County fire companies get $500K federal grant to buy radios

(From left to right, front row) Robert Kagel, Director, Chester County Department of Emergency Services; Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone; Jack Law, West Bradford Fire Chief and Chester County Fire Chiefs Association; John Sly, John Sly Grantwriting; John Weer, Chester County Fire Marshal; B.J. Meadowcroft, Union Fire Company of Oxford; County Commissioner...

Dinniman urges local alternative fuel grant applications

State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19) WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman encouraged local municipalities, school districts, businesses and nonprofit organizations to take advantage of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program. The program opened February 20 and an estimated $7 million in grants is now available to eligible applicants.

Four Chesco organizations get environmental grants

WEST CHESTER  –  Four Chester County organizations will receive a total of $17,873 in state Environmental Education Grants, State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19) announced Friday. “These grants will be used to develop hands-on environmental education programs and community workshops,” Dinniman said. “It is crucial that we prepare the next generation of Pennsylvanians to value and safeguard the...

Meals on Wheels gets $2,500 grant

Partners with Concordville Subaru on ‘Share The Love‘ event WEST CHESTER – Meals On Wheels of Chester County was awarded a $2,500 grant from the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) after working with a local car dealership, Concordville Subaru in Chadds Ford. As part of MOWAA’s participation in the Subaru of America “Share the Love” event, Meals On Wheels of Chester County...

Economic developer talks Coatesville housing issues

Cassidy, who played big role in Phoenixville, offers solutions to revitalize Coatesville By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com A local consultant is suggesting that Coatesville offer a grant program for homeowners, such as these just off 11th Street, that could offer up to $5,000 for home improvements and an overall boost in local property values. COATESVILLE – Community and economic...