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Chester County Press June 27 edition

06/27/2018 08:12AM ● By J. Chambless

Bond refinancing could save the Oxford Area School District up to $500,000

The school board also recognizes the service of a number of professional and support staff members Read More » 

 

Southern Chester County is facing an affordable housing crisis - 06262018 1233PM

Southern Chester County is facing an affordable housing crisis

The number of people who've faced homelessness has more than doubled in recent years, and the problem could get worse Read More » 

 

Several ordinances approved in Oxford

Borough council also acts on two issues related to the Oxford Area Regional Park and one related to the Oxford Memorial Park Read More » 

 

New Garden Township's sewer sale date extended to 760 days

Although the transaction between Aqua and the township was originally approved, it's now being appealed in Commonwealth Court Read More » 

 

Tickets for the Alejandro Escovedo Band go on sale June 29

Alejandro Escovedo Band to perform at Mushroom Festival

Kennett Flash hosts headliner concert after sellout show by 10,000 Maniacs last year Read More » 

 

Oxford Borough seeks to join network of age-friendly communities

Cities, towns, and communities are already working to address the needs of their older residents and prepare for future generations Read More » 

 

As Fourth nears new state fireworks law boosting local sales - 06262018 1138AM

As Fourth nears, new state fireworks law boosting local sales

House Bill 542, signed into law on Oct. 30, 2017, now gives Pennsylvanians the freedom to purchase and use all two grades of fireworks – novelty and consumer – from suppliers in the state Read More » 

 

U-CF School Board honors Hostetler hears concerns about athletic campus - 06262018 1028AM

U-CF School Board honors Hostetler, hears concerns about athletic campus

During public comment, several residents objected to the proposed renovations and additions to the athletic fields at Unionville High School that were announced on June 11 Read More » 

 

Solicitation restriction discussed by Franklin Township supervisors

The board has previously discussed passing an ordinance against solicitation, but the township would lack ability to enforce any ordinance of that kind. Read More » 

 

Obituaries for the week of June 25 - 06262018 1035AM

Obituaries for the week of June 25

Obituaries for: Jones, Giese, Roberts, Pogonyi, Margist, Grimes, Osborne Read More » 

 

Editorial: On time, about time

Harrisburg lawmakers deserve credit for prompt delivery of state budget, one that places its focus on education Read More » 

 

Fireworks light up the night over Philadelphia at the end of the citys Fourth of July celebration

Celebrate America where it began

A week of big fun is planned in Philadelphia to mark the Fourth Read More » 

 

Diana Thaters video wall Road to Hana Two

New ways of experiencing nature at the Brandywine

'Natural Wonders' brings together 13 cutting-edge American artists Read More »