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Police across Chester County search for suspects in counterfeit bills investigation
West Chester police are investigating after counterfeit bills were passed at a CVS pharmacy in East Bradford Township, Chester County over the weekend.It happened around 8 p.m. Sunday when police responded to the store on Miles Road.According to police, suspects walked in with the fake cash in exchange for a deposit on their Cash App."They have the app on their phone, pharmacy scans the barcode to their Cash App, it registers how much they want -- $100, $200 whatever. You pay the cashier $200, and once the transaction is complete, it goes on your app," said West Chester Police Public...
North Coventry man convicted of taking ‘upskirting’ photos of woman at Pottstown store
NORRISTOWN — A Chester County man was convicted by a jury of charges he used his cellphone to take photographs under a woman’s skirt as she shopped at a Pottstown arts and craft store. Monte Wyndell Reed, 31, of the 600 block of West Schuylkill Road, North Coventry...
Pair sought for repeatedly using fake bills at Chester Co. gas station
Police in Chester County are looking for help from the public to identify two men who, officials claim, have used counterfeit bills repeatedly at the same gas station in Kennett Square. And, officials said, the same men may have used fake currency in an incident that happened at a CVS...
Eagleview Town Center Kicks Off Opening Week for Eagleview Summer Events
Eagleview Town Center has unveiled an array of summer events to entertain Chester County residents and visitors alike. Eagleview Town Center has unveiled an array of summer events to entertain Chester County residents and visitors alike. From farmer’s markets, festivals, and outdoor concerts to craft markets and movie nights in the park, Eagleview Town Center promises an unforgettable summer experience for all.
Check Out Some of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Chester County
Nothing tastes as good as a cool, decadent scoop of vanilla with sprinkles or a bite of refreshing cherry water ice on a 90-degree summer day. From soft serve to ice-cream sandwiches to delicious milkshakes, there are plenty of places to enjoy the best ice cream shops in Chester County, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine.
Cuddle and Learn About Farm Animals at These Two Chester County Animal Sanctuaries
There is no better activity for animal lovers than to cuddle horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, and other cute animals at one of Chester County’s animal sanctuaries where they care for and keep fuzzy friends, write Sam Ruland and Gracie Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Barn at Spring Brook...
Microsoft Alum Bringing Anchored Tiny Homes Franchise to Chester County
Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, is planning to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise like this one in Chester County. Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, plans to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise that will serve Chester County — the Philadelphia region’s priciest housing market — and neighboring Lancaster County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
New Initiative Aims to Protect Grassland Birds in Chester County Hayfields
A new Willistown Conservation Trust initiative aims to protect grassland birds that often nest within Chester County hayfields, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. “They nest right down on the ground,” said Zoë Warner, a consultant for the Willistown Conservation Trust. “They make little pockets, little cups of grass.”
Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’
Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post. The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.”...
FirstEnergy Readies for Summer with Proactive Maintenance and Inspections
— With summer’s heat and humidity expected to spike electricity usage and the potential for severe weather, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) is taking steps to ensure reliable service for its customers. The company, which operates in eastern Pennsylvania as Met-Ed, is completing inspections and conducting maintenance across its service area.
Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer &...
Chester County Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’
Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post. The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.”...
Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. In a big field outside Coatesville in Chester County early last summer, the golden hay...
Forging a partnership to produce helicopters in Chester County
COATESVILLE — Sen. Bob Casey was on hand, Tuesday, to help celebrate the strategic collaboration between helicopter builders Piasecki Aircraft Corp. and Columbia Helicopters. Helicopter modifications and testing will take place at Piasecki’s 219,000-square-foot plant, site of Lockheed Martin’s former Sikorsky helicopter facility, at 110 E. Stewart Huston Dr....
A New Invasive Pest Has Arrived in Chester County, and It’s Not the Spotted Lanternfly
The invasive New Zealand mudsnail, which was present in Pennsylvania in only four waters until recently, has spread rapidly in the past several years and has now reached Chester County, writes Marcus Schneck for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission surveys from 2020 revealed that the snails have...
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