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Pa. humane societies waive adoption fees, accept animals evacuating Hurricane Milton
While Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Wednesday night, multiple humane societies in Pa. are waiving adoption fees and seeking donations as they accept animals fleeing shelters impacted by the storm. The Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area, Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) and Animal Adoption Center in South Jersey are...
Rising Sun High School celebrates Spirit Week with creative backpacks, outfits
RISING SUN — Rising Sun High School was filled with spirit this past week, as students prepared for their annual Homecoming dance. Every year, the dance and spirit week are centered around a specific theme. This year it was “The Wizard of Oz.” Students competed to decorate each hallway with a different aspect of the movie including black and white Kansas, the haunted forest, the land of munchkins, and the...
Proposed housing in Chesapeake City draws concerns over impact on town
CHESAPEAKE CITY — A hot topic filled Chesapeake City’s Town Hall last Tuesday: the proposed construction of Chesapeake Village II near North St. Augustine Road. The development would include 68 single family attached homes which will be 27 feet wide and range from 1800 to 2100 square feet. Amy DiPietro, a civil engineer with Morris & Ritchie Associates, and Mike Dropik with LGI Homes pitched their “neo-traditional” architecture to appeal to the historic town. ...
Toughkenamon Pilots Aid Emergency Relief Efforts in North Carolina
PIC Jonathan Martin, director of aviation for New Garden Flying Field shows where supplies are stored on aircraft providing relief to North Carolina victims. A group of local pilots took off from New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon last week and headed to North Carolina to help those who have lost everything in the hurricane, writes Briana Smith for 6abc.
West Chester IT Expert Works to Keep County Residents Safe with Cybersecurity Tips, Videos
Bill Mann is the Chief Information Security Officer for the Borough of West Chester. Bill Mann, Chief Information Security Officer for the Borough of West Chester, strives to teach everyone how to best protect themselves against cyber criminals, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Since October is Cybersecurity...
Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit To Host Trunk-or-Treat Event Oct. 20
Chester County Hospital's Pediatric Unit is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Parking is available in the North Hills Building located at 795 E. Marshall Street. The...
New Parents ‘Beyond Impressed’ by Church Farm School, the Second-Best All-Boys High School in Pennsylvania
Since 1918, Church Farm School has helped young men find their passions through a community of role models that foster collective success. “I had a child who was searching for more individualized attention, and he advocated for himself to change schools,” said Malvern resident Tabitha Mabie. “Some were simply out of my budget; some didn’t fit his personality. Some were just too far or not as diverse as we wanted. A friend suggested Church Farm School.”
West Chester Home to One of the 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to a pair of the 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania for 2022, writes Jason Lusk for Golfweek. The rankings were determined by members of Golfweek’s course-ratings panel and based on 10 criteria. Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford ranked seventh. This heathlands-style course designed...
Coatesville’s New Fitness Court: A Step Towards Community Health and Wellness
Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is taking a significant stride in promoting public health and fitness with the launch of its new outdoor Fitness Court® at Victor Abdala Sr. Memorial Park. Set to debut on August 16th, this state-of-the-art facility represents a commitment to community well-being and accessible exercise options for residents.
State forgives Minihane's loan, approves sale
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Board of Public Works has decided to forgive a portion of a state loan given to the owners of the Minihane’s property in Elkton alongside approving a short sale of the property. A purchase contract was signed Aug. 16 for sale of the property in exchange for the state receiving $400,000 for property that had once been appraised for $1,740,000. In announcing the loan paydown, BPW...
Meet the woman who collects trash to brighten her Delco community
A retired bookkeeper is on a mission to clean up her community.Christina Koronkiewicz, 54, spends up to six hours a day picking up litter in Prospect Park, Ridley Park and Norwood."I really like it," Koronkiewicz said. "I enjoy going around and, you know, making things nicer for everybody."It all started in 2022. Koronkiewicz was looking for loose change on the ground to donate to her favorite charity, but instead of cash, she found trash."Some of the worst things I've found, I've found plastic bottles filled with urine," Koronkiewicz said. "I've found used condoms. I've found needles."The work isn't easy, but...
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