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Thieves Seeking Catalytic Converters, East Goshen Police Warn
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police said thefts of catalytic converters are on trending upward locally because of the value of platinum.

Marlene Lang may be contacted at marlene.lang@patch.com.
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police said thefts of catalytic converters are on trending upward locally because of the value of platinum.

Charged with attempted homicide, Dimitrios Moscharis was found dead in prison, as Chester County's Coroner investigates.
The PA Game Commission will begin taking antlerless deer hunting applications by mail on July 12, with increased limits.
Chester County Health Department is urging parents to make sure their kids are caught up on their vaccinations before school starts in fall.
Stephen Rodriquez spoke today in Harrisburg, thankful for legislation that will help poorer school districts, but ready to keep working.
PennDOT has invited private industry to submit qualifications for a Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership Initiative.
Summer day camp in Radnor Township starts Friday, and there are still openings for workers.
The Chester County Treasurer this week announced changes to Antlerless Deer Licenses that include increased fees and limits.
The Westtown man charged with attempted homicide in a horrible child abuse case in Chester County was found dead in prison.
Devon's nonprofit Black Cat Café has rescued cats while serving great food and has added an ice cream shop for summer.
An alarm got triggered in a Whiteland Hills Circle home in Exton early Monday morning as a man allegedly broke a window to gain entry.
A man who invaded a West Chester home, demanded money and drugs, and then shot one of 4 people in the house was found guilty of robbery.
The Clinic in Phoenixville has new leadership as it marks 20 years of providing healthcare services to the uninsured.
East Goshen Township Police have charged a West Chester man they allege broke into a woman's bedroom then fled before police arrived.
The Great Valley Community Organization will break ground later this summer on the new community center.
An accident on Rt. 30 Monday afternoon included entrapment, an emergency services report said.
Phoenixville Area High School student representatives shared their thoughts on PASD's Equity policy and having tough conversations.
Extreme heat is in the forecast across Chester County and if conditions call for it, cooling centers will be announced, officials said.
West Chester University Police Department commissioned 6 new officers in June as Chief Ray Stevenson emphasized community relationships.
A burglary call Monday morning ended in a barricade and negotiation with a "possibly" naked man, said West Whiteland Township Police.