Spahr announces run for 160th District
Cathy Spahr addresses supporters during her campaign kickoff last week.
UPPER CHICHESTER — Cathy Spahr, an environmentalist, political activist, and mother to twin sons Charlie and Julien, announced her campaign to unseat Steve Barrar, Pennsylvania State Representative for the 160th Congressional District this past week.
Spahr said she is running, “to fight for those without a voice and to...
Chesco Commissioners celebrate 50th anniversary of 911 system
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone with Chester County 9-1-1 Telecommunicator Lisa Gray.
When one of your priorities is public safety, you recognize the importance of the nation’s 9-1-1 system – and celebrate the fact that it has been saving lives for half a century.
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell...
URA to donate funds to pay for new Unionville scoreboards
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of a proposed new scoreboard for Unionville High School’s baseball field. The Unionville Recreation Association has agreed to donate funds to pay for new scoreboards for the schools baseball and softball fields.
The three-plus hour Unionville Chadds-Ford School Board work session Monday night was jammed packed with both good news and difficult...
Wolf rejects GOP redistricting plan; court may impose new map, Monday
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As expected, Gov. Tom Wolf rejected the new Congressional map proposed by the two Republican caucus leaders, which could lead to the state Supreme Court imposing a district map of its own Monday, leading to possible federal litigation.
The previous Gerrymandering of Congressional districts hit hardest in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Chester County, where both...
Crime Victims’ Center, DA’s office receive major grant to battle child abuse
The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (“CVC”) and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office have partnered to earn a major grant to combat child sexual abuse through education programs.
The Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (the “SHC Initiative”) is a three-year program expected to reduce rates of child sexual abuse.
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Wolf, DEP under fire for Mariner East 2 construction restart
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) moved Thursday to fine Sunoco Logistics — but also allow construction work on the controversial Mariner East 2 pipeline to resume, drawing fire to both DEP and Gov. Tom Wolf from local environmental groups and elected officials.
DEP hit Sunoco with a $12.6 million civil penalty for permit violations related...
54-twin unit clusters approved in E. Marlborough
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors approved the conditional use order for the Villages at Northridge development of 54-twin units. The 22.6 acres, located at the intersection of Gale Lane and Walnut Road, was revised several times to comply with more open space.
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Shanahan team wins Chesco STEM competition
The winning team from Bishop Shanahan High School poses with their coach after the Chester County Governor’s PA STEM Competition award ceremony.
Chester County high school students skilled in science, technology, engineering and math competed in this year’s regional Governor’s STEM competition on Tuesday, February 6 at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Participating teams included Bishop...
Andrew announces run for 160th State Rep.
Anton Andrew
Anton Andrew announced Wednesday that he will seek election to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. Andrew will be seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Stephen Barrar representing the 160th district, which covers parts of Chester and Delaware Counties. The district includes Kennett Square, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships in Chester County, as well as Chadds Ford, Concord,...
Pocopson Supervisors move to one formal meeting a month
Second, public work session can be scheduled as needed
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – The township’s Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting last week commencing at 6:30 p.m. Previously, bi-monthly meetings were held at 7:30 p.m. The supervisors unanimously approved the time change and once a month meeting to be held on the last Monday of each month at the annual...
