Op/Ed: Stay the course in Kennett Twp.

All around Chester County you can easily find cases of ugly suburban sprawl, accompanied by choking traffic, air pollution, and high taxes. But you also can find examples - sometimes right next door - of miles of protected open space and trails, a relaxed rural lifestyle, and reasonable taxes. What makes the difference? The short answer is: planned sustainable development. Chester County itself strongly encourages…

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Summit to focus on preventing child abuse

Preventing child abuse and teen dating violence will dominate the Biannual Safe Schools Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 20. School administrators, school board directors, law enforcement and parents are invited to learn prevention and intervention strategies to ensure all children in Chester County are provided a safe and secure learning environment, said a press release from the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The Chester County Intermediate Unit…

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