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NEW GARDEN TWP, PA — Phorid flies are swarming homes by the hundreds in a New Garden Township neighborhood, CBS Philadelphia reported, expanding a persistent problem for Chester County’s mushroom …
Phorid Flies Push New Garden Residents to Organize Read More
EAST MARLBOROUGH TWP, PA — East Marlborough Township supervisors voted Sept. 29 to advertise a proposed 1% earned-income tax for 2027 that the township estimates could generate about $1.7 million …
East Marlborough Advances 1% Earned-Income Tax Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Three Chester County projects will receive a combined $995,000 in Statewide Local Share Account grants for fire equipment and public works infrastructure, part of nearly $3.8 million …
Chester County Wins Nearly $1 Million for Fire, Public Works Projects Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Phoenixville Borough Council will consider reorganizing two municipal parking lots and changing permit and recreational-use rules on Oct. 13, a proposal that would move the Wheatland Street …
Phoenixville Eyes Parking Lot Changes Ahead of Oct. 13 Vote Read More
OXFORD, PA — For four weeks, the Oxford Golden Bears 13U squad had been getting closer. The losses were still losses, but the gaps were shrinking. The mistakes were becoming …
The Scoreboard Catches Up: Golden Bears Unleash Avalanche on Clifton Heights in 33-0 Shutout Read More
EAST FALLOWFIELD TWP, PA — East Fallowfield Township supervisors will consider an ordinance Oct. 27 that would allow the township to require certain properties with failing on-lot sewage systems to …
East Fallowfield Weighs Mandatory Sewer Connections Read More
ELVERSON, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania is seeking state approval to expand its regulated water territory in West Nantmeal Township to serve part of a planned 10-lot commercial and industrial business …
Aqua Seeks Water Expansion for West Nantmeal Business Park Read More
BERWYN, PA — Tredyffrin Township supervisors unanimously adopted a new student-rental ordinance Sept. 21 that places greater responsibility on landlords to control tenant conduct, respond to violations and risk losing …
Tredyffrin Shifts Student-Rental Enforcement to Landlords Read More
SPRING CITY, PA — Costumes, candy, and creatively decorated cars will turn Brown Street Neighborhood Park into a Halloween gathering spot as Spring City families come together for the third …
Spring City Trunk or Treat Brings Halloween Fun to Brown Street Park Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Area YMCA is hiring part-time assistant teachers at seven Chester County elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year as it seeks to meet growing …
Kennett YMCA Seeks Staff as After-School Care Demand Grows Read More