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2023

Posted on: May 31, 2023

Jury Duty Scam Alert

jury duty scam alert

We have received reports of scammers claiming to represent the Chester County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to scam residents by demanding payment for failure to appear for jury duty. Please note that Court staff and Sheriff's staff will NEVER request payment in any form for failure to appear for jury duty.

If you receive a call of this nature, please report it to the Chester County Sheriff's Office at 610-344-6850.

⇐Previous Chester County Receives $2 Million Near Completers Grant Next⇒ Hibernia County Park Getting New Native Wildflower Meadow

Other News in 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

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available Again for all US Households

Posted on: September 26, 2023

Coroner’s Office Hosts Continuing Education Training on Xylazine

Posted on: September 25, 2023

Chester County Health Department Flu Clinics

Posted on: September 22, 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

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

Chester County Primary Election Information

Posted on: May 17, 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