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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.
When I was young, I was the kid who loved to take apart my electronics and put them back together. I was always intrigued by technology. I put that interest …
Veterans Have the Skills, Confidence and Grit to Excel in Any Role Read More
Op-Ed by Jumaanah Harps, Devon Postmaster The U.S. Postal Service has been hard at work preparing for the holiday season since January. Rest assured, we’re holiday ready and well prepared …
The USPS Is Holiday Ready Read More
Op-Ed by Beth Ann Rosica Two weeks ago, I reported that West Chester’s Community Outfest was canceled allegedly due to “hate and vitriol directed to the event and the organizers,” (emphasis added). Organizers claimed that after receiving these …
Outfest Emails Show No Hate or Vitriol Read More
Op-Ed by Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery Counties This past summer, Republicans in the Pennsylvania House and Senate rammed through a bill with several proposed constitutional amendments that would limit personal …
SB 106: Too Radical, Too Extreme Read More
EDITOR: Contrary to the October 14th article entitled “PA Wants to Be a Leader in Hydrogen and Clean Energy Manufacturing”, reliance on hydrogen as a fuel source will result in massive …
Don’t Be Fooled by the Hydrogen Hype Read More
Op-Ed by Tim Whitaker, Executive Director, Mighty Writers If the scourge of gun violence in our cities and in schools around the country proves anything, it’s that violence can happen …
How Writing Can Help Curb Violence Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester Recently, rate increases for water and wastewater services provided by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua) went into effect for over 400,000 customers in 32 …
Aqua Rate Increase Underscores Need for Reform Read More
Op-Ed by Denise Day, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine Our community is in crisis. As the CEO of a large non-profit in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater …
An Open Letter to the Community: A Return to Kindness Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia) Seeking a better Pennsylvania for all of the commonwealth’s residents is what public service is all about for me. I’ve spent the better …
Want a Better Pennsylvania? Listen to Black Pennsylvanians Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Darisha Parker, Donna Bullock, and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) If you are complaining about your tax dollars paying off someone else’s student loan debt, or proudly declaring …
Stop Bashing Student Debtors: This Is What Social Justice Looks Like Read More