Officials offer update on Coatesville redevelopment

Jack Corcoran of DEPG Developers talks about the Gateway Retail and Office project on Lincoln Highway slated for construction this summer. COATESVILLE — Throughout 2018, the City of Coatesville will begin to see numerous changes to its landscape and on Thursday morning more than 50 attendees learned the details of what’s forthcoming. “This is our way of ensuring that the Coatesville community...

Chesco Health: vaccinations recommended after mumps outbreak

The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) is issuing a public health announcement regarding a mumps outbreak linked to attendees of a social dance event – Baile Mejicano or Mexican Dance – that took place at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE on February 10, 2018. CCHD is now seeing the illness spread within Chester County.

Chesco United Way bringing back 5K Color Run

Meridian Bank employees and their families come out to support the 2017 United Way of Chester County Color 5K fundraiser held on the Brandywine Airport Runway in West Chester. The event netted over $27,000 for the United Way of Chester County Financial Stability Center in Exton. This year’s event is scheduled for April 29th once again on the airport runway. Presented by Brandywine Hospital-Tower...

Costello to end reelection bid in 6th district

U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) told MSNBC Sunday night that he would end his reelection campaign and not seek a third term in Congress. Costello, a former Chester County Commissioner, has served two term in the house, In the interview, with MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt, he cited the partisan atmosphere and the unfavorable new 6th District map — the Pennsylvania Supreme...

Moro withdraws from 6th District Congressional race

Elizabeth Moro Kennett Square’s Elizabeth Moro announced Friday that she would withdraw from the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the new 6th District which includes all of Chester County. Moro’s withdrawal leaves Chrissy Houlahan as the lone Democratic candidate in the May 15 primary.

Nor’easter still expected to dump as much as a foot of snow on county

The National Weather Service snowfall forecast for today — showing much of the county expected to get between 8 and 12 inches. No, really it’s coming. Although it might be tempting to assume that like a couple of weeks ago, the nor’easter hitting the area today is more sound than fury, forecasters still say that a foot or more of snow could fall on Chester County today. As of Wednesday morning,...

Mother Nature Spring(ing) a major Nor’easter on Chester County

The National Weather Service forecast for snow accumulation across the county. Spring sprung at exactly 12:15 p.m. today, but somehow the weather forecast missed it, as a powerful Nor’easter appears to be aiming right at Chester County. Unlike the last few storms where the county got off relatively easy, this one looks to pack a punch with as much as a foot (or more) of snow, ice, and winds during...

Federal courts decline to overturn new Congressional map

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Two Federal courts refused Monday to set aside new Congressional districts — meaning that all of Chester County will now be in the new 6th District, starting with this fall’s election.

Coatesville Charter school summit set for April 7

Families with students looking to transition out of a charter or faith-based school are invited to attend an experiential and informational presentation hosted by the Coatesville Area School District aimed at highlighting the wide-ranging opportunities that await them within the District. The Rediscover Coatesville 2018 Charter School Summit will be held April 7, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coatesville...

County first in state to adopt new emergency communications system

George “Beau” Crowding, Deputy Director for Fire Services,Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Chief Shane Clark, President, Chester County Chiefs of Police Assoc., John Jannett, AT&T, Meredith Coffey, AT&T, James Rogan, AT&T, Guerdy Charles, AT&T, Chaz Brogan, Vice President, Chester County EMS Council, Inc., Bob Handal, AT&T, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Director...