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Chocolate Factory Responsible For Montco Woman’s Death, Ruling Says
R.M. Palmer Co. did not evacuate the employees after an employee reported the smell of gas, according to an OSHA ruling on Oct. 5.

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R.M. Palmer Co. did not evacuate the employees after an employee reported the smell of gas, according to an OSHA ruling on Oct. 5.

There are five spots open for four-year terms on the Tredyffrin/Easttown School Board
The suspect sold the drugs throughout Chester County.
Motorists are asked to exercise caution when driving through work areas.
Residents are asked to place items outside tonight.
Big Blue is a children's swim school for children three months to 12 years old.
A motorcyclist was fatally injured Thursday afternoon when his cycle struck a tree on Reservoir Road.
Three paintings by Chadds Ford painter Jamie Wyeth and rare family books were lost in a fast moving fire on Sept. 28.
There are many opportunities to volunteer in the community or donate food, clothing and other items.
The festival runs today through Nov. 12 at the Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square.
More than 50 teams will compete in the 21st annual Chili Cook-Off in downtown West Chester.
More than 50 teams will compete in the 21st annual Chili Cook-Off in downtown West Chester.
Three paintings by Chadds Ford painter Jamie Wyeth and rare family books were lost in a fast moving fire on Sept. 28.
There are many opportunities to help out at nonprofit agencies in the Pottstown area including the Schuylkill River Greenwood Association.
The fire was extinguished within 45 minutes, fire officials said.
PennDOT said the project aims to improve conditions for motorists and bicyclists.
Dr. Richard Gusick, superintendent of schools, provided a presentation on Sept. 26 on building a sixth elementary school.
The plan provides strategies to protect and restore streams, lakes, and groundwater in Chester County
Dogs and their families are invited a Halloween party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in Hartford Park, Radnor.
The project, which began in 2016, is expected to be completed next week, officials said.