Chester County Women’s Commission bestows awards
Recipients range from veteran social-service role models to student volunteers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell introduces Empowered Young Woman award-winner Christine Luczka (right). She is joined by Jeannine McCullough, vice chair of the Chester County Women’s Commission.
A distinguished roster of female honorees received...
Brandywine Health Foundation kicks off fundraising campaign
Seeks to raise $1.05 million as Coatesville Youth Initiative become independent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Health Foundation kicked off its Campaign For Coatesville’s Kids at Applecross Country Club, Thursday. From left to right are: Frances Sheehan, President and CEO, Brandywine Health Foundation; Jeff March, President & CEO, Citadel; Noah Willett, CYI Game Changer...
Roundtable on poverty a start, but more is needed
Until there is a collective will to really address poverty, things won’t get better
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — With wealth bordering on abundance at times in Chester County, it can be difficult to confront the truth that for many here — arguably far too many — poverty remains a stark reality and a reality that in recent years has gotten worse.
This past week, six...