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Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.
Two Chester County establishments are on the top 25 fastest-growing breweries list for Next Glass. They were ranked on number of check-ins and percentage growth. Four other breweries throughout the Keystone State were also on the list, according to Breweries in PA. Exton’s Iron Hill Brewery ranked at no. 12...
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest
As America’s prison population both ages and increases, the “second look” movement has gained interest as a way to reduce overcrowding and potentially save money. The post Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Enjoy Picking Summer Fresh Fruit in Chester County
Pick out your own fruit this summer at two farm markets in Chester County. Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are available now!. A bowl of cold, cut-up fruit is one of the best snacks to enjoy during warm months, so why not add to the experience by picking your own summer fresh fruit in Chester County at these two orchards, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today.
At This Delaware County Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the...
The Borough of West Chester is Finally Getting Its Grocery Store
After years of touting the benefits of locally owned and patiently growing their membership, followed by months of searching for the perfect location, the West Chester Cooperative has some big news. It has signed a lease. The Borough of West Chester is getting its grocery store. The store will be...
Lyme disease cases on the rise in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Montgomery County Health officials said there were thousands of cases of Lyme disease last year and that new ways of diagnosing the illness are leading to more accurate numbers and earlier help for those infected.In Jeanette Suros' peaceful backyard stood some bad memories."There's multiple PTSD moments that I have to work through," she said. "And, I would have liked to not have to go through that every time."Still, she tried to enjoy her herb garden while remembering nearly dying from Lyme disease spread by a tick bite in 2016 and again in 2019."I wasn't able...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Delco will once again play important role in upcoming presidential election, professor says
UPPER CHICHESTER, Pa. (CBS) – Voters in Delaware County are still taking in President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.At the Wawa on Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester on Wednesday, there was mixed reaction to the abrupt ending of Biden's campaign. The president vowed to continue his reelection bid following his shaky debate performance last month."I wish he [Biden] would have stayed in, but I'm going to vote for Kamala Harris now," Upper Chichester resident Fred Hamilton said. Hamilton is a registered Republican, but he said...
Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia...
Montgomery County to hold potassium iodide tablet and Narcan® distribution event July 25
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. Free NARCAN kits will also be available.
Update: Montgomery and Philadelphia counties under a flash flood warning early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning at 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. "At 1:18 p.m., local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring on Route 38 in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, and on the Schuylkill Expressway near the Manayunk exit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," says the weather service. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low-lying areas."
Section of Ardsley to receive mosquito spraying on July 29, nearby residents encouraged to remain indoors
Montgomery County health officials announced that mosquito spraying in the areas of Hillside Cemetery and Memorial Gardens and Ardsley Burial Park in Abington Township will take place on Monday, July 29 from 7:45pm to 9:45pm (weather permitting; alternate date will be Thursday, August 1). The spraying will be done where...
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