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100,000 Christmas lights, Santa on a fire truck and holiday festivities coming to West Chester

Downtown West Chester will be filled with Christmas lights this holiday season, with carolers walking the streets, Santa riding through town on a fire truck and a Christmas parade planned for early December. The borough's annual Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends begins Friday, Nov. 27, with an estimated...

West Chester, PA · 1d
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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 · 2d
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Richland Borough tables well project payment discussion, hears tank update

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Richland Borough Council approved two payments and a change order for Well No. 9 work, while tabling discussion on a final payment to Kinsley Construction at its Nov. 10 meeting. Council member Matt Johnson was...

Richland, PA · 15h
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Cornwall planning advances fire company proposed ordinances

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall Borough Planning Commission advanced ordinances recommended by the Community Fire Company of Cornwall for public safety at a special meeting Monday morning. Fire chief Josh Thies presented the planning commission with five ordinances...

Cornwall, PA · 14h
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Generations come together at Antietam dinner for veterans

Generations come together at Antietam dinner for veterans. For the fifth year, Antietam School District’s student council and Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps hosted a dinner for veterans.

Reading, PA · 21h

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Holiday tree to be lit in Reading, Holiday Parade planned for later this month

READING, Pa. - More signs of the holiday season are popping up in downtown Reading. Tuesday morning public works crews started building the Holiday Tree at Fifth and Penn streets. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with holiday performances and appearances by Mayor Eddie...

Reading, PA · 2d

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Berks County Veterans Affairs | County Connection

An overview of the Veterans Affairs Department – including the newest inductees to the Berks County Military Hall of Fame, the Guitars for Vets success story, Second Annual Vetsgiving program, and the news that Berks County Veterans Affairs has achieved the #1 status in all of Pennsylvania for disability compensation and pensions.

Berks County, PA · 2d

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Mount Gretna Borough considers tax increase in preliminary budget talks

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Mount Gretna Borough Council is considering a tax increase to 2.8 mills as part of the preliminary 2027 budget discussed at its Nov. 9 meeting. The current millage rate for borough residents is 2.4 mills.

Mt Gretna, 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 · 16h

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Sailor with ties to Selinsgrove serves aboard USS Newport News

Norfolk, Va. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Theodore Will, a native of Manheim with family ties to Selinsgrove, serves under the sea aboard USS Newport News to ensure Americans’ safety.Will graduated from Manheim Central High School in 2023.“Growing up, I learned that hard work pays off,” Will said. “I come from a small town, so I learned how to develop and find community, which has given me the ability to make friends and bring up others around me while teaching others how to do their job.”Will joined the Navy two and a half years ago.“I joined for financial stability, and my uncle said it was something I would enjoy,” Will said. “Two of my uncles served in the Navy, so I wanted to keep the family tradition going.”Today, Will serves as a nuclear electrician's mate aboard a fast-attack submarine (SSN) homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.Fast-attack submarines, like USS Newport News, are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare. The Virginia-class SSN is the most advanced submarine in the world today. It combines stealth and

Selinsgrove, PA · 1d

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Shapiro administration discusses need for substance abuse treatment at Lebanon County center

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Shapiro Administration is highlighting investments to expand substance abuse treatment in more rural areas. Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, toured the Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center on Tuesday. They’re currently treating about 400 people. Center Director Kylee Zeller says the center provides counseling, medications to […]

Lebanon County, PA · 2d

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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 15h

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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 · 2d

Berks Weekly

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Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for 38th season with festive displays and special events

Berks County Parks & Recreation will welcome visitors back to Gring’s Mill this holiday season as the annual Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill returns for its 38th year, beginning Saturday, November 28. The popular holiday tradition features illuminated displays throughout the historic recreation area, highlighting the property’s buildings...

Berks County, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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 · 5h

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Palmyra will request Lebanon School District’s career & tech center buyout

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Palmyra Area School District board directors altered their prior recommendation to include financial compensation for Lebanon School District’s planned exit from the Lebanon County Career & Technology Center (CTC) program. On a separate matter,...

Palmyra, PA · 3d

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Annville-Cleona board unanimously moves to delay building project

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Annville-Cleona school board voted unanimously to delay a decision on potential elementary school projects until more options are available. With some opposition, the board also approved the recording and...

Annville, PA · 14h

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Columbia’s 11-11-11 Club Honors Veterans With Annual Memorial

Kevin Kraft, Sr. rang the bell on the 11th hour at this year’s 11-11-11 memorial service. He’s shown here at the event several years ago. [Columbia Spy file photo]. Veterans, families and community members gathered Wednesday for the 11-11-11 Club’s annual Veterans Day tribute, an event featuring speeches, music and personal stories of military service.

Columbia, PA · 15h

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West Cornwall draft budget maintains tax rate for 11th consecutive year

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Supervisors presented a balanced 2027 draft budget Monday that includes funds to improve the township’s building at 67 W. Main St. in Quentin and holds the property tax rate at 1.25 mills for the 11th consecutive year.

Quentin, PA · 1d