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Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
See Which Delaware County Town Is Among Best Places to Live on East Coast
Delaware County’s best-kept secret is secret no more. There’s a town here that is one of the best places to live in on the East Coast, writes Meagan Drillinger for Stacker. Of course, there are hundreds of places that could take the prize, from New England towns full...
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
Delco teacher charged, exposed himself multiple times in public, school says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A Delaware County teacher is facing criminal charges in two incidents where he's accused of exposing himself.Matthew Gagat, 47, a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary, was charged in Montgomery County in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public. He's also charged after allegedly exposing himself at a public park in Bucks County at the end of June 2024, the School District of Haverford Township said in a letter to parents.The district said in a letter that officials just learned about the charges this week after seeing media reports.Gagat is charged in Horsham and Sellersville.Neither incident involves children."We understand and share in the concern this news causes, and the desire for more information and for a meaningful response from the school district," Superintendent Maureen Reusche wrote in the letter from the district. "We will do our very best to provide as much accurate information, context, and support as soon as possible."The district said it will be able to share more information in the coming days and provide ways to support families in the district.
At This Delaware County Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the...
Delaware County to Honor Coast Guard's Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony at Media Courthouse
Calling all United States Coast Guard members, veterans, and community supporters — your presence is requested at the Delaware County Courthouse this August 2nd for a ceremonial flag raising. At 12:30 p.m., the very fabric of gratitude will dance up the pole in front of 201 West Front Street in Media, marking the Coast Guard's prestigious anniversary, which has stood firm since its inception on August 4, 1790.
America’s Best Employers for Women Includes 1 From Delaware County
SAP's U.S. headquarters in Newtown Square continues to be a good place for women to work, according to Forbes Magazine. Seventeen of the nation’s best employers for women are in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and one of them is in Delaware County. Forbes named SAP in Newtown Square to...
For Fine Dining and Bread, These 2 Delaware County Locations are Stand Outs
Philadelphia Magazine has named the Ridley Park restaurant Rosemary as the Best New Restaurant in the Suburbs on its Best of Philly Top 50 list for Food and Drink. The magazine noted that Rosemary is one of the few restaurants that has been able to get city dwellers to travel to Delaware County for dinner.
Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on $14.3M Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has commenced a significant construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield, a move aimed at ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for the residents of Delaware County. The groundbreaking event, held on Wednesday, saw the participation of Aqua leadership, elected officials, and community leaders.
Norristown man sent to prison for possessing child pornography
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man who has a previous conviction for sex abuse of children in Delaware County and was registered on Megan’s Law will spend more than a decade in prison on new charges he possessed child pornography on his cellphone. Douglas Alan Smith, 66, of the...
NY weather: Flood warning issued for Delaware County Thursday morning
On Thursday at 3 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood warning in effect until 6 a.m. for Delaware County. The weather service adds, "Flooding of Trout Creek caused by excessive rainfall last evening for Delaware county." "Trout Creek continues to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall....
Delco will once again play important role in upcoming presidential election, professor says
UPPER CHICHESTER, Pa. (CBS) – Voters in Delaware County are still taking in President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.At the Wawa on Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester on Wednesday, there was mixed reaction to the abrupt ending of Biden's campaign. The president vowed to continue his reelection bid following his shaky debate performance last month."I wish he [Biden] would have stayed in, but I'm going to vote for Kamala Harris now," Upper Chichester resident Fred Hamilton said. Hamilton is a registered Republican, but he said...
Delaware County Commuters to Face Delays as PennDOT Begins Road Repairs on Garnet Mine Road
Construction crews are firing up their equipment in preparation for a significant roadwork project that's kicking off on Garnet Mine Road, slicing through Bethel and Concord townships. Commuters who traverse Delaware County should brace themselves for traffic disruptions starting July 24, as PennDOT crews descend upon the area to commence with base repairs. The construction activity promises to reshape the driving landscape for those reliant on this thoroughfare.
Philadelphia-area Amazon "zombie stores" show signs of life
Amazon is inching closer to opening several supermarkets in Philadelphia and the suburbs, per reports.Why it matters: The so-called "zombie stores" have sat vacant for years.Driving the news: The retail giant is opening a store in Northern Liberties, but has been coy about whether it'll be an Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market.A liquor license notice only identifies Amazon Retail LLC as the applicant, per the Inquirer.An Amazon Fresh store originally slated to open in 2022 appears closer to greeting customers in neighboring Bensalem after the company recently completed a round of hiring.What they're saying: An Amazon spokesperson told Axios the company will "continue to open new Whole Foods Market stores, and will do so selectively with Amazon Fresh as we see results we like."Zoom in: There are Amazon Fresh stores in Warrington, Bucks County, and Broomall, Delaware County.Amazon obtained a liquor license for another Bucks County location in Middletown Township but hasn't shared details about that store's opening.
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