Coatesville VA could face closure in modernization move
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Coatesville, which opened in 1930.
CALN — The Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital may be one of 17 national VA facilities to face closure within the next few years, with a new facility proposed in the King of Prussia area, if a proposed plan is approved.
The possible closure would be part of a national...
Griffith appointed Chester County Sustainability Director
Rachael Griffith
Chester County has a new person at the helm of managing the County’s Climate Action Plan, Rachael Griffith, who moves up from her role as Senior Trails and Open Space Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission.
In her new post, Griffith will assist County departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders to meet the County’s goals for sustainability, clean energy, greenhouse...
Land Conservancy, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance announces merger
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) and the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) announce the merger of these two regional leaders in land and water conservation. Upon completion of the merger, expected to occur before the end of April 2022, TLC will be merged into BRC.
“This is truly an example of one plus one equaling three,” said Ed Camelli, chairman of The Land Conservancy...
Hennessey announces re-election bid
State Rep. Tim Hennessey
The county’s longest serving state legislator announced Friday he would seek another term in the state house.
State Rep. Tim Hennessey announced he intends to run for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Hennessey currently serves as the Chair of the House Transportation Committee, one of the busiest and impactful committees in Harrisburg. He...
Commissioners call for clarity on election issues
With Pennsylvania’s primary election scheduled for May 17, Chester County’s Commissioners joined their peers Thursday their peers across the state in calling for clarity on crucial election issues that remain unresolved.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently selected new maps for the U.S. congressional districts, and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to overturn them, but no decision has been made...
Aguilera-Bodolla named Avondale Emergency Management Coordinator
Ulises Aguilera-Bodolla
AVONDALE — Avondale Borough Council announced the appointment of Ulises Aguilera-Bodolla by Gov. Tom Wolf as the Emergency Management Coordinator for Avondale Borough. Ulises served as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for several years before being appointed on March 2nd by Gov. Wolf.
As emergency management coordinator, Ulises will be responsible for developing and...
Coatesville begins analysis of current, future parking needs
The Coatesville Redevelopment Authority and the City’s administration has embarked on an in-depth, city-wide analysis to formulate recommendations to address the City’s parking needs in light of current and projected development.
“This parking study has been in the works for five years. The final recommendations will provide a blueprint for parking management, permitting, code enforcement and—most...
Chester County to consider regional rail commission
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Berks and Montgomery Counties. This morning the Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution announcing a public hearing to consider a proposal to create the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA).
The...
County Democrats make endorsements, no candidate picked for U.S. Senate
Chester County Democrats are on the verge of a sixth consecutive year of historic wins as they gathered virtually Thursday night to endorse their slate for the May 17, 2022 Primary.
More than 330 representatives from all corners of Chester County “packed” the virtual convention using digital voting. The fading pandemic is still affecting large tight gatherings, and delegates once again are missing...
Video debut: Chester County Conversations
The Times is excited to announce our first episode of Chester County Conversations — a sit down with former Chester county Commissioner Kathi Cozzone focused on the growing crisis for local EMS companies.
We hope do more of these conversations in the coming months and are looking for local businesses to sponsor these episodes — live commercial reads, logos, and commercial inserts are available...
