WEGO PD earns FBI Agency Trilogy Award
The West Chester Police Department has earned the FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award, a global recognition for agencies that prioritize leadership, professionalism, and community trust.
The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department has earned the distinguished FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award, a national recognition presented to law enforcement...
CCIU names Webb as new CTO
Justin Webb
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced Thursday that Justin Webb has been named the chief technology officer for the Technology Services division. He will assume his role on July 1, 2026.
With over 25 years of experience in managing technology services for school districts and corporate organizations, Webb brings innovative solutions that support educational excellence...
AGSD expands dual language immersion program
The Avon Grove School District is continuing to expand its Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, building on the program’s successful launch in the 2022–2023 school year and providing more students the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent learners.
Since launching in the 2022–2023 school year with 44 kindergarten students, Avon Grove School District’s DLI...
County one of 6 nationally to host youth mental health program
Chester County completed a CIT-Y training program on March 6, 2026.
Chester County is one of six counties nationwide selected by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone to pilot the Crisis Intervention Team – Youth (CIT-Y) training program.
The CIT-Y program — an extension of CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training — was created to address the growing number of youth with mental...
Walschburger named new County Administrator
Erik Walschburger
The Chester County Board of Commissioners today announced that Erik Walschburger has been appointed Chief Clerk and County Administrator.
“In his 15 years with Chester County government, Erik has established a record of hard work and skilled leadership,” said Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners. “He’s the right person for this job, and I’m excited...
Coatesville students get up close look at city government
Coatesville City Manager James Logan speaks to students from Coatesville Senior High School about the city government.
Coatesville City Manager James Logan recently hosted dozens of students from the Chester County Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership Program during a full day of exploring municipal government in action at Coatesville City Hall.
Logan welcomed students to the February 11th program,...
GVSD names Alcaro Supervisor of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Joseph Alcaro has been appointed K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning at Great Valley School District.
At its regular meeting on February 25, the Great Valley School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Alcaro as K-12 Supervisor of Teaching and Learning with a concentration in social studies and other humanities. Dr. Alcaro brings with him a distinguished career spanning more than two...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 26
Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office:
Jury Convicts Philadelphia Man of Child Sex Crimes
After a 4-day trial, a jury found Defendant Shakur Austin, 28, guilty on all charges, including Involuntary Deviate Sexual Assault, Unlawful...
On Stage: Sons of Cream keeping the music alive
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sons of Cream
It is often said that the ability to make music is in a person’s genes.
This weekend, Malcolm Bruce and Kofi Baker will come to the area for a much-anticipated show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) and music is definitely in their genes
The British bassist and drummer are...
Major snowstorm — 1 to 2 feet — expected to hit Chester County Sunday evening
A National Weather Service chart showing predicted snowfalls — much of Chester County can expect 18 to 24 inches of snow.
A massive snowstorm appears likely to dump between one and two feet of snow around the greater Chester County area Sunday evening, with the biggest snowfall amounts likely to be in the southeastern portion of the county, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Blizzard...
