Chester County
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Chester County Again One of Top 10 Most Innovative Digital Counties in the Nation
Chester County’s increased advancement in digital technology has earned it a Top 10 ranking among America’s 3,000-plus counties. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and National Association of Counties (NACo) have placed Chester County as ninth in the nation for best technology practices, including initiatives that save tax dollars, boost transparency, and focus on cyber…
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State, Local Officials Get Firsthand Look at How YMCA Changes Lives, Improves Communities
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan hosted state and local officials Wednesday morning at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester for a firsthand look at how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine nurtures the potential of youth, improves communities’ health, and gives back to neighbors. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an…
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Support Drives Chester County Deputy Sheriff’s Battle with Cancer
Mother Nature, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, police departments from one end of Pennsylvania to the other, and members of the public recently collaborated to stage a massive fundraiser supporting Chester County Deputy Sheriff Jeff DiVito. The 17-year deputy received a cancer diagnosis last month, prompting his colleagues to brainstorm ways to assist him. DiVito’s…
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Building Local Economies by the Barrel
By Joe Warner A debate pondered for decades – what makes a beer great. MillerCoors introduced the conversation during the 1970s with their famed television commercials featuring high-profile celebrities – from Deacon Jones to Rodney Dangerfield – arguing the benefits of “Tastes Great!” versus “Less Filling!” One thing no one can debate is the rising…
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Chester County Places Four Among Region’s Top 20 High Schools for STEM
Four high schools in Chester County rank among the Top 20 best schools for STEM in the Philadelphia area, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com analyzed both public and private schools in Greater Philadelphia based on their STEM programs to find which have the best science, technology, engineering, and math foundation for…
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Local Students to Rep U.S. in 2018 International Young Physicists’ Tournament
Local high school students Jarod Dagney, Ben Mellema, Eric Beery, Anthony Mazur, and Katherine Baker can make coins dance without touching them, levitate Styrofoam balls, and even weigh time. No, they aren’t magicians; they’re physics students with impressive problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of matter and motion! These students’ ability to tackle challenging physics phenomena…
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Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Chester County
Property owners in most school districts in Chester County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes Meghan Bobrowsky for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The modest $100 million increase in school funding provided by the state for this school year was not nearly enough to stave off another…
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Popular Mexican Restaurant Eyes Expansion into Chester County
Moe’s Southwest Grill, a popular Mexican restaurant, is looking to significantly expand its presence with new locations in Chester County, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Moe’s Southwest Grill is one of the top restaurant brands in the nation. For the last two years, it has rated as the best fast-casual Mexican restaurant,…
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Local Soybean Farmers Already Feeling the Effects of Trade Rift with China
Local soybean farmers are already feeling the effects of what seems to be the beginning of a major trade war with China, writes Vernon Odom for 6ABC. Following the new 25 percent tariff on Chinese imports recently implemented by President Donald Trump, China has raised its tariffs on a number of American goods, including soybeans.…
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As Housing Costs Soar, Southern Chester County Faces Affordable Housing Crisis
Homelessness in southern Chester County has more than doubled in the last three years, as housing costs soar while incomes remain flat, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Today, a two-bedroom apartment in Kennett Square rents for $1,200 or more a month, leaving people on low or fixed incomes with very few options.…
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Chester County Intermediate Unit Graduates More Than 900 Students
More than 900 students from across Chester County graduated from the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC), Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress Program (CHAAMP), the CCIU Learning Center and the three Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses. Each of these programs is operated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit on behalf of its…
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Program Championed by Chester County Pol Sets Up Children with Seed Money for College
A program championed by State Rep. Duane Milne of Chester County sets up Pennsylvania children with seed money to start college savings accounts, writes Jan Murphy for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Milne, together with State Sens. Vince Hughes and John Gordner, presented legislation to create the Keystone Scholars program that was signed into law by Gov.…
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Business Leaders Urged to Take Chester County Business Survey
By Michael Grigalonis Dear Chester County Business Leaders, We need your help. Every year, invaluable feedback from business leaders like you helps us make the right choices for the future of Chester County’s economy. But this year we’re finding many of you haven’t gotten around yet to the county-wide, comprehensive business survey called Take the…
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Chester County Earns Health Champion Designation by American Diabetes Association
The Chester County Commissioners have been designated Health Champions by the American Diabetes Association. This national designation recognizes companies that inspire and encourage organizational well-being and is part of Wellness Lives Here, an initiative of the American Diabetes Association. “We are honored that our commitment to making the health and wellness of our employees a…
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March of Dimes to Salute Three Chester County Women of Achievement
March of Dimes has officially announced the individuals who will be honored in the fields of health, business, and public service at its 2018 Chester County Salute to Women of Achievement, a formal dinner on Oct. 17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Dana Heiman (health), JoAnn Magnatta (business), and Susan Boardman (public service)…
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Chester and Delaware County SCORE to Honor Five Businesses at Annual Awards Luncheon
Chester and Delaware County SCORE – which provides free professional business counseling to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits in Chester and Delaware counties – will host its annual Small Business Achievement Awards Luncheon on June 14 at the Concord Country Club. The award winners have acknowledged that they have benefited from SCORE’s counseling and mentoring…
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Chester County Launches 2018 Survey of Region’s Top Business Decisionmakers
“Take the Pulse” Survey Expected to Provide New Insight on Local Business and Economic Trends The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Chester County Board of Commissioners are announcing the 2018 launch of a county-wide, comprehensive survey for business decision makers. Analysis of the third annual Take the Pulse survey results is expected…
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Not A Silicon Valley Clone, Chester County Ranks Highest In PA On Tech List
Looking for the best place to build a technology company without breaking the bank? Look no further than Chester County, which is quickly positioning itself as an alternative to Silicon Valley and Philadelphia for new tech businesses. Chester County recently topped the list of Pennsylvania’s tech hubs and placed just outside the top 20 in the…
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