Coatesville students get up close look at city government

Coatesville City Manager James Logan speaks to students from Coatesville Senior High School about the city government. Coatesville City Manager James Logan recently hosted dozens of students from the Chester County Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership Program during a full day of exploring municipal government in action at Coatesville City Hall. Logan welcomed students to the February 11th program,...

GVSD names Alcaro Supervisor of Teaching and Learning

Dr. Joseph Alcaro has been appointed K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning at Great Valley School District. At its regular meeting on February 25, the Great Valley School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Alcaro as K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning with a concentration in social studies and other humanities. Dr. Alcaro brings with him a distinguished career spanning more than two...

Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 26

Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Jury Convicts Philadelphia Man of Child Sex Crimes After a 4-day trial, a jury found Defendant Shakur Austin, 28, guilty on all charges, including Involuntary Deviate Sexual Assault, Unlawful...

Major snowstorm — 1 to 2 feet — expected to hit Chester County Sunday evening

A National Weather Service chart showing predicted snowfalls — much of Chester County can expect 18 to 24 inches of snow. A massive snowstorm appears likely to dump between one and two feet of snow around the greater Chester County area Sunday evening, with the biggest snowfall amounts likely to be in the southeastern portion of the county, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A Blizzard...

OASD hosts legislators, outlines ‘Next chapter’ for district

OASD Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz addresses local legislators and their staffs during a recent luncheon meeting. Octorara Area School District recently welcomed state legislators and staff to campus for a Legislative Luncheon, during which district leadership shared “The Next Chapter of OASD,” outlining the vision, priorities, and forward momentum shaping the district’s future. The District...

Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 18

Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Former Fire Marshal Found Guilty of Unlawfully Shooting at a Car After a four-day bench trial before the Honorable Allison Bell Royer, Defendant Timothy Hubbard, 50, was found guilty of Aggravated...

Chester, suburban counties back Philly effort to restore slavery exhibits

Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties filed a joint amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia’s court filings seeking to restore the slavery exhibits at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, which the U.S. National Park Service recently removed. The Counties’ legal filing describes their proximity to and shared history with Philadelphia, their connections to the nation’s...

Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 10

Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Couple Found Guilty of Third Degree Murder After 8-Year-Old Child Died of a Fentanyl Overdose After a six-day trial, a Chester County jury found Defendant Mousa Hawa, 43, and Defendant Holly...

Weekly update from Chester County DA

Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Democratic Campaign Manager Charged with Fraud in Nominating Petitions for PA Auditor General On February 2, 2026, the Chester County Detectives charged Mariel Kornblith-Martin, 40, of Philadelphia, with Solicitation to Unsworn Falsification to Authorities, Solicitation to False Swearing, the Filing...

County DA announces annual awards

On January 23, 2026, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual award ceremony that honors prosecutors, law enforcement, and other stakeholders whose dedication and service play a critical role in keeping Chester County safe and protected. Commendation Given to the Chester County Drug Court Program The Chester County Drug Court Team was presented with a Commendation Award for their...