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NORTH EAST, MD — The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College is proud to announce the return of the Cecil County Independent Film Festival, running May 29, 30, and 31, …
Free Film Festival This Weekend at Cecil College Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — The Buttery will open a new Main Line café on Saturday, June 13, as the growing Pennsylvania hospitality business continues expanding beyond its flagship Malvern location …
The Buttery Expands Main Line Footprint With Bryn Mawr Cafe Read More
EXTON, PA — The West Whiteland Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person connected to an alleged retail theft at Homesense. According to police, the …
Exton Police Seek Suspect in Homesense Theft Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Friends Meeting will host a public memorial and vigil Saturday, June 6, focused on victims of gun violence as advocacy and faith-based groups continue …
West Chester Vigil to Highlight Gun Violence Deaths Read More
WEST READING, PA — More than $17 million in state funding will flow into downtown business districts, commercial corridors, housing projects, and community redevelopment efforts across Pennsylvania under a new …
New State Grants Aim to Revive Struggling Downtowns Read More
KENNETT TWP, PA — A former Chester County fire chief is facing theft and records tampering charges after investigators alleged he manipulated firefighter incentive program records to improperly obtain payments, …
Former Fire Chief Accused in Troubling Incentive Fraud Case Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Unruh Turner Burke & Frees said 16 of its attorneys were selected to the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, extending the Chester County …
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees Lands 16 Super Lawyers Honors Read More
OXFORD, PA — A 44-year-old Oxford man is facing multiple charges after two separate incidents involving juveniles earlier this month, according to the Oxford Police Department. Police said officers were …
Oxford Man Faces Assault, Threat Charges After Disturbances Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mind Escape Philly plans to open a third themed escape room in mid-June 2026 as the Philadelphia entertainment venue expands its footprint with a puzzle experience designed …
Mind Escape Philly Expands With Accessible Horror Room Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Zoo is preparing to welcome guests into an expansive new world for endangered bears this summer as the long-awaited Francis J. Carey Bear Country officially opens …
Philadelphia Zoo’s New Bear Country Opens in June With Zoo360 Trail and Up-Close Encounters Read More