Wolf: Take a deep breath, the votes will be counted; Chesco officials gather to back complete vote count
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Despite false claims of voter fraud by President Donald Trump, ballot counting will continue in Pennsylvania and Chester County — and may not be fully complete statewide until Friday.
Although Trump falsely declared victory late Tuesday, it appears that Joe Biden is increasingly likely to win a fairly close but definitive victory for the White House,...
Chesco moves forward with $5.6M in community development projects, including affordable housing
WEST CHESTER — Chester County is moving forward with $5,620,481 in community development activities slated for 2021, including three new affordable housing developments at a critical time for families in need.
Pat Bokovitz, Director of the Chester County Department of Community Development updated the Commissioners and the public on receipt and distribution of the funds at the Chester County Commissioners’...
Commissioners announce $2.5M COVID-19 emergency responder organization support program
Chester County fire, EMS and law enforcement organizations to receive $2.5 million in grants to cover equipment needs and to offset unplanned expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured left is Lieutenant Pat Griffin, firefighter/EMT and, right, Rob Castaldi, firefighter/paramedic of Paoli Fire Station, cleaning equipment to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s...
DA announces Conviction Integrity Review Protocol
WEST CHESTER — The county’s convicted felons will have a new avenue to prove their conviction was in error, after District Attorney Deb Ryan announced Thursday a new last-resort process for those who argue they were unfairly convicted.
Citing the office’s mission statement – “to do the right thing with integrity and fairness” Ryan announced that the Chester County District Attorney’s...
Wolf: drop off ballots in person, do not mail them
Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvanians that today is the deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot for the Nov.3 election. Voters who still have their mail ballot are strongly encouraged to immediately hand-deliver their voted ballot to their county election office or other officially designated site, including drop boxes.
“If you haven’t already,...
CCIU hires Gerhard as Asst. Ex. Director
Dr. Steve Gerhard
DOWNINGTOWN — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Board of Directors appointed Dr. Steve Gerhard as its assistant executive director at a virtual Board meeting held on Wednesday.
“We are extremely excited for Dr. Gerhard to join our team at the IU,” said CCIU Executive Director, Dr. George F. Fiore. “Dr. Gerhard’s proven leadership and extensive experience in supporting...
State officials reminder: you can vote early, in person
HARRISBURG — Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar today reviewed how to vote early in person by mail ballot at county election offices and satellite election offices, one of three voting options available to Pennsylvanians for the Nov. 3 election.
“I voted early in person in Bucks County, and it was easy, convenient and secure. I recommend it highly — you don’t have to worry about the mail,...
National Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day taking place this Saturday, October 24th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing...
Commissioners announce COVID grants to county school districts
Chester County Commissioners allocate $10 million in CARES funds to support public schools in Chester County impacted by COVID-19. Pictured with a check for $10 million presented to the Chester County Intermediate Unit are (from left to right): Dr. Emilie Lonardi, District Superintendent, Downingtown Area School District; Dr. George Fiore, Executive Director, Chester County Intermediate Unit; Chester...
2020 Leg. Candidate Questionnaire: Melissa Shusterman, 157th State House District
Melissa Shusterman
Editor’s Note: As has been our tradition, The Times sent our its annual questionnaire to all Chester County legislative candidates, via their respective party. We publish these responses entirely unedited and unfiltered to give readers an honest assessment of the candidates and their positions. They will be published as candidates return them to us.
Although there are many...
