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Arts and Entertainment

University City: Confronting Climate Change with Multimedia Chamber Music

April 27, 2022 Eve Campbell 0

The experimental chamber music group pushes audiences to have an epiphany about the scale and potential consequences of global climate change. [Read More]

COVID-19

Delaware County: Education groups call on Gov. Wolf to vaccinate school staff

April 6, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Teachers and education advocates are increasing calls for Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize vaccinating school staff throughout the state. A coalition of nine statewide education groups wrote a letter on Feb. 11 addressed to Wolf, Secretary of [Read More]

COVID-19

Montgomery County: Inmates Dispute Jail’s Account of Pandemic Safety Measures

March 30, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December. [Read More]

Education

Delaware County: District Leaders Chime in on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Education Funding Increases

March 25, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

In his budget address last Wednesday, Gov. Wolf called for all existing education funding to be put through the fair funding formula, which takes into account factors such as student needs and enrollment. His $1.3 billion proposal includes increases in funding for special education and pre-k programs. [Read More]

Business

West Chester: LA Fitness Reopens Basketball Court

March 18, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Members of the LA Fitness in West Chester have gained more access to gym amenities. Recently, the gym opened its basketball court. This was the first time the court has been open since pandemic restrictions [Read More]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Faulty Video Service Disrupts Valuable Visitation Time in Pennsylvania’s Prisons

February 17, 2021 Jesse Bunch 0

In the 11 years her husband has been incarcerated at the State Correctional Institution Chester, Sharon Murchison and her teenage son visited him weekly — often staying six hours at a time.  But as COVID-19 [Read More]

Elections

Elections: Campaign Volunteers in Chester Greet Voters, Pass Along Optimism

November 10, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum 0

Residents volunteer to help voters cast their ballots at the local senior community center in Chester City, in Delaware County. [Read More]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Pastor at Great Valley Presbyterian Church Talks About Serving a Congregation During the Pandemic

November 2, 2020 Blake Barstar 0

With COVID, senior pastor Kieth Fink of Great Valley Presbyterian has been adapting during these uncertain times. [Read More]

Elections

Elections: PA State Rep. Kristine Howard and Challenger Wendy Leland Makes Closing Cases to Chester County Residents

October 30, 2020 Blake Barstar 0

The pivotal race between Kristine Howard and Wendy Leland will decide who represents Pennsylvania’s 167th District. [Read More]

Business

COVID-19: Tattoo Parlors Persist Because of Customers

August 24, 2020 Carolyn Potts 0

Used to dealing with the possible spread of infection, several tattoo parlors in the region have instituted new policies and practices in order to stay open. [Read More]

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  • Politics: Cogbill Seeks Win in Pennsylvania Democratic Primary
    May 13, 2022 Jack Danz 0
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