County government earns top honor for employee well-being
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Workforce Well-Being Scorecard awarded Chester County Government a Platinum Recognition for building “a culture of health and well-being for their workforce.” The County achieved Platinum recognition – the highest award – by scoring in the top nine percent of 381 participating organizations nationwide.
Reacting to news of the award, Chester County...
County to hold Behavioral Health Job Fair on April 14
More than 20 employers actively hiring for over 600 positions in the behavioral health field will be at a job fair in West Chester on Friday, April 14.
Tyree Lewis, Director of Quality Management for Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and co-organizer of the job fair said, “All of the employers at the April 14th job fair have openings for...
CVIM celebrates 25 years of volunteers
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline at CVIM’s Celebration of Volunteers, honoring 25-year volunteer Dr. Graeme Hudson along with CVIM President, Maureen Tomoschuk.
Community Volunteers in Medicine, the West Chester-based health center that offers free health care to low-income uninsured workers in the region, honored its many volunteers Thursday night during a Celebration...
Commissioners join in Meals on Wheels’ March for Meals celebration
Pictured here ready to deliver Meals on Wheels meals to Chester County seniors are (left to right): Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Patrice Stilley, Meals on Wheels of Chester County Communications Administrator; Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; Carole Koroluck, Meals on Wheels volunteer driver; Commissioner Josh Maxwell; and Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, Barb DeCarlo.
In recognition...
Chester County leads state in veteran benefit payouts
Chester County veterans received more federal benefit payouts – excluding survivor and pension benefits – than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Over $3 million was paid to veterans in January 2023, nearly $500,000 more than Berks County, which is ranked number two.
The mission of Veterans Affairs is to provide information and...
Intoccia named Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year
The Chester County Commissioners present a citation to county resident Beth Intoccia, recognizing her achievement as a Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year. Pictured left to right: Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Carrie Conwell and Rachael Griffith, from the Chester County Planning Commission; Beth Intoccia; and Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Josh...
Commissioners OK $4.2M grant to preserve Crebilly Farm
Chester County Commissioners present $6.35 million in funding to Westtown Township and Natural Lands, to support the preservation of Crebilly Farm. Pictured left to right are: Westtown Township Supervisors Dick Pomerantz and Scott Yaw; Jack Stefferud, Natural Lands Senior Director of Land Protection; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz; Westtown Township Supervisors’ Chair...
Chesco school districts honored for fiscal management
: (From left to right): Shawn Ryan, John Scully, Jennifer Matthews, and Justin Matys from WCASD’S business office.
Five Chester County school districts were recognized by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) with prestigious awards for outstanding business office operations and the management of fiscal affairs.
The Association of School Business Officials International...
County earns praise from HUD for boost in stable housing options
In this November 2022 photo the County Commissioners and staff from the County’s Department of Community Development joined developer Hankin Group at the ground breaking of Phoenixville Commons, a 50-unit affordable senior housing project.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently lauded Chester County’s House America efforts to rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness...
CCIU, school districts team up to fight staff shortages
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and its 12 partner school districts have teamed up for a countywide recruitment campaign to fill a variety of positions within their schools. As Pennsylvania faces a severe educational staffing shortage, the campaign aims to educate job seekers on the many roles available to them in education. In Chester County alone, over 600 open positions are waiting...