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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...
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished
The abandoned Wyncote property where baseball legend Reggie Jackson grew up will be torn down to make way for a proposed parking lot, the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. doubled as a family home and a tailor shop that Jackson's father, Martinez,...
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...
‘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.
Two Montgomery County Towns Are the Wealthiest in Pa., One’s Median Annual Income Is Nearly $350,000
335 Woodley Road in Merion Station. Using U.S. Census and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pa.’s richest towns, including Merion Station. Using U.S. Census Bureau and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pennsylvania’s 10 richest towns, with two Montgomery County inclusions. Joselynn Chua reported the results.
Former Pottstown pharmacy agrees to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed opioids
POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Federal authorities say a pharmacy formerly based in Pottstown has agreed to resolve allegations that it improperly dispensed opioids and other controlled substances. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced a settlement with Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd. Officials say the settlement resolves the case for...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Last Night's Public Forum
Last night, Upper Providence Township hosted a public forum to inform residents about the township's operations and forthcoming financial requirements. At the event, Ryan Hottenstein from FSL Public Finance, LLC provided insights into township revenues and expenditures, presenting two potential approaches for managing upcoming major expenses. Additionally, representatives from each township department outlined their funding needs to support upcoming crucial projects.
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 […]
Montgomery County pool seeing more visitors this year due to heat wave
ELKINS PARK, Pa. (CBS) — A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year with lifeguards saying that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area."It feels very hot," said 7-year-old Joni Crommartie-Scott of West Oak Lane. "Like, the concrete is so hot."She came to the Conklin Pool in Elkins Park looking for a little relief on a scorcher of a Tuesday."It just feels so nice," she said.Nearby, her mother Rhonda Crommartie-Scott set up the perfect spot in the shade and said she had brought her daughter and friends here every day for the past few weeks...
Upper Gwynedd, Franconia women named to 21-member Montco Commission for Women
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.) Today the Montgomery County Commissioners announced 21 new appointees to the County’s Commission for Women, including Nicole Werner, of Upper Gwynedd Township, and Missy Boyd, of Franconia Township. These appointees will serve on the Commission for two...
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 […]
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 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.
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.
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