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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. [continue reading…]

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. [continue reading…]

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. [continue reading…]

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. [continue reading…]

Education

Education: After Community Pressure, Colonial School Board Expands Diversity Efforts in District

August 21, 2020 Justin Oakes 1

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. [continue reading…]

Business

COVID-19: Conshohocken Dojo Offers Mask-Free Outdoor Classes

August 19, 2020 Justin Oakes 0

At Destolfo’s Premier Martial Arts in Conshohocken, students can work out mask-free in the parking lot or take socially distanced lessons online. [continue reading…]

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