Through this collaborative program, the Chester County Health Department will guide Chester County businesses in the development and implementation of effective wellness programs
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Chester County took its place among the digital elite this week, when it was presented with a Digital Counties Survey award that recognizes the most innovative digital counties in the nation. Chester County ranks 10th among the US' 3,000-plus counties.
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Saturday, August 13, Chester County welcomes hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate traditional music at the 88th annual Old Fiddlers’ Picnic. The event runs from 10 AM – 4 PM at Hibernia County Park in Wagontown.
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Officials with Chester County’s Department of Voter Services are issuing a notice to county residents regarding a mailer that comes from a private non-profit organization
called the Voter Participation Center.
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The Chester County Health Department has been notified of the County’s first confirmed case of Zika Virus by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Government Finance Officers Association has named Chester County as a recipient of its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning 2015, marking a milestone 25 consecutive years that the County has earned this accolade.
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The Struble Trail-Born Learning Trail and Little Free Library is special because it was inspired by the death of little Scotty McMillan, the young boy that was tragically killed in West Caln township in November 2014.
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The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $25,000 to representatives from the Chester County Food Bank this week, at the Food Bank’s headquarters in Exton.
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The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), announced at today’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, the results of a comprehensive business survey entitled “Take the Pulse.”
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The Chester County Department of Aging Services is sponsoring a University of Health and Wellness event to provide seniors with information on health issues.
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Chester County Commissioners present $250,000 to the Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center to be used for improvements to the facility
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Members of the B Platoon of the Chester County Department of Emergency
Services were named the 2016 Team of the Year by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (PA APCO).
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Each May, Chester County recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month with activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness and understanding about mental health and recovery.
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Chester County’s Passport Office, under the direction of the Prothonotary’s Office, offers an easy and reassuring way to apply for, or renew your U.S. passport.
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Six Chester County Deputy Sheriffs were sworn in to new positions this week as a result of an office reorganization undertaken by County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh.
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The Chester County Commissioners and the Chester County Workforce Development Board have opened up the registration process for county residents interested in participating in the county’s second Platform to Employment (P2E) program.
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In March the Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Department of Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) for Intellectual Disability Awareness Month.
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The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally dedicated a county-owned bridge re-named to honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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During National Public Health Week, the public health community is rallying to make the United States the Healthiest Nation in One Generation—by 2030.
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Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies...
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Anyone interested in becoming part of the Orphans’ Court guardian program is invited to
take part in a training session that will be held on Tuesday, April 5th...
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Chester County has once again been ranked overall as the healthiest county in Pennsylvania according to a study released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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The County and the City of Coatesville welcomed Sonia Huntzinger as Coatesville’s new Economic Development Administrator at a reception held at Coatesville Savings Bank this week.
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Chester County is hosting the United States Police Canine Association’s (USPCA) Region 6 Scent Certifications at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus from March 14-16.
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With temperatures dropping below 0 and wind chills reaching -20 to -30 this weekend, the County of Chester is sharing "Code Blue" resources for residents and visitors. Visit http://chesco.org/codeblue for a list of resources.
Chester County Code Blue Resources
Kara Rahn, of Honey Brook, has been appointed by the Chester County Commissioners as the new Director of Chester County’s Department of Voter Services.
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The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council, announced at today’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, the launch of a comprehensive business survey entitled “Take the Pulse”.
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Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges this week, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in a wide variety of agricultural disciplines in the show’s landmark 100th year of operation.
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Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected to remain Chair of the Commissioners during Monday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. Commissioner Farrell has served as Commissioners’ Chair in 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015.
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A swearing-in ceremony for elected officials in Chester County was held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. Taking the oath of office were Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone,......
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A swearing-in ceremony for elected officials in Chester County is scheduled for Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, West
Chester University.
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All Chester County offices and facilities (excluding 24-hour operations) will close early at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 24th and Thursday, December 31st, 2015.
The Chester County Facilities and Parks Department has scheduled a public meeting for the Wolf’s Hollow County Park Master Plan study on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Octorara Senior High School Library...
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The Chester County Commissioners announced at today’s Commissioners’ Meeting the move to immediately cease the remittance of funds collected by County row offices on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for the duration of the state budget impasse.
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County Commissioners and director of Emergency Services update district superintendents on plans to ensure comprehensive coverage inside and outside every school in Chester County...
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The American people stand with the people of France. Friday's terror attacks were not just an attack on Paris; they were an attack on all humanity and the universal values we share, including the bonds of liberte, egalite, and fraternite....
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The Chester County Commissioners today unveiled the preliminary 2016 county budget. The proposed budget does not increase taxes for county property owners.
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The Board of Commissioners announced its intention at today’s public work session, to partner with Coatesville Area Partners for Progress to appoint a full-time economic development program administrator for Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance initiative.
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The Chester County Planning Commission has scheduled a public meeting to introduce the Chester Valley Trail Extension study on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the West Whiteland Township Building.
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The Chester County Commissioners tested the clarity and coverage of Chester County’s new emergency voice radio system this week at Pickering Valley Elementary School in Chester Springs.
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Flags at all Chester County government facilities will be flown at half-mast until sunset, October 6th as a mark of respect for the victims of gun violence perpetrated on October 1, 2015 in Roseburg, Oregon.
Chester County Economic Development Council in Partnership with the County of Chester conducting survey for major Workforce Summit
VISTA 2025 initiative to address key workforce issues
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Chester County Commissioners recently visited students,administrators and board members of
the Coatesville Summer Reading Program to present a check for $3,500.
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The Chester County Internal Audit Department, under the leadership of County Controller Norman MacQueen, has received a commendation from the Association of Local Government Auditors for its operations undertaken from January 2012 to December 2014.
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