By KENDAL GAPINSKI
WEST GOSHEN — The Chester County SPCA, in turmoil for nearly a year, has a new board president.
Patricia Biswanger, of Havertown, Delaware County, was announced as the new CCSPCA board president Friday morning. Biswanger, an attorney who operates her own small practice out of Wayne, was an animal advocate for several years before joining the Chester County SPCA board of directors.
Continue reading “New SPCA board president says shelter can rebound”By KENDAL GAPINSKI
WEST GOSHEN — Differing philosophies are a point of controversy currently surrounding the Chester County SPCA.
While the shelter says it is merely trying every possible option to save animals’ lives, critics are asking at what cost.
Continue reading “Chesco SPCA tries to face new challenges”By KENDAL GAPINSKI
With 16 new members and a hefty list of accusations and controversies to address, the new Chester County SCPA board will be holding its first meeting on Monday.
One new board member said that change has already started at the CCSPCA and more will be coming soon.
Continue reading “SPCA’s new board begins making changes”By KENDAL GAPINSKI
WEST GOSHEN — State Sen. Andrew Dinniman, D-19, of West Whiteland, and local attorney Jim McErlane said Thursday that they have selected 16 candidates to serve on the Chester County SPCA board after a deal was brokered last month calling for additions to the board.
The list of individuals nominated for the board include prominent veterinarians, attorneys and accountants, as well as the businessman whose family dogs were killed after entering a neighbor’s yard.
Continue reading “16 candidates chosen for Chester County SPCA’s board”By KENDAL GAPINSKI
The Chester County SPCA and state Sen. Andrew Dinniman announced an agreement Monday to install new members on the organization’s board as part of a new initiative to improve the shelter.
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By KENDAL GAPINSKI
Accusations of high euthanasia rates and lack of management aren’t the only issues officials at the Chester County SPCA are facing these days.
Continue reading “West Bradford SPCA land sale raises objections”
By KENDAL GAPINSKI
The nonprofit organization charged with caring for some of Chester County’s most vulnerable creatures — stray dogs and cats — is itself in need of rescuing, a growing chorus of detractors say.
From allegations of animal abuse, poor management and questionable land deals, the detractors paint a picture of a Chester County SPCA that is harming, rather than helping, the abandoned pets it’s meant to protect.
Continue reading “Under Fire: Many question practices at Chester County SPCA”Featuring exclusive fashion in the name of a good cause, Roxana Muzzammel, a candidate for the Washington D.C. chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Woman of the Year” will be hosting a fashion show called Fashion for a Cure at the Huxley Hotel on Sun., April 28 to raise money for her campaign.
Continue reading “Fashion for a Cure combines trends with charity”Shelley Sarmiento stands in a bread truck, stuffed with clothes inside. It’s Christmas time and a man steps up into the truck and looks around. He begins chatting with Sarmiento, telling her about his need to find a Christmas gift for his wife. Sarmiento laughs, asking him for a picture to help him find the right size. He does, and after a few moments, pulls out four $100 bills and hands them to Sarmiento, telling her “I’m going for a coffee next door, surprise me.”
Continue reading “Little White Fashion Truck Owner Mobilizes Fashion”Black and white, brilliant colors and bold sunglasses were some of the trends seen on the runway for spring 2013. For those looking to stay stylish as warmer weather approaches, these spring trends can be found at a variety of stores, and can fit any budget.
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