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Upper Darby police report ‘numerous arrests’ after disturbance following community fireworks

Upper Darby police reported making "numerous" arrests on Thursday night after crowds became unruly following a fireworks show in Delaware County.
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Animal Cruelty Charges Filed in Highland Township

PARKESBURG, PA — A Chester County man is facing animal cruelty and trespassing charges following an incident in Highland Township, police said. According to the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, Lewis F. Brown, 38, was arrested July 2 in connection with the incident. Police said Brown has been charged with...
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14 Family-Owned Delaware Restaurants That Have Been Around for Generations

Delaware may be small, but its family-owned restaurants have built lasting traditions. Across the state, generations of owners have served cherished recipes and welcomed loyal customers, creating neighborhood favorites that have stood the test of time. From classic delis to longtime seafood spots and beloved diners, th
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In the footsteps of history: Walking tour traces the route 17,000 British troops took...

It was early in the morning on Sept. 8, 1777, and the residents of Newark could see trouble coming. Five days earlier, George Washington’s Continental Army had battled British troops at Cooch’s Bridge, south of town. After the battle, some 17,000 British soldiers spent a few nights camping in the area between Glasgow a
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250 years since his ride, how does Delaware reckon with Caesar Rodney’s legacy?

As time ticks until the Caesar Rodney statue’s return to Delaware following the 250th celebration, state leaders still are not sure how to reckon with his complicated legacy as a slaveowner. The post 250 years since his ride, how does Delaware reckon with Caesar Rodney’s legacy? appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
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From the archives: 18 years before America’s 250th, Newark celebrated its own semiquincentennial

This weekend, Americans of all stripes will celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, marking the anniversary of the day in 1776 when the colonists declared their independence from the king and launched the American experiment. There will be celebrations in big cities like Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., as well as th
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Dangerous heat takes its toll across the region

Officials are urging attendees to take precautions and protect themselves from the heat.
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Nearly 300-Year-Old Cemetery in West Caln is Bursting with History, Making it a Chester...

St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Caln has a historic cemetery, making it a hidden gem in Chester County, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The church was founded in 1729, along the main road from Philadelphia to Lancaster. There are over 3,500 tombstones in the graveyard, with one of the earliest stones b
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Twin billing: Garnet Valley’s Addison and Kylie Adamski lead packed weekend of commitments for...

Andrew Robinson (@ADRobinson3) –– — It was always going to be a package deal. Sure, Kylie and Addison Adamski considered the possibility they might finally split up for college, but through some sort of inevitability, the teams recruiting one of the twins ended up wanting both of them. Kutztown just wanted the rising G
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Grant will allow Voices of Hope to provide free child care while parents attend...

ELKTON — The Maryland Office of Overdose Response recently awarded $6.3 million in grants to non-profit programs fighting substance abuse and providing care and support for those affected by substance abuse. Evolve Kids Care Inc. was one of those recipients, receiving $57,802 to provide child care at Voices of Hope in

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