Pennsylvania,...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First to the...
Crime Victims’ Center lauded at 40th anniversary
County officials, residents praise agency for decades of advocacy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State Sen. Andy Dinniman reads from a certificate honoring the Crime Victims’ Center that he presented to Peggy Gusz, its executive director.
The vast majority of residents go about their business with no need for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC), and that’s...
Lincoln U. gets warm welcome to Coatesville
Representatives hope university pushes city to regenerate, inspires youth
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson and Lincoln University Provost Dr. Kenoye Eke cut the ribbon on the steps of Gordon Education Center.
COATESVILLE – Lincoln University administrators, staff, and students, local congregations, and city, county, and state officials gathered at the Gordon...
Support sought to end human trafficking
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public...
