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 […]
Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Residents volunteer to help voters cast their ballots at the local senior community center in Chester City, in Delaware County. […]
With COVID, senior pastor Kieth Fink of Great Valley Presbyterian has been adapting during these uncertain times. […]
The pivotal race between Kristine Howard and Wendy Leland will decide who represents Pennsylvania’s 167th District. […]
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. […]
Shreya Bhutani, class of 2018, petitioned the Colonial School Board to take action against racism in schools. In response, the district created a new position focused on diversity and inclusion in schools. […]
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