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EXTON, PA — The Hankin Invitational raised a record $420,000 for Handi-Crafters at its 40th annual golf tournament on Oct. 5, providing funding for employment training and support services benefiting …
Hankin Invitational Raises Record $420,000 for Disability Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to hire more than 2,000 claims-processing employees in fiscal 2027 after receiving a record 3.15 million benefits claims in fiscal 2026, …
VA Plans 2,000 Hires as Veterans Benefits Claims Surge Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration reduced telephone wait times by nearly 80% and cut its disability claims backlog by 23% over two years, according to fiscal 2026 performance …
Social Security Cuts Wait Times, Disability Claims Backlog Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are seeking the public’s help identifying four men suspected of assaulting multiple victims in the 600 block of South Walnut Street on Sunday, …
Four Suspects Sought in West Chester Assault Investigation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a record $106.5 million in fiscal 2026 grants to 21 veterans cemeteries across the United States and its territories, financing new …
VA Awards Record $106.5 Million for Veterans Cemeteries Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Federal and Chester County investigators are examining a suspicious substance found inside an unopened mail ballot envelope Friday after the discovery triggered a hazardous materials response, …
FBI Investigates Suspicious Mail Ballot in Chester County Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Students at Kennett High School are organizing a districtwide food drive through November 19 to collect groceries and household necessities for Kennett Area Community Service, bringing …
Kennett Students Mobilize Six Schools for Community Food Drive Read More
TRAINER, PA — A 38-year-old woman faces felony charges after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a three-vehicle crash in Trainer Borough that seriously injured another person while her …
Woman Held on $80K Bail After DUI Crash Injures One, Child in SUV Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Three men face felony drug trafficking and organized crime charges following an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal marijuana and THC products at two Fuel On …
Three Charged in Alleged Illegal THC Sales at Two PA Gas Stations Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Area School District is directing families affected by a temporary interruption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to school meal programs, local food pantries …
Phoenixville Schools Expand Food Aid Amid SNAP Disruption Read More