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Don’t Toss It: 8 Montgomery County Repair Shops Worth Knowing

A worn-out heel, a stopped watch, and a lamp with a stubborn switch could all send you to the same. street. Cricket Avenue is home to a cobbler, a watch and clock shop, and a lamp shop. Elsewhere in Montgomery County, specialists repair everything from guitars to sewing machines. If...

Montgomery County, PA · 1d
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Both elevators finally work at older adult high rise after two years of outages

CUMRU TOWNSHIP — For the first time in two years, both elevators are working at a housing complex for low-income older adults in Berks County. Sencit Towne House Apartments, a 200-unit, 10-floor building, receives $2 million annually in taxpayer-funded subsidies, and houses many residents who are medically fragile and rely on mobility aids to get around.

Berks County, PA · 10h
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Mounds of hail leftover from Thursday storms in Delaware County

PARKSIDE, Pa. - Piles of hail were leftover on Friday morning in Delaware County after rounds of severe weather rolled across the area on Thursday. The Parkside Borough Police Department shared a picture of Edgmont Avenue, which closed after hail overwhelmed the street. What we know:. Mounds of hail pushed...

Delaware County, PA · 6h
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VIDEO | Community celebrates new-and-improved playground

Families in the Bear-Glasgow area now have more reasons to get out and play. Brevoort Park, located off Porter Road near Summit Bridge Road, now has a new playground. It's got new swings, slides, things to climb on, a ground-level playhouse and a percussion station with plastic drums, among other amenities.

Bear, DE · 2d
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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

Reading, PA · 2d

Bucks County Courier Times

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Montgomery County breaks ground on mausoleum for its unclaimed dead

For decades a Montgomery County Coroner’s Office storage room has served as the final resting place for the dead that no one wanted. Nearly 300 rectangle boxes containing the cremated remains of unclaimed individuals, including four miscarried or stillborn children and four nameless people, with nowhere to go. The oldest unclaimed remains are a local man who died in 1988. A record 61 people went unclaimed last year, according to Montgomery County coroner data. As of August, 29 people had gone unclaimed this year. Do you recognize a name here? Bucks and Montgomery counties have hundreds of unclaimed dead Dr. Janine Darby learned about the unclaimed dead numbers while attending a 2023 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new coroner offices in Eagleville. While touring the center, she found the room where the cremated remains of those whose deaths had been investigated by the coroner’s office were stored. It bothered her. A lot.“This was not a dignified resting place,” Darby said. When she took over as county coroner in January 2024, she made it a priority to fix it. Two years later, Montgomery County has broken ground for what will be one of only a handful of permanent final resting places for

Montgomery County, PA · 9h

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Pennsylvania Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Wissahickon Creek Fish

Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Drought Notice Affects Boyertown Residents, Restaurants

BOYERTOWN PA – Continued dry conditions, resulting from a lack of rainfall in and around Boyertown, prompted the borough Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2026) to implement mandatory restrictions on non-essential water use. The borough and its water authority put “Stage II Drought Restrictions” into effect. Under its guidelines,...

Boyertown, PA · 1d

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Strasburg Rail Road Closes for Track Replacement

The Strasburg Rail Road homepage, read on November 12, 2026, carries a banner across the top of the page. It says the railroad is temporarily closed for track replacement until November 21, 2026, and it thanks guests for their patience. Norfolk & Western 4-8-0 #475 returns home to the Strasburg...

Strasburg, PA · 1d

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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The city of Chester is facing a $45.7 million deficit in 2027. The receiver believes the city can overcome it

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. If nothing changes with the cash-strapped city of Chester’s finances, state-appointed receiver Vijay Kapoor projected the bankrupt municipality faces a $45.7 million deficit as early as 2027.

Chester, PA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids November 14th, 14th & 15th

A list of the best things to do in Delaware County. What to do this weekend with your family? There is a wealth of activities available for families and kids. We invite you to explore our events calendar, which features a range of family-friendly activities and events to enjoy throughout the week, including weekends. We continually update our events calendar, so there's always something new and exciting to do!

Delaware County, PA · 15h

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Marcus Hook honors veterans with annual parade

Marcus Hook came alive with patriotic pride on Saturday, Nov. 7 as residents, veterans, business owners, and community leaders lined the streets for the borough’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The event was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend but due to inclement weather, borough Council rescheduled the celebration as a Veterans Day parade.

Marcus Hook, PA · 2d

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Tornado leaves trail of damage across New Castle County, Del.

Two cars were crushed after a tornado brought down a hotel sign during severe storms Thursday in New Castle County, Delaware.

New Castle County, DE · 19h

Spotlight Delaware

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Street, Tackett departures lead to December NCC Council election

The abrupt resignation of longtime New Castle County Councilman Jea Street Sr. and the election of Councilman David Tackett to county recorder of deeds will lead to a special election next month. The post Street, Tackett departures lead to December NCC Council election appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

New Castle County, DE · 3d

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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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Help Shape Eddystone’s Future! Take the Community Survey

Eddystone Borough is inviting residents to share their vision for the community by participating in a survey supporting the Borough’s Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan. A Comprehensive Plan serves as a blueprint for the future, guiding community growth and development. Your feedback will help identify priorities and shape decisions affecting Eddystone in the years ahead.

Delaware County, PA · 1d

WHYY

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Delaware County property owners could catch a break from tax increases in 2027

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County’s proposed 2027 budget includes no property tax increases for the first time since 2023. The tentative $997.1 million total budget is 5.4%...

Delaware County, PA · 1d