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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 2d

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Kennett Square Holiday Events Bring Customers to Local Businesses

Corien Siepelinga meets a lot of new faces. At Square Pear Fine Art Gallery on State Street, about 70 percent of her business each month comes from first-time visitors, many of them in the area for Longwood Gardens and drawn downtown by events and promotion from Kennett Collaborative. Her story...

Kennett Square, PA · 16h

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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 1d

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Construction Alert: Sidewalk Improvements Starting in Berwyn Village

BERWYN — Township officials have confirmed that G&B Construction is scheduled to begin work on the Berwyn Village Sidewalk Project on Monday, November 16, weather permitting. The improvement project will cover sections of Bridge, First, and Waterloo Avenues. Crews will initiate construction at the intersection of Bridge and Berwyn...

Berwyn, PA · 1d

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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Chester County Shoppers Still Love a Good Boscov’s Trip

The stores at Exton Square Mall have gone dark, but one business still has a full parking lot: Boscov’s. The century-old department store chain from Reading has held steady while the malls around it empty out, reports Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Low prices, a large selection, and...

Chester County, PA · 1d

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Lebanon Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase

Lebanon City residents may experience a property tax increase for the first time in over a decade. Mayor Sherry Capello has proposed a 2027 budget that includes a one millage rate point increase, which would cost property owners at least $100 more per month if their homes are valued over $100,000. The mayor stated that the increase is necessary due to declining property values, which could lead to a loss in tax revenue.

Lebanon, PA · 3d

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Over 100,000 Lights to Glow in West Chester With ‘Shop Small’ Deals During Thanksgiving Weekend

More than 100,000 lights are about to twinkle in the heart of historic downtown West Chester as the borough launches Thanksgiving weekend deals for Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester starting Black Friday, Nov. 27. “This year we’re encouraging people to set aside the endless scrolling,...

West Chester, PA · 1d

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Columbia’s Brad Chambers is noted in national publication

Brad Chambers, 35, has followed a different path in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County. A Columbia native, Millersville University graduate, and labor administrator, Chambers challenged six-term Republican Brett Miller for the state House’s 41st District. His campaign biography describes being raised by a single mother who worked multiple jobs. As...

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

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Legal Notice - Proposed Ordinance 2026-17 Adopting a Budget for 2027

Notice is hereby given that at the regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to be held on Monday December 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Manheim Township Municipal Office, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania the Board will consider for enactment, and if appropriate take action to enact, proposed Ordinance 2026-17 the full title and text of which is as follows. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR MANHEIM TOWNSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2027, thereby adopting the following proposed budgets for the fiscal year 2027: General Fund Budget; Stormwater Management Fund Budget; Golf Fund Budget; General Capital Reserve Fund Budget; Parks Capital Reserve Fund Budget; Highway Aid Fund Budget; and Impact Fee Fund Budget.

Manheim, PA · 1d

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Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds

Police in the Lehigh Valley's two largest cities are taking applications for new officers, with Allentown's window closing Monday, Dec. 14, and Bethlehem's on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. The post Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Allentown, PA · 2d

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Prez 2028: Potential Contenders Sherrill and Booker Descend on Denver

DENVER - The barkeep slapped a pizza slice in front of me at the Chicago Deep Dish Pizzeria on 13th and Race. It turns out pizza wasn't the only reminder of home around these parts, smack in the Rocky Mountains. Cory Booker and Mikie Sherrill were also on the menu...

Denver, PA · 1d

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Seventh measles-related death confirmed in Pennsylvania

The Health Department confirmed on Friday that an unvaccinated Montour County resident tested positive for measles and died. This comes just one week after a measles-related death in Jefferson County.

Montour County, PA · 5h

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Cornwall Borough Council approves time extension on The Knoll

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. After more than 18 months of discussion, the saga continues for The Knoll at Iron Valley as Cornwall Borough Council approved a 30-day time extension at its meeting Monday, Nov. 9. Council members John Lux,...

Cornwall, PA · 14h

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Craft Distillery and Tasting Room Proposed Near Slatington; Zoning Hearing Set November 18

NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP / SLATINGTON AREA | November 10, 2026. A proposal to build a small craft distillery and tasting room near Slatington is scheduled for public zoning review next week. The proposed location is in North Whitehall Township, not within Walnutport Borough, but may interest residents and small-business owners across the Northern Lehigh area.

Slatington, PA · 3d

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In person voting a viable option

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision,” Abraham Lincoln once said. That simple statement summarizes why Election Day is still important and why voting still matters. The 2026 election is one for the books. Though many voters opted for mail in voting, many others chose to show...

New Tripoli, PA · 1d

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Hankin Group Honored for Leadership in Sustainable Community Planning

Hankin Group’s commitment to balancing residential development with environmental preservation has earned the real estate development and management company recognition for its work at Keva Flats in Exton. The 266-unit, 19-acre sustainable apartment community has received the Development Excellence Award as part of the 2026 Citizen Planner Awards presented...

Exton, PA · 16h

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We Need Your Input - Lancaster Heritage Pathway Extension

Manheim Township is partnering with East Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), City of Lancaster, PA, and Lancaster Township, PA on a proposed extension of the Lancaster Heritage Pathway, which would create a stronger connection between East Lampeter Township and the City of Lancaster. Community input will help guide...

Manheim, PA · 1d