Annual count shows rise in county’s homeless
Officials say variety of programs aiming to reverse number permanently
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Volunteers and service providers involved in the Point-in-Time Count discuss the results with county workers, including Sarah Trentley (left) and Heather N. Charboneau (right).
The teams of more than 100 volunteers had a daunting, annual task on Jan. 29: locating the homeless,...
Old courthouse gets new (old) look, and returns to service
District court will move to renovated first floor in April
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
This iron reenforced arch — an original architectural detail from the Chester County Courthouse will now be visible, along with the original vaulted ceilings, as part of a $1.46 million renovation and restoration of the building so it can house a district court.
WEST CHESTER — Like the county — and the...
Storm skirts south, largely sparing county
Four school districts close, but storm’s impact less than feared
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Market Street in West Chester was largely clear by mid-morning Monday, but many sidestreets — particularly in the southern part of the county has slippery patches — as the turned out be less severe than originally forecast.
Chester County appears to have been spared the worst of a late-winter...
County conventions leave May questions
Few primary battles were settled at either county convention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There was a little high drama at the two county party conventions, and in many ways the status quo was largely maintained.
There were just a handful of endorsement battles at the meetings — and maybe only one vote there changes the landscape for May.
We’ll get to the Democratic endorsements, which amount...
Another weekend, another – sigh – storm forecast
County emergency officials are offering reminder tips for coping
With the National Weather Service (NWS) and many commercial weather services predicting that another significant winter storm may be heading to Chester County, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services has issued some reminders:
Only use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages or to...
Weather interferes with transit – and meeting about it
County officials seeking public input at rescheduled session on March 5
The recent weather has wreaked havoc with transportation in numerous ways. A meeting organized by the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) in partnership with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) to get input on a county-wide Public Transportation Plan had to be rescheduled a couple of weeks ago.
Originally...
Corbett moves to reappoint Powelson to PUC
Kennett Square resident has chaired utilities commission since 2011
Robert F. Powelson
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett moved Tuesday to reappoint Robert F. Powelson of Kennett Square to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or PUC. Powelson has served as a PUC chairman since February 2011.
“As chairman, Rob Powelson has worked tirelessly for Pennsylvania ratepayers and consumers,”...
Preservationist tapped for Rebecca Lukens Award
Natural Lands Trust head lauded by National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Molly K. Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, has been selected as the recipient of the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award. Photo by Bob Williams
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago.” Those words, not only spoken but also acted upon over the years by Molly...
Op/Ed: Commissioners praise county workers for storm efforts
By Ryan Costello, Kathi Cozzone, & Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners (from left) Kathi Cozzone, Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello.
Chester County’s winter weather certainly qualified as an extreme emergency this year. Residents endured multiple huge snow storms and devastating ice storms that made county roads dangerous. Schools and businesses were closed...
Unable to unbury fire hydrants? Here’s an option
Keystone Valley suggests using decorated stick or broom handle to mark spot
For safety reasons, Chester County officials have urged residents to clear storm drains and fire hydrants of that nasty, heavy, white stuff. However, for numerous reasons – not the least of which is the never-ending snowfall and its ever-increasing weight – the Keystone Valley Fire Department is suggesting an option:...
