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Two Chester County Futures students receive Elizabethtown-Rigg Scholarship
For many first-generation students who graduate from high school, the thought of their attending college appears far on the horizon, a distant but unlikely dream of ivory towers and higher education. When Oxford Area High School seniors Daniela P. Ayllon and Emely Rodriguez stepped off the podium at the school’s...
Man Arrested in Parkesburg for Alleged Illegal Firearm Discharge
PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department arrested Gabriel Alvarado-Thomas on July 8, 2024, following a warrant issued for his arrest earlier this year. He was subsequently transported to Chester County Prison. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled at the Parkesburg District Court. The arrest stems from an...
Safe Harbor of Chester County Hosts Community Round Table Dinner
Safe Harbor of Chester County is hosting a Community Round Table Dinner and discussion, "Strengthening Together," July 17, looking at solutions to homelessness in the community. Safe Harbor of Chester County is hosting a Community Round Table Dinner Wednesday, July 17, 5 to 8 PM, at the Teca Restaurant and...
Chester County Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College
Tom Sims, Vice President of Advancement at Manor College, discusses growing up as the class clown and creating a sense of belonging, both at Manor College and with his own family. Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Rockledge,...
County Solicitor Graduates from Leadership Program
The Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL), a premier professional development program of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP), is pleased to announce that Colleen Frens, Chester County Solicitor, has graduated from the program as part of the Class of 2024. The CEL program fosters individual growth through...
Private Equity Firm Bain Capital Close to Buying Berwyn-Based Envestnet
Private equity firm Bain Capital is trying to buy Berwyn-based Envestnet, which develops wealth management technology and products. Bain Capital, a private equity firm, is nearing a deal to acquire Berwyn-based Envestnet, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Chester County fintech develops and distributes wealth management technology...
Oxford Borough Council supports Pa. Commission for quincentennial
Oxford Borough Council unanimously approved Resolution #1386-2024 supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semi-Quincentennial (America250PA), which will take place on July 4, 2026. In 2026, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. Chester County is asking for everyone to join in the celebration as...
Where to find cooling centers in Philly and the surrounding counties
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When intense heat hits the Delaware Valley, it's important to find ways to stay cool.Whether you're living in the city or surrounding suburbs, health experts say it's important to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat when temperatures soar.To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.PhiladelphiaIn the city, dozens of libraries, pools, spraygrounds and senior centers are open during extreme heat events as cooling centers.A map posted on the city's website shows you where you...
Nearby Shady Maple Smorgasbord Wins Title of Best Buffet in Nation
If you live in Chester County, there's a good chance you've stopped the Shady Maple Smorgasbord, which is ranked a top ten buffet. If you live in Chester County, there’s a good chance you’ve stopped the Shady Maple Smorgasbord in nearby Lancaster County. USA Today recently named the top 10 buffets in the nation and this one made the list.
Pig named Dorothy gets loose on Schuylkill Expressway near King of Prussia
A 300-pound rescue pig named Dorothy briefly got loose from a horse trailer on the Schuylkill Expressway near King of Prussia and received water and snacks from a few helpful motorists on a steamy hot Wednesday afternoon before she was caught and returned to her temporary home in Chester County.
Chester County man faces jail term for indecent contact with underage girl in Limerick
NORRISTOWN — A former East Coventry Township man has a stint in jail in his future after he admitted to having indecent contact with an underage girl in Limerick Township. Johnny Ray Lindsay Sr., 64, formerly of the unit block of Brower Lane, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 3 to 23 months in the county jail after he pleaded guilty to charges of corruption of a minor (relating to sexual offenses) and indecent assault in connection with an incident that occurred in February 2023 at a location in Limerick.
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