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In June 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called “skill games” found in bars, restaurants, gas stations, and other places throughout Pennsylvania are, in fact, slot machines under the …
Regulation of Illegal Gambling Machines Calls for Compromise as Court Deadline Looms Read More
If you’ve driven Goshen Road lately, passed through West Chester Borough, or live in surrounding communities, chances are you’ve seen Aqua Pennsylvania crews and contractors with orange cones and heavy equipment. What you’re seeing on those streets is mission-driven maintenance: It’s a projected $29.3 million …
Aqua Pennsylvania: Inside Our Work in Chester County Read More
In 1788, when western Pennsylvania residents petitioned the General Assembly to create Allegheny County, four of the petitioners were free Black men.
We Must Face, Not Erase, Black History Read More
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 …
New PA Law Ends 100% Tax on Those Who Die Without a Will or Heirs Read More
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 …
Spring City Postmaster Thanks Community After Busy Holiday Mail Season Read More
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 …
Devon Post Office Thanks Customers for Peak Season Success Read More
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.
When Deer Outnumber Caution Signs: Chester County’s Growing Crisis Read More
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 …
How Do SEPTA Service Cuts Affect Chester County Municipalities? Read More
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 …
Reporting Government Actions Isn’t Propaganda — It’s Journalism Read More
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 …
When Transparency Disappears: The Dangerous Cost of Protecting Bad Cops in Philadelphia Read More