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The MyChesCo Opinion section features editorials, op-eds, and letters to the editor on the issues of the day. The section offers commentary and analysis of issues impacting Chester County, including news and current events, as well as arts, entertainment, politics, and more.
I have spent over twenty years working in law enforcement. In that time, I have talked to many victims of different crimes, including people who lost hundreds or even thousands …
The Money Isn’t the Beginning of a Scam. It’s the End. Read More
If you’ve driven Goshen Road lately, passed through West Chester Borough, or live in surrounding communities, chances are you’ve seen Aqua Pennsylvania crews and contractors with orange cones and heavy equipment. What you’re seeing on those streets is mission-driven maintenance: It’s a projected $29.3 million …
Aqua Pennsylvania: Inside Our Work in Chester County Read More
Editor: The story about work zone safety missed the mark. Let’s look at NYC first, then I’ll get to Pennsylvania. I know several people who live in, work in, or …
Are Work Zone Cameras About Safety — Or Something Else? Read More
At 11:00 p.m., he did what Americans are told to do in their darkest moments:
When a Call for Help Becomes a Police Matter Read More
In 1788, when western Pennsylvania residents petitioned the General Assembly to create Allegheny County, four of the petitioners were free Black men.
We Must Face, Not Erase, Black History Read More
Thanks to Act 50 of 2025, Pennsylvania ended what many have described as a “100% tax” on dying without family or a will. Instead of assets going to Harrisburg, those …
New PA Law Ends 100% Tax on Those Who Die Without a Will or Heirs Read More
As we turn the page on the holidays, I want to thank our customers in Spring City for the patience, kindness, and support you showed our local Postal Service team …
Spring City Postmaster Thanks Community After Busy Holiday Mail Season Read More
As we turn the page on the holidays, I want to thank our customers in DEVON for the patience, kindness, and support you showed our local Postal Service team during …
Devon Post Office Thanks Customers for Peak Season Success Read More
Election night marked a resounding success for the Democratic party across the country. There were victories in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, but perhaps none more important on a …
Opinion: We Need A New Way To Vote For Represenatives Read More
When stopping for deer feels as common as stopping for red lights, you know Chester County has a big problem. Deer put our roads, our health, and our environment at risk.
When Deer Outnumber Caution Signs: Chester County’s Growing Crisis Read More