Residents voice nearly unanimous plea not to privatize Pocopson Home

More than 200 attend county commissioners’ 2nd information session By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to CoatesvilleTimes.com About 230 local residents turned out for a meeting Monday night about the future of the Pocopson Home, with most supporting continued Chester County operation of the 275-bed facility. DOWNINGTOWN — The venue was larger and the crowd a bit smaller, but the message to the...

Hundreds praise county’s Pocopson Home

Privatization, other options to be considered in an attempt to stem recent financial losses By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to CoatesvilleTimes.com Residents packed the Chester County Commissioners' boardroom to voice support for keeping the Pocopson Home county-operated. WEST CHESTER  —  In its early years, the Pocopson Home served as a point of profit – as well as pride – for Chester...