News
September 1, 2017
The Chester County Planning Commission launched a Landscapes3 photo contest to highlight the county’s greatest asset: people. The Planning Commission is seeking photos of people who live, work, visit, or play in Chester County. The photos can focus on people in several different settings, including businesses, homes, downtowns, public community events, and outdoors, among others. To view the rules and submit a photo, click here: http://ow.ly/ZOpu30eJ2d4. The contest, “Putting a Face on Chester County,” ends at noon Oct. 13.
September 1, 2017
Phoenixville, PA September 2017: The Clinic will host its annual dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the RiverCrest Country Club in Phoenixville, PA. This year, the dinner will commemorate The Clinic’s 15 years of service to the underserved and underprivileged in our community. The program includes keynote speeches from The Clinic’s founders, Dr. B. Lorna Stuart and Reverend Marie Swayze. In addition, State Senator Andy Dinniman of the 19th District will be speaking. The Annual Dinner is a ... View Article
August 30, 2017
West Chester, PA – The Chester County Health Department, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), will conduct a mosquito control treatment spray in portions of Phoenixville Borough (map of treatment area). The treatment is scheduled for Thursday, August 31st from 7:45 pm to 11:00 pm. The rain/makeup date for this event is Tuesday, September 5th from 7:45 pm to 11:00 pm. The Chester County Health Department conducts mosquito control treatment in areas with high levels ... View Article
August 30, 2017
The Colonial Theatre, the historic non-profit movie palace in Phoenixville, PA, announces changes to its board of directors that take effect on Friday, September 1. At its most recent meeting, the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT) named Marian D. Moskowitz as its new president. Marian succeeds Kenneth B. Mumma who steps down on August 31 but will continue to serve on the board. “After working with Marian for years, I can’t imagine a more qualified, confident and passionate person ... View Article
August 30, 2017
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a kind of house-hunting frenzy that some experts say they have never seen before: The number of homes for sale is at record-low levels, and buyers are becoming increasingly desperate to secure the home they want,” writes McCabe. “No longer is it unusual for homes to sell just one or two days after ... View Article
