PECO has a wide range of assistance programs in place that can benefit low-income and fixed-income residents. There are also other programs, rebates and tips to help all residents lower their monthly bills! Check out the links below to find … Continue reading
Online Broadband and Technology Training (OBTT) offers users free access to more than 100 online courses and 500 educational videos that cover a wide range of topics. Some of these topics include social media, cloud computing, website development, internet security, … Continue reading
The Penn State Cooperative Extension’s Water Webinar series provides educational programs on a variety of important water resource issues in Pennsylvania. The June topic is “Five Steps to a Healthier Pond” and will be held on June 25, 2014 from … Continue reading
The Chester County Agricultural Development Council has released the 2014 Guide to Local Farm Products in Chester County. The Guide provides not only a map and listing of farms, CSAs, retail outlets and farmer’s markets but also includes a harvest … Continue reading
With the heavy rain and flooding that our region recently experienced, the Chester County Health Department and Department of Emergency Services compiled a Flood Recovery Guide to assist residents affected by flooding. Additional information can also be found at the … Continue reading
Chester County Emergency Services is currently in the process of gathering information to determine our region’s eligibility in qualifying for federal assistance after the February winter storms. They are specifically looking at the damages to residential homes and for-profit businesses … Continue reading
During a disaster, PA 2-1-1 works closely with Emergency Services Departments from throughout the state to provide public information to the community and rumor control and trend analysis to County officials. 2-1-1 also reports community needs that are not being … Continue reading
Comcast has recently launched Internet Essentials, a program which provides families with children who are eligible to receive free lunches under the National School Lunch Program with low-cost internet service, affordable computers and digital literacy training. To learn more and … Continue reading
Chester County has begun the process to update their hazard mitigation plan. As part of that process they are requesting public input regarding the risks facing our community. Please click on the link below if you would be willing to … Continue reading
If you find a swarm of honeybees on your turf and don’t want it there, members of the Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) are willing to remove the swarm. Honeybees are a valuable part of nature because they pollinate crops, … Continue reading