West Chester Borough snow emergency will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. This will allow the borough to continue its snow clearing and removal with minimal interference. Snow removal operations will continue overnight Sunday, a press release said. The borough prioritizes snow removal operations based up public safety needs, impact on community ...
Archive for January 24th, 2016
U-CF schools still set to open Monday- Updated: Schools closed

UPDATED: U-CF schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 25. John Sanville said in a broadcast phone message that despite long hours, there's no way the custodial crews can have the buildings ready. The snow has passed, but a decision still has to be made. Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Superintendent John Sanville said district schools are still scheduled to open ...
Officials: Dig in and shovel, avoid driving

Updated at 6:30 p.m. with snow emergency extensions The big dig-out has begun. Emergency officials in Chester County put the area’s total snow accumulation at 25 inches – and higher with snowdrifts. The National Weather Service lifted the region’s blizzard warning at 12:24 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24. Many roads in the region continue to be snow-covered, and police are ...
Arboretum announces $1.2M groundbreaking
Update: Event is cancelled due to weather and will be rescheduled. Groundbreaking for Tyler Arboretum’s ambitious $1.2 million project to renovate its historic, 19th-century barn will take place this week. Once completed, the renovations, which will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 27, will expand the arboretum’s ability to give back to the community through its enhanced ...