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  • Daily Local News staff writer Michael P. Rellahan.
    Media

    ‘The Voice of Chester County’: Remembering Beloved Reporter After Recent Passing

    October 30, 2025

    Friends, family, and colleagues throughout Chester County are honoring the life and career of beloved reporter Michael P. Rellahan after his recent passing, writes Nancy…

  • Chaplain Jack Crans preaching at a church service.
    Religion

    Local Chaplain Reflects on Decades Working at Chester County Prison

    July 17, 2025

    Chaplain Jack Crans has led a lifelong journey supporting the local community through his faith, writes J. F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The 74-year-old…

  • 'A Killer at the Door' book cover.
    Literature

    Local Author Bruce Mowday’s New Book on Danelo Cavalcante is Subject of Upcoming Talks, Signings

    February 4, 2025

    This month’s release of A Killer at the Door by Schiffer Publishing triggers a number of events by author Bruce E. Mowday. The book details…

  • From left, Bill Shaw, Life Transforming Ministries; Mikaila Szkil, Citadel; Brenda McNeil, Mahoney Environmental; Rachel Cathell, WCCCC.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Western Chester County Chamber Honors Long-Time Community Advocates at Annual Dinner 

    November 19, 2024

    The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated their Annual Dinner, hosted at French Creek Golf Club and powered by Presence Bank. The dinner…

  • person carving pumpkin
    Events & Fundraisers

    Halloween-Themed Events to Check Out Around Chester County

    October 4, 2024

    Chester County is a huge fan of the Halloween season, offering a variety of attractions for every scare level, writes staff for The Daily Local…

  • spooky night
    Attractions & Leisure

    Two Haunted Tours in Chester County to Visit This Halloween Season 

    September 27, 2024

    Spooky season is upon us! Looking to get into the spirit of Halloween? Check out these two haunted tours in Chester County for a good…

  • Chester County Prison Warden Howard Holland
    Government & Civic Life

    New Warden Appointed for Chester County Prison

    May 1, 2024

    At a recent public meeting, the Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the appointment of Howard Holland as Warden of Chester County Prison.…

  • The Chester County Intermediate Unit’s E3 Re-Entry Program Coordinator Jill Stoltzfus with recent program graduates.
    Education

    Chester County’s Justice System Re-Entry Program Recognizes Class Graduates

    March 19, 2024

    Exit, Enter, Employ – or E3, the re-entry program that readies those with prior justice system involvement to enter the manufacturing workforce, recently recognized five…

  • Bruce Mowday
    Literature

    Chester County Author Contracted to Write Book on Danelo Cavalcante Prison Escape

    December 2, 2023

    Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., an independent publisher with more than 5,000 titles, contracted with Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday to write a book on the…

  • people going into the town hall meeting for the escape and Chester County Prison updates
    Law Enforcement

    Major Upgrades Coming to Chester County Prison Following Inmate’s Escape

    September 20, 2023

    Following last month’s inmate escape and the consequent 14-day manhunt, Chester County Prison will receive major upgrades, writes Sharifa Jackson for 6ABC.  Chester County residents…

  • CCCBI Women influencing Business Awards dinner
    Leadership Profiles

    CCCBI Holds Women Influencing Business Awards Dinner with Keynote Speaker Cherelle Parker  

    September 18, 2023

    The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) held its 2023 Women Influencing Business (WIB) Awards Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the White…

  • Josh Shapiro
    Fashion

    After Escaped Convict Was Found in Stolen Eagles Hoodie, Gov. Shapiro Offered to Get Owner a New Kelly Green One 

    September 14, 2023

    Danelo Cavalcante, a convict who broke out of the Chester County Prison two weeks ago, was captured on Wednesday wearing a stolen Philadelphia Eagles hoodie,…

  • two men in uniform
    Environment & Outdoors

    Army Veteran from West Chester to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for Cause Close to His (Purple) Heart

    November 30, 2021

    Shawn Carter, a West Chester veteran, is planning to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro on February 18, 2022, as part of the Chris Long Foundation’s Waterboy Project.…

  • Communications

    Setting the Record Straight: VISTA Today Removes Story

    May 29, 2019

    On Tuesday morning, VISTA Today published a story – entitled “At Forefront of Prison Reform, Chester County to Test More Progressive System Used Overseas –…

  • Nonprofit

    Nonprofit to Host Movie Screening, Discussion of How Horses Are Rehabilitating Local Prisoners

    May 22, 2019

    To kick off the Devon Horse Show week, Gateway HorseWorks, a Malvern-based nonprofit that incorporates horses for the mental health treatment of people, is hosting…

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