Endorsements: Vote ‘No’ on Judicial Ballot question
In addition to the many elective offices on the ballot Tuesday, Pennsylvania’s voters will also get to decide whether judges can stay on the bench for an additional five years past the current retirement age of 70.
Except, of course, that you could be confused by the text of the ballot question:
“Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges,...
Candidate Q&A: Andy Dinniman, 19th Senate District
Andy Dinniman
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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Candidate Q&A: Jack London, 19th Senate District
Jack London
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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One arrested, one sought in Caln robbery
Miles Turner
CALN — Township police said Wednesday they have taken one man into custody in relation to an armed robbery at a township home last week, while another man is being sought.
Police announced the arrest of Myles Turner, 23, of Newark, DE, in relation to a robbery at gunpoint on Skyview Lane on Oct. 27. Turner was in custody in Delaware as of Wednesday afternoon, awaiting transfer to Chester...
Don’t Retire, Refire: Don’t be fair to look at your finances
With obligations to parents and kids, today’s retirees may feel the squeeze
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
The subject of finances is one that scares many of us because we aren’t even close to being prepared.
According to Money Magazine, one in three Americans have zero dollars in savings. CBS Money Watch calls us the “sandwich generation” because many of us have obligations...
Art Watch: Three cheers for Randall Graham
First Friday events blanket the county this weekend
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For this first week in November, there are fun First Friday November 4th art openings from Kennett Square to Wilmington, and thus the kickoff to the holiday season has officially begun.
Before getting to those exciting events, we must cheer the talents and most recent award for local Chester County artist Randall...
Op/Ed: Know your voting rights
By Pedro A. Cortés, Secretary of State, Pennsylvania
Pedro A. Cortés
It is hard to escape the fact that the November 8 general election is quickly approaching.
At the Pennsylvania Department of State, we have a deep commitment to ensuring a fair, secure and smooth electoral process. Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as citizens. As Pennsylvania’s Chief Election Officer, it is my responsibility...
Toomey makes pitch for reelection, expects strong turnout
Hits opponent McGinty on taxes, Iran deal
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey speaks with supporters immediately after his campaign event Monday morning at the Classic Diner in Malvern.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
MALVERN — A clearly energized Pat Toomey made the case for his reelection Monday morning in front of an overflow gathering at the Classic Diner, as the latest news headlines from the presidential...
Teachers, students pack CASD board meeting
Teachers’ union sets the record straight on contract requirements
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
The auditorium at the Coatesville Area Senior High School was packed with over 300 members of CATA Tuesday, some of whom spoke of the current contract negotiations.
CALN – Hundreds of members of the Coatesville Area Teachers’ Association (CATA) turned out Tuesday night for the...
Endorsements: Malloy, Dinniman for state Senate
Although the headlines from the national race have grabbed the headlines, we in Pennsylvania stand at a crossroads: the state’s finances are broken, we continue struggle to manage to pay for road and bridge and repairs, policing and education. Pensions continue to strangle the state budget and boost local property taxes.
Our state legislature continues to be exceptionally dysfunctional and overly...
