Two established non-profits that serve the homeless population of Chester and Lancaster Counties announced today a merger that uniquely positions the organizations to provide emergency shelter, rapid re-housing and permanent housing for homeless men, women and children. Good Samaritan Shelter, based in Phoenixville & Ephrata, and Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties, based in Coatesville and Lancaster, will combine to offer a range of progressive…
Delaware County Community College, in partnership with the Delaware County Workforce Development Board, has received a $198,067 Strategic Innovation grant from the state to train workers for high-tech jobs of the 21st Century. The grant was awarded to the Delaware County Workforce Development Board, which acts as the fiscal agent and works in concert with the College. The college will use the grant, which was…
Southern Chester County Regional Police • Nicholas J. Slish, 26, of Morgantown, was arrested and charged with possessing a prohibited offensive weapon and with violations of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act, police said in a press release. On May 17, at approximately 9:01 p.m., police located a vehicle parked at the New Garden Township Park after dark. Upon making contact with Slish,…
The Oxford Arts Alliance celebrates "Jazz in the Vineyard" at their wonderful annual Garden Party fundraiser at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square this Friday. The Clover Market has a full day explosion of the arts, food and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kennett Square on Sunday. You have a great art weekend ahead, with "Jazz in the Vineyard" and The Clover…