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Chester County theater group fights to keep curtain from falling as township plans to refurbished theater

A Chester County community theater could go dark in the coming months as West Pikeland Township sells the stage out from under them.

Chester County, PA · 2d

PennLive.com

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Severe weather: Tornado, thunderstorm alerts issued for eastern Pa.

A couple of eastern Pennsylvania counties are under a tornado watch until this evening, according to the National Weather Service in State College. The alert is in effect until 7 p.m. and covers an area just east of Lancaster County. It includes Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montogomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties.

Lancaster County, PA · 1d
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Medical health internships available for rising seniors

Students who are interested in the medical field have many pathways they can take in order to get to their end goal. One of the ways available to high school rising seniors is the Medical Health Professions Senior-only program partnership between BCTC, Reading Hospital Tower Health, and Penn State Berks. Mrs. Del Conte’s presentation on information about these programs states that they have “College-level education, training as a health care professional, and job Shadow experiences.” Some of these programs start at the beginning of the summer for those who want to get a head start, or students can start in the fall or spring semester. At Penn State Berks: there are Introduction to Bioethics, Chemistry Theory, and Chemistry Lab. At Reading Hospital School of Health Science: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Diseases, Healthcare Systems, Trends, Professions, Technology, Ethics, healthcare skills – vital signs, isolation procedures, breath and bowel sounds, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, and First Aid Certifications.

Reading, PA · 1d
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Reading Inventory Grows Well Above the National Rate as Prices Edge Up

Reading buyers found more choices as inventory surged, yet prices edged up and well-priced homes moved off the market quickly.

Reading, PA · 3d

collegevilledevelopment.org

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Collegeville Tree Lighting and Santa Visit 2026

Indoors at Troubles End Brewing. When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. Where: Inside Collegeville Station at Troubles’ End Brewing, 50 West 3rd Ave. (map it) Starting at 4:30 p.m., everyone is invited to gather at Troubles End Brewing for holiday music. Santa will arrive at the front of Collegeville Station to join us about 4:40 p.m. on a Collegeville fire truck. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be available for the kids in front of the Troubles End Bottle Shop on the first floor. We will all then follow Santa up to Troubles End Brewing on the second floor where Santa will light the indoor Christmas Tree! Santa then meets with all the good little children to ask them about their Christmas wishes, give them a small gift, and provide Mom and Dad with photo opportunities.

Collegeville, PA · 1d

VISTA.Today

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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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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named a Best of Chester County 2026 Winner by Daily Local News

Freedom Village at Brandywine has been named a Best of Chester County 2026 winner for retirement communities in the Chester County Daily Local News Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. “This recognition is a wonderful honor and celebrates the community’s commitment to providing exceptional senior living experiences for residents and their...

Chester County, PA · 13h

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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

MONTCO.Today

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House Calls, Word of Mouth are Chester County’s Measles Vaccine Strategy for Amish

In Chester County’s Amish communities, a single vaccination visit often leads to the next one. Dale Weiser, clinical services supervisor for the Chester County Health Department, has been bringing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine directly to Amish homes since August, reports Maria Godoy for NPR. She has...

Chester County, PA · 13h

VISTA.Today

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Bakeries, Farm Markets to Buy Pumpkin Pie in Chester County for Thanksgiving

Turkey may get top billing, but for many families, Thanksgiving isn’t complete until the pumpkin pie comes out. This year, instead of grabbing one off the grocery store shelf, consider Chester County’s bakeries and farm markets, where pies are made from scratch. Here are nine local spots to...

Chester County, PA · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Schuylkill Valley Football Hosts Annville-Cleona in Rematch of Section Title Game

LESSPORT, Pa. - The Schuylkill Valley Panthers will host Annville-Cleona for their district semifinals match on Friday. When the two teams met two weeks ago, the Panthers surrendered over 400 rushing yards. They will be able to return the favor on Saturday at home. Section co-champions meet in the semifinals,...

Cleona, PA · 18h

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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 · 13h

MONTCO.Today

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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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Ursinus College Secures More Than $10 Million in Projected Support for Student Scholarships

As Ursinus College prepares to select its milestone 10th cohort of Abele Scholars, the college and the Abele Family Foundation are beginning a new chapter in their partnership. Building on its longstanding support, which enabled Ursinus to launch the Abele Scholars Program in 2018, the foundation — established by Will...

Collegeville, PA · 1d

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Kutztown Area Historical Society hosts annual Holiday Festival

The official student newspaper of Kutztown University. Local vendors, raffles, homemade treats and trains on display. On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Kutztown Area Historical Society will be hosting its annual Holiday Festival in the 1892 Public School Building. According to Karen DeLong, president of...

Kutztown, PA · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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High school students organize 5K race to raise money for animal rescues

Two Montgomery County high school students organized a 5K run and walk to raise money for local animal shelters and organizations. The Paws to the Rescue 5K takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 am. at Victory Fields in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold...

Lafayette Hill, PA · 2d

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Upland Country Day School: Chester County Roots, Finnish Hockey Traditions

Independent thinking is encouraged at Upland Country Day School in Chester County. So is playing ice hockey in Finland. The nonsectarian day school was founded in 1948 by a group of mothers focused on independent thinking and collaborative learning, according to Spanish teacher Sylvia Barreiro, who spoke about the school’s origins at a community meeting in November 2007.

Chester County, PA · 2d

Main Line Media News

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PennDOT readies for upcoming holiday travel, winter weather

NORRISTOWN – A gigantic mountain of salt at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation maintenance yard served as the backdrop for officials to remind motorists about winter travel. Representatives from the state transportation agency, Pennsylvania State Police, AAA, and the Norristown Police Department convened Thursday at the Norristown-based facility ahead...

Norristown, PA · 1d