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Woman says she's caught 42 mice as infestation persists at Delco apartment

A Delaware County woman says she's caught and killed 42 mice inside her apartment over the past eight months, and despite repeated complaints and extermination efforts, the problem continues. Linda Gipp lives at Bridgeview in Chester, a property managed by the Delaware County Housing Authority. She says the infestation has...

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Spotlight Delaware

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Inside the modern Delaware classroom, teachers balance tech with traditional lessons

The third grade is an important year for students, as it comes one year before students participate in national tests, such as the National Assessment on Educational Progress. The post Inside the modern Delaware classroom, teachers balance tech with traditional lessons appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

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Chester County battles swarm of phorid flies

Phorid flies, small insects that often breed in moist areas, swarm homes and neighborhoods near Chester County mushroom farms each fall. This year, state officials are strengthening measures to control their spread. Eric Toedter is the founder and president of MYCOguard, a company that helps mushroom farms control pests. He said the flies feed on mushroom mycelium and can spread into nearby residential areas. They pose a challenge for farmers during the fall holiday season because fly populations peak when demand for mushrooms rises.

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Town Square LIVE News

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Wilmington City Council weighs $95.2 million in water, sewer and capital borrowing

Seven bond ordinances would finance water mains, pumps, sewer work and a PFAS pilot; one also permits up to $20 million in temporary financing By George Rotsch, Delaware LIVE WILMINGTON, Del. — Wilmington City Council is scheduled to consider seven bond ordinances Thursday night authorizing up to $95.2 million in permanent borrowing, much of it for water and sewer infrastructure ... Read More

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Consolidating care: New $94 million veterinary lab to open Chester County

On Oct. 2, construction of the new $94 million University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture began. The 63,000-square-foot lab will bring together the New Bolton Center laboratory of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS) and the Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology Research Laboratory (PETRL). The lab is expected to be completed in 2028, and PADLS and PETRL will move in by 2029.

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PA Turnpike Opens Six Lanes Near Downingtown Interchange After Rebuild

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...

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Heads Up: Mobile Trash Operation Active on I-95 Between Wilmington and Newark

Drivers traveling on I-95 in New Castle County should expect some delays on the stretch between Wilmington and Newark on November 4, 2026. DelDOT reports that a mobile trash collection operation is currently active along the shoulders and medians of I-95 in both the northbound and southbound directions. The work is expected to wrap up by 3:00 PM.

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VIDEO | "One-stop shop" for community services, learning and recreation opens in Wilmington

A major milestone in the transformation of Wilmington's Riverside community took place Friday as the Kingswood Community Center - first established 80 years ago - hosted a grand opening celebration. The nearly-$60-million facility on Rosemont Avenue covers 81,000 square feet. It is adjacent to the Ernest Webster Montessori Academy. Nemours...

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Cape Region voters show up at polls

Delaware voters sent a message in Tuesday’s general election. Democrats flipped three seats in the state House, giving the party 30 of the chamber’s 41 seats and a supermajority. The result allows Democrats greater scope to advance their priorities, but it also puts more responsibility on them to govern thoughtfully, listen to opposing viewpoints and deliver results for residents.

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Chester County Election: East Whiteland Expands Board, Malvern Shrinks Council

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...

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Raw Eggs, Pesticides and Warm Food Flagged in County Inspections

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...

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Inspectors Flag Spoiled Food, Water Problems at Chester County Stores

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors documented 34 violations at six food establishments during inspections conducted Nov. 5, 2026, including malfunctioning water systems at an Oxford convenience store, refrigeration problems at an Exton grocery store and multiple sanitation and food-handling deficiencies at a Chester Springs restaurant. The...

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Bridge connecting Southwest Philadelphia and Center City to open next Friday

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Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

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Philadelphia officials announce fall edition of cleaning program

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the fall edition of the recurring citywide cleaning program on Friday.

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Jet fuel pipeline leak in Montgomery County: What we know

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Philadelphia woman arrives at her registered polling place to vote. Then a poll worker allegedly tries to turn her away

They reported the incident

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Tiny NJ suburb boots 138-year booze ban in historic vote

Let’s drink to that! A New Jersey suburb voted Tuesday to ditch its 138-year-old prohibition on liquor licenses, paving the way for booze sales. Located in Camden County — roughly six miles outside Philadelphia — the borough of Collingswood had been famously dry for generations before residents backed the binding referendum , according to NJ.com. A view shows the Collingswood Commercial Historic District looking north from near 923 Haddon Ave. Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons “The outcome represents an important change for Collingswood, and the governing body is committed to approaching the next steps thoughtfully, transparently and in a manner that reflects the interests of the community,” town officials said in a statement after the vote. Runner knocks back an alcoholic drink at every mile during Chicago Marathon Nearly half the town turned out to cast votes, with around 3,500 checking the box to lift the ban — and roughly 2,300 voting to keep the town dry. Collingswood has a population of about 14,000, according to census data . Town authorities plan to starting dishing out liquor licenses after establishing official guidelines for operating hours and permit fees, the outlet reported. Drunk flyer exposes himself at gate —

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Luminiscence brings dazzling Christmas light show to Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love is set to shine a little brighter this winter. Beginning Nov. 19, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will be transformed into “a spectacular celebration of Christmas” with Luminiscence: Christmas Wonder. The immersive performance will dish out holiday songs, imagery and visual effects for its winter iteration, following on the heels of its summer series, which debuted this past June in Philly.

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