AGSD announces hiring of new leaders
Pictured left to right: Dr. Kim Hall, Kelly Vaughn, Mark DeEmilio, and Dr. Amanda Cahill.
The Avon Grove School District announced Monday the appointment of four accomplished educational leaders who will serve as principals and assistant principals beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The Avon Grove Board of School Directors recently approved the appointments of Dr. Kim Hall as Principal of...
Coatesville celebrates reopening of Ash Park
Local officials gathered Wednesday to cut the ribbon marking the reoping on Ash Park in Coatesville, after a multi-million dollar renovation. Photo courtesy Valley Creek Productions.
The City of Coatesville officially welcomed residents back to Ash Park today, celebrating the completion of the first two phases of a more than $4 million restoration project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community...
County names Mattox-Baldini as County Solicitor.
Faith Mattox-Baldini
Chester County has appointed Faith Mattox-Baldini as the new County Solicitor. Mattox-Baldini had served as the Deputy County Solicitor before being appointed Acting County Solicitor in April.
Chester County Administrator Erik Walschburger said, “Since joining the Solicitor’s Office in 2021, following her service in the District Attorney’s Office, Faith has proven to be a...
James ‘JB’ Barnes to celebrate album release at Jamey’s House of Music, July 11
Jamey’s House of Music is set to welcome a performance by respected New Jersey-based bluesman James ‘JB’ Barnes – with his JB & the JB Blues Band, taking place Saturday, July 11. Show: 7:00-10:00PM. Tickets: $20. (advance), $25. (door). Free copy of JB’s new CD to the first fifteen paid customers. Info: (215) 477-9985 or visit www.jameyshouseofmusic.com/.
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DeWese named new Public Defender
Susanna DeWese
Chester County has appointed Susanna DeWese as the new Chief Public Defender. DeWese, who currently serves as First Assistant Public Defender, will assume the position on August 5, when current Chief Public Defender Nathan Schenker retires.
Chester County Administrator Erik Walschburger said, “Susanna brings more than two decades of public defense experience to this role. As the First...
Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: June 22
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:
Drexel Hill Man Arrested in Turnpike Shooting
On June 3, 2026, the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Tuften Green, 31, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, after he fled from police and was placed...
DiCaprio tabbed to lead county Voter Services
Chester County has appointed Michele DiCaprio as the new Director of the Department of Voter Services. DiCaprio succeeds Karen Barsoum, who left the position earlier this month.
Chester County Administrator Erik Walschburger said, “As a foreign service officer, Michele has spent her career leading complex international operations in fast-paced environments while ensuring federal compliance. Through...
57 cadets graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Oldest graduate Troy Brock, 57, of King of Prussia (center) receives his certificate from Chester County Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Creighton as DCCC MPA Director William Davis (R) looks on. Photo credits: Courtesy DCCC.
Fifty-seven new police officers—ranging in age from 20 to 57—graduated from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, June 11 during a ceremony...
Urscheler elected to lead county’s Democrats
On Wednesday evening, Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC) Chairwoman Charlotte Valyo turned over the leadership reins of the county party she managed successfully for the last five years to a new team led by Phoenixvile Mayor Peter Urscheler as Chair. In its quadrennial reorganization meeting, over 400 members of CCDC thanked retiring Chairwoman Valyo for her service and unanimously elected...
County Health Department issues Extreme Heat Health Alert
The Chester County Health Department has issued the first Extreme Heat Health Alert for 2026, effective Wednesday, June 10, through Saturday, June 13, as the National Weather Service forecasts dangerously high temperatures and heat index values.
Health Department Director Jeanne Franklin said, “Extreme heat can pose a health risk to anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for older adults, infants,...
