Chester County Schools push for data-driven planning and county help on teacher housing Chester County Schools told the county council they will present detailed capacity and enrollment data in upcoming workshops and urged county coordination on affordable housing for teachers, citing a 90% capacity threshold in a new state scholarship law and complicated rules for donated school sites.

Chester County Schools are taking a bold step towards data-driven planning while urgently calling for community support to tackle the teacher housing crisis—what's at stake for our educators?

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Chester County Council approves industrial incentives and development agreements; one member records lone dissent Council approved a series of economic development measures on Feb. 2, 2026, including a fee-in-lieu agreement for Project 2493 (6–1) and preliminary incentives for Project 2354 (7–0); the Council also approved a development agreement with Lando Investments and Fishing Creek Associates (7–0).

Chester County Council just greenlit major economic development measures, including incentives for two new projects, but one council member stood alone in dissent!

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County staff offer four zoning approaches for solar farms; expert urges decommissioning safeguards An outside expert and county planners presented models for regulating utility-scale solar and battery storage, highlighted decommissioning and recycling practices, and proposed four conceptual approaches to setbacks and design while recommending targeted code updates rather than a full zoning rewrite.

Chester County is exploring innovative zoning strategies for solar farms, emphasizing sustainability while addressing vital concerns like decommissioning and safety.

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Consultant says Chester County retirement fund outpaced actuarial target; $16 million Walter Scott holding redeemed Board presenter Bill said the Chester County retirement fund ended 2025 with a market value of $606.7 million — roughly $14 million above a 7% actuarial trajectory — and described recent portfolio moves including redeeming roughly $16 million from Walter Scott and reinvesting into a Vanguard fund.

Chester County's retirement fund is thriving, surpassing its actuarial target by $14 million and making strategic portfolio moves to ensure continued success!

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Residents press Chester County commissioners on transparency and concerns about ICE presence During public comment, residents raised concerns about transparency in county processes and questioned the county's preparedness and response to immigration enforcement actions, citing local lease activity by federal agencies.

Chester County residents are demanding answers from commissioners about transparency and alarming immigration enforcement activities, raising fears for their community's safety.

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Back road during golden hour.
Chester County, PA.

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Council advances bond reallocation to match airport runway grant On first reading council moved to reallocate a previously earmarked $1 million from a gateway bond to serve as the county match for a repaving grant for Runway 2 at Chester County Airport; the grant would pay roughly $9 million of an estimated $9.9 million project.

Chester County Council is set to make a significant move by reallocating $1 million to secure a federal grant for a major runway repaving project at the airport.

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Chester County council approves settlement and development agreement for Lando Village County council approved third reading of ordinance 2026-03, settling litigation and approving a development agreement between Chester County and Lando Investments/Fishing Creek Associates. Officials said the measure settles a suit, does not authorize immediate construction and that sewer capacity must be secured before building begins.

Chester County Council's recent approval of a settlement agreement paves the way for future development while ensuring the preservation of historical landmarks beloved by the community.

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Chester County Board approves retroactive pay for poll workers after court‑ordered extended voting hours The Chester County Board of Elections unanimously approved resolution BOE 0126 to authorize pay for election officers for court‑ordered extended polling hours; poll workers and judges of elections urged higher compensation, and callers asked for a county cost estimate and accountability for the poll‑book error.

Chester County poll workers are demanding fair compensation after working grueling 12-hour shifts during extended voting hours, sparking a heated debate over accountability and taxpayer costs.

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Chester County outlines bridge inventory, inspection rules and funding priorities County staff told commissioners Chester County owns 93 roadway bridges (91 maintained by the county), with 67 rated fair/good and 23 rated poor; three are closed (one under construction). Officials described prioritization criteria, inspection cadence under federal standards, and funding sources for 2026 projects.

Chester County's bridge program faces challenges with 23 bridges rated poor and three currently closed, but exciting projects are on the horizon for 2026!

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Chester County proclaims Heart Health Month and honors 911 telecommunicator who helped save a life Chester County commissioners declared February 2026 Heart Health Month and recognized 911 telecommunicator Kayla Whitlaufer after she coached Terry Brazilo through CPR, helping save her husband Robert’s life. Commissioners highlighted county heart-disease statistics and urged residents to call 911 for suspected cardiac events.

Chester County is taking heart health seriously by declaring February 2026 as Heart Health Month and honoring a hero 911 telecommunicator who helped save a life through CPR guidance.

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Chester County unveils 14‑point action plan to implement investigation recommendations County Chief Experience Officer Megan Moser presented a 14‑item action plan organized around technology, processes, organizational change and stakeholder outreach; the plan includes mandatory SURE training, dual‑signature approval for poll‑book exports, contingency plans for provisional ballots, and monthly public status updates.

Chester County is taking bold steps to restore trust in its election process with a comprehensive 14-point action plan that includes crucial technology upgrades and enhanced training for staff.

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Independent report: human error, SURE system gaps and training failures led to missing poll‑book entries An independent law‑firm investigation presented to the Chester County Board of Elections says a SURE export selection error — compounded by limited training, weak supervision and system design gaps — caused the omission of approximately 70,000 unaffiliated voters from poll books; the firm recommended system fixes, training, supervision and statutory housekeeping.

A shocking investigation reveals that human error and systemic flaws led to 70,000 unaffiliated voters being left off poll books in Chester County's election.

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Father allegedly stabbed infant, tossed him into the snow in Coatesville, Pa. A father has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing his infant son in the stomach and throwing him in the snow in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Father allegedly stabbed infant, tossed him into the snow in Coatesville, Pa.

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Winter view.
Nantmeal Village, Chester County, PA.

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Chester County council accepts resignation, orders probe after board member alleges payroll and budget failures at Fort Long fire district A resignation letter read to the council detailed alleged payroll accounting errors, budgeting shortfalls and HR reporting lapses at the Fort Long Fire Protection District. Council accepted the resignation and authorized county staff and counsel to investigate the allegations and report back.

Allegations of serious payroll and budget failures have led to the resignation of a Fort Long Fire Protection District board member and an urgent internal investigation by Chester County Council.

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Chester County gives preliminary approval to 60 MW solar-plus-storage project off Dublin Road Council approved inducement resolution and gave first reading to an ordinance offering fee-in-lieu tax incentives for Project 23-54, a proposed ~60 MW solar project with battery storage on ~400–450 acres of a 707-acre site off Dublin Road; council discussed setbacks, vegetative buffers, decommissioning, and Duke Energy review.

Chester County is taking a bold step towards sustainability with the approval of a massive 60-megawatt solar-plus-storage project that promises to reshape the energy landscape!

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From the past winter storm.
Chester County, PA.

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Old truck, old farm.
Chester County, PA.

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Council approves first reading of zoning changes aimed at standalone vape shops; sign-code overhaul planned Planning Director Jeremy Ward brought a text amendment to regulate standalone vape/e-cigarette shops (1,000-foot buffers from residential areas and conditional-use controls); council approved first reading and directed staff to pursue a broader sign-ordinance update addressing flashing lights and window advertising.

Chester County Council is taking a stand against vape shops, setting stricter zoning laws to protect neighborhoods and curb youth access.

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Administrator outlines grants, Rodman completion, animal shelter delays and audit-extension tied to ongoing investigation Administrator Hester reported two CDBG awards for emergency services vehicles, near-completion of Rodman Soccer Complex with a planned February ribbon-cutting, animal shelter construction delays (projected completion April 19, 2026), ambulance fleet delivery timing, and a fiscal-audit extension related to an ongoing SLED investigation in the Richburg Fire District.

Chester County's bold strides in emergency services funding come with a twist as a criminal investigation leads to an audit delay—what's the full story behind these developments?

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Council accepts $750,000 federal COPS hiring grant; county to match and add deputies over three years Sheriff Max Dorsey and Treasurer Darby secured council approval to accept a $750,000 2025 COPS Hiring Program grant that requires a 42.87% county match (~$562,794); the plan phases in 12 additional deputies over three years and will be incorporated into the 2026-27 budget cycle.

Chester County is set to bolster its sheriff's office with a $750,000 grant aimed at hiring 12 new deputies over three years, ensuring quicker emergency response across its vast 580 square miles!

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Chester County Council gives first reading to plan using excess sales-tax funds for jail and law-enforcement complex County Administrator Hester sought authority to use excess capital-project sales tax (CPST) funds for mandatory detention-center security upgrades, certain Rodman Soccer Complex work and to bank leftover fee-in-lieu revenue toward a new law-enforcement center; council approved the ordinance's first reading after debate about transparency and project breakdowns.

Chester County Council is taking a bold step by approving an amendment to use excess sales tax for crucial security upgrades and a new law-enforcement complex, but transparency concerns linger.

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Chester County Board of Elections certifies Nov. 4 municipal results while launching outside probe of poll‑book error The Chester County Board of Elections voted Dec. 5 to certify the Nov. 4 municipal election results while announcing an independent law‑firm investigation into a poll‑book printing error that omitted unaffiliated voters; one commissioner dissented, citing lack of confidence in the tabulation.

Chester County's Board of Elections certifies the controversial Nov. 4 results while launching an independent investigation into a poll-book error that may have disenfranchised voters.

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Thank You Rep Houlahan! Nice to see the supportive side that we usually don’t experience or see. We all know comments can be horrifying. I wholeheartedly agree and support our military. #chrissyhoulahan #PA6 #chestercounty fb.watch/DCWelm3wJq/?...

General store.
Chester County, PA.

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November 18, 2025

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