CCIU announces expansion, new sites to better serve special needs students
Rendering of the CCIU’s Child & Career Development Center Great Valley Campus
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is excited to announce a series of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing educational services for children throughout Chester County and beyond. These projects signify a commitment to fostering innovative learning environments and expanding opportunities for students...
Roundtable discussion addresses black maternal and infant care disparities in Chester County
Jenne Jones is presenting with Syreeta Bailey Wilson at the laptop during a Lincoln University Womxn’s Center roundtable discussion focused on eliminating disparities in Black maternal and infant care. Photo credits to The Fund for Women and Girls
Last week, on Feb. 23, Lincoln University’s Womxn’s Center hosted a roundtable discussion focused on eliminating disparities in Black maternal...
Coatesville City Council moves to centralize fire equipment
Washington Hose Company. Courtesy, Coatesville Fire Department.
COATESVILLE — In a four-to-one vote on Monday, members of the City Council passed a motion for the first reading of an ordinance authorizing an amendment to a lease agreement between the City and Washington Hose Company—in order to centralize all fire personnel and equipment at the Washington Hose Company.
Effective April 1, the four...
Red Cross volunteers make Oxford homes safer on Presidents Day
More than 50 volunteers from American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania, Chester County Emergency Services, Oxford Union Fire Department, United Way of Chester County and Oxford SILO installed smoke alarms and provided fire safety education to Oxford residents on Feb. 19, 2024.
American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign volunteers joined community partners on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19, to make homes...
YMCA’s Lawson appointed to Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, addresses state legislators and members of the press during a press conference in January 2024, announcing the expansion of the state’s Child and Dependent Care tax credit.
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment...
Chesco government awarded top honor for employee well-being
The Chester County Commissioners presented an American Heart Month proclamation at last week’s public meeting to Chester County’s Human Resources Director Michelle Gallo (second left) and Employee Learning and Development Manager Marcy Curth (center), who oversees Chester County Government’s staff wellness program.
For the second consecutive year, the American Heart Association (AHA) awarded...
Kennett Consolodated School District mourns the sudden death of a teacher
Kathleen Arvanites
The Kennett Consolidated School District is mourning the loss of beloved teacher Kathleen Arvanites, who passed away on Sunday from a sudden illness.
Arvanites taught Spanish in the district for more than 15 years, first at Kennett High School before moving to Kennett Middle School.
KCSD issued a statement this week, alerting the wider school community:
“It is with heavy hearts...
Commissioners demonstrate CPR in honor of American Heart Month
(Left to right) Chester County Commissioners Eric Roe, Chair Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz demonstrate Hands-Only CPR under the instruction of Chester County EMS Operations Coordinator Larry Smythe (right) at the Commissioners’ February 14th Public Meeting. At the Valentine’s Day meeting, the Commissioners Proclaimed February as American Heart Month.
When a Valentine’s Day public meeting...
Diggs named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Housing Authority
Paul Diggs
The Board of the Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC) has appointed Paul Diggs MPA as Executive Director of the organization, effective immediately. Diggs comes to this position from the Howard County Maryland – Housing Commission and takes over HACC leadership from retired Executive Director Dale Gravett.
Housing Authority Board Chair Pat Bokovitz said, “The Executive Director...
Octorara school president killed in plane crash in W. Caln
Sam Ganow
The President of the Octorara Area School District, Sam Ganow, was killed Thursday when his the plane he was piloting crashed shortly after takeoff from Chester County Airport.
Ganow, 65, a long-time member of the OASD board, died when the Grumman GA-7 Cougar twin-engine plane he was flying crashed two minutes after takeoff in a wooded area in West Caln, near Old Wilmington Road. Investigators...
