Community gathers to end Veteran homelessness

Attendees at the Homeless Veteran Summit on June 5th, 2025, participate in a speed dating session to get to know more about the services available at Coatesville VA, the other community services agencies, local Veteran advocacy groups, stakeholders, county VA representatives, and fromChester, Montgomery and Delaware County. Federal, state, and local agencies gathered at Coatesville VA Medical Center’s...

Commissioners name Streubert new county HR DIrector

Lauren Streubert Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell,  Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have named Lauren Streubert, SHRM-SCP, the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Chester. Streubert comes to the County from Citadel Credit Union where her 20-plus year career led her from Human Resources Manager, to Director of Human Resources, and finally, Vice President of Human Resources. Chester...

County announces annual Town Tours & Village Walks Program

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announced details of Chester County’s 2025 Town Tours & Village Walks program, which kicks off in West Chester on Thursday evening, June 12. The popular summer program series returns for its 31st year with the theme, “Untold Stories,” focusing on the everyday citizens and places that represent Chester County’s history...

County officials make ‘Full Court Press’ to protect federal funding

Representative Chrissy Houlahan with Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell (left) and Chester County CEO David Byerman (right) at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. last week. Chester County Government leaders are ramping up efforts to safeguard critical federal funding that supports essential services for county residents.  Just last week, the County Commissioners and executive...

County recognizes ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner Award Recipients

The Chester County Commissioners recognized to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful awardees at this week’s public meeting. Dave Shirey of New London Township is volunteer of the year, and nonprofit Recycling Services, Inc. is community partner of the year. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Jay Erb, accepting the award on behalf of Recycling Services, Inc. (RSI), Dave Shirey, County Commissioner Marian...

Chesco, neighboring counties move to jointly buy electricity

Four counties that formed the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast PA (SEP) have made the first major step in purchasing low, stable and transparent electricity for County operations. As members of the SEP, Chester, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties have started receiving electricity through wholesale market purchasing. In August of 2024, the SEP’s Energy Board, formed to govern the...

Court information kiosks Installed at Justice Center

One of the new touchscreen and voice-activated court information kiosks available in the Chester County Justice Center. Chester County Court Administration is pleased to introduce interactive information kiosks at the Chester County Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts, providing streamlined visitor access to County Court information and services. Chester County is the first county government...

County recognizes longtime Employee Gerri Jackson as she retires at age 94

Gerri Jackson At Wednesday’s Chester County Commissioners’ Public Meeting, longtime County Government employee Gerri Jackson was honored as she prepares for retirement. After nearly four decades, Gerri will formally retire on February 15th, at the age of 94. Gerri began her work with Chester County Government in September 1987, as a part-time member of the custodial team.  She has been a valued...

Smith appointed to Court of Common Pleas

Mackenzie W. Smith Today, the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed the nomination of Mackenzie W. Smith, Esq., as judge on the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. “I am incredibly grateful to Governor Shapiro for appointing me and to the Pennsylvania Senate for confirming my nomination to the Court of Common Pleas, and I look forward to continuing to serve our Chester County community,” Smith said....

Moskowitz appointed Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority

Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz (center), newly selected Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority. Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was appointed Chair of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) earlier this week at the Authority’s January meeting.  For the past two years, Commissioner Moskowitz has served as Vice-Chair for the Authority, and...