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Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2024. Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2024 by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The ACC recognized CCH for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture, and cardiovascular care.
15 Black Civil War Veterans were Honored at a Ceremony in Downtown West Chester
15 Black Civil War veterans were buried in an abandoned cemetery in unmarked graves, and they were just recently honored in West Chester. For the first time in over a century, the United States Colored Troops veterans, who were buried in unmarked graves in an abandoned cemetery, were honored, writes staff for The Times of Chester County.
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.
Kennett Square to commemorate Juneteenth, June 8 through 27
The 2024 Kennett Square Juneteenth Planning Committee is proud to announce a multitude of programs throughout June to celebrate Juneteenth. The committee has been hard at work since January, organizing, manifesting, and planning these events that aim to unite the community. On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved...
People & places that are part of Hunter Biden trial, a planetary 'parade,' June festivals
Welcome to a brand-new, still-wet-behind the ears work week. Hope it’s off to a grand start. Our news and photo teams are fully deployed to cover the trial of Hunter Biden, commencing today in Wilmington. Stick with us for full coverage on Delaware Online. More on that in a bit …
Seniors are informed about health care benefits available through the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act and how it lowers drug prices for seniors was the topic for a roundtable at the Wilmington Senior Center. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester hosted the administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Chiquita Brooks-LaSure at the center to discuss the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act with seniors.
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...
Newark man honored for work in White Clay Creek Preserve
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation recently honored a Newark man for his work to improve White Clay Creek Preserve. For many years while the state budget was limited for maintenance staff at the White Clay Creek Preserve, Gary Kirk was the primary caretaker of the Preserve itself, dedicating countless hours to clearing downed trees, maintaining sapling fields, creating signage, mowing trails, clearing drainage paths, leveling trails and building trail bridges. ...
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