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WEST CHESTER, PA —The Chester County Community Foundation proudly presented attorney Denise M. Antonelli with the Foundation’s prestigious 2024 Door Opener Award at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester on Monday night. …
Chester County Community Foundation Honors Denise M. Antonelli of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC with Door Opener Award Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Several key Pennsylvania state departments are urging residents to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. The initiative, which aims …
Pennsylvania Promotes Safe Disposal of Prescription Medications Ahead of National Drug Take-Back Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $70 million investment to expand access to mental health services in schools across the United States. This funding initiative is …
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $70 Million to Enhance School-Based Mental Health Services Read More
GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA — The Wardrobe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating clothing insecurity, is hosting an Open Wardrobe event this month specifically for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. This initiative …
The Wardrobe Expands Support to Newcomers and Refugees with Free Clothing Initiative Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the 2024-2025 school year progresses, Pennsylvania is witnessing an alarming rise in reports of school-based threats, many of which are attributed to false alarms proliferated through social …
Social Media Sparks Wave of Fake School Threats: Pennsylvania Schools on High Alert! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at tackling hunger across the state while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns. Announced by Acting …
DEP Unveils Bold Grant Program to Tackle Hunger and Climate Change Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In an ambitious move to address the pressing social issues facing Chester County, Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe are inviting residents to contribute their …
Join the Movement: Shape Chester County’s Future with Your Ideas in Innovate Chester County! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As the southern states grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, The Salvation Army has swiftly activated its national Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) network to deliver essential …
Bringing Hope to the Helpless: The Salvation Army’s Heartfelt Mission Amid Hurricane Helene’s Devastation Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, West Chester University served as the backdrop for a compelling exercise designed to illuminate the myriad challenges faced by individuals reentering society after incarceration. …
Walking the Path: Chester County Simulation Highlights Reentry Challenges Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a significant move to enhance early childhood literacy, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has partnered with the Chester County Imagination Library, an affiliate of …
Empowering Young Readers: YMCA of Greater Brandywine Joins Forces with Chester County Imagination Library Read More