Kick away the homebound blues: local ATA school offers free online class

Two young students work with their peers online, as part of live video training with ATA West Chester Martial Arts. EAST BRADFORD – By now, after weeks of staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for new ways both to pass the time, but also help with physical and mental wellness — and a local martial arts school has a special free option for community members. A local...

Toomey talks economy, odds of federal shutdown during Chesco visit

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R) gets a tour of the facility from Lord’s Pantry Executive Director Jan Leaf, Monday in Downingtown. U.S. Senator said he thinks shutdown is doubtful; seeks new policies to get economy moving By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times DOWNINGTOWN — U.S Sen. Pat Toomey spent much of Monday morning in Chester County, visiting a local food bank and attending a Veterans’ Administration...

Costello leads fight to prevent government shutdown

Freshmen pen letter to colleagues saying another shutdown would be a ‘mistake’ By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6). A Chester County congressman is leading an effort along with 10 of his fellow freshman House members to prevent a government shutdown when the current fiscal year ends, Sept. 30. Some of his GOP colleagues are pushing for a shutdown as part...