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2023

Posted on: May 17, 2022

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.

The 2022 Primary Election results will be available beginning after the polls close at 8:00 PM on election night at chesco.org/elections.

⇐Previous Election Process Runs Smoothly in Chester County Next⇒ County Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Memory of One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19

Other News in 2023

Chester County’s Color 5K Raises $110,000 for COPE Program to Help Fight Opioid and Heroin Abuse

Posted on: December 7, 2023

Chester County Awards $5 Million in Community Revitalization Program Grants

Posted on: December 7, 2023

Sheriff’s Office Leads Collaboration to Help Thistle Hills “Warm Up for Winter"

Posted on: November 29, 2023

Election Certification Postponed

Posted on: November 22, 2023

Chester County’s Operation Green Light Program Honors Veterans

Posted on: November 9, 2023

WARNING: Phone Scam re Chester County Courts

Posted on: November 9, 2023

Chester County Election Results Update

Posted on: November 9, 2023

2023 Municipal Election Results

Posted on: November 7, 2023

Chester County Announces Results of Latest Citizen Survey

Posted on: November 2, 2023

Chester County Receives National Award for Affordable Housing Collaboration

Posted on: November 2, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Proclaim Support for Operation Green Light

Posted on: October 25, 2023

Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services Seeks Input on Use of Opioid Settlement Funds

Posted on: October 25, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Tour Site of Future Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester

Posted on: October 23, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Present Agriculture Awards

Posted on: October 18, 2023

Chester County Recognizes National Community Planning Month

Posted on: October 13, 2023

Real Estate Tax Rebate for Volunteer Fire Company and EMS Agency Members

Posted on: October 12, 2023

Coroner's Office to Honor Memory of Ten Unclaimed Veterans on October 26

Posted on: October 9, 2023

Chester County Encourages Community Support for Veterans During Operation Green Light

Posted on: October 5, 2023

Chester County Watersheds 2045 Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

Posted on: October 5, 2023

Third Chester County Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for County Residents Impacted by Cavalcante Escape

Posted on: September 28, 2023

Chester County Designates $2.7M for Whole-Home Repairs Program

Posted on: September 28, 2023

Coroner’s Office Hosts Continuing Education Training on Xylazine

Posted on: September 25, 2023

The Location of the September 20 Prison Board Meeting Has Been Moved

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Chester County to Hold Town Hall Meetings for Residents Following Conclusion of Prison Escape

Posted on: September 13, 2023

Chester County Hosts First-Ever Sustainability Summit

Posted on: September 13, 2023

Statement from Chester County Commissioners on the Capture of Danelo Cavalcante

Posted on: September 13, 2023

Health Department to Hold Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Throughout the County

Posted on: September 5, 2023

Chester County Sheriff’s Office Warns Against Another Rash of Phone Scams

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Chester County Color 5K Set for October 7 at Exton Park

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Chester County’s Fleet Management Program Sees $1.3M Savings Since 2016

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Chester County Department of Procurement and General Services Moves to Electronic Bidding

Posted on: August 16, 2023

Commissioners Appoint Eve Large as Director of Department of Children, Youth & Families

Posted on: August 15, 2023

Chester County Offices Collaborate for Free Paper-Shredding Event in Phoenixville

Posted on: August 14, 2023

PA CareerLink Hosts Open House and Resource Fair on September 7

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Health Department Hosts Potassium Iodide Dispensing Event

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Hibernia Park Welcomes 94th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic

Posted on: August 7, 2023

Listening Sessions on Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults

Posted on: August 3, 2023

Chester County Sheriff’s Office Changes Certification Requirements for New Deputy Sheriff Hires

Posted on: August 3, 2023

Annual Point-In-Time Count Shows Increase in Homelessness in Chester County

Posted on: July 27, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Approve Preservation of 101-Acre Upper Oxford Farm

Posted on: July 20, 2023

Chester County Government Rises to Fourth Place in National Digital Ranking

Posted on: July 19, 2023

Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services Announces New Partner in Outpatient Treatment

Posted on: July 13, 2023

Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Announces Funding Opportunities

Posted on: July 10, 2023

$375,000 Award Will Further the Work of Chester County’s Street Outreach Program

Posted on: July 6, 2023

Erik Walschburger, Chester County Deputy Administrator, Graduates from Leadership Program

Posted on: June 29, 2023

Pilot Program Will Assist in Transporting People to Problem-Solving Court Mandated Appointments

Posted on: June 29, 2023

Chester County’s Department of Computing and Information Services Wins Two National Awards

Posted on: June 15, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Recognize Pride Month with Proclamation and Flying of Pride Flag

Posted on: June 8, 2023

Commissioners Recognize Juneteenth with a Proclamation

Posted on: June 8, 2023

Applications are being accepted for the Chester County Housing Authority Board

Posted on: June 6, 2023

Chester County Holds Veterans Resource Fair June 10

Posted on: June 5, 2023

Chester County Convenes Reentry Coalition to Support Those Returning to the Community

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Chester County Ag Council Issues New Guide to Local Farms and Farm Products

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Chester County 9-1-1 Telecommunicator Receives National Scholarship

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Chester County Receives $2 Million Near Completers Grant

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Jury Duty Scam Alert

Posted on: May 31, 2023

Hibernia County Park Getting New Native Wildflower Meadow

Posted on: May 25, 2023

Chester County Announces 2023 Town Tours & Village Walks Program

Posted on: May 24, 2023

Commissioners Award $2.5 Million in Open Space Preservation and Park Improvement Grants

Posted on: May 24, 2023

Chester County’s Firefighter I Training Program Recognizes Latest Graduates

Posted on: May 18, 2023

Primary Election Information

Posted on: May 16, 2023

Chester County Holds First Veterans Resource Fair on June 10

Posted on: May 11, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Proclaim National Travel and Tourism Week

Posted on: May 11, 2023

Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services Announces Events for National Prevention Week

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Teams from Owen J. Roberts Schools Take Chester County Envirothon Awards

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Chester County Launches Crucial Broadband Survey

Posted on: May 1, 2023

County Earth Day Efforts Include New Trees Planted At Springton Manor Farm

Posted on: April 27, 2023

Pocopson Home Named Regional Test Site for Nurse Aides

Posted on: April 27, 2023

Chester County Offices Collaborate to Help Moms and Families Write a New Future

Posted on: April 26, 2023

Health Department Spotlights National Infant Immunization Week

Posted on: April 25, 2023

Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: April 19, 2023

Voter Services Adds Color to Mail-In & Absentee Ballot Envelopes to Clarify Voting Process

Posted on: April 18, 2023

Chester County Farmers Asking for Driver Cooperation

Posted on: April 17, 2023

Chester County Government Earns Top Honor for Employee Well-Being

Posted on: April 13, 2023

Hundreds Attend Chester County Job Fair at West Chester University

Posted on: April 6, 2023

Keep Chester County Beautiful Launches Spring Giveaway

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Chester County Workforce Development Board and WCU Partner to Host County-Wide Job Fair

Posted on: March 24, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Join in Meals on Wheels’ March for Meals Celebration

Posted on: March 21, 2023

Chester County Leads State in Veteran Benefit Payouts

Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Seeker Information

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Chester County Resident Beth Intoccia Named Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Move More with the Chester County Health Department

Posted on: March 1, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Award $6.35 Million in Grants for Preservation of Crebilly Farm

Posted on: March 1, 2023

Human Services Director Elected to Board of PA Association of County Human Services Administrators

Posted on: February 23, 2023

Chester County Praised by HUD for Increase in Stable Housing Options

Posted on: February 23, 2023

Commissioners Appoint Warren W. "Bill" Messerschmidt III as Director of Emergency Services

Posted on: January 26, 2023

Chester County Introduces “Fresh Air, Self-Care Chesco”

Posted on: January 25, 2023

Flags at all County Buildings at Half-Staff in Honor of the Monterey Park Victims

Posted on: January 23, 2023

Commissioners Present $25,000 Check to ChesPenn Center for Family Health in Coatesville

Posted on: January 19, 2023

Chester County Farmers and Producers Earn Accolades at the Pennsylvania Farm Show

Posted on: January 18, 2023

Health Dept Retiree/Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Betsy Walls Receives CDC’s Trailblazer Award

Posted on: January 17, 2023

Chester County Commissioners Appoint Colleen Frens as County Solicitor

Posted on: January 12, 2023

Commissioners Declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

Posted on: January 11, 2023

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Includes Spotlight on Crisis Intervention Team Training

Posted on: January 5, 2023

County Leaders Discuss Direction of Chester County Climate Action Plan in 2023

Posted on: December 21, 2022

County Commissioners Approve Second Round of American Rescue Plan Act Grants

Posted on: December 21, 2022

Chester County Renews Contract Supporting Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events

Posted on: December 19, 2022

Chester County’s Color 5K Raises $120,000 to Help Fight Opioid and Heroin Abuse

Posted on: December 15, 2022

Chester County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program Relaunches

Posted on: December 8, 2022

Commissioner Maxwell Graduates from County Commissioners Association of PA Academy of Excellence

Posted on: December 7, 2022

Michelle Gallo Named Director of Human Resources for Chester County

Posted on: December 6, 2022

Chester County Sheriff’s Office Partners with Domestic Violence Center of Chester County for “Lights

Posted on: December 6, 2022

Commissioners Appoint Jeannette Roman as Director of Chester County Workforce Development Board

Posted on: December 1, 2022

Chester County Commissioners Present Agriculture Awards

Posted on: November 17, 2022

Jamie Johnson Appointed Director of Department of Drug & Alcohol Services

Posted on: November 10, 2022

Election Day - Important Information

Posted on: November 5, 2022

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Welcomes Newest Affiliate, Keep Chester County Beautiful

Posted on: November 1, 2022

Chester County Commissioners Proclaim Support for Veterans During “Operation Green Light”

Posted on: October 26, 2022

Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: October 24, 2022

Command and Leadership Academy to Honor Chester County’s Inaugural Graduates

Posted on: October 18, 2022

Chester County Announces Voting Telephone Town Hall Scheduled for Monday, October 17

Posted on: October 11, 2022

Hundreds Turn Out for Chester County Color 5K

Posted on: October 10, 2022

County Highlights Key Planning Initiatives During National Community Planning Month

Posted on: October 6, 2022

Chester County Health Department Launches Community Health and Wellness Survey

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Chester County Drug & Alcohol Services Outlines Opioid Settlement Implementation Plan

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Chester County Awards American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Chester County to Hold September 22 Job Fair for Human Services and Behavioral Health Career Opening

Posted on: September 14, 2022

Chester County Goal: Online Access to Digitized Historic Documents by 2024

Posted on: August 25, 2022

Chester County Ranked as Top-Ten Digital County

Posted on: August 18, 2022

Chester County to Take Part in International Overdose Awareness Day with “Night of Light”

Posted on: August 4, 2022

Chester County Launches Walk. Ride. Drive. Safe Campaign

Posted on: August 3, 2022

Chester County Color 5K Returns October 8 with New Location in Exton Park

Posted on: August 2, 2022

Commissioners Approve Contract to Bolster Historic Tourism

Posted on: July 19, 2022

Chester County Commissioners Approve $3.4 Million Toward Affordable Housing Communities

Posted on: July 14, 2022

Chester County Prepares for New 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline

Posted on: July 13, 2022

ChesCo Agricultural Land Preservation Board Announces Farm Preservation Funding Opportunities

Posted on: July 12, 2022

Chester County Awarded National Accolade for Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement Program

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Chesco Sheriff and Chesco Libraries Announce National Human Trafficking Hotline

Posted on: July 5, 2022

Chester County’s Focused Efforts Reducing Homelessness

Posted on: June 28, 2022

Chester County Recognized Among Nation’s Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report

Posted on: June 22, 2022

America250PA Chester County Commission Holds First Meeting

Posted on: June 9, 2022

Sheriff’s Office, Senior Law Center and Local Senior Centers Hold Senior Fraud Prevention Workshops

Posted on: June 9, 2022

Commissioners Join HUD in Committing to Increase Affordable Housing Supply

Posted on: June 9, 2022

Firefighters Complete Final Exercises Towards Certification

Posted on: June 6, 2022

County Earns National Achievement Award for Youth Center Partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA

Posted on: June 2, 2022

Chester County Ag Council Issues New Guide to Local Farms and Farm Products

Posted on: June 1, 2022

Commissioners Approve $3.2 million in Open Space Preservation and Park Improvement Grant Awards

Posted on: May 25, 2022

Chester County Announces 2022 Town Tours & Village Walks

Posted on: May 25, 2022

Election Process Runs Smoothly in Chester County

Posted on: May 20, 2022

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

Posted on: May 13, 2022

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

Posted on: May 12, 2022

Chester County to Participate in “National Prevention Week” Effort

Posted on: May 6, 2022

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

Posted on: April 28, 2022

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

Posted on: April 27, 2022

Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: April 25, 2022

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

Posted on: April 22, 2022

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

Posted on: April 22, 2022

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

Posted on: April 21, 2022

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

Posted on: March 30, 2022

Robin Davis Appointed Chester County Director of Procurement

Posted on: March 29, 2022

Erik Walschburger Appointed Chester County Deputy County Administrator

Posted on: March 24, 2022

Commissioners Adopt County’s First Ag Economic Development Strategic Plan

Posted on: March 23, 2022

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

Posted on: March 16, 2022

Rachael Griffith Appointed Chester County Sustainability Director

Posted on: March 16, 2022

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

Posted on: March 10, 2022

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

Posted on: March 5, 2022

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

Posted on: March 3, 2022

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

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Dolores Colligan Appointed Director of Chester County Department of Community Development

Posted on: February 24, 2022

Chester County Receives National Honor for Performance Management Leadership

Posted on: February 24, 2022

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

Posted on: February 17, 2022

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

Posted on: February 9, 2022

Commissioners Award $294K Grant to Phoenixville Area Community Services

Posted on: February 1, 2022

Chester County Commissioners Launch America250 Celebration Planning

Posted on: January 26, 2022

Nearly Three Tons of Unused Prescription Drugs Collected in 2021

Posted on: January 24, 2022

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

Posted on: January 11, 2022

Hospital Closures - Resources and Information

Posted on: January 5, 2022

Blue Light Shines on Chester County Courthouse for Human Trafficking Prevention

Posted on: January 4, 2022