The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Media Station is investigating an armed bank robbery that happened in Concord Township Tuesday, Dec. 19. It happened at noon at the Malvern Federal Savings Bank, 900 block of Baltimore Pike. The suspect is described as a black male with light-to-medium complexion, approximately 20-35 years of age. He was last seen wearing a black face mask, blue jeans, and…
Thanks to the generosity of public and private supporters alike, the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve and Interpretive Nature Center is now open to the public. Come hike along the perimeter trails or relax for a spell next to the historic Chandler Mill Bridge. Experience the bold vision of Kennett Township, area residents, a local family, and The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County in creating…
Barbara E. Oliva (nee Filippone), 75, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, Dec. 13. Born in Philadelphia in 1942, she was the daughter of the late August and Agnes (nee Fantini) Filippone. Barbara enjoyed working with children at Glen Acres Elementary School. She liked to read, sew, and over the course of her married life, she traveled the world with her husband, Raul. She was the…
Pennsylvania State Police • Police said Irene Padilla, 50, of Philadelphia, is accused of stealing $82 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on Dec. 13. State police from the Media barracks cited a mother and daughter for harassment and criminal mischief respectively after the two got into a dispute at 3:44 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. A police report said the…