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Phoenixville Leader To USDA: Extend Food Program Flexibility
PA Officials and Phoenixville's Blake Emmanuel are acting to keep feeding hungry kids as schools reopen.

Marlene Lang may be contacted at marlene.lang@patch.com.
PA Officials and Phoenixville's Blake Emmanuel are acting to keep feeding hungry kids as schools reopen.

Malvern Boro extended permits that allow extra outdoor dining, and Anthony's can add outside tables.
It is one sinkhole among "numerous others" that county officials brought to the attention of Gov. Tom Wolf yesterday.
Chesco's commissioners asked for ending all work, as a gaping sinkhole was reported at the Marsh Creek Lake accident site.
Replacing the bridge over Little Darby Creek will close Darby Paoli Road staring Aug. 31, into December.
Phoenixville Borough will receive $650,000 in funds to improve its wastewater treatment plant.
The Spring-Ford High School community is mourning the loss of wrestler Louis Carbajal, a member of the class of 2020.
Care facilities, food and janitorial services in Chester County will receive state Covid-related hazard pay grant funds totaling over $700K.
Phoenixville High School students launched events in support of Black Lives Matter, and another gathering will happen this week.
Registration filled up fast for the newest department fundraiser.
Rep. Comitta announced $1 million in water and sewer grants that include money for stormwater systems in West Goshen and other townships.
In response to county health department advice, the Great Valley School District said it will open the year virtually on Aug. 31.
Gov. Wolf and the DEP say the spill is contained, and there will be 'civil penalties' and 'potentially other regulatory ramifications.'
After a drilling fluid release in a recreational area, and other events, Chesco asks Wolf to suspend Sunoco's operating authority.
PA DEP expects a determination soon on what's caused a swale of water on Shoen Road, and at an apartment complex in West Whiteland Twp.
Water main replacement in Tredyffrin and East Whiteland townships will detour travelers for the rest of August.
Lanes on a 5-mile stretch of U.S. 422 will close for construction starting Sunday.
Macy's invites shoppers to make donations on Saturday, as the retailer gives away 125 kids clothing items to Partners in Outreach.
On Lancaster Avenue through East Whiteland Twp. lanes will be restricted between Planebrook Road and Coffman Street.
After a spill into wetlands that supply drinking water, Twp. Board of Supervisors asks Gov. Wolf to pull drill permits and require cleanup.