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U.S. Rep. Scanlon Declares January 2024 As National Mentoring Month
Scanlon, a Delco Democrat, and Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, introduce a resolution Monday to empower youth through mentorships.

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Scanlon, a Delco Democrat, and Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, introduce a resolution Monday to empower youth through mentorships.

PennDOT allocated $13 million statewide for traffic safety projects in Pennsylvania.
The proposed budget will not exceed 5.3 tax percent, which is required by the state to avoid a voter referendum or state approval.
Downingtown police said an argument over work assignments for traffic control during the Boot Road bridge project led to the stabbing.
Police arrest suspects on drunken driving, texting while driving and more in January.
Thomas Ponelli is free on nominal bail awaiting court action on charges of drunken driving and possessing a loaded weapon without a license.
West Whiteland Police Chief Lee Benson has 20 years of experience on the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
State police said they are searching for two suspects who held a store clerk at gunpoint in an attempted robbery.
The loan will pay for sewer upgrades for residents of Honey Brook township and borough.
Detours will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
Since the winter of 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services has removed 1,882 deer from the township.
State Rep. Chris Pielli announced the award of grants for projects to rehabilitate and preserve recreation centers in the West Chester area.
The public is invited to review plans for the Exton Park Development.
Anthony Poole pleaded guilty to stalking a family while serving a state prison sentence for sexual assault.
Breweries are continuing to grow in Chester County.
State Sen. Katie Muth announced a blood drive is set from 1 to 7 p.m. at Friendship Ambulance in Royersford.
Penn Medicine on Friday said it decided not to purchase the former Brandywine Hospital in southern Chester County.
Longwood Gardens provides a quick getaway from the routines of everyday life.
Early childhood education provider celebrates milestone anniversary on Friday, Jan. 26.
The county prison board is working on security upgrades following the escape of a convicted killer in August.