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Tickets to Longwood unveiling, Christmas display now on sale
The holidays may be a time for feasting, but in 2024 Longwood Gardens is going to be offering a feast for the eyes., It will unveil the massive Longwood Reimagining that’s been underway since 2021 on Nov. 22, and A Longwood Christmas will open the same day. Tickets are on sale now for both, and the Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, attraction ... Read More
From Photoshop to Paintbrush: Downingtown’s Jill Pearson is a Mixed-Media Triumphant
After picking up her paint brush again, Downingtown artist Jill Pearson is winning awards in the art scene. As a professional illustrator with a fine arts degree from the University of the Arts, Jill Pearson worked as a freelance Photoshop artist, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Although her...
8 Arrested In 'Operation Rat Pack' Cocaine Dealing Ring In Delaware County: DA
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced the arrests in "Operation Rat Pack," on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A ninth suspect remains at large, he said. The drugs were being supplied from Philadelphia and elsewhere, he said. Charged were:. Baruti Mills, 46, Upland;. Leo Davis, 47, Chester;. Gregory Young, 52, Marcus...
PA officials campaign for Harris-Walz ahead of General Election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local democrats continue to hold events in support of the Harris-Walz ticket. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware and local officials are campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz ahead of the November 5 General Election. The rally comes just days after the Democratic National Convention, where Pennsylvanians […]
Community Remembers Renowned Kennett Square Geologist, Published Researcher
Dr. Mary Emma Wagner of Kennett Square performed extensive field work and published her research in a variety of scholarly journals. Mary Emma Wagner, of Kennett Square, geologist, published researcher, and retired adjunct professor of geology at the University of Pennsylvania, has passed away at age 97, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Football Game Preview: Solanco Leaves Home
The Solanco Golden Mules will face off against the Octorara Area Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Solanco is leaving town to face Octorara Area after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Solanco came up short against Lampeter-Strasburg on Friday, falling 35-9. While losing is never fun, the Golden Mules can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 216th, while the Pioneers are ranked 63rd).
Horse and buggy crash in Lancaster County leaves one dead
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was killed over the weekend in a horse and buggy crash in Lancaster County, according to the coroner’s office. The report from the coroner’s office says that 81-year-old Levi Stoltzfus, of Narvon, died Sunday night at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health after the crash. Stoltzfus’ cause of death […]
Board tables mining appeal over road safety concerns raised by community voices
CECIL COUNTY — The Cecil County Board of Appeals voted late Monday night to table an appeal by York Building Products to mine sand and gravel on a plot of land outside of Perryville, citing concerns over how the mine would transport its product and its impact on road safety on a road with a single-lane underpass. York’s appeal, which was passed by the Planning Commission in a meeting held last week, asked for a special exception to be granted to conduct mining operations on...
11th Annual Nicole Conway Recovery Volleyball Tournament supports those in recovery
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Community members, public figures, local businesses and behavioral health providers gathered in Columbia, Lancaster County for the 11th Annual Nicole Conway Recovery Volleyball Tournament on Aug. 24. The goal of the yearly event is to celebrate the power of recovery, resilience and the gift of second chances for those who have struggled with addiction and mental health.
Officials investigating apartment fire in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Officials are investigating a Lancaster County apartment fire that displaced multiple residents. According to City of Lancaster Fire Chief Todd Hutchinson, residents of an apartment building along the 500 block of Woodward Street were trapped on the second floor. The only way was blocked by the fire, forcing five residents to jump from the building before fire crews arrived.
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