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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
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...
Community demands oversight from Great Valley schools after students lewdly impersonated teachers on TikTok
Teachers and parents packed a school board meeting in Malvern on Monday demanding more oversight and education in social media use after it came to light that middle school students impersonated nearly two dozen of their teachers on TikTok.
While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Chester County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Chester County recorded an uptick. While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Chester County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Code Orange Air Quality alert issued for Philly area Monday impacting those with respiratory issues
PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday, July 15, in the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. There will be eight-hour concentrations of ozone in the Code Orange range Monday due to partly...
The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Chester County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Chester County, you’re in the right place!. The museum, located in the heart of Coatesville, is comprised of a collection of buildings, artifacts, and exhibits that illuminates the region’s vital role in the iron and steel industry in America.
Update: Flash flood warning affecting Chester County until Sunday evening
On Sunday at 3:36 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 7 p.m. for Chester County. "At 3:36 p.m., Doppler radar indicated the strongest thunderstorms producing heavy rain have shifted south and east of the warned area, however some additional showers continue. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," says the weather service. "This includes Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 301 and 317."
Blobfest Uplifts Small Businesses in Phoenixville
A reenactment during Blobfest from The Blob's famous run-out scene. After 25 years, Blobfest in Phoenixville has become a staple event in the community, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. The festival draws in thousands of people to pay homage to the 1958 film The Blob, which was...
Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army vet who was medically discharged, transitioning back to civilian life was not easy until she discovered farming. For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming.
Multiple counties in Central PA announce extended senior center hours to help keep older residents cool
LANCASTER, Pa. — As the temperatures continue to soar on Monday, several area senior centers are offering extended hours to help keep Central Pennsylvania seniors cool. The Lancaster County Office of Aging announced that eight senior centers across the county will offer extended hours, while the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging said it will open three of its locations longer on Monday and Tuesday to help its seniors escape the heat.
Hunter, dog-tracking handler seminar to be held in Lancaster County
The American Blood Trackers Association (ABTA) will be hosting a combined hunter and dog-tracking handler seminar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. It will take place at the Hand-In-Hand Fire Company, 313 Enterprise Drive, Bird-in-Hand. The cost is $75, which includes food and drinks, and you...
Proposed West Vincent Ordinance Will Try to Ban Single-Use Plastic
The West Vincent board of supervisors will meet on July 17 to propose a new ordinance about banning plastic. The West Vincent board of supervisors has a public hearing scheduled for July 17, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The proposed ordinance will ban businesses from providing plastic...
Locally sourced restaurant Tied House closes in Lancaster County
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — A restaurant that was most known for its locally sourced cuisine and local brews recently announced its closure. The Tied House, located at 27-31 East Main Street in Lititz, Lancaster County announced over the weekend that they are now closed. The announced closure of the...
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