Op/Ed: Harris leadership — fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable
By Erica Deuso, Special to The Times
Erica Deuso
Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, leading transformative change for America amid pressing environmental and economic challenges. In this critical election cycle, the stakes have never been higher for the health of our planet and the financial security of American families. With a balanced, inclusive approach, Harris...
Due to drought, county announces open burn ban
At an emergency meeting convened by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, the Chester County Commissioners have declared a countywide 30-day open burn ban, effective Sunday, October 27, 2024. The County declaration comes at the recommendation of Department of Emergency Services leaders and county fire officials, based on current and forecasted weather conditions, as well as the recent...
On the passing of a union leader — and political powerhouse
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Sad news this week with the passing of Dave McLimans, president of the Chester County AFL-CIO Council.
I’ve been lucky enough to know Dave for a couple of decades — he was the living example of “gruff, but lovable.” As the leading voice for union workers in the county, he was a key player in county Democratic politics.
But he was more than that,...
What To Do: Spooky fun this weekend for Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the time of year when there are so many Halloween events on the calendar that you could visit four events a day each day from now until early November and still not see them all.
There are also numerous harvest festivals, fall foliage events, hayrides and other special activities such as a dwarf wrestling, a spooky circus and Asian Indian and...
On Stage: Isabel Kruse gets moment to shine in ‘9 to 5: the Musical’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Isabel Kruse
Isabel Kruse is an internationally acclaimed, multi-genre entertainer. The Australian native is also a classically trained soprano who has an impressive resume as a stage/film actress.
Kruse has performed around the world in a wide range of locations including Australia, New York, Hyderabad (India), London’s West End, the Philippines...
Chesco Ranger to serve on statewide NextGen Advisory Council
Jessa Goodeaux
Chester County Park Ranger Jessa Goodeaux has been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) NextGen Advisory Council. Council members assist DCNR with ensuring all Pennsylvanians, especially the next generation, can connect to public lands, natural resources, recreation, and conservation.
“I applied to the DCNR NextGen Council...
YMCA calls on community to spread holiday cheer to help 800 families
Staff from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received 3,500 brand new winter coats from the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation on October 22, 2024. Coats will be distributed to children across Chester County.
Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County Planning Commission. During the holiday...
Letters: Open Letter to Trump Supporters
To The Editor,
At the risk of contradicting all of the “experts” who claim that there are very few votes up for grabs in this election, I believe that a thoughtful consideration of the facts, the truth, will convince all but the most blinded MAGA adherents that they cannot vote for Trump and must vote for Harris, even if they have some genuine policy concerns. I am and have been a registered...
Obituary: Clyde “Sonny” Morozzi Welsh, Jr.
Clyde “Sonny” Morozzi Welsh, Jr.
Clyde “Sonny” Morozzi Welsh, Jr. of Dover passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Cadia Capitol Nursing Home, Dover. He was 92.
Mr. Welsh was born August 22, 1932 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to the late Clyde Welsh, Sr. and Emma Hatfield Welsh.
He was a military veteran serving 20 years in the Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and a member of...
Op/Ed: Lazy, or intentional?
By Michele Truitt, Special to The Times
Michele Truitt
Political mailers. Annoying, costly, often dishonest. This is the case with one mailer in particular, sent by “The Democratic Party of PA”, on behalf of Carolyn Comitta. Shame on you, for once again, allowing an organization to deceive people on your behalf. Only cowards will say “I cannot control what another organization prints on their...
