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Bridge connecting Folcroft to Darby Twp. reopens after two-year closure
After being closed for two years and resulting in traffic detours, repairs and construction, the Tribbett Ave. Bridge – or “County Bridge #237” – has re-opened. County and Darby Township officials, PennDOT representatives, engineers, residents, and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) came together Monday morning (July 1) to celebrate the event with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The bridge lies over Hermesprota Creek, between S. Clifton St. and Kaiser Drive, and connects Folcroft Borough and Darby Township. Deemed “in poor condition” several years ago, it was torn down and remodeled through the partnering of project design firm McCormick Taylor, and construction inspection firm, Traffic Planning and Design, overseen by PennDOT.
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,...
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...
AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
AARP Pennsylvania spotlights its July Volunteer of the Month, Cassandra Robinson, who enjoys sharing AARP’s resources with others. Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a...
Delaware County Proud Boys member sentenced after storming the Capitol
Brian Healion, a 33-year-old Delaware County man and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys organization, has been sentenced to prison for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Department of Justice says.
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
New bill aims to make restaurant streeteries permanent across Pennsylvania
It looks like streeteries across Pennsylvania are here to stay.Many restaurants expanded their outdoor dining by adding streeteries during the pandemic.George Profi, who owns Ambrosia at 24th and Locust streets, says his streetery seats 30 people and it's open year-round, with fans for the heat."These are the first reservations where people go in and the last reservation that people ask for," said Profi.The COVID dining permits were set to expire at the end of this year. Now, streeteries are expected to be permanent thanks to House Bill 829."There are some restaurants and taverns that have shut down because of the...
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” “productive” and “cordial.” “But I will also say that details matter, words on paper matter,...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Impact fees paid by gas drillers in Pa. in 2023 drop by more than $100 million
Pennsylvania collected about $180 million in impact fees from natural gas companies in 2023 – one of the lowest amounts paid since the fee started. The fee collected is over $100 million less than the previous year, a 36% reduction. It’s the lowest amount on record except for $173 million in 2016 and $146 million in 2020.
New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance
Damage from flooding is expected to get worse in Pennsylvania as a result of human-caused climate change. But less than 2% of insured properties in the state carry flood insurance, an important tool for recovery after the waters recede. The problem is often cost. Families pay hundreds or even thousands...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
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