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Chester County Issues First Extreme Heat Alert of 2026

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health officials have issued the county’s first Extreme Heat Health Alert of 2026 through Saturday as forecasters predict dangerously high temperatures and heat index …

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LCH Joins Regional Effort to Address Summer Heat Risks

June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services will join local public health officials and community organizations this month for a public discussion focused on summer heat safety, as …