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Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer &...
Pennsylvania Proud Boys member sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby has been sentenced to 100 days in prison, 36 months...
Check Out Some of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Chester County
Nothing tastes as good as a cool, decadent scoop of vanilla with sprinkles or a bite of refreshing cherry water ice on a 90-degree summer day. From soft serve to ice-cream sandwiches to delicious milkshakes, there are plenty of places to enjoy the best ice cream shops in Chester County, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine.
Chester County Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’
Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick for the New York Post. The social studies teacher said he wanted to run for Congress to “return the people’s house to the people.”...
Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
Update: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Chester County Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 7:31 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 8:15 p.m. for Chester County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:31 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Glen Westover, or near Newark, moving east...
Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On a recent weekday, waves of drywall dust from demolition wafted out the windows of a squat brick row home in a neighborhood near Wilmington’s downtown. Charly...
Dog Barking Bill: Controversial bill in Delaware could force owners of loud dogs to pay up
WILMINGTON, DE - Dog owners in Delaware could soon be forced to pay up if Fido doesn’t shut up. You could say some dog owners at Wilmington’s Rockford Park are barking mad over new legislation targeting loud and nuisance dogs. "I think it’s fairly ludicrous" said Beverly Debell...
Microsoft Alum Bringing Anchored Tiny Homes Franchise to Chester County
Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, is planning to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise like this one in Chester County. Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, plans to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise that will serve Chester County — the Philadelphia region’s priciest housing market — and neighboring Lancaster County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. In a big field outside Coatesville in Chester County early last summer, the golden hay...
There are fireworks shows galore throughout Delaware this week
There will be plenty of fireworks shows up and down the state on July 4th. Fireworks at First State Heritage Park cap a day of festivities in Dover. The fireworks start at 9:15 over Legislative Mall. Meanwhile, in Smyrna fireworks start across from the high school at dusk. Hockessin hosts...
Chester residents, officials want a crackdown on illegal dumping on city streets
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) – Officials in Chester are looking for new ways to crack down on a problem that's been plaguing the city for years.People are illegally dumping construction debris, furniture and other trash on public property. No matter how many times crews clean up the trash, it always seems to make its way back to this Delaware County city.On Monday, the City of Chester Department of Streets & Public Improvements was called out to 11th Street and McDowell Avenue to remove broken windows, a mattress and wooden furniture blocking the sidewalk."If we don't keep it up, or we don't...
State gives Newark $2 million instead of authorizing tax on UD
Newark's much-debated request for the power to tax the University of Delaware never came up for a vote in the state legislature this session, but the city's finances still received a major boost as the session came to a close on Sunday. Legislators allocated $2 million for Newark, meant to make up for the property tax revenue lost due to UD's tax-exempt property. The amount is equivalent to what the UD tax would have generated. ...
Newark Issues 40% Fewer Traffic Summons As Auto Insurance Rates Soar
The Newark Police Department has published its Annual Report for 2023, providing a detailed overview of various aspects of policing within the city. This article focuses on the Traffic and Accidents category in 2023. Links to the other crime stat categories are posted at the bottom of this article. In...
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