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Health Department Hosts Potassium Iodide Dispensing Event and Community Resource Fair
As part of Chester County’s ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, the Chester County Health Department is making potassium iodide (KI) tablets available at no cost for people who live or work within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station or Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. Many of the KI tablets provided by public health agencies to the community over the last several years are reaching their expiration dates in 2024.
This Chester County Town is the Perfect Places for Those Who Love to Walk Everywhere
While Chester County may not be as walkable as Philadelphia, there are still some towns in the suburbs that have great walk scores. While Chester County may not be as walkable as the city of Philadelphia, there are still some towns in the suburbs that have great walkable access to restaurants, activities, museums, trails, and public transportation, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.
Paving Operations Set for Willistown Township Next Week
WILLISTOWN TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that paving activities will commence next week in Chester County. From Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16, a lane closure will be in effect on Cedar Hollow Road between Jacqueline Drive and West Central Avenue. The closures will be in place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for the duration of the project.
Two Northcentral Pa. counties named among top healthiest communities in the U.S.
Harrisburg, Pa. — The U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings. Chester and Montgomery counties made the top 100 list, while Centre and Montour made the top 500 list. The 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings and accompanying analysis are based on an evaluation of approximately 2,800 communities. The project looks at how counties perform across 92 health and health-related metrics to capture how they best serve their residents in 10 main categories: Community Vitality, Economy, Education, Environment, Equity, Food & Nutrition,...
Update: Flood warning for Chester County until Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood warning at 6:15 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 8 a.m. for Chester County. The weather service says, "Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown." "At 6.0 feet, Open adjacent land...
Man accused of grooming, sexually assaulting underage coworkers at Chester County Burger King
A Chester County man is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting two teenage coworkers at a Burger King in East Pikeland Township. He faces a long list of charges, including statutory sexual assault and unlawful contact with minors.
Traffic Alert: Bridge Inspections Scheduled on I-95 and I-76 Next Week
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that bridge inspections will take place next week on Interstate 95 in Center City Philadelphia and on the I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Montgomery County. On Monday, August 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the right lane of...
Employee at Pa. Burger King accused of sexually assaulting teen coworkers
Police have arrested a former worker at a Chester County Burger King, saying that he groomed and sexually assaulted two underage female co-workers. Anthony Burns, 37, of Spring City, has been charged with statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with minors, and other related offenses, according to 6ABC and NBC10.
Catalytic converter theft crackdown sees 5 ringleaders arrested in Philadelphia area: DA
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Law enforcement officials say they have dismantled a "corrupt" criminal organization that has targeted vehicles in counties across the Philadelphia area for years. Sharief Louden, 30; Daniel McIlhenney, 37; Ryan McIlhenney, 36; Terrell Gibson, 40; and Loai Nasser, 49, have all been arrested, with an arrest warrant...
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