Newlin Township
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See How the Chester County Housing Market Varies by Municipality
Despite a turbulent few years for the national housing landscape, the Philadelphia suburbs—including the Chester County housing market—are generally faring well, writes staff for Philadelphia…
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Discovering PFAS Chemicals in Newlin, West Bradford Well Water Leads to Public Waterline
After PFAS, otherwise called “forever chemicals,” were found in the ground and well water of Newlin and West Bradford Townships, solutions are finally coming through…
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Local First Responders Honored with Award for Lifesaving Heroism
The William H. “Pop” Winters Award recently recognized several local firefighters for their lifesaving heroism, writes staff for 6abc. Firefighters from Longwood, Kennett and Po-Mar-Lin…
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Adult Literacy Program at Kennett Library Receives $8K Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Adult Literacy Program (ALP) at the Kennett Library a grant of $8,000 to support adult literacy.…
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Investing in Reliability: PECO Enhances Electric Infrastructure in Chester County
This week marks National Infrastructure Week, a nationwide event led by nonprofit United for Infrastructure that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of infrastructure…
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Four of the World’s Richest Have Ties to Chester County
Four local billionaires are among the world’s richest, and at one point have called Chester County home, according to Forbes, writes Katie Krzaczek for The Philadelphia…
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99-Year-Old Bridge in Newlin Township to Be Repaired After Hurricane Damage Last Year
Much-needed repairs to Embreeville Road bridge over the West Branch of Brandywine Creek in Newlin Township are now underway, according to a staff report from…
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One Year Later, Remnants of Hurricane Ida Still Affecting Some Chester County Residents
Despite a full year having passed since Hurricane Ida tore through the region, leaving flooding and damage in its wake, some Chester County residents are…
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Newlin Township Home Averts Train Derailment by Mere Feet
Almost like a scene from a movie, the home of Newlin Township resident Trudie Powell missed a near devastating accident when a train heading towards…
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Newlin Township Land — the Only Native American Burial Ground in Chesco — Returned to ‘Rightful Owners’ for … $1
A half-acre Native American burial site in Newlin Township is returning to its “rightful owners” after previous owner Carol McCloskey closed a $1 deal with the…
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Newlin Township Octogenarian — ‘The Orange Man’ — Keeps ChesLen Preserve Trail Litter-Free
Newlin Township resident Elwood Lewis, 85, is keeping the ChesLen Preserve trail litter-free, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Lewis spends most days…
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Newlin Township the Only Municipality in Chester County with No Coronavirus Cases
Newlin Township is the only municipality in Chester County that still has zero cases of COVID-19 recorded among its residents, which totals approximately 1,300, writes…
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A Boon for Chester County, Open Space Is By No Accident
Chester County’s range of picturesque hills and vast farmlands is by no accident, writes Ukee Washington for CBS Philly. Residents voted in 1989 to raise…
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Chester County Briefly: November 20
Michelle Legaspi Sanchez Michelle Legaspi Sanchez, the executive director of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, will discuss at Immaculata University the impact…
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Most Important Stone Along Mason-Dixon Line Has Survived Centuries in Newlin Township
When they mapped out their famous border in the eighteenth century, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon used Chester County as the starting point, writes Bill…
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Markers of Perhaps the Most Significant Boundary Line in American History in Danger of Disappearing
The 250-year-old stone markers along the historic Mason-Dixon Line, which separates southern Chester County from Cecil County (Md.), are in danger of disappearing, unless more…




























































