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Air quality alert for Southeast Pa. Sunday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Sunday at midnight for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for The...
The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk Raises Over $128,000
Arc of Chester County CEO Jeanne Meikrantz honors a young walker.at the May 19, 2024 Bubble Walk & Fun Day. The Arc of Chester County’s 2024 Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $128,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. Over 350 people came out on...
Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America
Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it's no surprise that it has one of the best mushroom dishes in America. Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the best mushroom dishes in America, writes Mary K. Cahill for Mashed.
WellSpan WellFlight base relocates
The WellSpan WellFlight base has relocated from Lancaster County to Lebanon County. Wellspan WellFlight, which provides air medical transport services, moved to Lebanon’s public safety facility on Cornwall Road in North Cornwall Township in April. Wellspan WellFlight will continue to serve residents in central Pennsylvania. WellFlight operates around the...
The Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke: Protecting Yourself and Others
Chester County Hospital explores the risks secondhand smoke, as well as tips for reducing exposure and safeguarding your health. Imagine you’re taking a walk downtown on a sunny spring day. Suddenly, you notice a faint smell in the air — the unpleasant scent of cigarette smoke. Even if you’re not the one smoking, you’re still breathing in secondhand smoke.
Phony Amazon Employee Steals Package From Chester County Porch: State Police
The suspect arrived at the Thorndale Road home just minutes after a FedEx truck dropped off four iPhones, according to state police. The theft was caught by the homeowner's porch camera. Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Embreeville at 610-486-6280 or submit a tip online. to follow Daily...
Seven Pennsylvania Athletes Qualified for the Upcoming Summer Olympics, Two are from Chester County
Amongst the 10,500 athletes that will compete in the Paris Summer Olympics, two are representing Chester County on Team USA. Seven athletes from across Pennsylvania have qualified for the Paris Summer Olympic Games, as Team USA continues to form, writes Nicole Rosenthal for Patch. Two of those athletes are from...
Pa. DEP issues Code Orange Air Quality Action Day forecast for Bucks, Montco
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection says young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems in parts of the state's southeast should consider limiting their outdoor activities Saturday. The Pa. DEP is forecasting a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone for Saturday for...
Couple seriously injured after house explodes in Chester County, Pennsylvania
UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — A couple from Chester County is seriously injured after their home went up in flames.Fire crews said they responded to reports of a home explosion on Limestone Road in Upper Oxford Township around 9 a.m. Sunday. The cause is still under investigation.John Blank heard the explosion from across the street, where he lives."I just came right over," he said.He watched as his neighbors were airlifted to Jefferson Hospital, a man and a woman, ages 70 and 75. He's known them for most of his life."Neighbors ever since I'm a small kid," Blank said. "I...
Child services advocate Shelby Whitmer discusses school to prison pipeline
Shelby Witmer, a seasoned family and child services worker with over 25 years of experience in education, recently addressed the critical issue of how poor mental health contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline. Witmer emphasized the need for new systems to support vulnerable and misunderstood children. With a strong focus on mental health advocacy and creating trauma-informed communities, she highlighted the work of Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC). At MHALC, the commitment to helping individuals achieve mental well-being is paramount. The organization advocates for a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. While many people focus on physical health through diet and exercise and spiritual health through personal beliefs, mental health often remains neglected. Witmer pointed out that neglecting mental health undermines the ability to achieve one’s full potential.
Memorial Health System to open new Athens emergency facility on June 13
ATHENS — Memorial Health System will open its new Athens Medical Campus Emergency Department at 206 Columbus Road at 7 a.m. June 13. To celebrate the grand opening, a community open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. May 29 at the facility. Light refreshments provided by The Changed Plate will be available and visitors can tour the emergency department before the June 13 opening.
‘A cheeseburger at this point is a luxury’: Why the all-American staple costs more this summer
Amber Lee has a hard time stomaching the ground beef section at her local Wegmans. Lee eats beef. She just can’t bring herself to pay for it. “A cheeseburger at this point is a luxury,” said Lee, 36, a mother of two from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. As beef prices...
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