Westtown organization seeks historic marker for neglected black cemetery
The only remaining gravestone from Westtown Shiloh AME Church and Cemetery. The marker is that of Alfred Bye, a US Colored Troops soldier who served in Company A, 32nd PA regiment. Photo by James Guterl
More than 200 years ago, a Westtown church was the center of a vibrant Black community, the Westtown Shiloh AME Church. It is estimated that at least 140 congregants are buried in the adjacent cemetery...
CCEDC projects positive economic outlook for 2025
CEO of Key Financial, Inc. Patti Brennan, CFP; CCEDC Senior Vice President of Business Development Services MaryFrances McGarrity; Director/Senior Investment Advisor for Truist Foundations & Endowments Specialty Practice Dianne P. Manges, CFA.
On the heels of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, the region’s longest-running economic outlook event was presented Wednesday by the Chester County...
Gillen announces run for county controller
Vince Gillen and family
Vince Gillen has officially announced his candidacy for Chester County Controller. He brings decades of government and financial experience to the race for this critical role.
As a dedicated public servant with close to two decades of experience in public service and financial oversight, Gillen has spent his career ensuring accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility...
Union Community Care selected as core provider of healthcare services at Brandywine Center
Brandywine Center
The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) announced Thursday that Union Community Care has been selected as the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to operate at AHE’s Brandywine Center located at 744 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA. Beginning July 2025, Union Community Care will start delivering accessible, inclusive, integrated healthcare services to meet the evolving...
UCFSD announces registration for full-day kindergarten opens today
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) announced the opening of registration for its highly anticipated full-day kindergarten program for the 2025-26 school year. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 13 for instruction offered at Chadds Ford, Hillendale, Pocopson, and Unionville Elementary Schools.
This new offering represents an important milestone for UCFSD, providing an innovative and...
Jurs announces run for Court of Common Pleas
Kelly A. Jurs, Senior Trial Attorney with the Chester County Public Defender’s Office, announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Kelly Jurs currently represents indigent clients from all over Chester County. She has nearly two decades of experience in public defense and private defense and family law.
Ms. Jurs tries cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence...
Phoenixville wins certification in sustainability
Phoenixville Borough announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Phoenixville is recognized at the bronze level of certification for meeting the program’s rigorous performance criteria, which provides a foundational approach for building communities that thrive.
Sustainable Pennsylvania is managed...
Snow blankets region; schools close
The first major snowfall of the season is hitting Chester County Monday, with schools and businesses closing around the county. Some residents may see as much 3 to 6 inches of total snowfall before the snow ends late Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
PennDOT has cut the speed limit on the region’s major highways to 45 MPH and conditions are reported be slippery in some locations.
Virtually...
Phoenixville installs solar panels at Borough Hall
Phoenixville Borough Hall
On September 12, 2017, the Borough of Phoenixville became the first community in Pennsylvania to pledge a transition to 100% clean renewable energy by the year 2035. The Borough made great strides toward that goal with the recently completed installation of solar panels on the roof of Borough Hall. The project included a new 27.26kWDC solar panel array, new ballasted racking...
AGSD announces process for hiring new Superintendent
The Avon Grove School District (AGSD) has begun a search for its next Superintendent. After more than 11 years of service to the Avon Grove School District, Dr. M. Christopher Marchese announced his resignation effective January 3, 2025. He will be moving into the role of Executive Director of the Lincoln Intermediate Unit following his departure.
Dr. Marchese expressed his gratitude for the opportunity...
