Roundtable discussion addresses black maternal and infant care disparities in Chester County

Jenne Jones is presenting with Syreeta Bailey Wilson at the laptop during a Lincoln University Womxn’s Center roundtable discussion focused on eliminating disparities in Black maternal and infant care. Photo credits to The Fund for Women and Girls Last week, on Feb. 23, Lincoln University’s Womxn’s Center hosted a roundtable discussion focused on eliminating disparities in Black maternal...

Rep. Houlahan hosts U.S. Commerce Secretary on high-tech tour, roundtable in Malvern

L to R: David Valletta, Vishay Executive Vice President – Worldwide Sales; Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce; and Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. Representative of PA-06 viewing Vishay’s product display cases Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, and business, government, and student representatives from Chester County for a tour and roundtable...

Roundtable on poverty a start, but more is needed

Until there is a collective will to really address poverty, things won’t get better By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times COATESVILLE — With wealth bordering on abundance at times in Chester County, it can be difficult to confront the truth that for many here — arguably far too many — poverty remains a stark reality and a reality that in recent years has gotten worse. This past week, six state...