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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....
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...
Cool Off at These Three Kayak and Canoe Tours in Chester County
Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you can enjoy cooling off this summer. Chester County boasts a rich history of recreational boating, perfect for exploring during the sweltering summer months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you...
Update: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Chester County Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 7:31 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 8:15 p.m. for Chester County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:31 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Glen Westover, or near Newark, moving east...
Xactus Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer Joseph Peterson to Propel Financial Strategy
BROOMALL, PA — Xactus, a leading innovator in the mortgage industry, announced the appointment of Joseph Peterson as its new Chief Financial Officer. This key addition marks a significant step for Xactus as it navigates through an era of growth and technological advancement in the mortgage sector. Shelley Leonard,...
Chester County Town Ranked Among Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Live in 2024
Nestled in the heart of Chester County, West Chester has recently been honored as one of the top twelve places to live in Pennsylvania for 2024 by World Atlas. This accolade is a testament to the town’s unique blend of historic charm, vibrant community life, and modern amenities. A...
Traffic Alert: Construction Narrows Columbus Boulevard, Expect Delays
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Starting Monday, July 1, northbound Columbus Boulevard at Penn’s Landing will shrink to two lanes, a reduction from its usual three. This change, lasting through late August, is part of the $329 million Interstate 95 CAP project aimed at enhancing the area over the interstate in Center City Philadelphia. The project, which seeks to replace and expand the covered section, will necessitate PECO utility construction, impacting traffic flow.
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