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VISTA.Today

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Chester County Government Earns Triple-A Rating Yet Again

S&P Global, Fitch, and Moody’s Ratings recently reaffirmed Chester County Government’s Triple-A ratings, outlook stable. A Triple-A rating is the highest possible credit rating from all three agencies, indicating an exceptionally strong capacity to meet debt obligations and very low default risk. Chester County is the only county...

Chester County, PA · 3d

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Two WWII veterans honored for role in 1st and only all-Black, female unit to deploy overseas

READING, Pa. - A brick-laying ceremony in Reading City Park Friday honored two World War II veterans. People gathered to celebrate the lives of Pvt. Phyllis Long Green and Pvt. Jesse Lee Godbolte Carter. Both women served in the Central Postal Directory Battalion known as the "Six Triple Eight." It...

Reading, PA · 3d

Berks Weekly

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Bob Hoffmaster: From labor advocate to community leader

Reading native, Bob Hoffmaster, has spent most of his lifetime dedicated to public service. Born in the Reading Hospital and growing up as one of five children on Church Street in Reading, he experienced a typical childhood in that era. “I attended Fifth and Spring Elementary, Northwest Junior High, and...

Reading, PA · 3d

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Trash truck dumps load after fire, closing Lancaster County road

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Part of a Lancaster County road closed Thursday after a load of trash was dumped into the road. According to Fivepointville Fire Company, a trash truck dumped the trash after it caught fire in the back. Crews extinguished the fire, and a clean-up crew...

Lancaster County, PA · 4d

PennLive.com

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Pa. Turnpike will rip out its 1940s toll booths: What drivers can expect

Middletown, PA · 3d

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Voters reject proposed tax to help fund Lancaster County libraries

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that would've established a dedicated library tax in Lancaster County. Roughly 63% of voters voted "no" on the countywide referendum on Election Day, according to unofficial results reported by the county. The proposed tax would've been 0.55 mills on...

Lancaster County, PA · 4d

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Giant Opens 14th Chester County Store at the Shoppes at Sadsbury

Western Chester County shoppers have a new place to fill their carts this week, as Giant opens its newest supermarket in Sadsbury Township. The 60,000-square-foot store at 880 Nova Way in the Shoppes at Sadsbury will open its doors on Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 AM, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News.

Chester County, PA · 4d

York Daily Record

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Marker dedication to honor onetime fixture in Glen Rock community

Every year, Jon Nicklow pages back through Glen Rock’s long story to find an anniversary to celebrate. And every year, that anniversary is remembered in bronze. A memorial to the borough’s Community Recreation Building rose to the top of the Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society’s list this year. The Baltimore Street building opened in 1926, though it did not live to celebrate its century birthday. The building, bad roof and all, was demolished in 2010. But memories remain — a host of them. It served as the Glen Rock High School gym, Borough Hall, police headquarters, the Glen Rock Carolers hall, site of countless community dinners and much more. “If you grew up in town,” Nicklow of the Historic Preservation Society said, “you definitely knew where it was.” At one point, the building was expanded to cover the family home of prominent residents Jim and Mark Kroh. Part of the Kroh residence later served as a kitchen for the community building. “Jim would say,” Nicklow recalled, “that he was born under the kitchen sink.” A Glen Rock building does not have to stand to gain a plaque. So the old building will receive its marker — a $3,000 investment in

Glen Rock, PA · 5d

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Chambersburg council endorses Southgate shopping sale to York-based company

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Borough Council endorsed an agreement for the Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority to sell the remaining 69% of the original Southgate Shopping Center to the Southgate Development Group, also known as Inch and Company, from York, Pennsylvania. The Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority has sought proposals...

Chambersburg, PA · 5d

Hanover Evening Sun

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Klunk wins 7th term for 169th state House seat in closest race yet

Kate Klunk has won reelection in the 169th District state House race, according to the unofficial election results from York County. With 22 of 22 precincts fully reporting, Republican incumbent Kate Klunk received 63% of the vote, with 16,389 votes, compared with Democratic challenger Austin Graham, who received 37% with 9,442 votes. The 169th District includes Hanover, Glen Rock, Railroad, Jefferson, New Freedom and Shrewsbury boroughs and Penn, Codorus, West Manheim, Manheim, Heidelberg and Shrewsbury townships. In her seventh race for the district, the 2026 margin of victory by 6,947 votes marked the closest race yet for Klunk. In her unopposed 2024 general election, Klunk received 30,234 votes, with just 1,542 write-in votes. 2022 marked the most recent contested general election race for Klunk, with Klunk defeating 2022 Democratic challenger Isaac Riston by a margin of 11,962 votes. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . Prior to the 2022 race, Klunk had defeated her first Democratic challenger, Sarah Hammond, in 2018 with a margin of 10,310 votes. Affordability emerged as a central issue for both candidates, although they approached it differently. More: Live coverage

York County, PA · 6d

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York County nonprofit celebrates groundbreaking for facility to help care for homeless

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — With shorter days and colder temperatures ahead, Lifepath Christian Ministries is making preparations to further help those struggling with homelessness by bringing all its facilities under one roof, according to a news release. The nonprofit celebrated those who helped with its "Rooted in Stability"...

York County, PA · 5d

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A Chester County Holiday Light Display That Gives Back

If you're looking for something to bring out the true spirit of the holidays, you'll want to visit the holiday light display at 1102 Nobb Hill Drive in West Chester. The lights, inflatables, and festive decorations are sure to bring smiles to the whole family, but it's the spirit of giving behind this beloved local tradition that makes it especially meaningful.

West Chester, PA · 5d

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Three wild animals test positive for rabies in Harford County

BEL AIR, Md. — Health officials in Harford County are warning residents to take precautions after three wild animals in the area tested positive for rabies. The Harford County Health Department received confirmation Wednesday from the Maryland Department of Health that two raccoons and a fox submitted from the county tested positive for the virus. […]

Harford County, MD · 4d

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Zippy Lawnz and MYCOguard Bring Organic Lawn Care to Chester County

In Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, Eric Toedter is betting that some of Pennsylvania farming’s leftovers can help solve a problem on lawns across the region. With help from Zippy Lawnz, his idea is now reaching homeowners. Toedter, founder of the Kennett Square small business MYCOguard,...

Chester County, PA · 4d

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Friday Food Feature with Berks County Eats: Gourmand Cafe

A good lunch spot is more than good food. It has to be fast and close to home (or work) and have good food. Living in Wyomissing, we have a lot of great lunch spots around us. One of those is Gourmand Cafe. For a few years, the cafe felt...

Berks County, PA · 4d

FOX 43

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KKK Flyers found in Lancaster County neighborhood

Lancaster County, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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York County man notches world record for most films watched in a theater in a year

York County, PA · 3d

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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What will Pennsylvania Democrats do with a trifecta in Harrisburg?

Roughly 12 hours after winning 26 seats in the Pennsylvania Senate, thus clinching a Democratic trifecta in state government, a crowd of party members stood on the Capitol steps to celebrate “a very good day” following a successful midterm election. “It is now the obligation of all of my colleagues to recognize that with this […]

Pennsylvania · 5d