• Chester County is looking for help in deciding how to spend money. The county is set to receive $102 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds as part of COVID relief. One part of the process in determining how the money is spent is to have members of the community be part of the ARPA evaluation teams. Anyone age 18 or over who lives or…
In its first in-person meeting since March 2020, Concord Council recognized the efforts of several volunteer organizations. Council members gave formal recognition to Concordville Fire Co. and to members of Girl Scout Troop 5925. The Girl Scouts were recognized for building and then installing 14 birdhouses in township parks. In reading the resolution, Councilwoman Dana Rankin named 13 scouts, saying they all earned their Bronze…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating a reported rape of a 16-year-old girl in Concord Township. Police received the report shortly before 8 p.m. on July 27. • Police are investigating a case of retail theft at the Wawa on Naaman’s Creek Road at Route 202 on July 8. Shortly after 10 p.m., the report said, an…
As a part of what he’s calling “the most open and transparent congressional redistricting process in Pennsylvania history,” State Rep. Seth Grove, R-York, chair of the House State Government Committee, announced that Pennsylvania residents can now submit the boundaries of their communities of interest and comment on the current congressional district map using online mapping tools now available at www.PaRedistricting.com. Manipulated redistricting, referred to as…
Sunlight filters through multi-colored brush along a run In Kennett Township.
The Turner's Mill Wastewater Treatment Plant on Chadds Ford Township property is being expanded to handle increased capacity. Chadds Ford Sewer Authority Chairman Mark Stookey said the plant's capacity would increase by 50 percent after completion. The new capacity will handle the flow from the older Ridings Plant. "As part of this program, we are decommissioning the Ridings plant, which is old technology and has…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will resume COVID-19 related services for residents of Delaware County, according to a press release issued by the county. These services include case investigation and surveillance, data reporting, testing and vaccination oversight, public health communications, official guidance (e.g., masking, social distancing), and assistance to residents who have questions and concerns relating to COVID-19. For the past 16 months, the Chester…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Shadow Sweet and gentle Shadow was found as a stray and has taken a bit of time to come out of her shell at the shelter. But between her adorable bunny rabbit facial features and cuddle bug tendencies, she's hard not to adore. Shadow will thrive in a patient,…
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has issued a scam warning. The scam involves Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system. Some residents have received checks for unemployment claims for which they never filed. “The pandemic has exacerbated many longstanding problems, and one of those is identity theft,’ Stollsteimer said. “Apparently, scammers have been signing up unwitting – and still fully employed – residents for jobless benefits as…