Roadwork for week of April 26

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 April 26 through May 3. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 842 in West Marlborough, East Marlborough, Newlin, Pocopson, and East Bradford townships will require lane restrictions on…

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Vigil addresses aftermath of fatal violence

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Retired State Police Lt. Kevin Pierce (right) sings the National Anthem at the 24th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service held by the Chester County Crime Victims' Center.

The interminable pain of losing a loved one to violence drew about 200 people to the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County’s 24th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service on Thursday, April 23, where they heard words of comfort, hope and challenge. The annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty coincides with National Crime…

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PECO offers Arbor Day tree-planting tips

In recognition of National Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, PECO offers tips to help customers “plant the right tree in the right place” to ensure trees remain compatible with aerial power lines. Vegetation growth causes about one-third of all electric outages. To ensure reliable service for customers, PECO invests approximately $36 million each year in vegetation management around approximately 2,800 miles of aerial electric…

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