Chadds Ford’s Pat Wells is fighting for retiree benefits. And she’s doing so by taking part in a series of videos for the Association of BellTell Retirees Inc. “I am very upset about the way the retirees are being treated…It’s supposed to be the golden years, and they are kind of making it the ghoulish years,” Wells said in the video. Wells began a 42-year…
Tyler Arboretum has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to harness the collective power of charities, families, businesses and individuals to transform participation in the giving season. Taking place Dec. 2, thus coinciding with the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, #Giving Tuesday aims to inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, and give back in better, smarter ways…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on the state’s draft Long Range Transportation Plan, which will help guide future 12-Year Programs and regional plans, by visiting www.PAOnTrack.com. “Our Long Range Transportation Plan provides a vision for Pennsylvania’s future by focusing on system preservation, safety, stewardship and personal and freight mobility,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. “I encourage the public…
A former Marine officer became the newest Chester County assistant district attorney last week, said District Attorney Tom Hogan. Hogan announced the hiring of Chad Maloney, who received his undergraduate degree from Dickinson College and his law degree from Temple University, in a press release. Maloney recently separated from the U.S. Marine Corps, where he achieved the rank of captain and served as the lead…
Pennsylvania State Police want to remind residents that motor-vehicle crashes are a leading killer of children aged 1 to 13. To reduce those fatalities, police will be conducting free child-safety seat inspections in conjunction with the Cllick It or Ticket campaign during National Child Passenger Safety Week. Certified child passenger safety technicians will check seats for proper installation and advise parents on choosing the right…
In observance of the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 20, the Chester County Tobacco-free Coalition will be distributing nearly 1,000 free “quit kits” in Chester County. Hoping to kick lots of butts, agencies will have quit kits, tobacco prevention information, and smoking cessation resources available at the following locations through Nov. 28: ChesPenn Health Services Chester County Health Department Chester County Hospital Chester County…