Budget talks start at UCF

Unionville Chadds Ford School Board directors started talks on the 2023-2024 budget this week. A proposed preliminary budget — with an estimated appropriation of $102.35 million and revenues of $100.5 million — was passed. The vote was 9-0. The estimated appropriation reflects an increase of 7.28 percent over that of the 2022-’23 budget. The proposed preliminary millage rates for Chester and Delaware Counties are 32.34…

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Civics Bee for middle schoolers

Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is partnering with the Pennsylvania Chamber to host a regional Civics Bee on April 15, as part of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s National Civics Bee. The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. In the first round of the contest, local 6th, 7th- and 8th-grade…

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Empowering women in the tri-state

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The Junior League of Wilmington is hosting its eighth annual Women’s Leadership Summit on Saturday, Feb. 25.

To empower women leaders as they navigate a post-pandemic world, the Junior League of Wilmington is hosting its eighth annual Women’s Leadership Summit on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Ed Oliver Golf Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are available now for $55. Attendees will learn how to adapt and become more resilient when embracing change at home, work, or in the community. Past…

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Police Log Jan. 11: DUIs, drug possession, theft

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • Police said they arrested a 22-year-old man from Coatesville for DUI with drugs in West Marlborough Township on Jan. 6. According to the report, police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle because of canceled insurance. Once they made contact with the driver, police said they could smell marijuana and that a marijuana cigarette was in plain view. The…

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