County’s top bond ratings remain stable

WEST CHESTER  — The Chester County Commissioners announced today that the county has retained AAA bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings and an Aaa rating from Moody’s Investors Service — all of which represent the highest possible credit rating from the respective agencies. “Retaining our AAA ratings from the three top bond rating agencies is great news for Chester County,...

Chester County Futures fights poverty through education

Chester county futures seeks to increase opportunities for students by preparing them for college By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com EXTON—In this day and age it’s easy to take education for granted. But for some, a college education is a more elusive asset. Otherwise bright students struggle in school or do not consider college as a possibility because of low economic status;...

Modena picked for county revitalization grants

Seven county boroughs receive funds, Modena to get $38,000 for sewer improvements WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.6 million in Community Revitalization Program grants, this week. “These grants will improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban areas,” said Commissioner Chair Terence Farrell. “Seven boroughs will use the money for the ‘downtown’...