Op/Ed: Volunteerism is the greatest gift
By Kathleen Meehan Do, Executive Director, After-The-Bell
The holidays are almost here. The shopping days are dwindling down while, for many of us, the stress is ramping up. We want so much to “get in the spirit” of the season. But that spirit can be elusive. We know we’re not going to find it in the shopping malls, and it’s a good bet we won’t find it online either.
The search for just...
The Land Conservancy looks back at 2014
Editor’s Note: We run this submission from The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County as a public service, but grant that it expresses opinions — which is why we’re running as a column, not as a straight news story or release. As always, we welcome comment and opinions.
2014 is rapidly coming to a close and the members, board, staff, interns and volunteers of The Land Conservancy...
Letter: Pocopson EIT is unfair
To The Editor,
Pocopson is once again considering the idea of raising their EIT, which was originally implemented back in 2010 in the summer while many were away. Of course Supervisor Conary touted that it was only .20%, even though many of us were concerned that it would be increased once again very shortly.
Oddly enough, the board back then considered it to be the most fair way to tax our residents,...
Op/Ed: Chester County benefits from China partnership
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
and
Michael Grigalonis, COO of Chester County Economic Development Council
Recently, political and business leaders from Chester County visited China seeking to improve business and investment relationships. From left, David Liu, General Manager of CTDI’s China Operations, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating...
Just do it: vote
Tomorrow is Election Day.
That should matter to you — but alarmingly, for a lot of you, maybe even a majority of the people reading this, it doesn’t.
Consider these horrifying numbers: only about 75% of eligible voters are actually registered to vote. Of those, it is expected that only about 45% of those will cast ballots tomorrow in Pennsylvania. That means roughly one third of those eligible...
Letter: Rep. Pitts only represents the 1%, not us
Editor’s Note: The following is an open letter to U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts — and it’s author asked that it be published as a letter to the editor.
Dear Rep. Pitts,
I received your letter asking me to contribute to your re-election campaign and vote for you on Nov 4th. It was good to hear from you.
You expressed pride in the work that you have supposedly done for me. Really? That is delusional;...
Letter: Times’ endorsement of Barrar is disappointing
To The Editor,
Your endorsement of Steve Barrar for the 160th State House is disappointing, and your reasoning, bizarre. Ideology out the window! Really, ideology that translates to legislation…and it doesn’t matter because he can do you some personal favors?
Anyone who cares about women’s health, strong public education for all, good transportation infrastructure, and laws that abide the constitution...
Letter: It is a bad time to be a Republican in Chester County
To The Editor,
I am a Democratic Committee person for East Marlborough East (Precinct 355) and the Chair of the Kennett Area Democrats. About two years ago, while representing the Democratic Party at my polling place, a man rushed by, without ever looking me in the eye, saying, “You are a Democrat. You should be ashamed of yourself.” Actually, I am not. I am proud to be a Democrat. I...
The Times endorsements: Governor & State Senate
This represents the final installment of The Times’ first-ever political endorsements. Friday, we offered our take on the U.S. Congressional races and Saturday we offered our thoughts on six state representative races in Chester. We welcome your comments and thoughts.
Governor: Tom Wolf
Barring a meteorite strike, Tom Wolf is almost certainly going to be the next governor of Pennsylvania....
Letter: Ross should not be on 158th ballot
To The Editor:
I am writing out of concern for developments in the campaign for the 158th Legislative District of the State Legislature and in support of Susan Rzucidlo. While I find the circumstances regarding the Cuyler Walker matter sad and disturbing, the underlying facts leading to his withdrawal from the election are not here up for discussion.
However, it is exceedingly disturbing that the Republicans...
