Op/Ed: Why Donald Trump is unfit to be President
By Christopher Kowerdovich, Special to The Times
Christopher Kowerdovich
As an Iraqi War Veteran, I know firsthand what true leadership, discipline, and service to our nation look like. We expect our leaders, both in the military and in politics, to uphold these principles. That’s why I feel the need to speak out about why Donald Trump is unfit for public office.
Pennsylvania has nearly 65,000...
County offers free light bulbs to support Operation Green Light
For the third year, the Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs are supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative that recognizes the important contributions of veterans and their families. Operation Green Light takes place this year from November 4-11.
For Operation Green Light, the Commissioners will present a proclamation and illuminate...
Wect Chester Christmas Parade seeks marshals
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for volunteer parade marshals for the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade. It’s an opportunity to get inside access to Chester County’s most popular hometown Christmas parade as well as the closest front-row seats available along the eight-block parade route on Friday, December 6. Sign-ups are at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4EA8A929AAFB6-2023#/...
Local students explore future opportunities at annual Chester County College Fair
Representatives at the 2024 Chester County College Fair were available to answer questions about their schools and provide additional information to attendees who wanted to learn more or schedule a campus visit.
Chester County families gathered at United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 14, to attend the annual Chester County College Fair, organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit...
Op/Ed: Africa: The gold medal avoidance
Edmond W. Davis
The Olympic Games, often celebrated as the epitome of global unity and athletic excellence, have a darker legacy that is rarely discussed — a legacy that traces back to the 1904 St. Louis, Mo., Olympics, marred by overt racism, exploitation and gross disorganization.
African marathoners Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane were South African athletes who were dehumanized and forced to participate...
Two Chesco firms merge to create local PR, marketing powerhouse
(courtesy BTC Marketing Communications) I.D. L to R Chris Murray, EVP/Partner at BTC; Ellen Langas, Sr. Vice President at BTC; Tom Cancelmo, CEO at BTC Marketing Communications
BTC Marketing Communications (Wayne, Chester County), one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading full-service marketing agencies for more than 40 years, announced that it has acquired PR and marketing firm NouSoma Communications,...
$1M gift to fund scholarships to DCCC for students from Coatesville
Campus club leaders, who are also scholarship recipients, gather at the DCCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Luncheon with Allyson Gleason (center), DCCC’s Director of Athletics & Campus Engagement. Photo credit: Jim Roese.
The Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Educational Foundation has received an estate gift of $1 million from the late Louise A. Strauss. The gift will establish an...
Pocopson Home named among best US nursing homes by Newsweek
Pocopson Home Administrator Jackie McKenna (second row, second from right) is joined by some of the Home’s residents and staff to recognize the County-owned long-term healthcare facility’s latest accolade. Newsweek and Statista recently added Pocopson Home to the list of America’s best nursing homes.
Pocopson Home, Chester County’s long-term healthcare facility, was recently named to the list...
4 suburban DA’s — including Chester Co. — call for increased federal funding to fight fentanyl
District Attorneys from all four Philadelphia suburban counties—Chester County’s Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe, Bucks County’s Jennifer Schorn, Montgomery County’s Kevin R. Steele and Delaware County’s Jack Stollsteimer— are speaking out in support of recently introduced federal legislation that would increase funding for the funding to investigate and prosecute fentanyl traffickers.
The...
Clover Market closes out the Fall Season, Oct. 20
A view of the Kennett Square PA Market
The Clover Market returns to Kennett Square PA on Sunday, October 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, marking the final event of the fall outdoor Market season. This much-anticipated event will bring together 100 exceptional vendors, offering a diverse selection of handmade and vintage goods.
Attendees can also enjoy a curated lineup of food trucks, beer and wine, live...
