Chester County Commemorates National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day with service remembering 13 who died without a home in 2021
Thirteen candles represent 13 individuals without homes who passed away in 2021 in Chester County.
Chester County joined communities across the nation Tuesday in remembering those who died in 2021 without a place to call home.
Just before sundown on what would be the longest night of the year, members of the Chester County community gathered in front of the Historic Chester County Courthouse to hear...
Coroner: Chesco seeing ‘sharp rise’ in COVID deaths
As the saying goes, folks in Chester County may be done with COVID, but COVID and especially the new Omicron variant are not done with Chester County: the county’s Coroner says that deaths are increasing from the virus this month — a majority coming from those who have not been vaccinated.
Dr. Christina VandePol, Chester County Coroner, issued a statement Tuesday outlining the spike in deaths...
County renews partnership with Coatesville’s 2nd Century Alliance
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline renewed the County’s partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance this week, in support of the revitalization and economic development of the City of Coatesville.
The Board of Commissioners extended a contract through the Department of Community Development at its final public meeting of 2021, providing funding...
Commissioners OK program for commercial property clean energy loans
The Chester County Commissioners approved a resolution this week to activate the County’s participation in a program that will allow commercial building owners to borrow money for clean energy upgrades to their properties and pay the money back through an assessment on their property tax bill.
C-PACE, which stands for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, is a financial tool for commercial property...
Marshall named new Phoenixville Police Chief
Brain Marshall
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Phoenixville Borough Council announced the appointment of Brian Marshall as the Borough’s new police chief effective January 1, 2022.
The Borough Council conducted internal interviews of four well-qualified and exemplary candidates within the Police Department. “We are able to promote from within our own organization,” said Councilwoman and Police,...
Chesco opts into opioid settlement; funds to be used for treatment, prevention
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote today by the Chester County Commissioners to approve the County’s participation in a national opioid lawsuit settlement between Pennsylvania communities, Johnson & Johnson and three pharmaceutical distributors.
The County will receive $15.5 million from the settlement....
No sale: hospital deal collapses, Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals to close
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
A sale that would have saved Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals collapsed this week — leading the current owner, Tower Health, to announce that both facilities will close within the next few weeks — meaning the loss of some 800 jobs and virtually critical care access for residents in southwest and northwest Chester County.
Last month, it appeared...
Chester County introduces new Interactive Trailfinder Map
Chester Valley Trail, open throughout winter and all seasons. 2. Brandywine Hunt Development offers one of many public trail systems throughout Chester County.
The Chester County Planning Commission released a new interactive map this week, showcasing all the county’s publicly accessible trails and nature preserves.
The Trailfinder Map helps residents and visitors discover new trails – more than...
Williams, Sappey and Kane announce $1.9 M in funding for new Kennett Library
Rep. Craig Williams (R-160), Rep. Christina Sappey (D-158) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) jointly announced the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program award of $1.9 million in new grant funding for the Kennett Library. The three legislators worked together to secure the awarded funds as part of the 2021 grant cycle.
“This project is part of an initiative to bring additional educational opportunities...
Phoenixville hires new Fire Chief
Eamon C. Brazunas
PHOENIXVILLE — The Borough will have a new, full-time fire chief, starting in early 2022.
Borough Council announced the appointment of Eamon C. Brazunas as the Borough’s new full- time fire chief. This selection follows the July 2021 resignation of John Buckwalter who served as the volunteer fire chief since 2012.
The borough conducted an extensive national search that resulted...
