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Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Can You Name Pennsylvania’s Longest Bridge? It’s in Our Neighborhood
Pennsylvania boasts 25,400 state-owned bridges and one of its longest happens to be right in our backyard, writes Rob Amend for AZ Animals. The Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River connects Chester with Bridgeport, New Jersey. Not only is it the state’s longest bridge, but it is also the fourth-largest cantilever bridge in the world.
Massive Walmart Warehouse Closes in Salem County, NJ
A Walmart warehouse located in Salem County, New Jersey has closed for good. Walmart has reportedly chosen to build a larger, more modern fulfillment center but not here in New Jersey. The new warehouse will be located in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, not far from Gettysburg. The new facility will be 1.5...
Are you living in one of PA's wealthiest towns? Check out our list here
Some of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest towns are in the suburbs of Philadelphia and towns just outside of Pittsburgh, according to census household income data. Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to 38 of 50 towns with the highest median income ranging from $145,893 to just over $250,000 per year. Fox Chapel Borough,...
Someone Built a 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. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute...
Philadelphia Mayor Expresses Grief Over Fatal Traffic Incidents, Advocates for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker expressed her deep sorrow following a series of fatal car accidents involving a bicyclist and two pedestrians across Philadelphia. The incidents, which transpired last evening in Center City, Kensington, and East Germantown, resulted in two fatalities and left one individual in a critical condition. "Every death caused by a vehicle in Philadelphia is a tragedy," Mayor Parker stated, as per an official statement on the City of Philadelphia's website.
Wilmington residents react to end of Biden campaign, some say they will vote for "anyone but Trump"
Wilmington residents react to President Joe Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The lights were on at Biden’s campaign headquarters in Wilmington Sunday afternoon and staffers were seen trickling into the building – none of whom responded to requests for comments. But residents...
Philadelphia Department of Prisons Suspends Visits Amidst Global IT Outage
In a stark reminder of our reliance on technology, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has been forced to cancel all visits to its facilities. The suspension comes in the wake of a significant IT outage that has rippled across systems worldwide, affecting the Department's operations. An announcement posted on the City of Philadelphia yesterday details the disruption, stating, "Due to a worldwide IT issue impacting our computer systems, all visits to Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities are canceled until further notice." The Department has apologized for the inconvenience this may cause to both inmates and their loved ones.
Power outages linger several days after severe weather in Philadelphia region
More than 1,700 PECO customers in the Delaware Valley were still without power Friday night after severe weather earlier in the week.PECO told Action News it expects to have nearly all customers restored by the end of the day Friday, with a handful of customers being restored Saturday.PECO said its crews were managing "major tree and infrastructure damage" following two rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday nights that brought damaging winds and heavy rain.The weather led to power problems throughout the region, especially in Chester County.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during stormHistoric black...
Philadelphia city officials say there's still work to do after global IT outage
The overnight IT outage is impacting potentially millions of people worldwide, including many in the Philadelphia region.Still, city officials were breathing a collective sigh of relief on Friday given that the situation could have been much worse.But there was still a lot of work to do to bring city systems back online, and that work isn't over yet."We're going to keep at this until every computer system, every laptop, and every component of our IT apparatus are working exactly the way that they should," Mayor Cherelle Parker said. "That's the City of Philadelphia way."In the early morning hours the Philadelphia...
Tolls on 4 bridges in Philadelphia area going up. See how much more you will pay
Delaware drivers navigating through Philadelphia and South Jersey will soon have to pay higher tolls on four bridges in the area, the first increase in 13 years. Starting Sept. 1, passenger vehicle tolls will be $6, up from $5, after a unanimous vote by the Delaware River Port Authority Board on July 17.
Flash flood warning affecting Philadelphia County until early Monday
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:59 p.m. in effect until Monday at midnight for Philadelphia County. "At 7:59 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low-lying areas."
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
Have you been to these 4 Delaware cities? They're some of the most charming US towns
Since the pandemic, small towns and cities are more desired for movers than ever before. With U.S Census Bureau data documenting this trend, certain factors have consistently drawn out the masses from the hustle and bustle of city life to a more serene lifestyle in smaller locations, some of which are found right here in the First State and add a few Delaware spots to a list of the most charming small towns in the nation.
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