Phoenixville shows its pride with rainbow crosswalks

On Sunday, June 5th, local volunteers joined together with members of the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County to paint the crosswalks rainbow at Bridge Street and Church Alley. Dating back to the late 1970s, the rainbow flag is an enduring symbol of pride and support for the LGBTQ community. The first of its kind in Chester County, this mural, dubbed ‘Pride Walk’ is a large-scale visual representation...

Move to cut Unionville village speeds gains momentum

Township officials more confident state will approve drop to 30 MPH on Route 82 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Reducing speed limits in the Unionville Village area on Route 82 appears to be moving, if you will, full speed ahead, after the township’s Board of Supervisors Monday formally backed a new application to the state to allow the reduction. After multiple attempts over...