Pocopson Home named among best US nursing homes by Newsweek
Pocopson Home Administrator Jackie McKenna (second row, second from right) is joined by some of the Home’s residents and staff to recognize the County-owned long-term healthcare facility’s latest accolade. Newsweek and Statista recently added Pocopson Home to the list of America’s best nursing homes.
Pocopson Home, Chester County’s long-term healthcare facility, was recently named to the list...
4 suburban DA’s — including Chester Co. — call for increased federal funding to fight fentanyl
District Attorneys from all four Philadelphia suburban counties—Chester County’s Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe, Bucks County’s Jennifer Schorn, Montgomery County’s Kevin R. Steele and Delaware County’s Jack Stollsteimer— are speaking out in support of recently introduced federal legislation that would increase funding for the funding to investigate and prosecute fentanyl traffickers.
The...
Clover Market closes out the Fall Season, Oct. 20
A view of the Kennett Square PA Market
The Clover Market returns to Kennett Square PA on Sunday, October 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, marking the final event of the fall outdoor Market season. This much-anticipated event will bring together 100 exceptional vendors, offering a diverse selection of handmade and vintage goods.
Attendees can also enjoy a curated lineup of food trucks, beer and wine, live...
Freedom Village at Brandywine hosts 3rd annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Photo of FVB residents at the starting line of the walk.
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause.
Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s...
Fall Fest & Block Party in Downtown Coatesville, Oct. 26
Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) and Equity Health Center (EHC) welcome the Coatesville community to the Fall Fest & Block Party in downtown Coatesville on Saturday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CYI’s Fall Fest takes place at Victor Abdala Sr. Memorial Park at 851 Olive Street, while EHC’s Block Party will be happening a short walk away on Chester Avenue and the Brandywine Center lots....
United Way of Southern Chester County to announce winners of AI Skill-A-Thon
United Way of Southern Chester County announced the conclusion of the 2024 AI Skill-a-Thon, a free 30-day skilling competition that helped local professionals, job seekers, students and employers learn basic knowledge in AI to help them in their chosen career path.
Because of this AI Skill-A-Thon event funded by a grant from Microsoft, 133 participants throughout Southern Chester County registered...
Elementary school students add colorful thank you for Chester County Election Day poll workers
Shamona Creek Elementary School second graders display their brightly colored thank you cards for Election Day poll workers, along with Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell (center) and Chester County Voter Services Director Karen Barsoum (far right).
Students at Downingtown Area School District’s Shamona Creek Elementary School have brightened messages of thanks for all Chester County poll workers...
Chesco resident named National Eagle Scout of the Year
Lauren Tyree
Saint Mark’s High School has announced Lauren Tyree ’26 has been named the 2024 American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year!
Tyree was honored at two awards ceremonies in New Orleans and was awarded a $10,000 college scholarship.
“I have worked hard to make a difference in communities around the world. I am so honored that an organization as esteemed as the American Legion,...
County seeks volunteers to help steer Innovate Chester County
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe are calling upon the residents of Chester County to join them in exploring new ways to tackle some of the complex social challenges that face county government today.
The new initiative, Innovate Chester County, will generate ideas from the public to explore new ways to tackle challenges related to affordable housing, public transportation,...
Op/Ed: Bob Casey stands shoulder to shoulder with veterans