158th District Q&A: Susan Rzucidlo
This is the second of a series of question and answer interviews focusing on candidates for State Representative. The Times did not edit, alter or in any way change the responses. We do this to give the candidates a chance for an unfiltered opportunity to make their case to our readers. As always, we welcome your input.
Susan Rzucidlo
1. Why are you running?
I am running for public office because...
Schott, Lawrence trade barbs over outreach spending
Democrat cites excessive event spending, Republican says numbers ‘cherry picked’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
13th District State House candidates Ann Schott (left) and John Lawrence are sparring over how much Lawrence spent on community outreach events such as senior expos and paper shredding events.
The two candidates for State Representative in the 13th District are sparring over...
Longwood Fire Co.: 94 years of service and going strong
Volunteers embrace — and serve — the Unionville and Kennett communities
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Longwood Fire Company enjoy a moment, Thursday night, after finishing a rescue demonstration at the company’s Open House.
KENNETT — The Longwood Fire Company, a 100% volunteer organization, community pillar and impressive emergency response resource has been...
Forget the Ebola hype, it’s flu that kills in the U.S.
County-wide flu vaccination & prevention programs ramp-up
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Thousands of county residents have begun rolling-up their sleeves to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of the influenza virus, commonly called the flu. Some lucky eligible residents are even able to “sniff” the nasal mist vaccine version instead.
While there has been much press and focus...
Loughery files suit against banks on recording fees
Chester County seeks $10M in fees not paid on mortgages
Rick Loughery, Chester County Recorder of Deeds.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Recorder of Deeds Richard Loughery announced Wednesday that he and Chester County have filed a lawsuit against several of the nation’s largest banks and others in the residential mortgage industry to recover millions of dollars in recording fees for mortgage assignments...
UHS students make an impact at Board of Education meeting
Students press board over high parking fees
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education had a fairly quiet agenda for its regular meeting Monday night, a number of students in attendance as part of the requirements for the government class ended up pressing board members on various issues, specifically why Unionville High...
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm ready to take on challenges
Holds annual fund raiser this weekend, the Hoe-Down
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Faced with the challenges associated with raising funds for facility upgrades, timely adherence to Township code requirements, all while continuing to serve area special-needs children; are just a few of the hurdles that made 2014 a very challenging year for The Barn at Spring Brook Farm. During...
160 District Q&A: Stephen Barrar
Editor’s Note: This is one of two question and answer articles with the two major party candidates for State Representative in the 160th District, which includes Kennett, Kennett Square, Pennsbury, Pocopson and Chadds Ford in the The Times’ coverage area. The responses were not edited and the text was approved by the candidates — this is an unfiltered version of their responses to the...
160th District Q & A: Whitney Hoffman
Editor’s Note: This is one of two question and answer articles with the two major party candidates for State Representative in the 160th District, which includes Kennett, Kennett Square, Pennsbury, Pocopson and Chadds Ford in the The Times’ coverage area. The responses were not edited and the text was approved by the candidates — this is an unfiltered version of their responses to the...
Letter: voters being disenfranchised in Chester County
To the Editor,
Cuyler Walker, the winner of the Republican primary for the 158th State House of Representatives, withdrew his name more than a month after the deadline for withdrawing had passed. He cited personal reasons. A Republican Commonwealth Court judge allowed this even though the election laws in Pennsylvania are clear on the matter. The runner up in that primary was NOT chosen by the...
