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ATGLEN, PA — Octorara Area School District recently welcomed state legislators and staff to campus for a Legislative Luncheon, during which district leadership shared “The Next Chapter of OASD,” outlining …
Octorara Area School District Hosts Legislative Luncheon to Share Vision and Student Experience Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — More than $160,000 in state funding is headed to Downingtown Borough to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety at key intersections and crossings, part of a broader …
Downingtown Secures $160K to Fix Traffic Pinch Points Near Parks, Shops Read More
EXTON, PA — Nearly 300 Chester County seniors will soon be riding SEPTA for free after a local outreach event helped older residents secure Senior Key Cards that eliminate transit …
Nearly 300 Chester County Seniors Get Free SEPTA Rides Through Exton Event Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — More than $1.12 million in new state funding is headed to Chester County to shore up aging sewer and water infrastructure, targeting projects officials say are …
Over $1.1M Flows to Chester County Water Projects as Aging Systems Get Boost Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers and clean-energy advocates gathered this past week atop a Northeast Philadelphia warehouse to spotlight a rapidly emerging opportunity in the state’s renewable-energy landscape: large-scale rooftop …
Solar on the Skyline: Inside the Philly Warehouse Pushing a Bold New Energy Future Read More
OXFORD, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta is inviting parents, grandparents, and expectant families to attend a free Community Baby Shower on Friday, October 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. …
Community Baby Shower in Oxford to Support Local Families October 24 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at boosting the state’s visibility as a tourist destination by redirecting tax revenue from short-term rentals into the state’s tourism fund.
Lawmakers Push Plan to Boost Tourism Marketing With Short-Term Rental Tax Revenue Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, and Sen. Carolyn Comitta, D-Chester, have introduced companion legislation aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s tourism industry by increasing funding for the state’s Tourism …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Boost to Tourism Promotion Fund to Drive Economic Growth Read More
EXTON, PA — Families, children, and residents are invited to sign up for a library card and explore the endless possibilities offered by Chester County Library in Exton at the …
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Free Family Fun in Exton Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With the U.S. Supreme Court considering whether to revisit the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to safeguard marriage …
Comitta, Lawmakers Push Marriage Equality Protections in Pennsylvania Amid Supreme Court Uncertainty Read More