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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A morning of helpful resources, live music, and community connection is coming to Kennett Square as local seniors are invited to take part in a free …
Kennett Square Senior Fair Offers Free Services, Music, and Community Support Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philly Black Pride will mark its 27th anniversary with a weeklong series of events across Philadelphia from April 20 through April 26, 2026, celebrating Black LGBTQ+ culture, …
Philly Black Pride Announces Weeklong 27th Anniversary Events Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — A full weekend closure is planned at the Route 30/Route 222 interchange, as crews set bridge beams and install overhead sign structures in a major construction …
Weekend Closure Could Snarl Route 30/222 Traffic Read More
SPRINGFIELD TWP, PA — A daytime closure of Gallows Hill Road is scheduled next week, as bridge deck repairs force detours through part of Bucks County.
Gallows Hill Road Closure Could Disrupt Bucks County Travel Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — After two years behind closed doors, one of Philadelphia’s most iconic art spaces is ready to welcome visitors back—and it’s doing so in a big way.
PAFA Reopens Historic Landmark Building With Major Exhibition in Philadelphia Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — One night, one table, and one simple idea: go out to eat and help change lives. Dining Out for Life, Philadelphia’s longest-running restaurant fundraiser, is returning for …
Philadelphia’s Dining Out for Life Returns With 40+ Restaurants Supporting HIV Services Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Daytime lane closures are scheduled next week on the eastbound Interstate 76 off-ramp to Spring Garden Street, as crews complete safety improvements along the Schuylkill Expressway.
Schuylkill Ramp Work Could Slow Eastbound Traffic Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Arthur Thompson, 40, of Philadelphia, was convicted Friday of possession of a firearm by a felon following a federal jury trial, United States Attorney David Metcalf said.
Philadelphia Man Convicted of Felon Firearm Possession Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Lane closures with flagging are scheduled next week on multiple roads in Chester County, as PennDOT crews carry out resurfacing and roadway improvements.
Chester County Road Work Could Disrupt Daily Commutes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released a compliance audit of the Chester County Children and Youth Services agency covering the first quarter of 2026, finding the agency …
Audit Finds Chester County CYS Used State Funds Appropriately Read More