Chester County Primary Election Information

Chester County polls are open today (Tuesday, May 17) from 7am - 8pm for the 2022 Primary Election.  

Mail-in ballot drop boxes are open until 8pm this evening.

Find your polling place or mail-in ballot drop box locations at chesco.org/elections.

County Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Memory of One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19

By order of the Presidential and Governor, in memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 and their loved ones left behind, the US and Commonwealth flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff until sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.

In add...

New Report Shows 20-Year High in Chester County Home Construction

A new report from the Chester County Planning Commission shows that more homes were built in the county in 2021 than in any year since 2001, and that the growth was largely driven by apartment construction. The report also said that despite soaring prices...

Chester County to Participate in “National Prevention Week” Effort

Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces plans to support “National Prevention Week”, May 8 through 14.  

Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “National Prevention Week” i...

Commissioners Call for Increased State Funding For ‘Crumbling’ Mental Health System

Citing a substantial increase in the need for mental health services that was exacerbated by the pandemic, the Chester County Commissioners this week approved a resolution calling for an increase in state funding for community-based mental health programs...

Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties Authorize Creation of Passenger Rail Authority

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved today the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority, completing the approval last week of the Authority by the Commissioners from Berks and Montgome...

Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 30^th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration ...

Notice: VPC and CVI Mailings not Affiliated with Chester County Board of Elections

Based on information received from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Chester County Voter Services is notifying residents that two political advocacy groups, the Voter Participation Center (VPC) and the Center for Voter Information (CVI), will be cond...

Commissioners Recognize Earth Day With Opening of Final Phase of Schuylkill River Trail

The Chester County Commissioners and the County’s Parks + Preservation staff marked the significance of Earth Day today with the official opening of a two-mile section of the County’s final portion of the Schuylkill River Trail. &n...

Chester County Achieves Milestone in Preserved Open Space and Celebrates with Open Space Summit

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline are pleased to announce the achievement of a significant milestone for the county:  More than 30 percent of Chester County has now been preserved as open space. &am...

Commissioners Seek Spending Proposals for $102 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Chester County today began accepting applications for funding requests from a pool of nearly $102 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money. County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline said the grants are intended to p...

Robin Davis Appointed Chester County Director of Procurement

The important job of ensuring Chester County buys its goods, supplies, and services on time and at the most competitive price will now be overseen by Robin Davis. The Chester County Commissioners have promoted the Kennett Square resident to Director of Pr...

Erik Walschburger Appointed Chester County Deputy County Administrator

Following a months-long search for the ideal candidate, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Erik Walschburger as Deputy County Administrator. He will support County Administrator Bobby Kagel in ...

Commissioners Adopt County’s First Ag Economic Development Strategic Plan

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline voted this week to adopt the county’s first agriculture economic development strategic plan, created to guide the future growth of Chester County’s impor...

C-PACE Accepting Applications for Commercial Property Clean Energy Projects in Chester County

The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program is active in Chester County and accepting applications for clean energy projects. 

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline approved C-PACE to ...

Rachael Griffith Appointed Chester County Sustainability Director

Chester County has a new person at the helm of managing the County’s Climate Action Plan, Rachael Griffith, who moves up from her role as Senior Trails and Open Space Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission.

In her new post, Griffith wi...

Chester County Commissioners Call for Quick Action to Quell Election Uncertainty in Pennsylvania

With Pennsylvania’s primary election scheduled for May 17, Chester County’s Commissioners are joining their peers across the state in calling for clarity on crucial election issues that remain unresolved.  

The Pennsylvania Sup...

Chester County Divesting Russian Holdings in Pension Fund in Support of the People of Ukraine

Reflecting on the overwhelming support for the people of Ukraine, Chester County officials today confirmed that all Russian investments held in the County’s pension fund are being pulled.   

The money being withdrawn comes from ...

Chester County to Consider Formation of Passenger Rail Authority with Berks & Montgomery Counties

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Berks and Montgomery Counties. This morning the Commissioner...

Chester County Issues Plea for Rental Property Owners to Open Their Doors to Victims of Ida

Chester County is again urgently asking property owners with homes for rent to open their doors to the 38 people from 17 households who are still living in a hotel six months after their homes were destroyed by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Many of the f...

Dolores Colligan Appointed Director of Chester County Department of Community Development

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Dolores Colligan as Director of the County’s Department of Community Development.  Colligan, a 32-year veteran of County government service...

Chester County Receives National Honor for Performance Management Leadership

Chester County Government has once again been recognized nationally for its leadership in performance management.  The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recently bestowed a 2021 Certificate of Achievement to the County, noti...

Government and Community Come Together to Work on Best Use of American Recovery Plan Act Funding

A committee of volunteers has begun work to create a system that prioritizes, requests, and reviews proposals for Chester County’s share of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee will recommend how to spend $102 million to aid co...

Chester County Commissioners Award $225K Grant to Phoenixville Area Senior Center

The Phoenixville Area Senior Center’s plans to resume indoor activities in the spring with a healthier environment received a big assist this week from Chester County government. The County Commissioners presented the center with a check for $22...

Chester County Library Welcomes New Director

Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch has announced Mary Gazdik as its next library director. She will succeed Marguerite Dube, who retired at the end of April after 20 years with the organization.

Gazdik’s understanding of a library...

Commissioners Award $294K Grant to Phoenixville Area Community Services

Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) has received a major financial boost toward equipping its recently acquired building to become a food distribution hub. The Chester County Commissioners presented the nonprofit with a $294,000 grant toward incre...

Chester County Commissioners Launch America250 Celebration Planning

The Chester County Commissioners took the first step today toward planning the county’s celebration of the nation’s 250^th birthday in 2026. The first order of business: the establishment of the America250PA Chester County Commission.

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Nearly Three Tons of Unused Prescription Drugs Collected in 2021

Chester County Health Department Announces Addition of COVID-19 Test Sites

Officials with the Chester County Health Department announce latest testing and vaccination services to help the county’s efforts to control COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing

The Chester County Health Department has finalized two additional locations for COVID-19 ...

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Blue Light Shines on Chester County Courthouse for Human Trafficking Prevention

One of the six pillars of Chester County’s Historic Courthouse will shine in blue light on January nights beginning the evening of January 11, 2022—National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The single lighted pillar represents an estimated one in six chil...

Proposed Reestablishment Plan for the Magisterial Districts of the Fifteenth Judicial District

Proposed Reestablishment Plan for the Magisterial Districts of the Fifteenth Judicial DistrictChester County Court of Common Pleas Chester County, Pennsylvania

As required pursuant to both constitutional and statutory provisions, reestablishment i...

Chester County Commemorates National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

Chester County joined communities across the nation today in remembering those who died in 2021 without a place to call home.

Just before sundown on what would be the longest night of the year, members of the Chester County community gathered in front of t...

Chester County Renews Partnership to Support Economic Development in Coatesville

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline renewed the County’s partnership with Coatesville 2^nd Century Alliance this week, in support of the revitalization and economic development of the City of Coatesville.

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Chester County Commissioners Activate Clean Energy Financing Program for Commercial Property Owners

The Chester County Commissioners approved a resolution this week to activate the County’s participation in a program that will allow commercial building owners to borrow money for clean energy upgrades to their properties and pay the money back t...

Chester County Commissioners Sign-On to National Opioid Settlement

Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote today by the Chester County Commissioners to approve the County’s participation in a national opioid lawsuit settlement ...

Chester County Challenge – Creating More “Missing Middle” Housing

With housing prices increasing faster than incomes in Chester County, county leaders are looking for ways to create more homes affordable to middle-income and smaller families.

 Chester County’s population has quadrupled over the last 90 years to ...

County Introduces New Interactive Trailfinder Map

The Chester County Planning Commission released a new interactive map this week, showcasing all the county’s publicly accessible trails and nature preserves.

The Trailfinder Map helps residents and visitors discover new trails – more than 550 miles of them...

Parks & Preservation Announces Holiday and Winter Program Schedule

Chester County Parks + Preservation announces schedules and opens registration for its holiday-themed and winter programs. Whether you are looking for outdoor fun for kids around the holidays or events to enjoy all season long to beat the winter blues, we...

Wanted: Volunteers for Chester County Authorities, Boards, and Commissions

Several of Chester County’s 26 Authorities, Boards and Commissions are looking for more residents to volunteer to fill current vacancies and serve.

 “We are very fortunate in Chester County to have engaged citizens who care about the vitality and ...

Emergency Services Participates in Bi-Annual Safety Exercise at Limerick Nuclear Power Plant

The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) has successfully completed its bi-annual federally evaluated, full-scale exercise at the Limerick Generating Station. The nuclear power plant in Montgomery County has been producing zero-emissions ...

Chester County Launches Partnership to End Homelessness

Chester County is marking National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week by launching the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness, a new program reflecting a reinforced commitment to helping the most vulnerable among us find or keep a stable place...

November is Child Safety Protection Month

Good people and good families go through bad times. Sometimes it takes a long time to turn struggles around; sometimes big changes take place. In those situations, two of the many local organizations that help families are the Chester County Sheriff’s Off...

Chester County Health Department Prepares to Administer Vaccines to Children Five and Up

The Chester County Health Department is gearing up to deliver Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5-11 now that the Centers for Disease Control has issued final recommendations.

 The vaccine dose for the younger children is one-third of ...

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Chester County Commissioners Recognize National Community Planning Month

Chester County is celebrating an exciting milestone this year with the 25^th anniversary of the Vision Partnership Program (VPP). In recognition of October as National Community Planning Month, the Chester County Commissioners have issued a formal proclama...

Cliff Parker Appointed as Director of Chester County Archives and Record Services

Chester County History Center President Conor Hepp, and County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline, are pleased to announce the appointment of Cliff Parker as Director of Chester County Archives and Record Services (CCARS). ...

Turned Down for Hurricane Ida FEMA Disaster Assistance? You can Appeal the Decision

Don’t panic if you applied for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) assistance related to Hurricane Ida and were not approved. If you have received a notification that you are ineligible, you have 60 days from the date of your determination letter t...

Sheriff’s Office Announces Five-County Command and Leadership Program

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announces a new Command and Leadership Program for five counties of eastern Pennsylvania. The inaugural class begins in January, 2022 through the CCSO and under the direction of trainers from the New Jersey State...

Flags at County Buildings Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell

The United States flag located at all county buildings will be lowered to half-staff through sunset on Friday, October 22, 2021 in honor of General Colin Powell.

Now Accepting Vendor Applications!

Chester County Parks + Preservation is now accepting Food and Craft vendor applications for many park events. For Sheep + Wool Day the event vendor fee will be waived for 2022. Visit our Vendor Guidelines + Application page for more information and to app...

New SPRING 2022 Park Programs are Here!

Spring 2022 Ranger Programs are now open for registration! Wildflower walks, birding series, springtime on the farm, and finding those first peeps of spring! Join in the anticipation of warmer weather and register for a park program today!  REGIST...

Hibernia Mansion Tours Are Back!

Hibernia Mansion Tours Are Back!  Join the Chester County Park Rangers for a guided tour of the Hibernia County Park Mansion.  The Mansion was the home of many ironmasters and their families from the late 1700's through the late...

Sheep + Wool Event 2022

The sheep are losing their winter wool and you're invited to the shearing! Join us at Springton Manor Farm on April 30, 2022 from 11 AM - 3 PM (rain or shine). Hope to see you there!

Chesco History

Chester County Archives & Records Services have created a digital timeline reflecting nearly 340 years of Chester County history. Accompanied by richly produced photos and fascinating descriptions, the digital timeline features more than 40 historic e...

Chester County Authorities, Boards and Commissions

America250

America250 is a multiyear effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States on July 4, 2026.

America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs tha...