Registration open for Marshalton Triathlon
In an era where the only constant is change, the Marshalton Triathlon has stood the test of time. Set against the backdrop of the bucolic countryside of Chester County, the Marshalton Triathlon is considered one of the country’s longest-running triathlons, a designation that suits the historic Village of Marshallton just fine.
So, what’s the secret to its longevity? The rolling hills...
Commissioners to hold town halls on Cavalcante escape
Danelo Cavalcante in custody on Wednesday.
Following the successful conclusion of the search for Chester County Prison escapee Danelo Calvacante, the Chester County Commissioners will hold Town Hall meetings for Chester County residents, to provide information on security enhancements at Chester County Prison, explain the emergency communication process for county residents, and to offer counseling...
County awards Phoenixville revitalization grant
The Chester County Department of Community Development awarded the Borough of Phoenixville a grant of $727,278 as part of the Community Revitalization Program for the Bridge Street and Starr Street (SR-29) intersection improvement project. The project will modernize the existing three-way intersection, allowing for better flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through...
County officials meet with legislators, local officials to discuss housing issues
Chester County Commissioners host legislative delegation to hear lived experiences of residents and discuss housing in Chester County. (Left to Right): Front Row: Rob Henry (Administrator, Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness), Pastor Mary Ann Mertz (St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church of Oxford), Tamela Luce (President & CEO Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and Co-Chair...
County to move to electronic bidding
The Chester County Department of Procurement and General Services announces the transition to electronic bid and solicitation submission using Public Purchase as the platform. The move to electronic bidding allows the County to post, accept, and open vendor responses electronically, eliminating the need for vendors to submit paper copies.
Good Governance – the pursuit of excellence through...
Local beekeeper helping Chester County ecosystem
Doug Weber tends to his bees
Honeybees are one of the most important members of our ecosystem. As pollinators they play a vital role in the growth and health of countless types of flowers, trees and crops. Local Chester County business man and beekeeper, Doug Weber has a passion for bees.
“I had a large garden and I felt like bees and a garden went well together and it is a great way to relax...
County Survey: Homelessness rose 8% in 2023
The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) released its 2023 Point-In-Time (PIT) count this week, which shows that 436 people were experiencing homelessness in Chester County on January 25, 2023. This number represents an eight percent increase in homelessness from 2022 when the PIT count was 402.
The PIT count is a manual census of people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered...
WCU’s Florentino to retire in summer, 2024
Christopher M. Fiorentino
West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino, Ph.D., who leads the largest university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, announced to the West Chester University community today that he will retire in the summer of 2024.
Having led the institution as its 15th president for more than six years and having served the University now for...
Shame of the commonwealth: PA tied for no. 3 in US for hate groups
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
PENNSYLVANIA is tied for third among states…..and not in a good way.
The Southern Poverty Law Center has released its “The Year in Hate & Extremism Report” for 2022. The report tallies up the number of hate and/or extremist groups in the country by state.
Topping the list with 103 is California. Next comes Florida with 89. No surprise there. The...
Upper Oxford, County team to preserve 101 acres of farmland
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline recently approved the preservation of the 101-acre Kavanagh Farm, located in Upper Oxford Township. The County’s Department of Parks + Preservation partnered with Upper Oxford Township to acquire the easement rights from the estate of Paul A. Kavanagh Jr. at a cost of more than $523,800.
“The preservation...
