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Erica Deuso Makes History as Pennsylvania’s First Transgender Mayor After Downingtown Victory
Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant to become mayor‑elect of Downingtown, making her the first transgender person elected mayor in Pennsylvania, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken…
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How the Upcoming SNAP Freeze Will Impact Chester County and How You Can Help
While a potential SNAP freeze is set to impact millions of Pennsylvanians, food banks and services throughout Chester County are here to help, writes Maria…
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Accidental Overdose Deaths in Chester County Hit Lowest Level Since 2015
In 2024, Chester County has reported 69 accidental overdose deaths linked to drug and alcohol use, marking the county’s lowest total since 2015, writes Kenny…
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Brandywine River Restoration Trust Dismantles Second Dam to Restore Fish Migration, Improve Water Quality
The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) is dismantling Dam 6, or the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, on the Brandywine River as part of its broader…
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Divided Loyalties at Battle of Brandywine Frame Revolutionary War as Civil War
The Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford, where colonists fought on opposing sides, shows that the Revolutionary War was, in many ways, a civil war,…
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Phoenixville Aims to Reduce Climate Pollution Using This ‘Guilt-Free Coal’
Phoenixville hopes to reduce its climate pollution by using coal produced from sewage sludge at the municipality’s sewage treatment plant, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. …
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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public…
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Chester County Women Push for More Inclusion of People with Chronic Illness in Fashion Industry
Two Chester County women with chronic illnesses are calling on the fashion industry to be more inclusive of people in similar positions, writes Zoë Read…
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Stalled State Budget Negotiations Impact Crucial Services in Chester County
Chester County’s three state senators are criticizing their Republican colleagues for failing to reach a compromise on the Pennsylvania budget, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. …
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Shusterman Plan to Protect Region Tax Revenue Aims to Prevent Future SEPTA-Style Disputes
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, who represents Chester County, is circulating a plan to protect Philadelphia region tax revenue and prevent future SEPTA-style funding disputes, writes…
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri:…
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Sunday Hunting Signed Into Law
A few states prohibit Sunday hunting, but Pennsylvania no longer counts itself among their numbers. On July 9, Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill…
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Longwood Gardens Premieres Film Documenting Years-Long Transformation
Longwood Gardens recently broadcast the premiere of Longwood Reimagined, a new documentary that tells the story of the ambitious transformation of 17 acres at the…
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Crozer Loss, Delays Impacting Delaware County’s Healthcare
Everyone in Delaware County is being affected by the loss of Crozer Health services, from working-class neighborhoods to the Main Line. That’s the conclusion of…
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Proposed Legislation Would Require Local Home Sellers to Disclose Flood Risks
Proposed legislation sponsored by State Rep. Perry Warren would require home sellers in Pennsylvania to disclose flood risk to protect potential homebuyers, writes Zoë Read…
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Chemical in Use at Trainer Refinery, Elsewhere Triggers EPA Lawsuit
The Clean Air Council, Communities for a Better Environment, and the Natural Resources Defense Council are suing the EPA to ban or more strictly regulate…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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