Two Chester County schools earn ‘Blue Ribbon’ designation
WEST CHESTER — The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday that two Chester County schools are the recipients of the National Blue Ribbon School award.
West Chester’s St. Agnes Catholic School and Paoli’s St. Norbert Elementary School are recognized as 2015 award winners in Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District. In 2015, 17 schools in Pennsylvania joined 285 public and 50 private...
Chester County earns budget presentation award
Julie Bookheimer, Chester County Director of Finance, and Mark Rupsis, Chester County Chief Operating Officer, with the 2015 Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County has earned the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning 2015.
Chester County is one of only three...
Miller brothers remembered with bridge naming
Pictured (from left to right) Senator Dinniman; Carole Miller and Robert Miller, parents of Ryan and Robbie; Deanna Harrison, sister; and Robert Harrison, brother, following the bridge dedication ceremony, Sunday.
DOWNINGTOWN — More than 200 residents, fire fighters, emergency first responders, motorcyclists and friends and family of the late Robbie and Ryan Miller came out on Sunday to see a bridge...
Art Watch: Gallery Walk West Chester goes big time
Friday’s event charged up with shows in 25 locations
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Gallery Walk West Chester this Friday is charged up with art shows in 25 locations, including Clay Days at CCAA and Murder of Crows at The Art Trust
West Chester’s 25th Annual Gallery Walk is charged up with art shows in 25 locations throughout the town from 5-9pm this Friday, October 2nd. The Chamber...
La Comunidad Hispana expanding health services to Oxford
KENNETT SQUARE – La Comunidad Hispana will open a new community health center in the Oxford area in December 2015. This second full-service health center represents a major expansion of services to Southern Chester County for LCH, the more than 40-year-old organization based in Kennett Square. The LCH Oxford Health Center will be located in the Oxford Professional Center at 301...
A Q&A with Margaret Hudgings
An interview with leader of local group questioning mosquito spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
My opinion piece “Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?” in the Times of Chester County, August 31, asked many questions. Since then I’ve found many answers, including from talking with the County Health Department, and many new questions too. One thing I’ve...
Corbin, Hogan to host scam prevention seminar
WEST BRANDYWINE — State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155) said Monday that space is still available for residents of the 155th District to attend a Scam Prevention Seminar she’s hosting with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan this Thursday, Oct. 1. It will start at 7 p.m. and take place in the auditorium of Freedom Village, 15 West Brandywine Ave.
The seminar is free and open to any of Corbin’s...
Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality
Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees
DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic development...
CASD to withhold some charter school payments due to budget impasse
Board salutes AFJROTC students during meeting
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District will withhold some payments to charter schools due to the ongoing budget impasse. The state has been without a budget since June 30 and has not reimbursed local school districts for their share of charter school payments.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District will...
Officials warn of likely drops in student PSSA scores
DOWNINGTOWN — Parents of students across Chester County may be in for a bit of a shock when they see their child’s PSSA scores, officials warn.
Chester County superintendents and their counterparts across the commonwealth issued a warning to parents Friday that their children’s state assessment scores, known as the PSSAs, may drop when they receive their student’s official scores this...
