The coming public safety crisis
If we don’t deal with it now, fire, EMS and police issues could cost us dearly
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You’ve probably heard about the pension crisis, maybe the school funding crisis or any number of other challenges facing the commonwealth in the coming years.
But let me clue you in to one that might just have you up nights thinking about it: the coming public safety crisis.
The...
On Your Table: strawberry picking at Highland Orchards
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Mother and son Stephanie and Joshua Lichowid came from the Exton area to enjoy opening day of berry picking at Highland Orchards.
A sure sign that summer is finally on its way is the day when locally grown strawberries start to appear at farmstands and markets. Although the long, cold winter delayed this year’s crop, local strawberries are now...
County mourns loss of Atkins
Chester County officials are mourning the death of Ed Atkins (right, pictured here with Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley in February), the County Director of the Department of Emergency Services, who died Monday
WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials are mourning the death of County Director of the Department of Emergency Services, Ed Atkins, who died Monday.
Atkins, a former Air Force officer, had led the...
Farmers markets bloom in Chester County
Local foods can bring flair — and great tastes — to your table
By Cathy Branciaroli, Columnist, The Times
Shopper Ella Van Riper, one of the New Garden Growers Market’s loyal customers, enjoys a mushroom toy on the market’s opening day.
As farmers market season kicks off again I am excited to reconnect with the farmers whose produce graces my summer dinners and the artisans whose foods and...
Grandeur of historic courthouse restored
Dignitaries gather to celebrate rebirth of landmark 1847 building
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Judge Gwenn Knapp (from left), Tony Polito from West Chester Men’s Service Club, Commissioner Ryan Costello, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Court President Judge James P. MacElree II and Commissioner Terence Farrell assemble for the ribbon-cutting at the historic...
County election results at voters’ fingertips
ChescoCONNECT phone app adds links for information on primary
WEST CHESTER – Just in time for the primary election on Tuesday, May 20, Chester County has added a 2014 Election function to its recently launched mobile app ChescoCONNECT.
Click on the ballot icon labeled “2014 Election” to access a page with links to an interactive voter precinct directory, sample ballots for the primary election,...
PECO shedding light on service upgrades
Company says improvements produced record-breaking dip in outages
PHILADELPHIA – From January through March, PECO completed more than 200 projects to enhance electric service reliability for customers throughout the region, part of an annual investment of about $500 million to improve the electric system infrastructure, a PECO news release said.
Specifically, 168 projects were completed on 44...
Threatening letter dooms bid for more freedom
Chester County judge rules that killer’s language ‘raises concerns’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A threatening letter written recently by a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity doomed his request for increased privileges at his annual commitment hearing.
After reviewing testimony in the hearing for Richard Greist, Chester County...
County gets state funds to fight West Nile
$104,807 DEP grant will be used to help control mosquitoes
HARRISBURG – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Tuesday, April 15, that 26 counties, including Chester, would receive a total of nearly $2.1 million in grants to control the West Nile virus, a DEP news release said.
“These county grants ensure that mosquito populations stay in check to prevent the spread of...
Unionville named top school district in Pa.
Eight Chester County schools listed in top 50, T/E ranked 5th in state
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville-Chadds Ford was named the state’s top school district for 2014 by the Pittsburgh Business Times, one of eight Chester County schools recognized in the state’s top 50.
At least by one third-party measure, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is the top district in the...
