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September 13, 2021
By Mark Hostulter, Vista Today, September 13, 2021 Chester County will receive federal disaster funding assistance for residents devastated by the impact of Hurricane Ida. The announcement follows the directive to FEMA by President Joe Biden to make federal funding available to affected individuals in selected Pennsylvania counties, including Chester County. “This Major Disaster Declaration is such welcome news for Chester County, and especially for our residents who are already physically and emotionally exhausted because of the ravages of Ida,” ... View Article
September 13, 2021
Chester County officials and the Department of Emergency Services announce the operation of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for all individuals and families in Chester County affected by Hurricane Ida. The Chester County MARC is a “one stop shop” that provides assistance to all impacted residents by bringing together staff from many agencies who can help with the services needed to address the losses caused by Hurricane Ida. Chester County Hurricane Ida Information] On Friday, September 10th, the ... View Article
September 2, 2021
Grandparents Day September 12th – Making memories – and sharing them Grandparents cherish the time that they spend with their grandkids, especially when it’s something fun and different. Even better than making those memories is being able to share them later, so we are giving everyone a free portrait picture to take home! Taking a ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad is one of the most fun things you can do with your grandkids. This is a real train, not a ... View Article
August 20, 2021
Phoenixville, PA August 19, 2021 – One thing that unites us as a nation is love of the land. Americans strongly support saving open space. Since 1967, French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has been doing just that for the people of northern Chester County. After an extensive review, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, the national accrediting body for land trusts, has announced that French & Pickering’s accredited status has been renewed. Every five years. French & Pickering goes through ... View Article
August 18, 2021
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 18, 2021) – The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC) helped more than 50 of its clients, Kindergarten thru College, go “Back to School Shopping with CVC” on Saturday, August 14th. Backpacks, rulers, notebooks, and other school supplies were generously donated by community partners to help area kids start the school year on a positive note. The Independence Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators spearheaded the school supply drive with donations from area ... View Article
