County seeks volunteers to help steer Innovate Chester County

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe are calling upon the residents of Chester County to join them in exploring new ways to tackle some of the complex social challenges that face county government today. The new initiative, Innovate Chester County, will generate ideas from the public to explore new ways to tackle challenges related to affordable housing, public...

Eagles’ star Saquon Barkley visits Downingtown East, talks about overcoming adversity, value of hard work

Saquon Barkley addresses the student body at Downingtown High School East, sharing his inspiring message about overcoming adversity, pursuing dreams, and the importance of wellness. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley visited Downingtown High School East (DHSE) today, October 2, 2024, delivering an inspiring address to the student body about overcoming adversity, achieving dreams,...

Chester County Economic Development Council wins two awards from the International Economic Development Council

The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is receiving two key 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). CCEDC was awarded for its Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) program as well as its New Business Champions micro grant program. The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is receiving two...

Long-awaited C-Town Supermarket to open Friday in Coatesville

The new C-Town Supermarket in Coatesville. Long considered a food dessert, the City of Coatesville will celebrate the grand opening of C-Town Supermarket, the City’s first full-service grocery store. The public is invited for the ribbon-cutting festivities on Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. at 245 East Lincoln Highway. This marks the first C-Town Supermarket location in Chester County, according...

County Reentry Coalition holds reentry simulation at WCU

Federal Probation Officer Steven Carmichael (standing) and Chester County Adult Probation Officers Erik Malmstrom (left) and Brian Hughes (middle) work at the Chance Station, one of fourteen that participants visited during the Reentry Simulation. The Chester County Reentry Coalition hosted a Reentry Simulation – an exercise where participants walk in the shoes of someone recently released from...

Houlahan pushes Postmaster on plans after Airport Road Post Office fire

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) After weeks of chaos — late and lost mail, long lines at alternate post offices in the wake of the July fire at the Airport Road Post Office in West Chester — U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) is pushing on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for answers and a plan to cope with the loss of the regional U.S. Mail distribution center — and commit to rebuild the burned...

County Youth Center’s raised bed garden program yields 17,000 pounds of vegetables

Some of the Chester County Youth Center staff who are volunteer gardeners (left to right): Supervisor Brian Sebold, Program Coordinator Matt Howard, Youth Center Officer Arianis McFadden, Youth Center Officer Lauren Baratta, and Widener University student intern Abby Blake. Youth Center Officers Jim Smith, Arah Leggett, and Adam Thomas are not pictured. A vegetable garden planted at the Chester...

CASA of Delco/Chesco earns $160K federal grant

CASA Youth Advocates of Delaware & Chester Counties, which empowers community volunteers to connect with and champion children and youth involved in the child welfare system, and advocates for equity, resources, stability and permanency, has been awarded a $161,000 federal grant to support CASA’s efforts in the local community. The monies will supplement the work of the Voices for Children...

Sec. Arkoosh gets close up look at Chesco Human Needs Network

Chester County Human Services Director Pat Bokovitz (center) gives Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh (left) and Commissioner Eric Roe (right) a tour of the Human Needs Network Call Center. Chester County Government showcased its recently-introduced Human Needs Network service to Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh this week, highlighting the unique initiative...

Williams announces $74K environmental safety grant for Octorara School District

Octorara Area School District has been awarded $74,171 to make its schools more environmentally safe thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, state Rep. Dan Williams (D-74) announced Monday. “Children in the Octorara School District will be able to learn in a safer and healthier educational environment thanks to this funding brought to them by a Democratic budget,” Williams...