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WEST CHESTER, PA — On Saturday, May 17, the Chester County Planning Commission will hold the 2025 Sustainability Summit and Expo at West Chester University. This highly anticipated event aims …
Chester County to Host 2025 Sustainability Summit at West Chester University Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new measures to strengthen the verification of identity and immigration status for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants. The …
USDA Tightens SNAP Eligibility Verification to Align with Executive Order 14218 Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), in collaboration with Immaculata University, recently hosted a compelling evening with former NBA player Chris Herren to mark the start of …
Chris Herren Inspires at Chester County Mental Health Awareness Event Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zyair Dangerfield-Hill, 23, of Philadelphia, was found guilty on Thursday, April 24, of participating in the armed carjacking of a 73-year-old man in the Spruce Hill neighborhood …
Philadelphia Man Convicted in Armed Carjacking of Elderly Victim Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities in Philadelphia are requesting assistance from the public as they work to identify individuals allegedly involved in a series of assaults on Temple University’s campus. Police …
Who Are They? Police Seek Help After Temple Campus Assaults Leave Victims Hurt Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A fugitive wanted for an alleged aggravated assault with a firearm in Alabama has been apprehended by Parkesburg Borough Police following a traffic stop earlier this week.
Parkesburg Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Assault in Alabama Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA – Sean Crawford, 46, was sentenced to 59.5–119 years in state prison on Thursday, April 10, 2025, following his conviction for the years-long sexual abuse of multiple …
Chester County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Years of Sexual Abuse Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) concluded its participation in the Five Days of Action® campaign this week, a national initiative aimed at preventing child sexual …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) have joined forces to launch Shear Hope, a groundbreaking program …
Shear Hope Program Empowers Cosmetologists to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Sow Good Now, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth in underserved communities through sports, will partner with the Greater Brandywine YMCA on Saturday, April 26, …
Sow Good Now to Join Greater Brandywine YMCA for Healthy Kids Day Read More