County to host forum for landlords
Topics will include conflict resolution, service-provider partnerships
Attention landlords: Chester County’s fourth annual Landlord Forum offers a wide-ranging series of interactive workshops and discussions on relevant topics.
The forum will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. To attend, contact Laurie...
S. Coatesville mayor among award recipients
Three honored by Democratic Party for lifetime of public service
South Coatesville Mayor James Kennedy receives lifetime achievement award from Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Michele Vaughn on Sunday night.
On Sunday night, the Chester County Democratic Committee held its annual fall gala dinner at the Downingtown County Club.
The keynote speakers were Pennsylvania State Democratic Party Chairman...
‘History on Tap’ to quench revolutionary thirst
Free program will explore General Warren Inne’s role in U.S. independence
Monday night’s “History on Tap” program will explore the American Revolution at the General Warren Inne in Malvern.
Historian and author Tom McGuire will present the history of the General Warren Inne, including a vivid description of the inn’s role in the Battle of Paoli and American Revolution, during Monday night’s...
Coatesville Area NAACP celebrating 75 years
Featured speaker at Sunday event heads Pa. Legislative Black Caucus
Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, chairwoman of the Pa. Legislative Black Caucus, will be the featured speaker at the Coatesville Area NAACP Diamond Anniversary celebration on Sunday.
The Coatesville Area NAACP is inviting area residents to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary on Sunday.
To commemorate 75 years of promoting political, educational,...
East Fallowfield students remember 9/11
Students, staff and administrators commemorated the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Left, Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Angelo Romaniello joins members of Boy Scout Pack 219, which presented the national colors during the ceremony.
EAST FALLOWFIELD — On Sept. 11, East Fallowfield Elementary School had its Patriot Day Ceremony to commemorate the 12th anniversary...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township. Pre-registration is requested.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows...
Workshops to unravel mysteries of expungement
Free sessions aim to help eligible participants clear criminal records
The Coatesville Center for Community Life (CCCL) will hold a series of Expungement and Pardon Workshops this fall, presented by Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP).
The two-workshops, conducted by a LASP attorney, explain the process of clearing a person’s legal record, which is often a barrier to employment. Anyone...
Regency Park enjoys back to school youth BBQ
Jerod Hines shares a moment with local kids during last Saturday’s “Children of our Youth” back to school barbeque event.
COATESVILLE —With the city and surrounding area in need of a little good news, J-30 Entertainment brightened Labor Day weekend for an entire neighborhood Saturday, with music, food, fun and more.
The event — which debuted this year but is expected to become...
Volunteer environmental stewards being sought
Natural Lands Trust recruiting trainees for “Force of Nature” program
Natural Lands Trust announced this week that it is recruiting for the third class in its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a news release said.
“The Force of Nature...
County offering citizens free emergency training
Course is designed to make residents better prepared to handle catastrophes
During the last CERT course, the Chester County Public Training Center was a hub of activity as emergency services workers went about their routines as instructors helped trainees respond to a simulated rescue of a person trapped by a collapsed building.
The county is inviting citizens to receive free training that will help...
