Storm causes widespread power outages, closed roads

PECO’s outage map shows thousands of Chester County locations without power, following Tuesday’s storm. Tuesday’s storm caused flooding and widespread downed trees and utilities poles across Chester County. PECO reported Wednesday morning that more than 30,000 customers in Chester County were without power — and some locations may take days before power is restored. The high...

Maxwell elected Commissioners’ chair; Roe sworn in

Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell was elected Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was elected Vice-Chair. Commissioner Maxwell said, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity over the next few years to work alongside terrific county employees in the interest of improving the...

Can we find peace and goodwill this Christmas?

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa “Peace on Earth, good will toward men.” Those words should – and I hope will — describe our interactions with friends and family over the holidays. But, with so much division and anger, I suspect for some folks that will prove difficult. We’ve never been a perfect people, racism, imperialism, sexism, religious discrimination and corruption have...

PennDOT: 322/100 reopened after vehicle strike

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Friday that eastbound and westbound U.S. 322 and the bridge that carries Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) over the highway in West Goshen Township, Chester County, were reopened this evening. U.S. 322 and the Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) bridge over the highway were closed early Thursday morning, December 21, after the bridge and roadway below sustained...

Rts. 322/100 closure after vehicle strikes, damages bridge

Traffic in the Rt. 100/US 322 area is going to be a challenge after a large vehicle struck the Rt. 100 bridge and damaged the span, forcing the closure of both roadways for repair. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Thursday that eastbound and westbound U.S. 322 and the bridge that carries Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) over U.S. 322 are closed and detoured due to structural damage...

Bernotsky named 16th President of W. Chester U.

Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky Today, Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), effective July 1, 2024. A longstanding champion for public education and State System students, Dr. Bernotsky is a first-generation college graduate who has been selected to lead...

DA honors local law enforcement for Cavalcante capture and more

Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan (second from left) honors various members of law enforcement for their work to keep the people of Chester County safe. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual awards ceremony to honor law enforcement, first responders, and others for their contributions and sacrifices in keeping Chester County a safer place for all. Among others, those...

23 graduate from county Fall 2023 Fire 1 Academy

The Fall 2023 Fire 1 Academy Class. On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 23 dedicated first responders, representing 14 first responder agencies graduated from the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (CCDES) Fall 2023 Fire 1 Academy, class #2391013. These students spent 188 hours (19 weeknights and 18 weekends) starting on September 6, 2023, at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus...

Commissioners OK funds to renovate Liberty House

The Chester County Commissioners have approved $2.8 million in renovation funding for Phoenixville-based Liberty House, for structural improvements and upgrades to the 48 affordable housing units located there. At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding to Pennrose Properties...

Sen. Comitta announces run for reelection in 2024

Carolyn Comitta Surrounded by dozens of friends and supporters, state Senator Carolyn Comitta recently announced her re-election campaign to represent the people of Chester County in Pennsylvania’s 19th Senatorial District. “From our world-class schools to our thriving downtown centers to our majestic natural landscapes, Chester County is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Comitta...