CCIU Names Brown as new Principal of Engle Education Center
Dr. Shannon Brown
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has named Dr. Shannon Brown as the inaugural principal of the organization’s new Engle Education Center, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s development. The center is a cornerstone of CCIU’s campus expansion initiative, transforming the former Fred S. Engle Middle School into a state-of-the-art educational...
CCIU names Leever new Director of Career, Technical & Customized Education
Dr. Steven Leever
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Board approved Dr. Steven Leever as the new Director of Career, Technical & Customized Education. Dr. Leever will officially assume his new duties on July 10, 2025.
With 36 years of distinguished experience across public, private, and international education, Dr. Leever brings exceptional leadership credentials to this critical role....
Commissioners take ‘Innovate Chester County’ to next level
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe announced this week the start of projects resulting from recommendations by county citizens, generated through Innovate Chester County.
The Innovate Chester County first-phase projects will support children’s mental health services, veteran resource communication, affordable housing, and the County’s community transit service,...
Kennett Square’s Ruiz-Rhoades wins Soldier of the Year in the PA National Guard’s 2025 Best Warrior Competition
By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith , Joint Force Headquarters – Pennsylvania National Guard
Spc. Robert F. Ruiz-Rhoades
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP – Twenty-three service members competed in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s state-level best warrior competition here April 3–6, 2025.
Sgt. Daniel Miller, a supply specialist with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute won...
Trump cuts leave Chester County Food Bank, KACS short of food supplies
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) is deeply concerned to announce that the USDA has canceled a vital $250,000 food order to Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a critical source of support for our community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. This decision comes at a time when demand for food assistance is higher than ever.
KACS,...
‘Reimagined’ Strawberry Festival to return in 2025
The beloved Strawberry Festival is making a much-anticipated return, now reimagined and relocated to the heart of Downtown Coatesville. The Rotary Club of Coatesville, in partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, is bringing this family-friendly tradition back in an exciting new format while continuing its mission to benefit the greater Coatesville community.
The Reimagined Strawberry Festival...
County Sheriff’s Office events: Social media seminar; Cupcakes with a Cop
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office and West Chester Police Department welcome residents to Cupcakes with a Cop at Dia Doce in West Chester on Friday, May 16.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announces the return of two highly successful community engagement events this May – Think Before You Post and Cupcakes with a Cop. These events help to educate, engage, and strengthen the relationship...
County recognizes ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner Award Recipients
The Chester County Commissioners recognized to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful awardees at this week’s public meeting. Dave Shirey of New London Township is volunteer of the year, and nonprofit Recycling Services, Inc. is community partner of the year. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Jay Erb, accepting the award on behalf of Recycling Services, Inc. (RSI), Dave Shirey, County Commissioner Marian...
Resolution to honor West Chester’s Rustin adopted in state house
Bayard Rustin, courtesy Library of Congress.
Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted a resolution introduced by state Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Phila., that designates March 17, 2025, as “Bayard Rustin Day” in Pennsylvania.
Bayard Rustin, a native of West Chester, was a close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and played a pivotal role in making nonviolent resistance a foundational...
Hundreds protest Trump, Musk over cuts to Veterans’ funding, staffing
Hundreds of local protestors came out Friday in West Chester to address cuts to the Veterans Administration by President Donald Trump. Image courtesy of Erica Deuso.
Hundreds of local residents and elected official gathered Friday at the Historic West Chester courthouse to protest cuts to veterans’ benefits and the slashing of thousands of jobs throughout the Veterans’ Administration (VA).
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