Letter to the Editor: Privatizing liquor is a positive step

The State House of Representatives took an important step last week in the effort to get government out of the liquor business. Pennsylvania is one of just two states in the nation with full control over the wholesale and retail sale of wine and spirits. This outdated and inefficient system is costing Pennsylvania an estimated $313 million from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to purchase wine…

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Crozer, Phila. Union team for poster contest

The Crozer-Keystone Health System and the Philadelphia Union have teamed up once again for their 2nd Annual Delaware County poster contest to showcase local students’ artistic skills. Through the Philadelphia Union’s Kicks for Kids program, 13 students and their families could win a total of 50 tickets for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) vs. Philadelphia Union soccer game at PPL Park on June…

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Roadwork for week of March 1

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of March 1 through March 8. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Motorists on Route 926 in both directions in Birmingham, Westtown, and Thornbury townships, between Brandywine Creek Road and…

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Free training prepares residents for disaster

Learn to help yourself and others in the event of a disaster: The Chester County Department of Emergency Services has scheduled a free, four-week Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course beginning April 9 at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster responsiveness, including fire safety, basic medical care,…

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