Local leaders discuss opioid epidemic at Naloxone training session
: Pictured (from left to right) Denise Wroten, Board Treasurer for the West Chester Business Improvement District; state Senator Carolyn Comitta; Miss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge, Chester County Commissioner’s Chair Marian Moskowitz; and Steve Ross, Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP).
State Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently...
Health care information made available for greater Coatesville community
The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group and partial funding from the Chester County Health Department releases health educational materials to Greater Coatesville residents on where to get care, where to find a doctor or medical home, and where to find free or low-cost health insurance and discounts. The purpose is to distribute information...
On Stage: The Claudettes excited to be back playing live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes do wonderful work in the recording studio. But, more than anything, the Claudettes are a great live band.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 robbed the Chicago-based band of that aspect for more than two years.
Late last year, the Claudettes returned to playing live concerts – including a powerful show at the Arden Gild Hall just...
Commissioners seek to increase historic tourism in the county
The Chester County Commissioners recently approved a $156,000 contract with Luzerne County-based Heritage Strategies LLC to bolster historic tourism in the county.
“Our historic tourism sector of the economy was damaged by the pandemic,” said County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz. “The plan here calls for our consultant to help us rebuild the lost tourism, especially as we lead up...
New leadership for Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n)
Patrick Hayakawa, director of the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), presents Michael S. Harrington with the Golden Hammer Award. Since 2013, Harrington has served as board chair of i2n, a public-private partnership that serves life sciences and advanced technology companies.
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, the leading support network for early-stage,...
Commissioners OK $3.4M for affordable housing
The Chester County Commissioners Thursday approved $3.4 million in support of two housing developments that are affordable to households with low-to-moderate incomes. One of the developments is in Caln Township, the other in Phoenixville.
“We are proud to announce $1.9 million toward construction of Willows at Valley Run, the first of two phases with 60 apartments, and $1.5 million for Phoenixville...
Chesco set to activate 988 mental health crisis line
Beginning Saturday, July 16, Chester County is joining with communities across the nation, introducing “988” as the direct phone connection support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.
Chester County sees the implementation of the new 988 call option as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system and is seeking feedback through two online surveys to better inform the...
ChristianaCare completes purchase of Jennersville Hosp.; looks to restore emergency services
ChristianaCare has completed its purchase of the former Jennersville Hospital location in West Grove, Pennsylvania from Tower Health. Under its new name, ChristianaCare West Grove Campus, the site will once again serve the health needs of the southern Chester County community—but the opening of services at the campus will take some time.
“It is our privilege to serve our neighbors in southern Chester...
Farm preservation funding is available from Chester County
Chester County has preserved more than 560 farms, totaling more than 43,000 acres.
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners: The Commonwealth/County Program; and the Chester County Challenge Grant Program. To date, more than 560 farms totaling more than 43,000 acres have been preserved...
On Stage Extra: Big Sunday Philly shows change venues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vision Video
Sunday is the night for relocated rock concerts in Center City Philadelphia.
The Vision Video show on July 10 was originally scheduled to be held at MilkBoy Philadelphia and then switched to Kung Fu Necktie.
A similar scenario has played out for the concert by the Wrecks on July 10. It was originally scheduled to be held at the Foundry at...
