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Delaware County community 'blindsided' by hiring of new police chief at public meeting
Despite opposition from community members, several council members, and the mayor, the Collingdale Borough Council voted Tuesday night to hire a new police chief.Pending a background check, the new chief of police in Collingdale will be Shanee Mitchell.According to her application for the job, Mitchell currently serves as the police chief in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County, and as an adjunct instructor for the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute.The application also states she served the Philadelphia Police Department, first as a sergeant and later as a lieutenant, from 2012 to 2017."At the end of the day, the FOP is willing...
Chester County Native Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
Items from Lancaster County Cannabis. A booming business of Amish cannabis in Pennsylvania, Lancaster County Cannabis, is the brainchild of Chester County native Reuben Riehl. There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail.
School district's updated dress code protects Philadelphia students' self-expression
The new school year came with a new dress code for students in the School District of Philadelphia.It makes more room for students to express themselves without fear of discrimination."It was effective as of the first day of school," said Rachel Holzman, who serves as the Deputy Chief in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at the School District of Philadelphia of the district's new dress code."I think we are one of the first large districts to explicitly put this in a code," she said.It's not uncommon for the district to make small adjustments to the dress code before...
New Historical Marker in Springfield Honors First Woman to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
A new historical marker honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania. The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.
Delaware Beer Fest, Blues & Brews, 'Head Over Heels'
Welcome to October, Small Wonder! We are not hoarding toilet paper, but we have been gathering heaps of fun things to do to make sure your month gets off to a great start. Be sure to check out our Fall Guide for more cool stuff to do as the season progresses. ...
Delaware County and Philadelphia Saw Greatest Increase in Income Required to Buy House
3-story Victorian home on North Swarthmore Ave in Ridley Park. The income needed to buy a home in Philadelphia and Delaware counties went up by 6 percent, which is the highest increase across the most populous metro areas in the United States. According to a new Redfin analysis, the income...
Fancy Brigades Returning to 6abc
One of Philadelphia's favorite traditions will be returning to 6abc on New Year's Day.The 2025 Fancy Brigade Show will be broadcast on 6abc's Localish Network, at 8pm January 1st.The Fancy Brigade announces New Year's Day plans.Anthony Stagliano, the Business Agent with the Fancy Brigade Association made the announcement Wednesday morning at LIVE! Casino and Hotel.The Fancy Brigades perform twice at the Pa. Convention Center on New Year's Day, at 11:30 and again at 5pm. Tickets are available at https://fancy-brigade-association.ticketleap.com/2025-fancy-brigade-finale/.This is the third year that 6abc has teamed up with the Fancy Brigade Association to share its New Year's Day competition, and the first year that viewers will be able to see the event on The Localish Network.The Localish Network airs on Channel 6.2 over the air, 790 on Comcast/Xfinity and 466 on Verizon Fios. The entire program will also be streamed here on 6abc.com, our mobile apps, and our apps for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku.
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Phillies fans are ramping up for Red October. Many of them are stocking up on new merchandise ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this weekend.Delco Original Trading Company, a Broomall clothing store specializing in sports merchandise, is seeing an uptick in business."We absolutely love it," clerk Patrick Callahan said. "The economy's been tough everywhere, so any little boost we can get we're going to take."As the Phillies begin their third consecutive postseason run, customers like Rene Saldutti from Havertown are celebrating with new merch."I'm really liking this sweatshirt that I just picked up," Saldutti said. "Of course, I got...
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