Officials: sale finalized for 300 E. Lincoln Hwy, new building planned
A rendering of the proposed new building for 300 East Lincoln Highway.
The latest deal in a string of development projects underway in the City of Coatesville was announced on April 29, 2022. Located on the corner of Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway in the historic downtown district, one of the City’s most prized locations was acquired by Proudfoot Capital from the Coatesville Redevelopment Authority...
Chesco Sheriff/libraries post National Human Trafficking Hotline information
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announces a collaboration with the Chester County Library System, to post details of the National Human Trafficking Hotline number in bathroom stalls of libraries across the County. The information has been posted from the beginning of July – the month that includes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, July 30.
During an online program hosted by Chester...
On Stage: Willie Nile still rockin’ after four decades
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
Just over a year ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions.
In 2021, Nile came to the area for a concert in May at the Ardmore Music Hall and then returned in November for a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com).
This...
Briggs to leave CEO Post with Alliance for Health Equity
The Alliance for Health Equity’s Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Vanessa B. Briggs has resigned as President and CEO, after five years in the role. Her last day with The Alliance will be August 19. Briggs is the new Vice President for Health Equity in Woods System of Care and Executive Director of Woods’ New Jersey healthcare ventures starting in September. Woods Services is a...
Chesco gets national acclaim for ‘Fresh Start’ juvenile diversion program
Chester County’s Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement program earns National Association of Counties Achievement Award. Pictured here, at the introduction of the program are, left to right: Yolanda Van de Krol, Chester County Clerk of Courts; Renee Merion, Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Unit; and Don Corry, Chester County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.
A Chester County Court...
nth Innovation Center opens in Coatesville
More than a hundred people gathered Tuesday for the official opening of nth Innovation Center at an early 20th century building that once embodied the heart of innovation in Coatesville. nth Innovation Center’s location at 190 West Lincoln Highway is the first Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) real estate project in Chester County.
Built in 1902, the original 9,000 square foot building previously...
What To Do: Philly fireworks, Downingtown Good Neighbors and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
Wawa Welcome America Festival
The “Wawa Welcome America Festival” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a huge...
Bookman earns honor from peers
Debbie Bookman
The Pennsylvania State Association of Prothonotaries and Clerks of Courts (PASAPCC) elected Chester County Prothonotary Debbie Bookman to its Executive Committee at the organization’s 75th Annual Prothonotaries and Clerks of Courts Association Conference. Mrs. Bookman currently serves on the Prothonotary Manual Committee, as well as the Orientation Committee, core functions...
Houlahan advances funding for 15 community projects through US House Appropriations Comm.
Houlahan meets with one recipient of last year’s Community Project Funding – United Community Services for Working Families (UCSWF) in Reading.
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) successfully advanced 15 project priorities, totaling $10,404,544 in Community Project Funding, through the House Appropriations Committee; these projects will directly benefit Chester and Berks County residents. On...
Chesco efforts to cut homelessness succeeding, with rate dropping by 23% since 2020
Members of the team conducting Chester County’s Point in Time count, the annual count mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which took place in January. Results of the County’s Point in Time count showed a 23% reduction in people experiencing homelessness over a two-year period.
Chester County’s concerted effort to place more homeless individuals and families into...
