Maxwell elected Commissioners’ chair; Roe sworn in
Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell was elected Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting.
Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was elected Vice-Chair.
Commissioner Maxwell said, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity over the next few years to work alongside terrific county employees in the interest of improving the...
DA honors local law enforcement for Cavalcante capture and more
Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan (second from left) honors various members of law enforcement for their work to keep the people of Chester County safe.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual awards ceremony to honor law enforcement, first responders, and others for their contributions and sacrifices in keeping Chester County a safer place for all. Among others, those...
Op/Ed: Rapid industrialization is ruining the Chester County rural character
By Kaitlyn Toth, Special to The Times
Kaitlyn Toth
Growing up, a core memory of mine was walking to elementary school with my siblings and my mom by my side. The luscious green grass, tall corn stalks, and smell of the fresh morning air, it was the highlight of my day. My childhood is flooded with memories of running through open fields, exploring forests, and riding my bike down trail paths. However,...
23 graduate from county Fall 2023 Fire 1 Academy
The Fall 2023 Fire 1 Academy Class.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 23 dedicated first responders, representing 14 first responder agencies graduated from the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (CCDES) Fall 2023 Fire 1 Academy, class #2391013. These students spent 188 hours (19 weeknights and 18 weekends) starting on September 6, 2023, at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus...
Commissioners OK funds to renovate Liberty House
The Chester County Commissioners have approved $2.8 million in renovation funding for Phoenixville-based Liberty House, for structural improvements and upgrades to the 48 affordable housing units located there.
At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding to Pennrose Properties...
County Awards $5M in Community Revitalization Program Grants
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline unanimously approved $5 million in grants through the County’s Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at today’s public meeting.
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz said, “The County’s CRP grants help our urban centers – including 15 boroughs and the City of Coatesville – ensure that crucial...
County’s Color 5K Raises $110K for COPE Program to help fight opioid and heroin abuse
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell (top row, far right), Marian Moskowitz (bottom row, fourth from right), and Michelle Kichline (bottom row, fourth from left) present a check for $110,000, representing the funds raised by the 2023 Chester County Color 5K. Accepting the check are Chester County’s Deputy Director of Drug & Alcohol Services, Kate Kinsley (bottom row, third from right), Color...
Deuso announces run for 155th District Seat; seeks to become PA’s 1st transgender state rep
Erica Deuso
Erica Deuso (she/they) is a progressive transgender Democrat from Downingtown, who has officially declared her candidacy for State Representative (HD-155, Chester County) in Pennsylvania on November 8th, 2023.
Erica brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Erica is a pro-labor, pro-choice, pro-environment Democrat who believes that now, on the heels...
County’s Operation Green Light Program honors veterans
Veterans, family and friends attended Chester County’s Operation Green Light program on the steps of the Historic Courthouse this week. Operation Green Light, from November 6-12, shines a light on the contribution of veterans nationwide, including the 24,000-plus veterans in Chester County.
Chester County marked the start of Operation Green Light this week with a ceremony honoring the county’s...
Once again, Democrats sweep county races; elect 5 Common Pleas judges
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Once again, Democrats swept all possible countywide races, Tuesday, winning all of the Row Office races, maintaining control of the County Commissioners and electing five new Democratic judges to the Court of Common Pleas.
“Chester County voters chose to re-elect Democrats to lead the county government,” Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Charlotte...
