We Must Face, Not Erase, Black History
In 1788, when western Pennsylvania residents petitioned the General Assembly to create Allegheny County, four of the petitioners were free Black men.
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New PA Law Ends 100% Tax on Those Who Die Without a Will or Heirs
Thanks to Act 50 of 2025, Pennsylvania ended what many have described as a “100% tax” on dying without family or a will. Instead of assets going to Harrisburg, those …
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Spring City Postmaster Thanks Community After Busy Holiday Mail Season
As we turn the page on the holidays, I want to thank our customers in Spring City for the patience, kindness, and support you showed our local Postal Service team …
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Devon Post Office Thanks Customers for Peak Season Success
As we turn the page on the holidays, I want to thank our customers in DEVON for the patience, kindness, and support you showed our local Postal Service team during …
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When Deer Outnumber Caution Signs: Chester County’s Growing Crisis
When stopping for deer feels as common as stopping for red lights, you know Chester County has a big problem. Deer put our roads, our health, and our environment at risk.
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How Do SEPTA Service Cuts Affect Chester County Municipalities?
O-Ed by Theodore T. Seedy, Esq., Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law Monday marked the beginning of the first phase of reductions for SETA service cuts, affecting the following municipalities …
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Reporting Government Actions Isn’t Propaganda — It’s Journalism
Since the launch of the second Trump Administration, I’ve noticed a growing number of complaints about our coverage of federal agencies and government departments. Some readers seem convinced that reporting …
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When Transparency Disappears: The Dangerous Cost of Protecting Bad Cops in Philadelphia
As a criminal defense investigator with decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices and risks that law enforcement officers take every single day. At ELPS Private Detective Agency, we …
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Why Trump Wins Over Private-Sector Unions but Faces Public-Sector Revolt
As President Donald Trump continues his stride into his second term, one of the most striking, yet underexplored, dynamics shaping American politics is his unusually strong support among private-sector union …
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Too Little, Too Late — Octorara’s Budget Woes Were Avoidable
This fall, the Octorara Area School District will reorganize its schools. Grades are being shifted, students reassigned, and one building—Octorara Elementary School—will be mostly shut down. It’s being called a …
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