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West Chester Mayor and Police Chief Statement on the Tragic Death of George Floyd

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester’s Mayor Dianne Herrin and Chief of Police James Morehead released the following statement on the tragic death of George Floyd:

Crime / Op-ed

We Must Continue Bipartisan Efforts to End Human Trafficking

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 - by Op-Ed

For many, the phrase human trafficking conjures images of elsewhere. They may have heard that the U.S. Department of State estimates some 12 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. But not …

Lincoln University

Congressman John Lewis to Speak at Lincoln University’s 160th Commencement

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 - by MyChesCo

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader and representative of Georgia’s 5th congressional district, will speak at Lincoln University’s 160th Commencement ceremony Sunday, May 5.