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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.
Op-Ed by Nancy Murray, M.S., president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and senior vice president of Achieva The PA House has passed a budget that includes a $170 million …
Taking $170M From the ID/A Budget Is Defunding, Not Saving Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Robert E. Merski and Chris Pielli It’s hard to turn on the news without seeing stories about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Rapid advances in …
Getting Ahead of AI: Why We Should Act Now to Manage an Emerging Tech Threat Read More
Op-Ed by Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), House Democratic Caucus Chairman One in five Americans actively suffer from some sort of mental illness. Is that person you, or someone you love?
Investing in Mental Health Is Investing in a Better Today – and Tomorrow Read More
Op-Ed by Caitlin Alyse Baiduc – Humane Action Pennsylvania, Eastern PA Coordinator According to a 2021 report released by State Farm® (source), Pennsylvania ranks first in the nation for the …
The Vital Importance of Wildlife Corridors: House Resolution 87 Paves the Way for Pennsylvania’s Biodiversity Read More
As I sit here today, I find myself reflecting back on my engineering career. It all began 30 years ago, on Tuesday, June 1, 1993.
Mark Padula Celebrates 30 Years as a Chester County Civil Engineer Read More
I am the mother of three adults with intellectual disabilities. Personally, and professionally, I have advocated for people in the ID/A community for more than 40 years.
Mom Asks Legislators: When Will It Be Our Turn? Read More
Op-ed by State Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia Imagine losing your cognitive ability while your body stays in healthy condition. Think about watching your family member’s cognitive ability decline and facing …
Expand Access to Life Saving Alzheimer’s Drug Read More
Op-Ed by State Representative Lisa A. Borowski – PA 168 Alzheimer’s disease is a fatal, progressive illness impacting millions of Americans each day. Past inability to treat the causes of …
Don’t Delay Hope for Those with Alzheimer’s Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, the Chair of the Majority Policy Committee Just like always, legislative Republicans are looking for someone to blame for their own failures. They’re …
Republicans Need to Stop the Blame Game and Work for the People Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware Much like the Blue Route, my road to motherhood was filled with potholes. After an unsuccessful year of trying, my husband, Brad, and …
Beyond Bouquets: Let’s Gift Pennsylvania Moms With More This Mother’s Day Read More