Moore, Trump put local Republicans at severe risk
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As we head into the 2018 election season, we see that the two major political parties find themselves at crossroads, with one party seemingly finding its roots after years of wandering and pandering and another so lost, to as be unrecognizable from just a few years ago.
For Democrats, heading into 2018 with a wind at their back — and locally, the biggest series...
Letter: Congress must act on ‘Dreamers’ before year’s end
To The Editor,
This week, Congress voted on an important issue that will have serious implications for all Americans: tax reform. Headlines on the pros and cons of the GOP tax plan abounded, and the issue was top of mind for many of us across the nation.
Yet the same cannot be said for the hundreds of thousands of DREAMers whose lives and futures are still on the line after President Trump ended...
Letter: Phony tax plan won’t stimulate the economy
To The Editor,
Phony Tax Plan Won’t Stimulate the Economy
Despite the insistence of Senator Pat Toomey, the tax overhaul before Congress will NOT stimulate the economy. Here’s why:
Letter: Addiction needs healing, not hate
To The Editor,
Good Morning , My name is William Thomas and I am a recovering Addict!
Although it was April 5, 1984 that I was scared enough and in pain enough to seek real help. I make no apologies for my addictions and accept full responsibility for my recovery. My drug of choice was Alcohol, however hundreds of Quaaludes, amphetamines, lines of coke, bottles of codeine cough syrup and an...
A tragic loss hits Chester County’s political world
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Just days after their biggest win in more than a century, Chester County’s Democrats are now grieving one of the biggest losses — a life ended far too soon.
Adam Swope, 38, who served as County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone’s Administrative Analyst and myriad other roles with the county party died Saturday afternoon in a fiery crash at the intersection of U.S....
Tuesday’s election results were not all about Trump
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Not to mince words, but Tuesday was a bit of a stunner.
With the county’s Democrats sweeping the county row office races and making pickups in virtually every category from township supervisor to District Justice, it is clear that Chester County is no longer a one-party county.
And yes, to be sure, it was a bit of a referendum on President Donald Trump, as we...
Op/Ed: Remembering and honoring those who serve and sacrifice
By Tom Wolf, Governor, Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf welcomes National Guard members returning home from duty in Kuwait last month.
On sunny Saturday afternoon last month, a military aircraft carrying returning servicemen and women approached the runway at Harrisburg International Airport, and families – parents, spouses, siblings, and children dressed in red, white and blue – raised handmade...
Op/Ed: Vote No on Tuesday
By Lisa Longo, Member, the Phoenixville School Board
and Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
We urge voters to vote NO on the ballot question on the back of Tuesday’s ballot. Why? Well, generally tax reform is a good thing, but in this case, it might not be. So when you hear the word “reform,” it’s time to ask questions… and there are quite a few we need to ask.
The PA constitution...
Editorial: No excuse not to vote this Tuesday
This coming Tuesday, you may note some schools are closed and some local, state and federal offices are closed.
There’s a heck of a good reason: it’s Election Day.
But it’s an Election Day too many people sit out — for too many reasons, most of which really don’t hold water.
Tuesday’s elections will shape your local municipal government, your local board of education and county government,...
Getting more difficult to stand for hypocracy
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Okay, apparently the Pennsylvania Republican Party can’t stand for judge candidates who support peaceful protest, but can stand for gerrymandering.
This week the state GOP sent out a mailer attacking Democratic judicial candidates saying “Vote for Judges who share our values and stand for the flag.”
Then days later, the state GOP sought a stay on federal...
