Candidate Q&A: Carolyn Comitta, 156th State House District
Carolyn Comitta
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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Candidate Q&A: Dan Truitt, 156th State House District
Dan Truitt
Editor’s Note: Once again, we posed the same nine questions to our legislative candidates and offered to publish them without edits or modification to allow our readers to get an unfiltered view of their positions on some of the top issues of the day in Pennsylvania. We will run the answers of all of the candidates for a given race at the same time — assuming all have responded.
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Chester County Planning Commission offers photo contest
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Planning Commission is launching a photo contest and is seeking submissions on favorite places to have fun, take a walk or just relax in Chester County.
The contest is part of Chester County’s update process for its comprehensive plan which currently falls under the banner of Landscapes2. The update – Landscapes3 – will help Chester County to remain focused...
Obituaries: Guido J. Fecondo
Guido J. Fecondo
Guido J. Fecondo, age 92, of Landenberg, PA, died Saturday October 29, 2016 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove, PA. He was the husband of Mary Jane Segner Fecondo, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.
Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and the late Maria (DiGorgio) Fecondo.
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Op/Ed: Know your voting rights
By Pedro A. Cortés, Secretary of State, Pennsylvania
Pedro A. Cortés
It is hard to escape the fact that the November 8 general election is quickly approaching.
At the Pennsylvania Department of State, we have a deep commitment to ensuring a fair, secure and smooth electoral process. Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as citizens. As Pennsylvania’s Chief Election Officer, it is my responsibility...
Toomey makes pitch for reelection, expects strong turnout
Hits opponent McGinty on taxes, Iran deal
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey speaks with supporters immediately after his campaign event Monday morning at the Classic Diner in Malvern.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
MALVERN — A clearly energized Pat Toomey made the case for his reelection Monday morning in front of an overflow gathering at the Classic Diner, as the latest news headlines from the presidential...
Endorsements: Malloy, Dinniman for state Senate
Although the headlines from the national race have grabbed the headlines, we in Pennsylvania stand at a crossroads: the state’s finances are broken, we continue struggle to manage to pay for road and bridge and repairs, policing and education. Pensions continue to strangle the state budget and boost local property taxes.
Our state legislature continues to be exceptionally dysfunctional and overly...
Politics ain’t pretty
Shopping can be a distraction from the election, right?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Let me make something VERY clear, Read My Lipgloss is a fashion article. I prefer to concentrate my efforts on writing about pretty things. Some may find this pedantic or vapid; au contraire my friends…it is important stuff.
We have learned critical bits of info, like: how to apply a symmetrical...
Things heating up in final days of election season
With 10 to go, intensity picks up; pension efforts fail again
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Well, we’re getting down to the end of it, just 10 more days and Election 2016 will in the history books.
And make no mistake, it will be one for the history books.
Or maybe, the horror section. And no, don’t ask me to email it to you.
From filing what appear to be criminal charges against a state representative...
Letter: Coatesville VA welcomes veterans & local community to events