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  1. Youth Ambassadors and Law Enforcement Build Bridges and Skills with De-escalation Training

    A Chester County Sheriff’s Office initiative with local law enforcement officers and African American teen-ambassadors leads to friendship and training. Read on...

  2. Learn the Latest on COVID-19 Vaccine Plans in Chester County

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  3. Health Department adds Information on COVID-19 Vaccine to Website

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  4. Eviction Prevention Court Services to Expand in Chester County

    Friends Association’s successful pilot in Downingtown area leads to additional legal and financial eviction prevention support for the Coatesville and surrounding area Read on...

  5. Chester County’s Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed

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  6. Melton Center Affordable Housing Construction to Begin

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  7. $3.5 Million in Pandemic Relief Awarded to Non-Profits

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  8. Second Round of Main Street Preservation Grants to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

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  9. Commissioners approve resolution authorizing Declaration of Disaster Emergency due to COVID-19

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  10. Tribute made to Bob O’Leary - Champion of Chester County Parks and the Chester Valley Trail

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  11. Deadline Nearing for Rental Assistance Funds

    Rental assistance applications due by Monday, December 14th Read on...

  12. Chester County Announces Important Updates to its “Restore Chester County” Program

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  13. Chester County Commissioners Present Agriculture Awards

    Awards go to Sonya Beltran and the Beltran family of First Generation Farms in Avondale, Pa. and the Chester County Agriculture Community Read on...

  14. Families Urged to Apply for COVID-19 Childcare Financial Relief Made Available by Commissioners

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  15. Register of Wills Office Extends Hours for Marriage License Applications

    Technology enhancements allow virtual and self-service scheduling options Read on...

  16. Statement from Chester County re Mitigation Measures

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  17. Chester County Prison Receives State Best Practices Award

    Prison recognized for Cognitive Behavioral Equine Enhancement Program Read on...

  18. Commissioners Deliver Lunches to Seniors and Thank Veterans for their Service

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  19. Update on Election Results in Chester County

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  20. Chester County General Election Results

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  21. Commissioners Announce $2.5 Million COVID-19 Emergency Responder Organization Support Program

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  22. Chester County Proceeds with $5.6 Million in Community Development Activities

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  23. Commissioners Announce $10 Million COVID-19 Public School Grant Program

    Chester County Intermediate Unit to administer grants for all public school districts Read on...

  24. Board of Elections Approves Polling Place Locations for Election Day 2020

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  25. Commissioners Announce $15 Million for Childcare Support to Relieve Impact of COVID-19

    Chester County Intermediate Unit to administer grants to eligible county families and eligible childcare providers Read on...

  26. County Commissioners Approve $3.5 Million in COVID-19 Grants for Resilient, Innovative Non-Profits

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  27. Chester County Launches "Simple Ask: Wear a Mask" Campaign as Flu Season Starts

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  28. Chester County Recognizes Fire Prevention Week Noting no Deaths due to Fire in 2019

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  29. Chester County Schedules Tree Seedling Giveaway

    Events on October 16th at Warwick County Park and East Marlborough Township; October 17th at Exton Park Read on...

  30. Chester County Provides Update on Support for North Coventry Fire Victims

    Specific affordable housing now tops the list of needs Read on...

  31. Chester County Nationally Recognized for Performance Management Leadership

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  32. Chester County Sheriff’s Office Reveals Names of New K-9s

    Public suggest hundreds of names – Zeeke and Moose make the cut Read on...

  33. Chester County Announces Steps for November Election Support

    Plans include secure drop-off locations for mail-in and absentee ballots and two satellite election offices Read on...

  34. Commissioners Approve $1.8 Million to Prevent Evictions, Provide Rental Assistance

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  35. Chester County Statement Regarding COVID-19 Antibody Testing

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  36. Who Owned Your Property in 1777? Chester County Unveils Interactive Tool to Help You Trace It

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  37. Sheriff’s Office Expecting “Delivery” of Two Young K-9s, Seeking Names

    Sheriff Fredda Maddox seeks help from Chester County’s young people to help name the four-legged recruits Read on...

  38. Health Department Confirms COVID-19 Outbreak in High School Cheerleading Team

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  39. David Stauffer - Director Chester County Parks Preservation

    Commissioners appoint David Stauffer as Director of Parks and Preservation

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  40. oxford

    Commissioners Approve $2.3 Million in Community Revitalization Program Funding

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  41. restaurant visits-combined

    Commissioners Complete 2-Day Tour of Chester County Restaurants to Assist with Compliance

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  42. restoreCC - small transparent

    Chester County COVID-19 Business Task Force Charts Plans for Next Phase of Economic Recovery

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  43. We Remember 2

    Commissioners Recognize National Recovery Month and Donate $50k for Substance Abuse Treatment

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  44. pinwheels

    Chester County to Participate in “International Overdose Awareness Day”

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  45. fire

    Chester County Provides Update on Support for North Coventry Fire Victims

    Specific donation requests continue, with community partners lending valuable help Read on...
  46. Brianne, Tiffany and Nicole 3

    Commissioners Announce Key Administrative Leadership Appointments

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  47. Department of Drug and Alcohol Services Announces New Prevention Services

    New community partnerships increase drug and alcohol prevention services for community organizations, schools and all residents. Read on...
  48. jury room3

    Justice Center Prepares for Return of Jury Trials

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  49. fire training

    Chester County Resumes In-Person, First Responder Training

    Ensures first responders remain prepared for emergencies during Pandemic Read on...
  50. birth of pa

    Chester County Launches Fascinating Digital Timeline of Local History

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  51. 2019 official color seal - 4inch

    Chester County Commissioners' Statement re PA COVID-19 Increased Restrictions

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  52. Southern Chester County Trail proposed network

    Planning Commission to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Southern Chester County Trail Project

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  53. Egg Farmers

    Chester County Farmers Rise to the COVID Challenge

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  54. careerlink

    PA CareerLink® Chester County Expands Virtual Services for Jobseekers and Businesses

    Selected on-site services now available by appointment only Read on...
  55. ND

    County Adds Call Center for Questions on Reopening

    Call center number 610-344-6225; open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read on...

  56. Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Announces Funding Opportunities

    Applications invited for Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs by August 7, 2020 Read on...
  57. green map

    Commissioners Confirm Chester County Ready for Green on June 26th

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  58. ms grants

    Commissioners Award $5 Million in Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

    Grants of up to $25,000 awarded to 248 Chester County small businesses and ag enterprises through County’s Main Street Preservation program Read on...
  59. DA

    Opioid Epidemic and Substance use Disorders Remain During COVID-19 Pandemic

    County continues support with virtual naloxone training, treatment and recovery support services Read on...

  60. Chesco Health Officials Permit Practices for Organized Sports During Yellow Phase

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  61. Chester County’s move to the yellow phase, from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 5th.

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  62. Statement from the Chester County Commissioners regarding the tragic death of George Floyd

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  63. primary

    Mail-In Ballot Information

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  64. june 5

    Government Offices & Court Plans for Re-opening During Yellow Phase

    Courts and court-related services start back on June 2nd County programs and services return with some restrictions on June 5th Read on...
  65. Restore Chester County Logo

    “Restore Chester County” Releases Online Toolkit

    Toolkit for Businesses and Residents as County Prepares for Yellow Phase Read on...
  66. restore

    Webinar to Prepare Chester County Businesses to re-Open

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  67. reopen

    Statement from the Chester County Commissioners on moving to yellow on June 5th

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  68. yellow

    A message from Chester County Commissioners...

    Chester County ready for yellow on June 4th. Governor Wolf, let us prove it. Read on...

  69. Getting Chester County’s Businesses Prepped to Open

    County’s COVID-19 Business Task Force leverages countywide partnerships to determine needs of all businesses, and ensure readiness for reopening Read on...
  70. june4

    Chester County Government Extends Essential Services-only to June 4

    Commissioners’ planning phased re-opening with input from COVID-19 Business Task Force and County Health Department Read on...
  71. PSTC 1

    Chester County secures permission for COVID-19 antibody testing

    Full scale antibody testing of priority healthcare, first responder and long-term care facility individuals to begin at two locations – Longwood Gardens and County’s Public Safety Training Campus Read on...
  72. main street

    Grant Program Established for Small Businesses and Ag Enterprises Affected by COVID-19

    Webinar to explain grant eligibility and the application process scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 10 AM Read on...
  73. property tax

    Payment of Chester County Property Tax Deadline Extended

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  74. business tf

    County Commissioners Announce Formation of COVID-19 Business Task Force

    Task force to provide local input into re-opening, repairing and restoring Chester County’s economy Read on...
  75. essential

    Commissioners Extend Essential Services-only to May 15, Plan to re-open County-Owned Parks

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  76. Document

    Health Department adds COVID-19 Data for Long Term Care Facilities

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  77. stay

    Stay at Home Ordered Extended to May 8, 2020

    Governor Wolf and the Secretary of Health have extended the statewide Stay-at-Home Order until May 8th. View Extended Stay at Home Order
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    Chester County to Initiate COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Essential Service Individuals

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  79. press conf

    Chester County Officials COVID-19 Briefing and Update

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  80. Chester County reports two more COVID-19 related deaths

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  81. Commissioners extend essential services-only for Chester County Government to April 30

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  82. First COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Chester County

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  83. Commissioners extend essential services-only for Chester County Government

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  84. Governor Wolf Announces STAY AT HOME Order for seven counties, including Chester County

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  85. Order for Closure of all None-Life Sustaining Business - Enforcement to being Monday, 3/23, 8am

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  86. 9

    Chesco Authorized by State to take the lead in Delco's Health Response to COVID-19

    Intergovernmental cooperation agreement moves responsibility from PA Department of State to Chester County for duration of the coronavirus pandemic Read on...
  87. livestream image

    Chester County and Delaware County Press Conference

    March 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM Read on...

  88. Restaurants/Bars Ordered by Governor to Close Dine-in Service

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  89. Commissioners support Governor Wolf’s aggressive coronavirus mitigation plan for Chester County

    Governor’s announcement today follows yesterday’s decision by Commissioners to scale County Government services to essential functions only for two weeks second presumed positive case of COVID-19 is confirmed Read on...

  90. Second presumptive positive COVID-19 case in Chester County

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  91. PRESS CONVERENCE

    Commissioners Press Conference - Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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  92. Chester County and West Goshen Law Enforcement Individuals Quarantined Due to Possible Coronavirus E

    All six individuals showing no symptoms of coronavirus Read on...
  93. coronavirus

    Information on Coronavirus

    Learn the facts, share the facts, stop the fear Coronavirus COVID-19
  94. transition

    Commissioners Establish Transition Team

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  95. Commissioners Signing

    Commissioners Approve Environmental and Energy Advisory Board Appointments

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  96. cwa

    Commissioners Invite Applications for Chester Water Authority Board Position

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  97. notice2

    Commissioners File Injunction Against Sunoco to Prevent Construction on County Property

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  98. Commissioners in front of County Seal 2

    Commissioners Announce 2020 Organizational Leadership

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    Commissioners' Meeting (Virtual)
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    Prison Board Meeting (Virtual)
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    Sunshine Meeting (Virtual)
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    Chesco History

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    Simple Ask: Wear a Mask

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    Restore Chester County

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