Coroner: prisoner death was due to natural causes
The Chester County Coroner’s Office is releasing information on the death of Dimitrios Moscharis. Moscharis, 34, died June 18, 2021 in the Chester County Prison. The cause of death is sudden cardiac arrhythmia due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), manner natural. Results from two autopsies, one performed by a forensic pathologist for the Coroner’s Office and the other a private autopsy performed...
Coroner to conduct inquest after Chesco Prison death
Chester County Coroner Dr. Christina VandePol will be conducting an inquest into the death of Dimitrios Moscharis on October 21, 2021. Moscharis, 34, died in the Chester County Prison on June 18, 2021.
“In-custody deaths demand transparency,” said Dr. VandePol. “The inquest is uniquely suited to that purpose. The decedent was only 34 and had no significant past medical history. We found no evidence...
Struggling Tower Health to close Jennersville Hospital, sell Chestnut Hill
After months of thoughtful exploration and analysis, the Tower Health Board of Directors Tuesday announced a series of actions that will reshape the health system and establish a clear path forward for decades to come.
At its meeting last week, the Tower Health Board approved:
1) Signing a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to evaluate and plan for
the transfer of...
CCEDC announces release of survey on COVID-19 on local businesses
Despite significant concerns about revenue and labor shortages, 75% of surveyed Chester County businesses say they plan to return to pre-COVID operations and 77% report no change in the size of their physical workspace and facilities.
That’s according to a survey conducted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) in partnership with Restore Chester County. Twenty-four survey questions...
Maxwell completes Center for Excellence in County Leadership program
Josh Maxwell
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Board of Commissioners’ Vice Chair Josh Maxwell has completed the Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) program, a premier professional development curriculum administered by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP).
The training included intense classes in leadership style, managerial versatility, interpersonal dynamics,...
FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Downingtown
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania / FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located at Ashbridge Square Shopping Center, 945 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown opened on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. to help those whose homes or personal property were affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida between August 31 -September 5, 2021.
The Chester County DRC Location and Hours Are:
Ashbridge Square Shopping...
County issues new Public Preparedness guide
WEST CHESTER — If there is one lesson Hurricane Ida reinforced for Chester County, it is that we all must stay prepared for the unexpected.
It is with that in mind that the Chester County Commissioners have proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month and joined with the County’s Department of Emergency Services in issuing a Public Preparedness Guide to help make Chester County families...
Downingtown-Thorndale Chamber establishes Ida relief fund for businesses
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce (DTRCC) announces the establishment of its Hurricane Ida Business Relief Fund to assist businesses devastated by flooding related to the storm.
Donations are being accepted and can be made online at the Chamber website www.dtrcc.com or by check, and mailing to the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce, 216 E. Lancaster...
County Sheriff’s Office recognizes 9-11 Responder Sgt. Paul Bryant, Jr.
Sgt. Paul Bryant, Jr., Chester County Sheriff’s Office, received recognition as a 9-11 responder at Saturday’s Phillies game.Photo credit: Chanda Jones/Phillies
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) honors Sgt. Paul Bryant, Jr., who travelled with his former K-9 partner Azeem to Ground Zero to search for missing persons shortly after 9-11. Humble and quiet about his 2001...
Victory Brewing celebrates 25 years of growth, unveils new patio at D’town location
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Victory Brewing General Manager Kyle Solimeo cuts the ribbon as Victory founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet hold it, as the Downingtown brewer celebrated its new patio seating — and 25 years in business.
DOWNINGTOWN — It was a bit of a beer lover’s paradise Tuesday morning: Victory Brewing was celebrating 25 years in business and the debut of...
