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This 650-Acre Pennsylvania Arboretum Has Champion Trees, Hidden Trails, and a Garden Helen Keller...

Some of Pennsylvania’s oldest trees stand within this 650-acre arboretum just outside Media, making it far more than a typical park. Visitors can explore historic woodlands, rare tree collections, and an extensive network of trails that showcase centuries of natural history. What sets the arboretum apart is the range..
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Chester County’s Longest Dry Stretch in 25 Years Prompts Voluntary Water Restrictions

Chester County officials are calling on residents, businesses, farmers, and organizations to voluntarily cut water use as a drought warning continues across the county, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the warning on Feb. 18, but conditions have
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Three fires in twelve hours under investigation

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating three working fires in a 12 hour period in New Castle County starting Monday afternoon, June 8, 2026. The first fire, which initially came in as an outside fire, occurred around 2 p.m. and damaged multiple units in the 1300 block of Maple Avenue in Elsmere.
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Child among 3 hurt after multi-car crash in Upper Darby, Delaware County

A child was among three people injured in a multi-car crash in Delaware County Monday night.
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Philly’s Fastest-Growing Hot Chicken Chain Is Coming to Malvern

Asad’s Hot Chicken is bringing the heat to Chester County, so consider yourself warned, writes June Bakan for Patch. The Philly-born chain that turned a gas station parking lot into a regional phenomenon, is opening its first Main Line location in Malvern next week. It’s the next chapter for...
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Newark lawmakers against ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’, support traffic violation camera extension

Newark lawmakers are throwing their weight behind expanding Delaware's electronic driving violation system, but are more skeptical about a bill helping Delaware's unhoused. In a public meeting with their city lobbyist Monday, a majority of city council members supported House Bill 442, which would make the state's elec
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Wilmington City Council formally opposes mayor’s plan to close park encampment

In a resolution unanimously passed Thursday, the City Council urged Carney to “immediately halt any forced removal” plans for homeless residents at Christina Park. The post Wilmington City Council formally opposes mayor’s plan to close park encampment appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
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Pottstown Couple Fights to Save Historic Farm After Tax Sale

Andrew and April Gawrys are fighting to keep historic Spring Meadow Farm in Pottstown after it was sold in September by Chester County Tax Claim Bureau along with their nearby home, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The couple sells organically fed beef, chicken, and freezer meats at the Spring...
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Chester County Residents Urged to Conserve Water Amid Drought Warning

Chester County officials are asking residents and businesses to be mindful of their water usage amid a continuing drought warning. On Thursday, June 4, county officials issued a release asking water consumers to voluntarily reduce their daily water usage by 10% to 15%, approximately six to nine gallons per person, acco
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Police Update This Weekend’s Fatal Shooting

A 21-year-old man died after being shot Saturday afternoon in the Woodstream Garden Apartments community in Claymont. According to the New Castle County Division of Police, officers responded at approximately 4:17 p.m. on June 6 to the 900 block of Peachtree Road for a report of a shooting that had just occurred.

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