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Lancaster County residents react to storm damage that left hundreds without power
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Generators and chainsaws hummed throughout Christiana Borough, Lancaster County on Wednesday, as people worked to clean up from severe storms last night. “I know my stuff in the refrigerator is probably spoiled by now," said Chris Roda. Utility crews worked throughout the day to restore...
Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during storm; outages, damage spread across Pa.
A massive and historic black oak tree in Layton Park, West Caln Township, was no match for Mother Nature on Tuesday night when storms uprooted it, blocking a roadway.A utility pole and street sign were taken down, and just yards away, another large tree -- albeit much smaller -- was also knocked over.The black oak dates back to the 1700s, according to locals.Across Chester County, residents saw power outages and cleanup is expected to take days to weeks.On Clearview Street, neighbors were checking out the damage that lined the block.Lenny and Patricia Smart had a huge tree uprooted in their...
First responders receive award for saving Lancaster County man during heart attack
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – June 1, 2023 was a life-changing day for Stephen Funk of Paradise. “It was kind of in the middle of the night. My wife said I was up pacing, walking around,” Funk said. “I had the worse indigestion I ever had.” It was certainly more than indigestion. Funk decided to […]
Lancaster County Olympian receives hometown sendoff to 2024 Paris Olympic Games
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A Lancaster County native was honored by her hometown as she leaves to compete in the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Casey Kaufhold is ranked as the world’s No. 1 recurve-bow female archer and is preparing to compete in her second Olympic games at just 20 years old. The East […]
Lancaster County DA's Office reminds pet owners to keep animals inside during extremely hot weather after dog dies
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday warned residents about the dangers of leaving dogs tied outside during extreme heat after multiple enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania SPCA received calls about animals suffering from exposure this week. One dog died after being found outside in...
Boil Water Advisory issued for dozens of homes in City of Lancaster
CITY OF LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of Lancaster has issued a Boil Water Advisory for dozens of homes on the 500 block of Popular Street. According to the City of Lancaster, a Boil Water Advisory has officially been issued for the following homes on Popular Street:. 501...
Chester County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
73-Acre Chester County Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Thousands in central Pennsylvania without power after storm
(WHTM) — Thousands of central Pennsylvania residents are without power Tuesday evening after severe weather the region. According to FirstEnergy’s website, thousands of people who live in Adams and York counties currently do not have power. PPL’s outage map shows over 5,000 people in Lancaster County without power. Below is the list of PPL customers […]
Route 41 study presented to New Garden board
The Route 41 Corridor – the well-traveled and some would say severely outdated highway that slices through southern Chester County – is the topic of a soon-to-be finalized study that intends to “develop a vision that promotes safety, convenience, and accessibility for all users, supports key local industries and businesses, and reflects the character of the diverse communities along the corridor.”
Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Lancaster County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:48 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Lancaster County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 55 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 1:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Akron, moving east...
Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered barn in Chester County has recently been fully renovated to turn it into a stunning space for entertaining by its new owner. A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn...
Nichol Park: Found money, made beauty
Something just wasn’t right – aesthetically, economically and environmentally. For several years, Adam Brady, the supervisor of parks and open space for London Britain Township, would expend countless hours and gallons of costly petrol to hop aboard an 18-foot-wide township tractor and mow the entirety of Nichol Park in Landenberg, only to have to repeat the process a week or so later.
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