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Battle Over Who Controls Chester Water Authority Continues
A plan to have Chester fix its bankruptcy problem by selling its water assets is still in dispute, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Receiver Vijay Kapoor asked the Commonwealth Court Oct. 28 to rule on the constitutionality of a 2012 state law that took control of the Chester Water Authority away from…
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This Radnor 1890 Modern Victorian Farmhouse Is for Sale
A renovated modern Victorian farmhouse combines classic architectural elegance with contemporary luxury, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. This historic property is perfect for families, with five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an open-plan interior that includes LVF flooring, custom shaker cabinetry, and a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances. There is a wide front…
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Rapid Response Fund Activated to Help Families With Loss of SNAP Benefits
As thousands of Delaware County families face the possible loss of SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown, The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation have activated the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund. The Foundation for Delaware County’s President, Michael Kellerman, said in a statement that “SNAP food benefits impact more than 77,000…
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Eagleview Educator and Keynote Speaker Christine Miles Talks Solving Education’s Listening Crisis
Christine Miles, an educator, author, and keynote speaker from Eagleview, has made it her mission to address the crisis of listening in education, writes Nupur Bagoria for the Tech Magazine. Miles created The Listening Path, a system teaching listening as a foundational skill. She uses evidence-based tools and methods that can help teachers and students…
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Finish the Year Strong: Fall’s Leadership Lessons for Growth and Clarity
As we enter the final stretch of the year, there’s one truth every leader should remember: you can’t finish strong if you don’t first recognize the season you’re in. Nature has always been one of our best teachers. It moves through its seasons with rhythm and purpose — never rushing, never resisting change. And right…
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West Chester University Honored Military and First Responders at Nov. 1 Football Game
West Chester University (WCU) paid tribute to the men and women who serve our country and communities during its Military and First Responder Appreciation game on Saturday, Nov. 1, when the Golden Rams took on Bloomsburg University at Farrell Stadium. The event recognized veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with pregame honors and in-game…
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Two Chester County Schools Earn Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Designation
Two Chester County schools have been honored with the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools designation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lionville Elementary in the Downingtown Area School District and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs were recognized for their academics and efforts to close achievement gaps. Thirteen schools across Pennsylvania received the…
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Josh Shapiro Receives $1 Million in Security Upgrades at Montco Home After Arson Attack
Taxpayers are funding about $1 million in security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private Montco home, writes Angela Couloumbis for Spotlight PA. This follows the April arson attack that endangered the Abington native and his family at the governor’s official residence in Harrisburg. In a letter to state lawmakers, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums affordable is now coming to an end, write Ryan Deto, Isaac Avilucea, and Sabrina Moreno for AXIOS Philadelphia. As open enrollment for Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace starts on Saturday, the…
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Fates of Crozer-Chester Center, Springfield Hospital Still Uncertain
Some progress regarding the sale of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland has been made, but Springfield Hospital plans have stalled, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To close the sale on both hospitals, local taxing authorities have to agree on a stipulation to set the assessments for both properties at the transaction prices of…
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Delaware County Hosts Nov. 8 Food Drive as SNAP Recipients Go Without
The suspension of SNAP benefits on Saturday because of the federal government shutdown is impacting thousands of Delaware County families who use the program to pay grocery bills, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Momilani Miller, a Darby Township school bus driver and single mother of three, typically receives about $500 a month in…
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Penn State Brandywine Announces Three THON 2026 Dancers
Three Penn State Brandywine students have been selected to participate in the annual 46-hour THON dance marathon taking place Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in University Park. Charles Carlini, Morgan Gallagher, and Joey Pretti were officially selected as dancers on Oct. 21, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine.…
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Ardmore’s Chums Puts a Whimsical Spin on TikTok’s Favorite Dessert Trends
A sweet new addition to Ardmore’s dining scene is turning viral TikTok treats into edible art, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chums, located at 45 E. Lancaster Avenue, opened in August under the creative vision of 24-year-old entrepreneur Grace Yang. Yang, a Radnor High School graduate, blended her Shanghai childhood with her Main…
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Busy Philipps’ QVC Talk Show Returns with Impressive Holiday Guest Lineup
Busy Philipps is lighting up the holiday season with the return of her QVC+/HSN+ talk show Busy This Week, writes Scott Fishman for AOL. The series, which blends celebrity interviews, lifestyle chats, and shoppable moments, will launch four new festive episodes starting Oct. 29 and running through Dec. 12. Phillipps will welcome an impressive guest…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a dorm room, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The building itself looks modest with no hint to the treasures inside. Unlike many thrift stores, the interior is carefully…
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Bevan’s in Media Keeps a Halloween Candy Tradition Going
Bevan’s Own Make Candy in Media Borough continued a 10-year Halloween tradition Friday night by providing nearby Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home at 15 E. Fourth Street with chocolate coffins containing a white chocolate corpse to give out to Trick or Treaters, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. Kelly checked out the long-time candy…
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Valley Forge Tourism Annual Luncheon Celebrates a Montco on the Rise
Montgomery County moved in perfect time at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon, a celebration of record momentum and resilience for local travel. This year’s theme was ‘rhythm.’ “When we work in rhythm, good things happen,” said VFTCB President & CEO Mike Bowman. Bowman and the VFTCB team set the tempo for…
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Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region
Four Chester County companies have found their place on the list of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest-ranked Chester County company is Key Financial in West Chester at No. 16. The company, with 100 percent female ownership and one local office, reported revenue…
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