Wolf announces new funding for CCIU Training to Career Program
Gov. Tom Wolf today announced new funding for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to support a job training program in Chester County that will help place individuals exiting the justice system with jobs in the manufacturing industry.
“I’m proud we can support this re-entry program,” said Gov. Wolf. “This program...
Officials: AGHS project debt service $19M below estimates, on schedule for fall opening
Avon Grove School District administrators gather for a photo in front of the new Avon Grove High School.
On April 12, Avon Grove School District (AGSD) announced that the district’s debt service for its Comprehensive Facilities Plan is $19 million below original estimates.
The Facilities Plan includes construction of a new Avon Grove High School (AGHS), slated to open for students this fall, as well...
W. Caln woman honored for protecting kids
Pa Family Support Alliance, the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, has awarded Deborah Willett with the Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award. This award is given to four individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support and protect Pennsylvania’s children.
Deborah Willett
Willett is the Program Coordinator at Coatesville Center for Community Health. In the organization’s...
AGSD announces administrative appointments
Ardis Yocum, Janice Lear and Ashley Penn join Avon Grove School District’s administration.
On Thursday, the Board of School Directors approved the appointments of Janice T. Lear as the new principal for Fred S. Engle Middle School (FSEMS), Ashley L. Penn as assistant principal for Avon Grove High School (AGHS) and Ardis Yocum as transportation specialist for Avon Grove School District (AGSD).
Effective...
Berks, Chester & Montgomery authorize creation of Passenger Rail Authority
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved today the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority, completing the approval last week of the Authority by the Commissioners from Berks and Montgomery Counties.
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) will oversee and implement the restoration of passenger rail service between Reading...
West Chester Christmas Parade to return in 2022
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce says the West Chester Christmas Parade will once again be held in early December, and thousands of holiday lights will decorate the streets of the borough from Thanksgiving to Christmas during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing...
County highlights local options for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Stock photo of prescription drug bottles. This photograph shows a close-up view of prescription drugs.
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 30th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides...
Sappey applauds community effort to clean up Tropical Storm Ida debris along the Brandywine
State Rep. Christina Sappey and volunteers during a recent clean up of storm damage near the Brandywine.
State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, publicly thanked groups and individuals that participated in cleanup efforts near the Brandywine Picnic Park on Saturday.
In the wake of Tropical Storm Ida last fall, a large amount of debris from the river and the surrounding neighborhoods had been deposited...
Commissioners celebrate Earth Day with opening of final phase of Schuylkill River Trail
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (l) and Josh Maxwell (right) lead the official opening cycling of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Chester County Commissioners and the County’s Parks + Preservation staff marked the significance of Earth Day Friday with the official opening of a two-mile section of the County’s final portion of the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Friday afternoon event...
Chesco Democrats welcome Hakeem Jeffries to Spring Event
Pictured: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Chester County Democratic Committee Chair Charlotte Valyo, and Congresswoman Chrissy HoulahanPhoto courtesy of Jim Salvas
On Wednesday evening, the Chester County Democratic Committee, under the leadership of Chairwoman Charlotte Valyo, welcomed member of the Democratic House Leadership Hakeem Jeffries to Chester County to present the keynote address at...
