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October 6, 2020
Pennsylvanians Must Wear Masks, Social Distance, Follow Established Local Restrictions Harrisburg, PA – As Pennsylvanians continue to do their part by adopting healthy behaviors to combat the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping in place the proven mitigation tools that include wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. “Pennsylvanians must continue to social distance and wear masks as we prepare ... View Article
October 6, 2020
Saint Mary’s Franciscan Shelter in Phoenixville has proudly unveiled plans for the construction of new transitional apartments, slated for completion in early 2021. Since 1987, Saint Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, located on Emmett Street in Phoenixville, has rendered compassionate assistance and emergency housing for countless Chester County families in need. What began as an effort by two Sisters of Saint Francis with a desire to help the homeless in the community, has grown into an invaluable non-profit organization. For 33 years, ... View Article
September 29, 2020
The Colebrookdale Railroad is excited to announce it will be resuming its award-winning passenger excursions beginning October 3rd. Despite the challenges of 2020, the Colebrookdale’s trains were rated the #2 Best Scenic Railroad in North America by USA Today and rated in the top 10% of attractions worldwide by TripAdvisor in 2020. “While virus restrictions require the experience to be slightly different this year, passengers will still be able to enjoy one of the most magical experiences in our region,” ... View Article
September 24, 2020
Challenging Environment Provides Backdrop for Zoom Meeting The second 2020 Accountant-Lawyer Alliance (ALA) meeting sponsored by Tompkins VIST Bank was held virtually recently and covered a popular topic: the economy and financial environment during this challenging time. About 70 accountants and lawyers as well as some small business owners participated in the live webinar, which focused on current market indicators, factors driving economic performance, and the impact of the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The host was William ... View Article
September 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Susan Graham, susan.graham@towerhealth.org, 610-983-1551 Hospital educates community on prevention and treatment Phoenixville, PA, September 17, 2020 – Phoenixville Hospital – Tower Health joins healthcare organizations around the world in recognizing “Sepsis Awareness Month.” Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection. For reasons that are not well-understood, sepsis develops when an individual’s immune system suddenly stops fighting an infection and instead fuels it. When a person is septic, the body releases immune chemicals ... View Article
