CCDC celebrates graduation with former Eagle
Jon Runyon encourages grads to keep battling challenges
By Bob Ludwig, Special to The Times
CCDC graduate Cody and his dog Claire walk in the commencement on June 8.
COATESVILLE – Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 330 pounds, former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Runyon casts a large shadow.
Even Runyon, the commencement speaker for the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) graduation, could not overshadow...
Chesco presents $25K check to County Food Bank
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $25,000 to representatives from the Chester County Food Bank this week, at the Food Bank’s headquarters in Exton. The funds are part of the County’s annual appropriations to organizations and non-profits, and the check was presented in anticipation of the opening of the Food Bank’s Fresh2You Mobile Market later this month.
Commissioner Michelle...
Dinniman introduces bill to regulate electronic billboards
State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19)
State Senator Andy Dinniman has introduced legislation calling for more thorough guidelines regarding the placement of large electronic and digital billboards alongside roadways and nearby local communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 1301 calls for local municipalities to conduct public hearings before approving such billboards. Under the legislation, the hearing...
Chester County unveils new Hall of Heroes Website
A screenshot of the new Website honoring the county’s Hall of Heroes.
In time for Memorial Day 2016, Chester County announces the launch of the new Hall of Heroes website, honoring its local military heroes. The new site updates the original website created in 2001, and allows easy navigation on smart phones and tablets as well as desktop computers and laptops.
Chester County’s Hall of Heroes...
New Chester County farm products guide is out
The new 2016 Chester County Local Farm Products guide is now available.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council) announced the availability of the 2016 Chester County Local Farm Products guide. The guide includes:
• A list of over 100 farm producers.
• A map showing where to find farm-fresh products.
• Profiles of new...
Survey: Business owners bullish on Chesco economy
WEST CHESTER — It appears that small business in Chester County is pretty bullish on the economic future of the county, based on a new survey released Tuesday by the county commissioners and a county economic development group.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), announced at Tuesday’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, the results...
Urban affairs committee looks at blight in Chester County
House panel tours Downingtown, Caln, Coatesville and Parkesburg
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The State House Urban Affairs Committee prepares to hold a hearing on the impact of blight in Chester County, Wednesday at Coatesville City Hall.
COATESVILLE — The State House’s Urban Affairs Committee held a special hearing in the city Wednesday to address economic development and the ongoing problem...
23 recognized as scholar athletes in Chesco
U.S. Rep Pat Meehan (R-7) with his district’s Scholar-Athletes, including 23 students from Chester County.
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7) recognized 23 Chester County students with the Congressional Scholar-Athlete Award on May 5, 2016. The award is given to students who exemplify the selfless dedication to school and sports that define the leaders of tomorrow. The students received the award...
Commissioners present $250K to Melton Center
Staff, board members and students taking part in programs at the Melton Arts and Education Center in West Chester, accepting a check for $250,000 from the Chester County Commissioners. The funds will be used for many improvements to the facility.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners recently presented a check for $250,000 to staff, board members and after-school program participants...
Sheriff’s golf classic to benefit K-9 team, May 9
Melody, a comfort dog for the county courts, is the newest member of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 23rd annual Sheriff’s Community Golf Classic on Monday, May 9 at the Downingtown Country Club golf course.
The proceeds of the golf classic support the community work of the Sheriff’s K-9 unit.
“We are pleased to work with...
