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Troopers Arrest Pair for Felony Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Newark
Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old Brandon Wright and 38-year-old Jaclyn Ortega, both of Elkton, Maryland, for felony drug offenses following a traffic stop that occurred on Tuesday evening in Newark. On July 23, 2024, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of Pulaski Highway and the...
Chester Police Department Implements 12-Hour Shifts to Boost Patrol Presence
CHESTER, PA — The Chester Police Department has announced a significant adjustment to its staffing strategy to increase patrol visibility and improve community relations. Effective immediately, officers will transition to 12-hour shifts. This change is designed to raise the number of on-duty patrol officers per shift from seven to ten.
'Philly Slow Girl Run Club' quickly forms friendships in the city
Paige Black started the 'Philly Slow Girl Run Club,' a community of women who support each other and exercise at their own pace.The group, which began with a few members in 2021, has grown to include roughly 40-50 women across their frequent running events.To learn more about their mission and how to get involved, watch the video above and visit their Facebook page and their Instagram account.RELATED: Delaware woman is turning vacant homes into affordable housingCharly Bass-Davis found the blueprint for transforming abandoned and damaged buildings into affordable housing in Wilmington.
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
Corn Silage Harvest Draws Near, Ahead of 'Normal' Time
ELVERSON, Pa. — With corn silage harvest fast approaching in the Mid-Atlantic, farmers can benefit from tools that help them determine the right time to start chopping. Aiming for a timely harvest was one of the topics covered at a July 23 corn silage field day sponsored by Penn State Extension and hosted by Nelson Beam on his beef farm.
Nominations are open for Lower Merion’s historic preservation awards
LOWER MERION — Lower Merion officials are taking nominations for its annual preservation awards, which will be presented later this year. The awards, co-sponsored by the Lower Merion Historical Architectural Review Board and the Lower Merion Historical Commission, recognize notable projects, initiatives, and individuals related to historic preservation in the township.
Wilmington Issues Weekly Traffic and Travel Advisory for Special Events, Street Repaving, Other Construction or Repair Projects
Real-time traffic and travel map available at City website and at the link below. Wilmington’s Public Works Department has compiled the attached list of streets on which construction or maintenance will occur this week by the City itself, or by either DelDOT, Delmarva Power, or private contractors. This information is for Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2024.
Foodie: Sanatoga Pizza Open; Taco Bell Freebie; Wings Day
SANATOGA PA – Tuesday (July 23, 2024) was the big day for Sanatoga Pizza, 2209 E. High St., the newest pizza producer in greater Pottstown. It marked its official opening, and staffers on the phone there said they were busy at mid-day answering calls and taking orders. The restaurant...
Perrin Conferences to Host National Asbestos Litigation Conference in Charleston
WAYNE, PA — Perrin Conferences will host its 16th annual National Asbestos Litigation Conference on September 11-12, 2024, at The Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This event will gather notable plaintiff and defense attorneys, judges, in-house counsel, experts, and insurance professionals. The conference co-chairs are Perry J....
Delaware County to Honor Coast Guard's Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony at Media Courthouse
Calling all United States Coast Guard members, veterans, and community supporters — your presence is requested at the Delaware County Courthouse this August 2nd for a ceremonial flag raising. At 12:30 p.m., the very fabric of gratitude will dance up the pole in front of 201 West Front Street in Media, marking the Coast Guard's prestigious anniversary, which has stood firm since its inception on August 4, 1790.
Mother who gave birth on Pennsylvania Turnpike reunites with rescuer at Jefferson Abington Hospital
CBS News reported that a woman who gave birth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in June got to thank the man who came to her rescue. Andrenna Reed of King of Prussia met and hugged Robert Stenger, a turnpike maintenance utility worker, at Jefferson Abington Hospital on Thursday, July 25. “I...
Cyclist Struck In Ogletown Early Saturday Morning
Newark, DE – At approximately 8:56 on Saturday morning, emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle in the 3900 block of Ogletown Stanton Road. Initial reports from the scene indicated that the bicyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle and was thrown onto the...
Joe Biden’s Liked at Home, But Most Support Decision to Quit Race
People in Wilmington, Delaware are Joe Biden fans. It’s been his hometown since he was 10, and a political home base for more than 50 years. But most here also support his decision to get out of the presidential race, writes Steven Kurutz for The New York Times. “As...
“This was completely preventable” says attorney about child’s death
WEST CHESTER, Pa. A family says while they are grateful justice is being served, they want everyone who is to blame for 12 year old’s Malinda Hoagland’s death to face consequences. The family’s attorney has a clear message. "The bottom line is this was completely preventable." Says...
President Harding dies, Medicare law passes: News Journal archives July 28 to Aug. 3
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. July 28, 2024, The News Journal Fewer left to fight fires; volunteer companies drained ...
John Benjamin Hershey
Lancaster, Pa. — John Benjamin Hershey, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 on the family farm in Limestone Township, Montour County. Born August 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Clarence (Huber) and Lydia (Kreider) Hershey. On April 2, 1966 he married Ruth K. Zeager, and together celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Towson emerges from the pack for Westtown's Aidan Langley
Two years ago, Aidan Langley faced a life-altering choice. The Coatesville native could stay at her public high school, where she would undoubtedly be one of the Raiders’ standouts for the next three seasons. Or, she could go to the Westtown School, where she’d be just one piece on a high-level Moose roster that was only getting better and better.
Here’s How Much Villanova University Paid for Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova took on Cabrini's $45 million debt when it acquired the campus. Villanova University paid Cabrini University more than $11.5 million for its campus in Radnor, according to Chester County property records, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s in addition to $45 million Villanova is paying to cover...
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Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.
Verdafresh Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy
WAYNE, PA — Verdafresh™ has become a member of the U.S. Plastics Pact, a consortium dedicated to creating a circular economy for plastics. The U.S. Plastics Pact aims to eliminate unnecessary plastics, ensure the recyclability or compostability of needed plastics, and circulate all used plastics to keep them within the economy and out of the environment.
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