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This Week in the Chester County Press

03/11/2015 12:02PM ● By Richard Gaw

In this week's edition of the Chester County Press, we review Gov. Wolf's proposed $29.88 billion state budget, and get reaction from local lawmakers on both sides of the aisle...We bring you up to date on the continuing conversations to launch a regional police department, which now includes seven interested municipalities...We bring you to the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board, who is considering moving its elementary schools to a trimester schedule...We also introduce you to local newsmakers, art shows, students in the news, and Uncle Irvin, too, in this week's edition of the Chester County Press...

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Gov Wolf unveils a proposed 2988 billion state budget - 03102015 0108PM

Gov. Wolf unveils a proposed $29.88 billion state budget 

The governor is seeking $4.7 billion in tax increases, including hikes in the personal income tax and state sales tax, to cut property taxes, boost education funding, invest in economic p... Read More » 

 

The New Garden Township Police Department         Photo by Alessandra Nicole

Municipalities discuss regional police force

Recent meeting smoothes out the rough edges of a concept that could provide police protection to as many as seven regions in southern Chester County Read More » 

Blue the official dog of the newly-opened State  Union in Kennett Square admires a young passerby

State & Union: United by style and responsibility

Globally conscious apparel and accessory store opens in Kennett Square Read More » 

Landenberg resident Jamie Kleman

Landenberg parent becomes spokesperson for national company 

Joins company that is committed to providing young athletes with the proper approach to hydration, as well as instruction tailored to an athlete's specific sport Read More » 

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On the Move 2014 by Shawn Faust

A showcase for regional artists at Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show 

Show has roots in the Wyeth family going back to 1949 Read More » 

211-15 by Madeline Peckenpaugh

Emerging artists shine in Oxford exhibit

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students at Oxford Arts Alliance Read More » 

Students from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District were recognized by the school board and administration on March 9 for contributing their artworks to the lobby area of the District Office Art Beat instructor Samantha Hage is at left

Student artists recognized by U-CF administration

Art by young students now hangs in district office Read More » 

Proposed state budget is big, bold...and flawed

$29.88 billion spending plan calls for $4.7 billion in tax increases Read More » 

Uncle Irvin: A ticket to nowhere