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April 30, 2020
WEST CHESTER, PA_ After consultation with County health officials, the Chester County Commissioners announce the extension of the County government’s essential services-only operation through to Friday, May 15, 2020 at all county buildings. In addition, the Commissioners announce a gradual re-opening of all seven parks owned by Chester County Government. The County’s Black Rock Sanctuary, Wolf’s Hollow and ExtonParks will re-open on Wednesday, May 6 , and Hibernia Park, Nottingham County Park, th Springton Manor Farm and Warwick Park will ... View Article
April 29, 2020
The University of Valley Forge is excited to announce the hosting of a Virtual International Fine Arts Event! In light of the decision to cancel the National Fine Arts Festival (FAF) for public safety, UVF still wants to provide the opportunity for prospective students to submit the work they have prepared! The UVF Virtual International Fine Arts Event is open to high school students (9th-12th grade). Awards will include UVF’s Fine Arts scholarships up to $2,500 as well as ... View Article
April 28, 2020
During this time of great uncertainty, the last thing people need is a scam to add to their stress level. That’s why Tompkins VIST Bank is offering tips on how to recognize and avoid COVID-19 related scams. “This is a good time for people to protect themselves from scammers who may try to use the current environment to obtain their funds and sensitive information,” says, Mary Dishong-Van Etten, vice president, Corporate Security for Tompkins Financial Corporation. Here is a list ... View Article
April 27, 2020
Updated Apr 26, 2020; Posted Apr 25, 2020 Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is offering more details on the standards he will use to gradually reopen Pennsylvania. The Wolf administration released more information Saturday on its benchmarks and approach to easing restrictions. Pennsylvania remains under a statewide stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The governor has said he aims to open counties in northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania on May 8. Wolf has said he will employ a “data ... View Article
April 27, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Association will resume accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program from participating lenders on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Businesses interested in participating, should apply as soon as possible for PPP. The first round of federal CARES Act funding ($349 billion) lasted about a week. The new round of $310 billion in funding is expected to last four to six days. On April 24, 2020, an additional $250 billion was allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help ... View Article
