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Posted on: March 18, 2016

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International Overdose Awareness Day pinwheels at Justice Center 2017

Chester County to Participate in “International Overdose Awareness Day”

Posted on: August 21, 2018
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Commissioners appoint Robert Kagel as County Administrator

Posted on: August 14, 2018
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Chester County Wins Top Excellence Award for Website

Posted on: August 15, 2018
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Commissioner Kathi Cozzone elected as President of County Commissioners Association of PA

Posted on: August 9, 2018
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Sheriff’s Office Swears in Three New Deputies

Posted on: August 9, 2018
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3rd Annual Chester County Color 5k Scheduled for Nov 10

Posted on: August 3, 2018
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Chester County Implements Automated Secure Alarm Protocol as Part of 9-1-1

Posted on: August 3, 2018
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Chester County Maintains Top 10 Ranking as Innovative Digital County

Posted on: July 24, 2018
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Support Drives Chesco Deputy’s Cancer Battle

Posted on: July 24, 2018
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Sheriff’s K-9 team in Well-Traveled Spotlight

Posted on: July 11, 2018
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Deputy Collin Meisenhelter Named Sheriff's Office Employee of the Quarter

Posted on: July 9, 2018
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Chester County Commissioners grant $7,500 to Volunteer English Program

Posted on: July 6, 2018
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Chester County Child Welfare Staff Receives State-wide Awards for Adoption Efforts

Posted on: July 5, 2018
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Tragic Ties Bind Deputies in Two Counties

Posted on: July 5, 2018
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Add Vaccines to Your To-Do List This Summer

Posted on: June 21, 2018
WalkWorks ChesCo! First Responder Challenge results

First Responder Challenge Nets 148 million steps Towards WalkWorks ChesCo!

Posted on: June 21, 2018
American Diabetes Association award

American Diabetes Association Designates Chester County Government as a Health Champion

Posted on: June 19, 2018
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Chester County Reaches Milestone in Farmland Preservation

Posted on: June 14, 2018
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County Commissioners Support Chester County’s Historic Mill at Anselma

Posted on: June 8, 2018
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Commissioners Contact PUC in Support of Pipeline Suspension

Posted on: June 5, 2018
Farm Guide 2018

2018 Guide to Local Farm Products now Available

Posted on: June 4, 2018
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Commissioners present $35,000 check to Community Volunteers in Medicine

Posted on: May 31, 2018
2018 Envirothon Winners

Champions of the 2018 Chester County Envirothon Announced

Posted on: May 31, 2018
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Partnership with School Provides Lesson in Reciprocity

Posted on: May 22, 2018
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Sheriff’s Office welcomes terrific trio

Posted on: May 17, 2018

Chester County Commissioners approve $2.5 million in Community Revitalization Program awards

Posted on: May 10, 2018
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Dog Licenses are Past Due for 2018

Posted on: April 24, 2018
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Springton Manor holds Annual Sheep & Wool Day

Posted on: April 23, 2018
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Chester County participates in National RX Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: April 23, 2018
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Commissioners Open Tactical Firing Range for Chester County Emergency Responders

Posted on: April 20, 2018
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Chester County launches “Venture Chesco” Fund to Encourage Development of Start-up Companies

Posted on: April 18, 2018
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Chester County Commissioners Announce new Protected Open Space Data

Posted on: April 17, 2018
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Sheriff’s K-9 Teams Well-Schooled in Popularity

Posted on: April 17, 2018
Fair Housing Month Proclamation

County Commissioners proclaim April as Fair Housing Month

Posted on: April 11, 2018
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Chester County to participate in “Alcohol Awareness Month”

Posted on: April 10, 2018
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Sheriff’s Office Tees up for Annual Golf Fundraiser

Posted on: March 23, 2018

Chester County Orphans’ Court Seeks Guardian Program Volunteers

Posted on: March 21, 2018
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Point-in-Time Count Finds Fewer People Experiencing Homelessness in Chester County

Posted on: March 20, 2018
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First Chester County Deed Recorded 330 Years Ago

Posted on: March 9, 2018
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Chester County to Participate in Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day

Posted on: March 5, 2018
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Chester County recognizes 50th anniversary of National 9-1-1 Service

Posted on: February 16, 2018
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Color 5K raises $38,000 to Boost Fight Against Opioid & Heroin Crisis

Posted on: February 28, 2018
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Fraudulent eMail Spoofing

Posted on: February 14, 2018
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Planning Commission to Conduct Meeting about Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Plan

Posted on: February 10, 2018
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Chester County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions

Posted on: February 5, 2018

Chester County Veterans Invited to Attend Free Breakfast

Posted on: February 2, 2018
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Chester County Pledges to Take Five Billion Steps in 2018

Posted on: January 29, 2018
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Federal Official Stops by Chester County Sheriff’s Office

Posted on: January 24, 2018

K-9 Team Relishes Second Life of Cadaver Searches

Posted on: January 23, 2018
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Sheriff Receives Prestigious Public Service Award

Posted on: January 10, 2018
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Chester County Library Named as a Top-Rated Library in America

Posted on: January 2, 2018
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Chester County remembers Homeless Individuals on Homeless Persons Memorial Day

Posted on: December 22, 2017
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Chester County establishes “Venture Chesco” Fund to Encourage Development of Start-up Companies

Posted on: December 21, 2017
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Chester County Recorder of Deeds Shields Veterans from the Rain this Christmas

Posted on: December 19, 2017
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School Groups Learn about ChesCo History and Court System

Posted on: December 12, 2017
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Hero Fund Lauds Outgoing President, Welcomes New One

Posted on: December 11, 2017

Beetle Infestation Devastates Nottingham County Park Pitch Pine Trees

Posted on: November 30, 2017
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Chester County Women’s Commission donates $500 in bus tokens to WRAP

Posted on: November 30, 2017
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Chester County Planning Commission Announces Winners of Landscapes3 Photo Contest

Posted on: November 20, 2017
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Geography miscue continues magical odyssey

Posted on: November 21, 2017
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Preliminary Budget for 2018

Posted on: November 9, 2017

County receives public safety grant from Sunoco Pipeline First Responder Fund

Posted on: November 6, 2017
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Making lists, checking ‘em twice for ‘Shop with Sheriff’

Posted on: November 7, 2017
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Chester County Color 5K Raises Tens of Thousands to Combat Opioid & Heroin Crisis

Posted on: November 6, 2017
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Chester County recognizes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with free movie nights

Posted on: October 31, 2017
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County Commissioners Boost Funds to Combat the Opioid and Heroin Crisis

Posted on: October 30, 2017
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Chester County garners award for excellence in financial reporting

Posted on: October 26, 2017
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Chesco donations to hurricane victims top 160,000 pounds

Posted on: October 25, 2017
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Chester County participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: October 24, 2017
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Sheriff promotes ‘kids to kids’ kindness

Posted on: October 18, 2017
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Commissioners Commemorate Community Planning Month

Posted on: October 17, 2017
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Chester County Walks One BILLION Steps!

Posted on: October 10, 2017
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Chester County Advances Landscapes3 Process

Posted on: October 10, 2017
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Deputy Finds her Calling in Sheriff’s K-9 Unit

Posted on: October 10, 2017
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County Review of Pension Fees Results in Taxpayer Savings

Posted on: October 6, 2017
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Chester Valley Trail West Project Public Survey

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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Deputies Triumph During Predawn Fitness Test

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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Chester Valley Trail West Project Public Survey

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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Scam Artists Posing as Deputy Sheriffs Resurface

Posted on: September 26, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Local Employer Job Fair

Posted on: September 26, 2017
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Gearing up for round two of hurricane relief

Posted on: September 21, 2017
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Thousands of Chester County school students ‘take steps’ to support Chester County Walks Day

Posted on: September 18, 2017
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In Chester County, Outpouring of Love, Supplies for Texas

Posted on: September 7, 2017
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Chester County Organizes Second Color 5k to Fight Opioid and Heroin Addiction

Posted on: August 29, 2017
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Commissioners Commemorate 240th Anniversary of Battle of the Brandywine

Posted on: August 30, 2017
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Chester County Planning Commission Launches Photo Contest

Posted on: August 28, 2017
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County Commissioners Kichline and Cozzone elected as officers of County Commissioners Association of

Posted on: August 24, 2017
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Chester County to participate in “International Overdose Awareness Day”

Posted on: August 21, 2017
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Health Department Brings Together Nurses and Families to Meet with Congressman Costello

Posted on: August 21, 2017
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Chester County public service notice: Fraudulent Email Spoofing

Posted on: August 18, 2017
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Chester County kicks off week of Advocacy and Awareness with community event at Uptown Theater in We

Posted on: August 17, 2017
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Sheriff’s Office gearing up for Cruise Night

Posted on: August 7, 2017
Digital Counties Survey 2017 award

Chester County Advances in Ranking as Eighth Most Innovative Digital County in the Nation

Posted on: July 28, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Pipeline Safety Preparedness Meeting

Posted on: July 27, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Junior Chinese Delegation

Posted on: July 25, 2017
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Chester County Achieves Further National Acclaim for WRAP Program

Posted on: July 12, 2017
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D.A. Commends Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit

Posted on: July 11, 2017
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FEMA Open House for Property Owners: New ChesCo Flood Insurance Maps

Posted on: July 6, 2017
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Commissioners launch public survey about future of Chester County

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Antlerless Deer Licenses Sales Date Announced

Posted on: June 23, 2017
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Commissioners Establish Steering Committee to Help Shape Chester County’s Future

Posted on: June 22, 2017
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Department of Emergency Services Receives Two Awards

Posted on: June 16, 2017
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Sheriff's Special Unit Operates Below the Radar

Posted on: June 14, 2017
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Chester County Commissioners present $25,000 check to the Chester County Food Bank

Posted on: June 13, 2017
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Chester County Local Farm Products Guide Now Available

Posted on: June 9, 2017
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New StoryWalk Unveiled at Exton Park

Posted on: June 9, 2017
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Chester County Hero Fund Poised for Change of Guard

Posted on: May 23, 2017
K-9 Graduation Class of 2017

Sheriff's Office Graduation Honors Past & Present K-9 Teams

Posted on: May 22, 2017
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Commissioners name Director of Chester County Department of Children Youth and Families

Posted on: May 18, 2017

Elder Justice Day scheduled for June 15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Posted on: May 18, 2017

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the K-9 Graduation

Posted on: May 17, 2017
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Grants available for farmland preservation in Chester County

Posted on: May 16, 2017
Deputy Sheriff Mendenhall swearing in

Newest Deputy Sheriff Happy to Return Home

Posted on: May 10, 2017
Completion of Circuit Trail

Commissioners Sign Resolution Endorsing Completion of Region’s ‘Circuit’ Trails

Posted on: May 5, 2017
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Chester County Residents Save $835,000 in Prescription Drug Costs

Posted on: May 5, 2017
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First County Police Crisis Intervention Team Training Course Recognizes 28 Graduates

Posted on: May 4, 2017
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Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Receives Statewide Award

Posted on: May 4, 2017
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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Veterinary Care of K-9 unit

Posted on: April 28, 2017
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Chester County Sheriff K9s to get Bullet Proof Vests

Posted on: April 26, 2017
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Chester County Participates in National Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: April 24, 2017
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Health Department Announces New Clinic Hours

Posted on: April 20, 2017
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Dog License Compliance Checks in Chester County

Posted on: April 18, 2017
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Bunny Brings Smiles to Hospital Patients & Staff

Posted on: April 16, 2017
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County Commissioners Support Chester County’s Historic Mill at Anselma

Posted on: April 10, 2017
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Chester County Communities Begin the Walk to One Billion Steps

Posted on: April 7, 2017
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Chester County’s Hospitals Receive $25,000 Boost to Help Combat Opioid and Heroin Crisis

Posted on: March 23, 2017
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Orphans’ Court seeks Guardian Program Volunteers

Posted on: March 22, 2017
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Chester County Commissioners announce School of Government spring 2017 classes

Posted on: February 28, 2017
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District Attorney and DEA Chief to Head Regional Drug Strike Force

Posted on: March 16, 2017
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Chester County to participate in “Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day”

Posted on: March 1, 2017
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Commissioners demonstrate commitment to citizens’ hearts on Valentine’s Day

Posted on: February 14, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Veterans’ Breakfast

Posted on: February 13, 2017
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Take the "Love your Library" Survey

Posted on: February 10, 2017
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Lucky Number of Deputies Complete Training Program

Posted on: February 6, 2017
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Chester County Sheriff warns of Criminal phone & Email Solicitations

Posted on: February 2, 2017
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Chester County introduces Smart911

Posted on: January 31, 2017
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County Commissioners Recognize Winners of Landscapes3 Photo Competition

Posted on: January 31, 2017
Sheriffs Frist K9 Narcotics Team

Sheriff's Office Lauds County's First Graduates of the K-9 Patrol and Narcotics Team

Posted on: January 26, 2017
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Agricultural Development Council Welcomes New Board Members

Posted on: January 26, 2017
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Platform to Employment seeks County’s long term unemployed

Posted on: January 24, 2017
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Chester County to participate in “National Day of Remembrance” to honor victims of addiction

Posted on: January 20, 2017
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Chester County named semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Govt Awards Competition

Posted on: January 18, 2017
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Department of Computing and Information Services wins PA Excellence in Technology Award

Posted on: January 12, 2017
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Sheriff warns of phone scams

Posted on: January 5, 2017
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Chester County Commissioners announce 2017 organizational leadership

Posted on: January 5, 2017
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Commissioners present $50k check to Uptown! Entertainment Alliance

Posted on: December 14, 2016
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Chester County children to “Shop with the Sheriff”

Posted on: November 30, 2016
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WCU Student Receives CCATO President's Award for Tackling Opioid Overdoses

Posted on: November 14, 2016
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Controller’s Office Hosting Free Seminar for Community Groups

Posted on: November 7, 2016
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Chester County Planning Commission Receives Excellence Award for Public Outreach

Posted on: November 1, 2016
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Sheriff's Office takes part in Cookies for a Cop Program

Posted on: November 1, 2016
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Chester County Planning Commission Launches Photo Contest

Posted on: October 31, 2016
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900 Local Ninth Graders Trained in Suicide Prevention

Posted on: October 21, 2016
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Chester County Participates in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: October 20, 2016
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West Chester Downtown Foundation presents Chester County with historic preservation plaque for resto

Posted on: October 14, 2016
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Chester County Firefighters Receive $500,000 Federal Grant for Radio Purchases

Posted on: October 5, 2016
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Chester County receives national award for document imaging system

Posted on: September 22, 2016
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Public meeting announced for Wolf's Hollow Park Master Plan

Posted on: September 20, 2016
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Chester County awarded highest distinction for sustainability

Posted on: September 16, 2016
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Chester County selected national Healthy Community finalist

Posted on: September 15, 2016
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Chester County announces update to comprehensive plan

Posted on: September 13, 2016
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Chester County placed under a drought watch

Posted on: September 9, 2016
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Chester County Color 5k to raise funds to fight opioid and heroin addiction

Posted on: August 30, 2016

5th annual Cruise Night takes place Friday at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium

Posted on: August 16, 2016
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New program seeks election poll workers from Chester County business community

Posted on: August 12, 2016
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Commissioners Cozzone and Kichline elected as officers for the County Commissioners Assn of PA

Posted on: August 10, 2016
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Health Department offers Worksite Wellness Program to area Businesses

Posted on: August 8, 2016
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County Cup creation receives national acclaim

Posted on: August 3, 2016
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Chester County Recorder of Deeds launches Operation Fraud Guard

Posted on: July 27, 2016
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Chester County Ranks in the top 10 Digital Counties in the Nation

Posted on: July 25, 2016
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Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic marks 88th year

Posted on: July 15, 2016
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Controller’s Office to host free seminar for community groups on fraud protection

Posted on: July 1, 2016
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Chester County Voter Services Notifies Residents of Unaffiliated Mailer

Posted on: June 24, 2016
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Chester County receives notice of first confirmed case of Zika Virus

Posted on: June 21, 2016
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Chester County’s earns Distinguished Budget Presentation awards for 25 consecutive years

Posted on: June 17, 2016
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United Way opens Born Learning Trail & Little Free Library™

Posted on: June 16, 2016
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Chester County Commissioners present $25,000 check to Chester County Food Bank

Posted on: June 9, 2016
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Chester County unveils new Hall of Heroes website

Posted on: May 27, 2016
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2016 Local Farm Products Guide Now Available

Posted on: May 19, 2016
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Chester County Announces Survey Results of Area Businesses

Posted on: May 17, 2016

Aging Services Sponsors University of Health and Wellness

Posted on: May 16, 2016
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Commissioners present check to Charles A. Melton Center

Posted on: May 6, 2016
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Commissioners present check for $105,000 for Kennett Area Senior Center Renovations

Posted on: May 4, 2016
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Emergency Services Staff Named 2016 Team of the Year

Posted on: May 3, 2016
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Chester County Observes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on: April 29, 2016
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Passport Process Simplified

Posted on: April 19, 2016
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Chester County Sheriff Announces Reorganization & Promotions

Posted on: April 19, 2016

Chester County seeks applicants for second Platform to Employment

Posted on: April 19, 2016
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Commissioners Visit "Words Still Matter" Display for Intellectual Disability Awareness Month

Posted on: April 7, 2016
MLK Bridge Dedication

Commissioners Rename Phoenixville Bridge

Posted on: April 6, 2016
NPHW 2016

Health Department Celebrates National Public Health Week

Posted on: April 1, 2016
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Federal government Authorizes Reimbursement for Expenses During Snowstorm

Posted on: March 30, 2016
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Chester County Ranked "Healthiest County" in PA

Posted on: March 17, 2016
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Sonia Huntzinger named Coatesville's Economic Development Adminstrator

Posted on: March 17, 2016
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US Police Canine Assn to hold Certification Trials at ChesCo Public Safety Training Campus

Posted on: March 4, 2016
National Women's Month

Commissioners Proclaim March as Woman's History Month

Posted on: March 3, 2016
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Free screening of film about homelessness featuring Richard Gere at Colonial Theatre

Posted on: February 24, 2016
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County Commissioners and Coatesville Area Partners for Progress appoint Sonia Huntzinger as economic

Posted on: February 12, 2016
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Code Blue Resources

Posted on: February 12, 2016

Chester County marks 10th year of Triple-A bond ratings

Posted on: February 11, 2016
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Chester County Commissioners name Kara Rahn Director of Chester County Voter Services

Posted on: January 27, 2016
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Chester County Launches Major Survey of Area Businesses

Posted on: January 27, 2016
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Chester County Encourages Winter Preparedness

Posted on: January 21, 2016
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Chester County wins big at Pennsylvania Farm Show

Posted on: January 17, 2016
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Chester County Goes Live with new Emergency Voice Radio System

Posted on: January 6, 2016
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Chester County Commissioners announce 2016 organizational leadership

Posted on: January 5, 2016
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Elected Officials Are Sworn Into Office

Posted on: January 4, 2016

Chester County upgrades emergency notification system

Posted on: June 8, 2015