Dinniman, Pileggi offer support for military honorees
Both express strong support for Senate Bill 886
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Andrew Dinniman talks about his bill, Senate Bill 886, which would create an online database of Medal of Honor winners to help thwart those who would falsely claim such honors.
WEST GOSHEN — One word came to the forefront in a discussion about proposed legislation to prevent misrepresentation and claims of military...
Anti-gang legislation fast-tracked in Chester County
D.A. credits teamwork for quick passage of law spurred by double homicide
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Graffiti often signals the presence of rival gangs who want to mark their territory, according to police.
At a December bonfire gathering in New Garden Township, gang rivalry turned deadly as knife-wielding assailants killed two partygoers.
The homicides resulted in the enactment...
Senate passes bill to strengthen arson penalties
Proposed legislations was prompted by Coatesville’s arson scourge
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A bill to strengthen arson penalties was prompted by a spate of set fires in Coatesville several years ago.
A bill to strengthen the state’s arson laws – inspired by an arson scourge in Coatesville several years ago – was passed by the Pennsylvania Senate Monday.
The...
