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Springfield Lions escort blind campers, install new officers for 2024-25 club year
SPRINGFIELD — Members of the Springfield Lions Club escorted 20 blind and visually impaired campers to Beacon Lodge last weekend. Beacon Lodge is a camp specifically for blind and visually impaired people and is owned by Pennsylvania Lions. The Lodge is located on the Juniata River, near Mount Union,...
Chester police and Delaware County detectives investigating homicide
Chester police and Delaware County CID are investigating a homicide in the 1000 block of West Third Street in Chester about 1:45 on Tuesday afternoon. No additional information has been released. Also in Chester earlier in the day, there was the robbery of a Brink’s armored car holdup at the...
Two men accused of killing a 71-year-old in Chester will face a county judge on murder charges
Delaware County prosecutors have withdrawn first-degree murder charges against two men accused of robbing and killing a 71-year-old Chester man in the expectation that the two will plead guilty to a lesser degree of murder. Ramadon Sudan, 29, of Brookhaven, and Damon Jones Jr., 27, of Chester, were held over...
Pioneering Delco dermatologist sells practice to fast-growing group
After owning his own practice for nearly four decades, Dr. Anthony Benedetto has joined one of the region's fastest growing dermatology networks.<\p> Benedetto, who was the first doctor in Pennsylvania to perform Mohs surgery to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer, has sold his Delaware County practice to Berks County-based Dermatology Partners. <\p>
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt
A fire official in Delaware County has resigned after making controversial comments on social media about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.In the aftermath of Saturday's shooting at a Trump rally in western Pennsylvania, Jim Simmonds -- the fire marshal in the borough of Prospect Park -- took to Facebook.Simmonds posted, "A little to the right next time please."Simmonds, who also served as the chief of the Prospect Park Fire Company, was quickly met with backlash.Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."Borough...
Meet SCORE Award Winner: Pivot Mindset
SCORE is profiling Pivot Mindset as one of its 2024 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the six small businesses...
In his opinion
The real estate market in Delaware County is undergoing notable changes. Increased interest rates and inflation are transitioning from a strong seller’s market to a more balanced one. Despite gradual inventory growth, affordability remains a primary concern for prospective buyers though it is still a sellers’ market. In...
Pennsylvania finally agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight
For decades, braiders have argued that their hair artistry shouldn't be subjected to Pennsylvania's regulatory oversight. Now, it seems that Harrisburg is finally agreeing. On June 27, the State Senate passed Anthony Hardy Williams' bill which would free braiders from being required to undergo 300 hours of formal instruction. Williams, whose 8th District covers South, West, Southwest Philadelphia, and Delaware County, said the legislation would support hair braiders by removing excessive and unnecessary barriers and encourage entrepreneurism.
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