DiCaprio tabbed to lead county Voter Services
Chester County has appointed Michele DiCaprio as the new Director of the Department of Voter Services. DiCaprio succeeds Karen Barsoum, who left the position earlier this month.
Chester County Administrator Erik Walschburger said, “As a foreign service officer, Michele has spent her career leading complex international operations in fast-paced environments while ensuring federal compliance. Through...
57 cadets graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Oldest graduate Troy Brock, 57, of King of Prussia (center) receives his certificate from Chester County Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Creighton as DCCC MPA Director William Davis (R) looks on. Photo credits: Courtesy DCCC.
Fifty-seven new police officers—ranging in age from 20 to 57—graduated from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, June 11 during a ceremony...
What To Do: Weather, events schedule heats up
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Things are starting to heat up with special summertime activities at locations around the area.
Downingtown is a prime example. Downingtown will be a happening place this Saturday — and throughout the week — with a trio of top-flight events.
Last August, the “Cruiz in at the VFW Car and Motorcycle Show” was held at the VFW Post 845...
Urscheler elected to lead county’s Democrats
On Wednesday evening, Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) Chairwoman Charlotte Valyo turned over the leadership reins of the county party she managed successfully for the last five years to a new team led by Phoenixvile Mayor Peter Urscheler as Chair. In its quadrennial reorganization meeting, over 400 members of CCDC thanked retiring Chairwoman Valyo for her service and unanimously elected...
County Health Department issues Extreme Heat Health Alert
The Chester County Health Department has issued the first Extreme Heat Health Alert for 2026, effective Wednesday, June 10, through Saturday, June 13, as the National Weather Service forecasts dangerously high temperatures and heat index values.
Health Department Director Jeanne Franklin said, “Extreme heat can pose a health risk to anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for older adults, infants,...
CASD, teachers reach 4-year deal for new contract
The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) announced Monday that the Coatesville Area Teachers Association (CATA) has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement will be presented to the Board of School Directors for final approval at a Special Board Meeting on June 9, 2026, and, upon approval, will take effect on July 1, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the district:
“Throughout...
County reaches functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness
The Chester County Department of Community Development recently held its annual State of Housing Affordability and Homelessness event, where it announced that through the dedication and hard work of community partners, the county has reached a functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of community partners, Chester County has reached a functional zero...
What To Do: Turk’s Head Festival returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s summertime and the living is easy. It’s also noisy – but it’s a good noise. It’s the noise of outdoor music events.
One of the area’s best outdoor music fests is free and happening this weekend.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, turksheadfestival.com)...
On Stage: Slambovians return to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The legendary New York band, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has a strong following in this area – a following it has been developing for more than two decades.
It includes avid fans who always attend the band’s traditional “New Years Eve Eve” concert in Philadelphia and the versatile music group’s show each...
Drought warning continues in Chester County
Abnormally dry conditions — despite recent rainfall — have led to a continued drought warning in Chester County. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) issued a drought warning due to the lack of significant rainfall in the county since 2025.
Under the PADEP’s drought warning guidance, residents, businesses, farmers, and other water consumers are asked...
