Gov. declared pipeline work “non life-sustaining” shuts it down; COVID-19 cases grow in Chesco

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Work on the Mariner East II Pipeline was halted Friday, after Gov. Tom Wolf declared that fell under the category of “non life sustaining” business, meaning it falls under the COVID-19 shutdown order. State Sen. Andy Dinniman — a long-time opponent of the pipeline project — hailed the decision on social media, Friday afternoon. “I thank everyone who joined...

Officials warn of likely drops in student PSSA scores

DOWNINGTOWN — Parents of students across Chester County may be in for a bit of a shock when they see their child’s PSSA scores, officials warn. Chester County superintendents and their counterparts across the commonwealth issued a warning to parents Friday that their children’s state assessment scores, known as the PSSAs, may drop when they receive their student’s official scores this...

Coatesville welcomes displaced Graystone students

District forms outreach program for displaced Graystone Academy students By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times COATESVILLE –Middle school-age students left high and dry by the sudden decision by Greystone Academy to drop grades 6 through 8 will be warmly welcomed by the Coatesville Area School District, which is planning an aggressive effort to bring the roughly 100 displaced students into the...