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Storm Recovery Continues in Coatesville
If brush or branches have been removed from power lines and left on your property, you are responsible for clearing the debris. If you have experienced damage from the storm, please contact your insurance company. Also, please see the PECO FAQ page here: https://www.peco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage/outage-and-storm-faqs. Branches, limbs and yard waste can...
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Enjoy Picking Summer Fresh Fruit in Chester County
Pick out your own fruit this summer at two farm markets in Chester County. Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are available now!. A bowl of cold, cut-up fruit is one of the best snacks to enjoy during warm months, so why not add to the experience by picking your own summer fresh fruit in Chester County at these two orchards, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today.
Chester County Native Taylor Haas New Executive Director of a Massachusetts Agricultural Society
Taylor Haas at the fairgrounds of the Three County Fair. Taylor Haas, a Chester County native, recently took the reins at the Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society in Massachusetts as its new executive director, writes Alexander Macdougall for the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The nonprofit organization manages Northampton’s Three County...
Marquis de Lafayette’s Role in American Revolution and Shaped Chester County History
Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman, had an instrumental role in the American Revolution, the Battle of the Brandywine, and Chester County. Portrait by Joseph Boze. Marquis de Lafayette first became entranced by stories of American freedom fighters at Lexington and Concord in 1775, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine.
Lyme disease cases on the rise in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Montgomery County Health officials said there were thousands of cases of Lyme disease last year and that new ways of diagnosing the illness are leading to more accurate numbers and earlier help for those infected.In Jeanette Suros' peaceful backyard stood some bad memories."There's multiple PTSD moments that I have to work through," she said. "And, I would have liked to not have to go through that every time."Still, she tried to enjoy her herb garden while remembering nearly dying from Lyme disease spread by a tick bite in 2016 and again in 2019."I wasn't able...
Nichol Park in Landenberg Turns Into Magnificent Garden of Wildflowers, Grassy Trail Paths
Thanks to grants from the DCNR and Western PA Conservancy, Nichol Park in Landenberg was transformed into a magnificent garden. After spending many hours over the years mowing the entirety of Nichol Park in Landenberg on a weekly basis, Adam Brady, the supervisor of parks and open space for London Britain Township, found the whole process to be lacking not just aesthetically and economically, but also environmentally, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press.
Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management. However, his true passion lay in skateboarding.
Musical in Malvern tells immigration story as a twist on ‘Wizard of Oz’
You’ve likely heard Dorothy sing about going somewhere over the rainbow, but People’s Light Theatre in Malvern is taking audiences down a different kind of yellow brick road with “Somewhere Over the Border.”
Montgomery County to hold potassium iodide tablet and Narcan® distribution event July 25
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. Free NARCAN kits will also be available.
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Kennett Underground Railroad Center to turn historic house into museum
Kennett Twp., PA – A historic home in Chester County once served as a “station” along the Underground Railroad, and now with the help of a preservation grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, it will stand the tests of time as a museum. The Kennett Underground Railroad Center has been operating out […]
Gov. Josh Shapiro's path to prominence started in Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's growing speculation that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. Shapiro is among several Democratic governors getting attention for the vice president spot. Just nine days ago, he joined Harris for Thai take-out at Reading Terminal Market after she spoke at a town hall event in Philadelphia.The Keystone State is considered perhaps the most significant battleground state with 19 electoral votes, thrusting Shapiro into the national spotlight. Shapiro, 51, is the 48th governor of Pennsylvania currently serving his first term. He's become a rising Democratic star and was commended last...
Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks. Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today.
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