A journey from Rocky Mountains to Brandywine Valley
New head of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced
Susan Hamley
The region’s snow-filled winter should make the new executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau feel right at home.
The CCCVB board announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Susan Hamley would take the reins of the organization, replacing Blair Mahoney, who retired. Hamley has held several...
County commissioners retain leadership structure
With unanimous votes, Costello reelected chair, Cozzone, vice-chair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left) ,Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello voted Tuesday to retain last year’s leadership structure.
During the first sunshine meeting of 2014, the Chester County Commissioners voted to continue last year’s leadership structure.
With unanimity,...
Op/Ed: Need to end culture of acceptance
Coatesville text message scandal offers opportunity to improve tolerance
By Terence Farrell Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell
Now that a little time has passed and passions have cooled somewhat in the CASD text message scandal, it is worthwhile to consider what went wrong, how healing can occur, and what each of us might do to foster an environment in which...
New detective could crack county’s hiring freeze
Commissioners favorable to D.A.’s plea to bolster overburdened child-abuse unit
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Tredyffrin Township Police Superintendent Anthony Giaimo (left) and Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan discuss the need for another county detective who specializes in child-abuse investigations.
Widespread publicity about serial child molestation – both suspected...
Effort to build on city’s revival materializes
Warehouse’s artsy equestrian event a glimpse of Coatesville’s future, backers say
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Paintings by Coatesville artist Dane Tilghman and steeplechase banners helped transform an aging city warehouse into an industrial chic venue for the Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Association’s annual awards party.
When the president of the Unionville-based...
Commissioners ax jury commissioners’ post – again
Two Republicans continue opposition to job; lone Democrat disagrees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Democratic Jury Commissioner Martha Smith listens as Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello explains why he plans to vote to eliminate the elected position Smith has held for more than 13 years.
The roller-coaster ride for Chester County’s two jury commissioners continued...
Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition
Lenfest Center opens with praise, gratitude for its benefactors
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Marquerite (from left) and Gerry Lenfest take a few moments to sit on Saturday evening with Penny Watkins, a Natural Lands Trust board member.
NEWLIN — Stars of all sizes and persuasions – celestial to earthbound – shone Saturday night at the dedication gala for the Lenfest Center,...
County Human Service employees back union vote
Election returns 163 county Human Services employees to union representation
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Employees of Chester County’s Human Services departments voted by nearly a two-to-one margin to approve Teamsters Local 384 as their new union representatives, Thursday.
According to unofficial tallies released by the county, the union won 96-56, with all but seven employees...
Letter: Touting his blackness
To The Editor:
On February 22, 2013, Dr. C. T. Vivian, a well known civil rights pioneer, was the guest speaker at an event sponsored by the Coatesville Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. I am pleased that it was a very successful event. I was disappointed that Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was designated to represent the County as a presenter of recognition to Dr. Vivian.
While Dr. Vivian and...
Lesson in thrift, nutrition benefits Food Bank
Students learn to stretch their dollars while assisting needy
Participants in the third Food Check-Out, sponsored by the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau, get recognition from County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left), Kathi Cozzone (third from right), and Terence Farrell (right). Susan Rzucidlo, who organized the project, is second from right.
The Life Skills Advanced Placement class at...
