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LOWER POTTSGROVE TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that lane closures are scheduled next week on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township as part of a …
Lane Closures Scheduled on U.S. 422 in Montgomery County for Reconstruction Project Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Police arrested a 25-year-old man after he attempted to flee officers inside Barnaby’s Restaurant and Pub in the early morning hours of August 20, …
Late-Night Drama at Barnaby’s: West Chester Man Arrested After Attempted Escape Read More
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced upcoming lane closures on U.S. 1 next week as part of a $116 million effort to rebuild and expand …
Lane Closures Scheduled on U.S. 1 in Bucks County for Major Reconstruction Project Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a series of resurfacing operations next week on several major state highways in Philadelphia, part of a broader effort to …
PennDOT Schedules Resurfacing Work on Philadelphia Highways Next Week Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department has released its schedule of community vaccination clinics for fall 2025, offering flu and COVID-19 shots at multiple locations across the …
Chester County Health Department Announces 2025 Seasonal Vaccine Clinics Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Phoenixville man is facing new charges after authorities say he attempted to escape from Chester County Prison by climbing through razor wire and onto a …
Dramatic Prison Break Attempt: Phoenixville Man Stopped After Climbing Razor Wire Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new study by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center suggests Pennsylvania schools could reap major financial and environmental benefits by adopting solar power, with Chester …
Report Finds Pennsylvania Schools Could Save Millions by Switching to Solar Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have urged leaders of five Pennsylvania universities to take stronger action against antisemitism, citing a continued surge in incidents …
Pennsylvania Senators Press Universities to Address Rising Antisemitism on Campuses Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Sow Good Now, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through service and philanthropy, has named Michael Rubin as its new Director of Operations and Programming. The appointment …
Sow Good Now Appoints Michael Rubin as Director of Operations and Programming Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Foundation’s youth-in-philanthropy program, YOUTHadelphia, has awarded $50,000 in grants to five local nonprofits working to address critical challenges facing young people in the city.
Philadelphia Teens Award $50,000 in Grants Through YOUTHadelphia Program Read More