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Republican Senate hopeful Dave McCormick seeks to be ‘strong advocate’ for IVF
EXCLUSIVE — Republican Senate challenger Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania says he intends to be a staunch proponent of in vitro fertilization, with tax breaks for the expensive fertility treatment being an essential portion of his pro-family policy plan. “I will be a strong advocate for IVF,” McCormick told the Washington Examiner in an exclusive interview. […]
Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
Medical laboratories company laying off more than 100 people at Pa. facility; operation moving to Kansas
Quest Diagnostics is closing its facility and is laying off more than 100 people. The company is closing its Employer Solutions Lab at 400 Egypt Road in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, near Norristown. Quest Diagnostics filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the...
Rain storms expected during July 4th weekend across PA
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat and humidity return for the long holiday weekend, along with daily chances for showers and storms. Wednesday will be a pleasant day with a mix of clouds and sun, breezy at times. We will start to notice the humidity by Thursday with clouds and some sun along with a passing […]
West Chester Gears Up for Exciting First Friday Summer Concert Series
WEST CHESTER, PA – On Friday, July 5th, West Chester will host the second installment of its popular Summer Concert Series as part of the First Friday celebrations. Sponsored by M&T Bank, the event promises an evening of music, shopping, and dining from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This...
Urgent Care Center for Pets Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia
King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The...
Chester’s mayor says the county’s only city is being ‘reborn’
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, last week, presented his first State of the City address before an audience that included residents, City Council members, city employees, County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer, District Attor- ney Jack Stollsteimer and state-appointed Receiver Michael Doweary. Held at Latham Hall on the campus of Widener University,...
New homeowners helped with $104,000 in closing cost assistance
Officials of the Media Fellowship House (MFH), 302 S. Jackson St., Media, recently announced that 17 first-time homebuyers were recipients of closing cost assistance that totaled $104,000. In a release, MFH said it “continues to make a significant impact on the lives of low- and moderate-income families by providing comprehensive housing counseling services. In the past year alone, MFH has provided prepurchase counseling to over 150 households” including support to the 17.
Delco Jazz Jam is July 13
Join Upper Darby Township Recreation and the Schoener Music Man Academy for some cool jazz at the second annual Delco Jazz Jam on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 4 to 9 PM at the township building, 100 Garrett Road in Upper Darby. This year, jazz lovers can expect an exciting...
Man killed in Upper Darby shooting after lured by 6 men into trap, police say
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — Police in Upper Darby, Delaware County, are searching for six suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting. It happened early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Penarth and Keystone avenues.Police said 22-year-old Jamie Reed of Philadelphia was shot and killed on the front porch of a house while he tried to escape gunfire.Detectives believe Reed was lured into a trap and ambushed by six males who got out of a silver car."This male [Reed] was standing outside of the apartment building at 83 S. State Road," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt said. "He...
Chadds Ford Life Spring/Summer 2024
In the new issue of Chadds Ford Life, we share stories with our readers about Martha King, Chadds Ford’s highly respected Lumberjill Champion, Jen Panaro, who writes extensively about eco-friendly living for modern families, and artist Robert Rogers Stack, who has become one of the area’s most prominent artists—in an area known for its prominent artists. We also shine a spotlight on rising Chester County-based singer Carly Simmons, highlight the work of Thomas Burke and his amazing birdhouses, and take a look at the rebirth of Hank’s Place—a restaurant that is inextricably linked to Chadds Ford’s past—and an important part of its future, too.
LOOKING BACK ON SPORTS HISTORY
Two years after opening its doors in 1967, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) fielded tits first basketball team in the fall of 1969. The coach that inaugural season was John Wise, whose father had been the head basketball coach at Clifton Heights High School and later as an assistant at Penn.
Chadds Ford Life: Jen Panaro writes extensively about eco-friendly living, and her family lives that Honestly Modern way, too
“Jen Panaro is a self-proclaimed composting nerd and an advocate for sustainable living for modern families,” the Chadds Ford resident writes on www.honestlymodern.com, a website that she created in 2013 to encourage eco-friendly living. “In her spare time, she’s a serial library book borrower, a messy gardener, a composting...
Youth activists use b’ball to urge anti-violence
What started out as an ordinary basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave. in Darby Borough, didn’t end that way. All the games were exciting and very entertaining in the fourth annual Ballin’ Against Gun Violence youth basketball tournament. All the teams...
Pottstown man admits to trafficking methamphetamine in the borough
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man who was arrested while in possession of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of $54,000 has admitted to drug trafficking charges and will face a sentencing hearing later this year. Elijah Hill, 39, of the unit block of South Evans Street, pleaded guilty in...
Norristown man held for trial in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man must answer to charges in Montgomery County Court in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian. Jean Carlos Esmeraldas Cruz, 26, of the 1000 block of DeKalb Street, was ordered to stand trial, after a preliminary hearing before District Court Judge Todd N. Barnes, on charges of accidents involving death or personal injury, or hit-and-run, accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed, failure to stop and give information and render aid, failing to notify police of an accident and driving without a license in connection with the 10:49 p.m. May 19, 2024, crash that claimed the life of 57-year-old Brian Clark of Norristown.
Beloved high school football player killed in Chester shooting: 'A major loss'
CHESTER, Pa. - A school community is in shock as they mourn the tragic loss of a beloved high school student who was shot to death over the weekend. Zaheem Sabree was a rising 12th grader and football player for Chester-Upland High School. "His dedication and spirit as a member...
Norristown man convicted of assaulting neighbor with baton or pipe
NORRISTOWN — A jury has convicted a Norristown man of beating a neighbor, reportedly with a baton or pipe, during a disturbance at the apartment building where they both resided. Steven Matthew Davis, 30, of the unit block of West Main Street, was convicted in Montgomery County Court of...
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