Chester County Commissioners establish Main Street Preservation grant program – up to $25,000 in funding for Chester County small businesses and ag enterprises impacted by COVID-19

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May 5, 2020

Chester County Commissioners establish Main Street Preservation grant program – up to $25,000 in funding for Chester County small businesses and ag enterprises impacted by COVID-19

Webinar to explain grant eligibility and the application process scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. A grant program created at the request of the Chester County Commissioners provides funding for small businesses and agricultural enterprises in the county that were unable to take advantage of any federal and commonwealth existing COVID-19 response programs.  Grants of up to $25,000 will be available to all eligible businesses through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program. The County has set aside ... View Article

May 4, 2020

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,334 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 48,305

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 2, that there are 1,334 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 48,305. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Today, the department reported 64 new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 2,418 in Pennsylvania. County-specific information and a statewide map are available here.  “As we see the number of new COVID-19 cases continuously change across the state that does ... View Article

May 4, 2020

Chester County COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Part 3

Thank you to those who have already participated. Your voice has helped us continue to fight for you and we are grateful for your feedback.   As the steps for reopening are about to begin, we need your input and guidance.   In order to fulfill our mission to be both your voice with Elected Officials and to provide you with the information you need to be successful, we need to hear from you.    Are you closed or open ... View Article

April 30, 2020

County Commissioners extend essential services-only to May 15, announce plan to re-open County-owned parks

WEST CHESTER, PA_ After consultation with County health officials, the Chester County Commissioners announce the extension of the County government’s essential services-only operation through to Friday, May 15, 2020 at all county buildings. In addition, the Commissioners announce a gradual re-opening of all seven parks owned by Chester County Government. The County’s Black Rock Sanctuary, Wolf’s Hollow and ExtonParks will re-open on Wednesday, May 6 , and Hibernia Park, Nottingham County Park, th Springton Manor Farm and Warwick Park will ... View Article

April 29, 2020

University of Valley Forge Set to Host Virtual International Fine Arts Event

The University of Valley Forge is excited to announce the hosting of a Virtual International Fine Arts Event! In light of the decision to cancel the National Fine Arts Festival (FAF) for public safety, UVF still wants to provide the opportunity for prospective students to submit the work they have prepared!   The UVF Virtual International Fine Arts Event is open to high school students (9th-12th grade). Awards will include UVF’s Fine Arts scholarships up to $2,500 as well as ... View Article