West Chester declares emergency after COVID spike

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa WEST CHESTER — Facing a spike in COVID-19 cases, especially among college-age residents, the borough declared a state of emergency, Friday. The emergency limits the size of gatherings in the borough — indoor and outdoors — to 10 people. It also expands the state’s mandate for mask wearing, basically requiring it anywhere outside the home — with...

Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative

Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan The meeting offers the public the last opportunity to provide feedback before the Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan is finalized in March. Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested...