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State park fight highlights tension between state agency, local power
(The Center Square) — A fight between Chester County and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources over a state park continued Tuesday — with state legislators forming a firing line. At issue is the future of Big Elk Creek State Park, a years-long controversy where DCNR created the park in 2022 for “low-impact recreation” but later announced plans to build campsites and RV facilities. After a public outcry, DCNR...
PennDOT Launches Aggressive Driving Crackdown Across Southeastern Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a new initiative to combat aggressive driving. Over 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join forces with the Pennsylvania State Police in a concerted effort to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on local roads.
Deep in a heat wave, businesses that depend on controlled environmental conditions must stay running
Despite a suffocating heat wave that’s now in its sixth day, business must go on — and that includes the farmers in Chester County who produce most of the mushrooms eaten in the United States.
Gov. Newsom addresses county Democrats
A capacity crowd of enthusiastic Chester County Democrats enjoyed dinner and speeches from state political leaders and special guest California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday night at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. A key theme from the evening was the progress the party has made in Chester County while at...
Update: Excessive heat warning affecting Southeast Pa. until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:08 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks County. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values ranging from 102 to...
Tickets On Sale Now for Kennett Symphony’s 84th Season in 2024-2025
Kennett Symphony has released the events schedule for the 84th season, including one special event and seven exciting concerts. Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, Kennett Symphony, and Music Director, Michael Hall, have released the events schedule for the 84th season. It includes one special event and seven exciting concerts.
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes VP of Health Strategies, Expands Wellness Offerings
YGBW welcomes Verónica López as VP of Health Strategies, continuing its mission to expand access to health-related services and resources. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has recently welcomed Verónica López as the new VP of Health Strategies. López brings nearly three decades of experience in nursing leadership, patient advocacy, and community outreach to YGBW.
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