Phoenixville gets $900K grant for 2nd phase of Paradise St. connector

The Borough of Phoenixville was recently awarded $900,000 in grant funding from the Chester County Department of Community Development for the second phase of the Paradise Street connector project. This project will enhance traffic control as well as promote pedestrian and emergency responder safety. Upon learning of the award, Borough Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “We are thrilled to announce...

CCEDC announces milestones, cites growth

(l to r) Chester County Economic Development Council CEO Gary Smith, CCEDC President and COO Michael Grigalonis and CCEDC Board Chair Bill Stedman The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing key milestones for fiscal year 2024, after a year of remarkable growth for the 64-year-old organization. More than 200 local business and community leaders, spanning every major regional...

Commissioners appoint Byerman as CEO and Walschburger as COO for county government

David Byerma Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe announced Tuesday a restructuring of the county’s top administrative positions, naming David Byerman as Chief Executive Officer for the County, and Erik Walschburger as Chief Operating Officer. “As we searched for a new county administrator, we saw this as a chance to take a closer look at our leadership structure...

Smith announces run for Court of Common Pleas

Judge Mackenzie W. Smith This week, Judge Mackenzie W. Smith announced her candidacy for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. “Truth and justice will prevail so long as our courts continue to fiercely safeguard them,” said Smith. “I am running to ensure that voters can choose an experienced judge who is active in standing up for our values, protecting our freedoms, and delivering...

Coatesville entrepreneur Susan Springsteen wins coveted spot to compete at 2024 Global TiE Women Pitch Summit in India

Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected. A Coatesville tech innovation is headed for competition on a global stage. Susan Springsteen, CEO and Co-Founder of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, impressed the judges in this year’s TiE Women Pitch competition led by TiE Philadelphia & TiE Pittsburgh. Her pitch about the company’s innovative LeakAlertor® won her an...

AAA project busy travel for Thanksgiving week in Delaware Valley

AAA is projecting that more than 975,000 Philadelphia-area residents will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 2.4% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic  numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 870,000 Philadelphia-area residents (nearly 90% of local...

East Whiteland receives $1M open space grant from DCNR

East Whiteland Township was awarded a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The DCNR grant award is a recognition of outstanding recreation and conservation work by East Whiteland Township and will be used toward the acquisition and preservation of approximately 52 acres of...

County extends burn ban through Dec. 26

While it actually rained Wednesday night and into this morning — the continued drought conditions have led the Chester County Commissioners to extend the county burn ban through Dec. 26. The county’s resolution notes that the burn ban be extended for 30 days from November 26, 2024, due to the serious threat to life and property the fire potential poses. Specifically, “Emergency measures...

Kennett Area Community Service
receives partial funding for new building project

Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) announced that it has received partial funding in response to its recent request for support for its New Building Project. This initiative aims to build a permanent home for KACS, creating an anchor institution for organizations across Southern Chester County. The new facility will provide a central space for collaboration to combat hunger and homelessness in the...

Sheriff’s Office to host digital and online safety seminar for teens and parents

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Emergency Services, is holding “Think Before You Post: Protecting Your Digital Footprint”, an information seminar designed for middle and high school students as well as their parents. The seminar, taking place on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in...