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PennDOT to Put Fences on Deadly Downingtown Trestle Bridge
Being over 100 years old and quite dangerous, PennDOT has decided to put fences along Trestle Bridge. To help prevent additional deaths and accidents, PennDOT plans to build fences on the deadly Trestle Bridge in Downingtown, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. In the last ten years, six...
City of Reading welcomes summer fun with Splash Pads now open
The City of Reading has announced the official opening of the Splash Pads for the 2024 season. Residents and visitors can now cool off and enjoy outdoor fun at the following parks from 8am to 8pm daily through Labor Day. Splash Pads in the City of Reading are located at...
I-76 to close between Downingtown, Morgantown exits this weekend
ELVERSON, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) says Interstate 76 will be closed in part of Berks and Chester counties this weekend. According to the PTC, I-476 will be closed in both directions between the Downingtown (Exit 312) and Morgantown (Exit 298) interchanges. The closure will be in effect from 12 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, the PTC said.
Pennsylvania invests $10M in public use airports
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently awarded 10 public use airports nearly $10 million in Aviation Transportation Assistance Program funds. Funding supports projects that address infrastructure preservation, facility improvements, and development. “Pennsylvania’s aviation industry provides good-paying jobs while linking communities to a larger transportation system that moves goods and people around the world,” PennDOT […] The post Pennsylvania invests $10M in public use airports appeared first on Transportation Today.
Local Black Veterans of the Civil War remembered
It was probably the first time in more than a century that United States Colored Troops veterans buried in unmarked graves in an abandoned cemetery in Westtown Township were honored. A ceremony was held May 25 on the steps of the courthouse in downtown West Chester, PA to honor 15...
Chester County Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson discusses growing up in Broomall, what sets WSFS apart from big banks, and why he never planned on being a CEO. Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing sports with friends in his neighborhood. As a teenager, he learned about teamwork and discipline by working at a hotel and as a Camp Counselor.
Boyertown Fun Days goes hog wild
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - Boyertown Fun Days is underway. Community Park has been transformed into a carnival. There are rides, plenty of food, music and Friday night, a big fan favorite, pig racing. "People are very surprised that they've never seen a pig run this speed, that they race," said Pamela...
Everything You Need to Know about the Annual Devon Horse Show
Every spring, the Devon Horse Show comes to town, featuring talented equestrians, events, delicious food and beverages, and carnival fun. The oldest and largest multi-breed horse show is returning to Devon for days of family fun, delicious food, and tradition, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The horse show will...
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Executive Director Search
The Lincoln Intermediate Unit (LIU) announces the commencement of its search for a new Executive Director, following the recent announcement of Dr. Jeffrey West’s retirement. Dr. West will be stepping down on January 3, 2025, after nearly six years of dedicated service. Reflecting on his tenure, Dr. West shared...
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