Pa. American Water to expand alternate-fuel fleet
DEP grant will be used to convert trucks for use with compressed natural gas
Pennsylvania American Water Production Manager Robert Schnitzler (left) and Engineering Project Manager Joel Mitchell, both members of the company’s CNG Fleet Task Force, show off one of the converted vehicles.
Having joined 33 groups that received an Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) from the Pennsylvania Department...
Coatesville Savings Bank announces new directors
Former County DA Carroll, Constable named to bank’s board
COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank announced that it has expanded its Board of Trustees. Chairman and President Frederick Henrich noted the addition of attorney Joseph Carroll of West Chester and Larry Constable of Parkesburg.
“Both gentlemen are dedicated, well-known individuals who will add depth and perspective to our organization,”...
Golf outing benefits county seventh-graders
Annual YMCA event funds free, one-year memberships
Roger Huggins (from left), Scott Gamble, George Zumbano and Basel Frens from Gawthrop Greenwood, a West Chester-based law firm, enjoy the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley’s Chester County Corporate Golf Championship.
Hosted by the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the Fourth Annual Chester County Corporate Championship last month raised more than $40,000...
China delegation to get Chester County tour
Sino-American Regional Business and Culture Exchange is 3-day event
From mushrooms to orchids, QVC to New Bolton, 25 business people from Beijing and the Chongqing region of China will receive a whirlwind tour of Chester County for three days beginning Monday, Oct. 28.
The delegation is part of a Sino-American Regional Business and Culture Exchange hosted by the Chester County Commissioners, the Chester...
Golfers urged to give their best shot for charity
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley offering corporate championship
Members of the golf committee (from left) are Don Tuohey, the Elite Group; Deb Cornelius, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley; Jim Horn, the Tri-M Group; Joe Viscuso, president of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors; and Katie Walker, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley.
Top golfers from throughout Chester County are invited to put...
Western Chesco Chamber focuses on Main Street
The Western Chester County Chamber recently sponsored a forum on Main Street Future Focus, targeting development and redevelopment of downtown areas in Western Chester County. Pictured from left to right; Eli Kahn, E. Kahn Development; Todd Darlington, WCCCC President; Heather Arnold, Vibrant Streets; E. Jean Krack, Borough of Phoenixville; Greg Prowant, WCCCC Regional Planning Chair. Photo courtesy...
County offering Worksite Wellness program
Businesses invited to sign up for 6 months of education, screening
Since most Americans spend the majority of their waking hours at work, the Chester County Health Department is encouraging county businesses, large, medium and small, to introduce a six-month start-up Worksite Wellness program.
“Bringing wellness directly to your business has the potential to benefit both employer and employee,”...
County’s western downtowns, villages in spotlight
Main Street Future Focus & Community Showcase scheduled for Sept. 10
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce (WCCCC) is holding its Main Street Future Focus & Community Showcase on Sept. 10 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Facility, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville, 19320.
WCCCC’s Regional Study – www.westernchestercountyfuturefocus.com –...
Businesses urged to invest in history education
Chester County Historical Society retains status in tax-credit program
More than 3,500 Chester County students participated in History Connections programs at the Chester County Historical Society during the past year.
For the eighth consecutive year, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to announce it is eligible to receive support as an educational improvement organization through...
Feasibility study addresses velodrome project
Report concludes that substantial private investment needed to make it work
A rendering shows the proposed velodrome that former Olympic cyclist David Chauner hopes will occupy the area known as “the flats” in downtown Coatesville.
The circumstances necessary for a successful velodrome project in Coatesville are much clearer with the completion of a market feasibility study that shows a...
