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What Chester County is known for may surprise you. Located in the Greater Philadelphia Region, this county is home to a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and thriving businesses. If you’re …
What Chester County Is Known For: A Comprehensive Guide Read More
Established by President Clinton in 1998, and continued under the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations, this celebration of Great Outdoors Month in June recognizes the critical role that nature plays …
The Great Outdoors Plays Critical Role in America Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners this week approved the awarding of $3.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants. The grants are made available through Chester …
Chester County Commissioners Approve $3.2 Million in Open Space Preservation and Park Improvement Grant Awards Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced $130,000 in new funding for the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to support a manufacturing career awareness …
Gov. Wolf: New Funding Encourages Southeast PA High School Students to Pursue Careers in Manufacturing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A longtime advocate for transportation improvements in southeastern Pennsylvania, state Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, is applauding recent unanimous votes by the boards of commissioners in Chester, Berks …
Ciresi Applauds Three County Unanimous Votes for the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline yesterday approved the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority, completing the approval last week …
Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties Authorize Creation of Passenger Rail Authority Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) led a bipartisan letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs expressing concerns about the VA Recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure …
Rep. Houlahan Leads SEPA Congressional Delegation in Bipartisan Effort to Defend Veterans Health Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today announced the approval of $3 million in funding through the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) …
Commonwealth Announces $3 Million in Funding for Investments in Start-Up Companies Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA —This year’s “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association finds that the 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area ranked as the nation’s 17th most polluted city in the nation …
Philadelphia Metro Area Continues to Rank Among Worst 25 in Nation for Ozone and Year-round Particle Pollution Read More