Pocopson Home named among best US nursing homes by Newsweek
Pocopson Home Administrator Jackie McKenna (second row, second from right) is joined by some of the Home’s residents and staff to recognize the County-owned long-term healthcare facility’s latest accolade. Newsweek and Statista recently added Pocopson Home to the list of America’s best nursing homes.
Pocopson Home, Chester County’s long-term healthcare facility, was recently named to the list...
4 suburban DA’s — including Chester Co. — call for increased federal funding to fight fentanyl
District Attorneys from all four Philadelphia suburban counties—Chester County’s Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe, Bucks County’s Jennifer Schorn, Montgomery County’s Kevin R. Steele and Delaware County’s Jack Stollsteimer— are speaking out in support of recently introduced federal legislation that would increase funding for the funding to investigate and prosecute fentanyl traffickers.
The...
Elementary school students add colorful thank you for Chester County Election Day poll workers
Shamona Creek Elementary School second graders display their brightly colored thank you cards for Election Day poll workers, along with Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell (center) and Chester County Voter Services Director Karen Barsoum (far right).
Students at Downingtown Area School District’s Shamona Creek Elementary School have brightened messages of thanks for all Chester County poll workers...
Chesco resident named National Eagle Scout of the Year
Lauren Tyree
Saint Mark’s High School has announced Lauren Tyree ’26 has been named the 2024 American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year!
Tyree was honored at two awards ceremonies in New Orleans and was awarded a $10,000 college scholarship.
“I have worked hard to make a difference in communities around the world. I am so honored that an organization as esteemed as the American Legion,...
Op/Ed: Bob Casey stands shoulder to shoulder with veterans
By Dave McLimans, Special To The Times
Dave McLimans
I’d been in the Army for two years by the time I arrived in Vietnam, but neither my training nor the stories of other soldiers prepared me for the devastation I encountered there.
Just as chilling as the bombed-out buildings and exhausted troops were the huge swaths of jungle reduced to ghostly lunar landscapes by Agent Orange.
My United Steelworkers...
County seeks volunteers to help steer Innovate Chester County
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe are calling upon the residents of Chester County to join them in exploring new ways to tackle some of the complex social challenges that face county government today.
The new initiative, Innovate Chester County, will generate ideas from the public to explore new ways to tackle challenges related to affordable housing, public transportation,...
Eagles’ star Saquon Barkley visits Downingtown East, talks about overcoming adversity, value of hard work
Saquon Barkley addresses the student body at Downingtown High School East, sharing his inspiring message about overcoming adversity, pursuing dreams, and the importance of wellness.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley visited Downingtown High School East (DHSE) today, October 2, 2024, delivering an inspiring address to the student body about overcoming adversity, achieving dreams, the...
Chester County Economic Development Council wins two awards from the International Economic Development Council
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is receiving two key 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). CCEDC was awarded for its Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) program as well as its New Business Champions micro grant program.
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is receiving two key...
Long-awaited C-Town Supermarket to open Friday in Coatesville
The new C-Town Supermarket in Coatesville.
Long considered a food dessert, the City of Coatesville will celebrate the grand opening of C-Town Supermarket, the City’s first full-service grocery store. The public is invited for the ribbon-cutting festivities on Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. at 245 East Lincoln Highway.
This marks the first C-Town Supermarket location in Chester County, according...
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County marks start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with events
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is more than just a moment of reflection—it’s a powerful call to action. For thousands of survivors, it can be the turning point that brings hope, safety, and a path to healing. This year is particularly significant, as DVCCC served 1,886 victims/survivors of domestic violence in Chester County—the highest number of annual survivors the organization has ever...
