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In Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, Eric Toedter is betting that some of Pennsylvania farming’s leftovers can help solve a problem on lawns across the region. With help from Zippy Lawnz, his idea is now reaching homeowners. Toedter, founder of the Kennett Square small business MYCOguard,...
A data center fight has reshaped local government in East Whiteland Township, where voters chose to grow their Board of Supervisors from three members to five, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The referendum cleared Tuesday’s general election with 64.39 percent of the vote, or 3,542 ballots in favor...
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited three food establishments for violations involving improper food temperatures, contamination risks, sanitation, and chemical storage during inspections conducted Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, while seven other facilities were found in compliance with county food safety requirements. The Chester County Health Department...
Pennsylvania voters delivered the Keystone State's 19 electoral college voters to President Donald Trump in 2024, but just how critical was one voting bloc to that victory? In the runup to the presidential election, conservative activist Scott Presler was attempting to register more Amish voters . He even pleaded with Trump to make a campaign stop in Lancaster County, home to the most-populated settlement of Amish in the world. Pa. votes: What's at stake in Pennsylvania's midterm elections "If President Trump connects with the Amish, this group could literally save America," he wrote on X in late September 2024 about the historically secluded religious group. President Trump, I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I spoke to an Amish man last night that really wants you to come to Lancaster, PA. He said more Amish people would be able to attend to your rally if it’s on a Saturday. He also suggested to advertise in the local… pic.twitter.com/OxEjIrnTZB — ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) September 21, 2024 Presler, a 2020 election denier, knew how many votes decided the election in Pennsylvania four years earlier and how many Amish lived in the state. But while he knew the math, some corners of the
(WHTM) – Voters across Lancaster County appeared to have rejected increasing their property taxes to fund public libraries. The countywide referendum asked voters whether to establish a “library tax” at the rate of 0.55 mills on the dollar on all taxable real estate. Public libraries said the money is needed to renovate facilities and maintain […]
6 – 201.11 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings-Cleanability. A large amount of floor tile was missing in the kitchen exposing the wood underneath in front of the three-bay sink. Hood filters were not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of grease, dust, and debris. The wall behind the grill area was not cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of dirt and soil. These were second repeat violations from Sept. 17, 2025.
Drivers heading through Chester County have a little more driving room. After more than three years of construction, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has opened a widened, rebuilt stretch near the Downingtown Interchange, giving motorists three lanes in each direction along four miles of highway. The $214 million project, covering mileposts 312...
Creating art serves as therapy for Chester County artist David Gerbstadt, but he says the best part is sharing it with others.
Across the local, state and national elections, Tuesday, Democrats romped to what may have been the party’s strongest election night since 1974 — with Chester County Democrats completing a sweep of every state legislative seat along with an strong win for U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan over Republican Marty Young in the Sixth Congressional District.
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that five non-citizens have been charged with illegally voting or fraudulently registering to vote, despite knowing that they were not U.S. citizens. Under both federal and state law, only United States citizens may vote in Pennsylvania. “Upholding the integrity of our...
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Lancaster County couple is facing aggravated cruelty to animal charges for showing up at Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties (PETS) with a malnourished, dead dog in June. Annabelle Joseph, 36, and Jesus Zapata-Fajardo, 37, showed up to PETS on June 24 with their...
A new Veterans Affairs community clinic is planned for Berks County. The VA Lebanon Healthcare System announced that Motus Development will build and manage the future Berks County Veterans Affairs Community Clinic at 4710 Penn Ave., Suite 100, in South Heidelberg Township, near Sinking Spring, in a portion of the former Fecera’s Furniture building.
Lancaster County is home to many bales and barns, but not many battlegrounds when it comes to politics. That changes this year, as control of the Pennsylvania State Senate could hinge on a district rooted in being rural. State Senator James Malone shocked the Commonwealth last March when he became...
Heading to Hershey and Harrisburg? Discover Black History. The Hershey & Harrisburg Region has a long and storied past that often relates in fascinating or unexpected ways to some of the most important aspects, events, and iconic African American figures throughout Black History in America — and you can stand where it happened.
The Harford County roundabout made entirely of recycled milk jugs has won a statewide award for innovation and cost-saving from the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM). The Harford County Department of Public Works’ Highways Division earned the 2026 Small Project of the Year Award for the project installed at...
(York, PA, November 3, 2026) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is investing $162,762 in a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant York County through sixteen grants to local nonprofits. These grants are made possible by the generosity of donors who established funds to support causes close to their hearts.
Pennsylvania is putting $37 million in federal NEVI funding toward what PennDOT says will be 515 new public EV charging ports across the Philadelphia region, including curbside chargers. The awards cover Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. PennDOT says the projects will expand public charging availability by 27% across...
Incumbent Republican candidate Aaron Bernstine will return to Harrisburg to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th state House District for the next two years. Bernstine won the district, which includes parts of Butler and Lawrence counties, by a considerable margin, according to unofficial election results in summary reports from Butler County’s Bureau of Elections and Lawrence County’s Voter and Elections Services.
News from and about Cecil County’s business community: Haiden’s Coffee & Cafe is even busier now that it has doubled in size and increased its seating options for customers. Jennifer Granger, owner of the business at 1610 West Pulaski Highway in Elkton, said she needed more seating and added the more than 1500-square-foot addition. Now customers can sit in a window-filled cafe. “We wanted a space where people could sit and visit,” she said. She even has seating on a patio to the rear of the addition. Granger said the Haiden Cold Foam Coffee remains a customer favorite, as do the cinnamon rolls, and their Original Breakfast Sandwich. “We make our own bagels and sourdough bread,” she said. Haiden’s may also be the only restaurant in Cecil County offering pulla. “That’s a Finnish cardamon bread,” Granger said of the popular item baked in house. Haiden’s Coffee & Cafe is open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. and 6:30 until 4 on Saturdays. Go to https://www.haidenscoffee.com/ to learn how to order ahead of your arrival, order to go or set up a DoorDash delivery. ••• The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the issuance of a $2,650,000 general obligation
