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Luxury owners are creating leisure spaces inside and outside their homes
Julieann Shanahan wanted to transform a peaceful bit of land tucked into the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat. Surrounded by mature woods alongside a babbling brook, she envisioned a treehouse-like pavilion, similar to one she saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. Shanahan had already built two...
Fafara takes over as new director of Malvern Library
MALVERN — New Malvern Public Library Director Justine Fafara is pleased to be a new member of the Chester County Community. “Everything about this job is fun,” she said. The new library director hopes to be an advocate for public libraries, spend time getting to know residents and be a good team leader.
Can Twins keep slumping Phillies stuck in reverse?
The Minnesota Twins will go for back-to-back wins over the team with the best record in baseball when they face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Twins are coming off a 7-2 win in the series opener on Monday. That marked Minnesota's first victory since the All-Star break after back-to-back losses against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ex-Philadelphia OFFICER RECEIVES 8-20 Year SENTENCE FOR SHOOTING 12-year-old in the Back
After being sentenced to eight to twenty years in prison for third-degree murder on Monday, a former Philadelphia police officer who had shot and killed a 12-year-old kid two years ago was given the punishment. Edsaul Mendoza, the individual who shot Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back on March 1, 2022, was urged by the […]
Jalen Hurts launches foundation to strengthen local communities & support youth
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts officially launched the Jalen Hurts Foundation on Tuesday – a charity designed to strengthen local communities and support Philadelphia schools. Jalen Hurts launches official foundation. Jalen has...
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
Manuel Margot helps Twins pull away for win over Phils
Manuel Margot went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night in Minneapolis. Carlos Santana finished 2-for-4 with an RBI double for the Twins, who won the series opener after losing two straight games against the Milwaukee Brewers upon returning from the All-Star break. Minnesota's Willi Castro also drove in two runs, while Max Kepler collected two hits and an RBI.
Chester Springs Creamery at Milky Way Farm is serving up ice cream and education
CHESTER SPRINGS, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Milky Way Farm has been a family-owned business for over 100 years and in 2001 they opened Chester Springs Creamery. The ice cream is made on-site and the creamery offers 50 flavors, all named after the cows on the farm. Some of the most popular...
6 motorists charged with driving under the influence
At 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 19, 22-year-old Jacob Martin, of 4831 Route 487, Benton, was stopped by state police after they clocked his 2013 Dodge Dart traveling at 74 mph in a posted 55 mph zone along I-180 West near mile marker 26.2. Martin had glassy, bloodshot eyes and an...
At Provenance, chef Nicholas Bazik is trying to put the ‘special’ back in special-occasion dining
To get inside chef Nicholas Bazik’s Provenance restaurant, opening next month in Society Hill, you will need to punch in a code on a keypad at the dining room door. “People often just walk into a restaurant, not realizing that it has changed hands or concept,” Bazik was saying the other day.
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting...
The family at the Deluxe
(Editor’s Note: This story is about a family living at the Deluxe Inn in Camden, one of two motels that is supposed to close or move on July 31 due to a change in zoning regulations enacted in April 2022 (see sidebar). The family has asked that their real names nor any images of them be published, and the C-I has agreed to their request. We are using the first name “Angela” to refer to the woman interviewed for this story.)
Camden man accused of selling drug more dangerous than fentanyl
NEW YORK CITY – A Camden man is accused of selling a synthetic opioid here that’s up to three times more dangerous than fentanyl. Erik Alberto Lopez Valdez, 38, and a New York man were charged with distribution of the drug, protonitazene, and conspiring to distribute fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Girl Scouts Hosting Night at Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Whether you are a die-hard Phillies fan or are just looking for a fun summer evening, mark your calendar for a special event being hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) next month. The GSCSNJ is hosting a Phillies Game Night...
Criminal charges after Washington Township crash injures driver, two children
WASHINGTON TWP. — An Audubon man faces criminal charges after a single-vehicle accident that injured him and two children in his vehicle. Sean Asman, 31, was driving an auto that struck a utility pole off Hurffville Grenloch Roadnear Quay Park, according to Washington Township police. Two juvenile passengers were...
County employees working nonpatrol duties for Chester police
CHESTER — Delaware County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Chester Mayor Stefan Roots announced the kickoff of the Summer 2024 Safe Streets Program. The program was created to temporarily address a critical shortage of patrol officers in the Chester Police Department by utilizing select county employees for nonpatrol duties, thereby freeing up Chester officers to perform patrol duties, adding more officers to the streets.
Esther L. Harvey
Esther L. Harvey, 94, Macungie, Pennsylvania; died July 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born August 8, 1929, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of William and Annie M. (Gray) Harvey. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Meriam Dishong, Annie E. Harvey, Willa R. Harvey, and Helen L. Harvey; and brothers, Roy and David Harvey. Survived by brothers, Robert, Florida; and Bruce, Allentown; 7 nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews, and 16 great great nieces and nephews. Whether it was renditions of classic hymns, beloved standards, or holiday favorites, Jim Nabors’ music had a special place in Esther’s heart. She was an avid reader; particularly of murder mysteries, loved putting puzzles together, and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. She enjoyed her work in retail prior to retiring. But her greatest devotion was to her family, and she will be greatly missed by them. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 and from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26 at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., 621 Maple Street, South Fork; the Reverend Randy Landman, presiding. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown.
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