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Upper Darby School District plans to install a new weapons detection system
Upper Darby School District will implement new security measures at both middle schools and high schools within their schools’ district. This decision comes after two recent gun-related incidents that took place earlier in the school year. The school district plans to install 13 new weapons detection systems, which include artificial intelligence that allows the device […]
The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale To Take Place Oct. 4-6
Join the Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale on Oct. 4-6 for bargain prices on books, music, and DVDs. The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale will take place the weekend of Oct. 4-6. A variety of books, music, movie CDs, and DVDs will all be sold at bargain prices. A large selection of children’s books will be available in a separate room.
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing completion of its first phase to connect Montco with neighboring counties. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a...
Montgomery County organization marks 10 years supporting NICU families
Supporting families with babies in neonatal intensive care (NICU) is the aim of a community organization that started in Montgomery County. It's providing help in local hospitals in the Philadelphia region and in many other states. And now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the organization is launching a NICU family advocate program.Martha Sharkey had identical twins born prematurely at Abington Hospital. Mary died, and her sister Claire spent months in the hospital.Claire survived, and her grateful parents, wanting to give back, created an organization that helps other families navigate the NICU."We started with care packages, vital needs support. We...
Pages and Parchment Bookstore Opens New Chapter in Skippack
Independent bookstore Pages and Parchment celebrates its grand opening in Skippack with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Independent bookstore, Pages and Parchment celebrated its grand opening in Skippack on September 20, reports John Worthington for The Times Herald. The cozy store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Indian Valley Chamber of...
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