CASD, teachers reach 4-year deal for new contract

The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) announced Monday that the Coatesville Area Teachers Association (CATA) has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement will be presented to the Board of School Directors for final approval at a Special Board Meeting on June 9, 2026, and, upon approval, will take effect on July 1, 2026. According to a statement issued by the district: “Throughout...

Brandywine Valley SPCA expands reach into New Jersey with new agreement

Samantha is among the animals impacted by Brandywine Valley SPCA’s new agreement. Leadership of Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Animal Adoption Center (AAC), and both governing boards, led by BVSPCA Board President Crystal Crawford, and AAC Board President Kathryn Lambert, have approved entering into an affiliation agreement. The partnership expands BVSPCA’s lifesaving reach into New Jersey,...