Chester County News and Community Website
There are numerous elementary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning in Chester County Pennsylvania, which is home to the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 14 public school districts, many independent and private schools, charter schools, multiple colleges and universities, and the Chester County Library System. In general, Chester County’s top public schools also rank as the top-performing public schools in Pennsylvania and the United States.
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s own Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment …
Bertram Lawson II Appointed to Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission Read More
MEDIA, PA — Ife Williams, Ph.D., a distinguished Political Science professor at Delaware County Community College, has secured a $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant …
Delaware County Professor Wins $150k Grant to Highlight Global Resistance to Colonialism and Segregation Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The spirit of commitment to social consciousness and inclusivity was in full display at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunch hosted by the Society of …
West Chester University Society Honors Community and Student Leaders with Inaugural Awards Read More
Editor: In Rep. Peter Schweyer’s Feb. 15 column, The Choice for Is Clear for Educating Our Children, We Need to Go Big, he omits one major policy change that he …
Why Public Cyber Charter School Students Deserve Fair Funding Read More
DOWNINGTOWN PA — The Downingtown Library Board of Directors has unanimously approved Jasmine Smith as Downingtown Library’s Director. Her first day is February 19, 2024.
Downingtown Library Appoints Jasmine Smith as Library Director Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester’s very own Henderson High School has earned a notable distinction that places it at the forefront of gender equality within the field of computer …
Henderson High School Wins Prestigious Award for Female Diversity in Computer Science Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board convened on Monday, February 12, 2024, to acknowledge the heartbreaking loss of Sam Ganow, a dedicated member of the school board and …
Octorara School Board Mourns Loss, Plans for Future After Tragic Passing of Sam Ganow Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that three educational institutions in Senate District 44 have received a total of $255,000 in grant funding. The funds …
Boost for Vocational Education: Local Schools Bag $255,000 in Technical Education Grants Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a thrilling display of linguistic prowess, Owen J. Roberts Middle School student Charan Garimella clinched first place at the 2024 Chester County Spelling Bee. With the …
Chester County’s Spelling Prodigy: Owen J. Roberts Middle Schooler Secures First Place in County Spelling Bee Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Two illustrious alumnae of West Chester University (WCU) were honored as Drum Majors for Justice at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on January 26. …
Two WCU Alumnae Recognized as Drum Majors for Justice at MLK Jr. Brunch Read More