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Cecil County Fair kicks off
FAIR HILL — As the end of July approaches, the Cecil County Fair returns for its 71st season, bringing events, rides, good eats and fun back to the county for what has become a summer staple for many. Workers were working hard to cap off weeks of preparation Thursday evening to get the Fairgrounds ready for the season, according to Don Moore, president of the Cecil County Fair Board of Directors. The Fair kicks off Friday afternoon, with the Midway opening at 5 p.m. Parking for the Cecil County Fair is free. Watch for signs directing traffic to that area where shuttles will transport you to the fair admission gates.
Thousands in Chester County still without power 2 days after storm
Thousands of PECO customers were still without power Thursday after powerful storms earlier this week.The storm brought damaging winds, gusting higher than 55 mph, and heavy rain."Couldn't find any relief except for just sitting in the shade and tough it out," said Andrew Benmbark, of East Fallowfield Township. "Just crossing our fingers something happens soon. Just dragging, another day, no power. It's really hard to function."Benmbark is one of the thousands of about 130,000 people who lost power Tuesday night and one of the 20,000 in Chester County that still remain without power.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in...
Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during storm; outages, damage spread across Pa.
A massive and historic black oak tree in Layton Park, West Caln Township, was no match for Mother Nature on Tuesday night when storms uprooted it, blocking a roadway.A utility pole and street sign were taken down, and just yards away, another large tree -- albeit much smaller -- was also knocked over.The black oak dates back to the 1700s, according to locals.Across Chester County, residents saw power outages and cleanup is expected to take days to weeks.On Clearview Street, neighbors were checking out the damage that lined the block.Lenny and Patricia Smart had a huge tree uprooted in their...
Community brings concerns over absent Fair Hill Races to state officials
FAIR HILL — A Memorial and Labor Day staple for almost 85 years, the Fair Hill Races were last held in the spring of 2019, which has led to speculation and concern that the storied races were gone for good. Community members, spearheaded by Cecil County Councilmember Al Miller and the Fair Hill Foundation, attended a meeting organized by the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources this past Tuesday at the Fair Hill Tea Barn to discuss the Races’ absence and seek information from DNR...
A 'haunted' hospital gets a new tenant, and Newark gets more townhouses
What's Going There in Delaware is Delaware Online/The News Journal's development newsletter, tracking what's coming to the First State. If you like what you’re reading, tell your friends it’s free to sign up here. Email tips, questions and brilliant story ideas to Matthew Korfhage at mkorfhage@delawareonline.com. It's...
Emily Bissell Hospital could soon be reborn. Plans for the Hockessin area site
The long-abandoned Emily P. Bissell Hospital in Brandywine Springs might be on the brink of a new beginning. According to the Fiscal Year 2025 bond bill signed by Gov. John Carney on June 30, $18 million was authorized to renovate the hospital, which permanently closed its doors in 2015. ...
Join a Counseling Team That Helped Save a Chester County Student
Family Service of Chester County is seeking therapists for its School-Based Therapy Program. In the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster, a student in southern Chester County lost his housing and faced a profound personal battle. Struggling with chronic depression, anxiety, and persistent suicidal ideations, the student had experienced multiple...
Chester County experiencing power outages; over 25K customers affected
Chester County is experiencing severe power outages due to heavy storms throughout the area. As of 7 a.m. over 25,000 customers were affected throughout Chester County. According to the website, Poweroutage.us, the outages are affecting customers who use FirstEnergy, Philadelphia Electric Company, and PPL Electric Utilities, as their providers. At this point, there is no […]
‘The contrast could not be more clear’: Suburban Philly Democrats respond to RNC speeches, affirm support for Biden
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Democratic elected officials from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties held a press conference Thursday as a rebuttal to the Republican presidential ticket’s platform on display this week at the Republican National Convention.
Power outages linger several days after severe weather in Philadelphia region
More than 1,700 PECO customers in the Delaware Valley were still without power Friday night after severe weather earlier in the week.PECO told Action News it expects to have nearly all customers restored by the end of the day Friday, with a handful of customers being restored Saturday.PECO said its crews were managing "major tree and infrastructure damage" following two rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday nights that brought damaging winds and heavy rain.The weather led to power problems throughout the region, especially in Chester County.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during stormHistoric black...
Chester County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
Global technology outage causes limited problems in Cecil County
CECIL COUNTY — A major global technology outage that has disrupted airline service, operations at hospitals and work at small business around the world hampered computer systems used in Cecil County courthouses - but it hasn't affected computers used by law enforcement and other first responders. "Right now, about 50 percent of our computers are not functioning, and there doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason why some are working and some aren't. There is a fix, but it has to be applied manually...
Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army vet who was medically discharged, transitioning back to civilian life was not easy until she discovered farming. For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming.
Severe storms leave thousands without power across the Philadelphia region
Severe weather across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night brought torrential rain, lightening, down trees and left thousands without power. As of early Wednesday morning, more than 106,000 customers were without power in Pennsylvania, 65,000 of those customers were in Chester County. Residents in Chester County told PHL17 that they’d resorted to clearing down trees […]
'Sextortion' at UD, new Delaware restaurants, Day 1 of the state fair
It’s Throwback Thursday AND the first day of the Delaware State Fair so are three looks back at its rich history of entertaining and amusing us every summer …. And of course, we also want to keep you fully informed on all you need to know to enjoy this year’s fair. Here are some stories to get you hungry for more, and be sure to keep checking back for updates, full coverage and plenty of photos from the fairgrounds.
Nichol Park: Found money, made beauty
Something just wasn’t right – aesthetically, economically and environmentally. For several years, Adam Brady, the supervisor of parks and open space for London Britain Township, would expend countless hours and gallons of costly petrol to hop aboard an 18-foot-wide township tractor and mow the entirety of Nichol Park in Landenberg, only to have to repeat the process a week or so later.
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
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