Baby bald eagles are living in a Downingtown park. July 4 fireworks will move so they can sleep in peace.
The annual borough fireworks show's usual location is too close to the nest of three recently hatched bald eaglets.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Neighbors welcome man home to Downingtown, after months in ICE detention Carlos Della Valle is home with hi...
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
May 9, 2026Open source
Parx hosts Sinatra tribute Sunday
A bald eagle nest has caused a section of Kerr Park in Downingtown to be blocked off after the hatching of three eaglets, and the presence of the protected b...
May 2, 2026Open source
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2 people dead in "heartbreaking" gun violence in Chester, Pennsylvania Two people died and another is in cr...
Two people died and another is in critical condition after two shootings in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
May 27, 2026Open source
Two people critically hurt after overnight shooting in Chester, police say
Police said two people were shot in the head just before midnight near West 9th and Pennell in Chester.
May 27, 2026Open source
Decades later, these campers’ boyhood bond endures | Inquirer Chester County
Plus, Craig LaBan reviews Longwood Gardens’ restaurant 1906.
May 27, 2026Open source
A Chester County camp brought these boys together. Decades later, they talk once a week.
During the uncertainty of the pandemic, a group of Camp Saginaw alumni in their 70s and 80s scheduled a Zoom to chat. Now, the weekly call on Fridays has bec...
May 27, 2026Open source
The ‘promised land’ of Chester County is growing. Kennett Square leads the way, surging 16% over 5 years.
What once was mostly rural mushroom farms has become more and more residential.
May 26, 2026Open source
Pottstown residents, NAACP raise concerns over lack of diversity in military banners
A program honoring local military service members with banners in Pottstown, Pa. is drawing concerns from some residents.
May 22, 2026Open source
Pa. restaurant owner charged with sharing child sex abuse images, officials say
A Chester County restaurant owner was charged after being connected to an online account that was sharing child sex abuse materials, officials said.
May 21, 2026Open source
PSPCA investigating video of woman pouring bleach on food for stray cats The Pennsylvania SPCA is investiga...
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
May 19, 2026Open source
Video prompts SPCA investigation into alleged cat poisoning in Chester
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating whether a Chester woman tried to poison neighborhood cats by pouring bleach on cat food.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Lancaster County residents: Please adopt pets from rescues and shelters, rather than shopping [editorial]
Two dogs rest at the Main Line Animal Shelter in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, after being rescued from a West Hempfield Township home on April 22, 2026.
May 6, 2026Open source
DA to announce arrests in Oct. 2025 Lincoln University shooting Authorities in Chester County say they will...
Authorities in Chester County say they will announce arrests in the Oct. 25, 2025, mass shooting on Lincoln University's campus.
May 5, 2026Open source
In PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants get a blue-collar ally
HARRISBURG — Building trades unions — long fashioned as the voice of the American worker — are now intertwined with the richest companies in the world as
May 4, 2026Open source
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 195 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLU...
May 9, 2026Open source
Officials ID teen who drowned in creek in Allentown, Pa.
Ameer Simmons, 17, drowned in a creek in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, May 28, officials said. His death was ruled an accident.
May 29, 2026Open source
New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officia...
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
May 28, 2026Open source
Gov. Shapiro announces major traffic upgrades coming to South Philly, sports complex
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a multi-million dollar plan to address traffic congestion in South Philadelphia and within the sport...
May 28, 2026Open source
Vehicle slams into house in Fairless Hills, Pa. after teen driver fell asleep at the wheel
Police in Bucks County say a teenager fell asleep at the wheel before slamming into a home in Fairless Hills.
May 23, 2026Open source
Haverford's Chris D'Angelo Living out his 'Jeopardy!' dream
Haverford, Pennsylvania native Chris D'Angelo has been auditioning for "Jeopardy!" since 2005.
May 21, 2026Open source
Parents charged with killing their 1-day-old baby at Pa. hospital A couple is in jail on charges that they...
A couple is in jail on charges that they killed their 1-day-old baby boy at a West Reading, Pennsylvania, hospital.
May 20, 2026Open source
Voter turnout appears to be down in Philly for Pa. primary, poll workers say Voters across the Philadelphia...
Voters across the Philadelphia region are making their voices heard at the ballot box in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
May 19, 2026Open source
Bear captured near Pennsylvania community's soccer fields
Police in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, pitched in to take a bear into custody.
May 19, 2026Open source
After repeated failures in caring for system-involved youth, Pa. needs an Office of the Child Advocate with...
We know the impact this office can have because Philadelphia is leading the way, having created a similar office that has helped countless children and famil...
May 19, 2026Open source
Philly DA releases new response to GOP leader's letter on sanctuary policies
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner released a response to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan's request for sanctuary policy information.
May 18, 2026Open source
Record high temperatures as heatwave continues
A First Alert is in effect through Wednesday afternoon for the Philadelphia region. Record high temperatures likely Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
May 17, 2026Open source
The PGA Championship didn’t boost all Newtown Square small businesses
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club has been billed as a boon for the Philadelphia region.
May 17, 2026Open source
Philadelphia judges order Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to fix deed problem — or they’ll appoint someone who will
The sheriff's office will have to explain at a public hearing why a 'special master' should not be brought in to oversee property auctions and help clear out...
May 17, 2026Open source
Philadelphia 76ers announce leadership change as Daryl Morey exits, Bob Myers steps in
The Philadelphia 76ers announced the departure of Daryl Morey and appointed Bob Myers to lead the search for a new leader of basketball operations.
May 17, 2026Open source
Dog euthanized after attacking 2 kids outside Fairhill home in Philadelphia; Mom speaks out
Two children in Philadelphia were attacked by a neighbor's dog, with the older sister protecting her younger brother; both are expected to recover.
May 17, 2026Open source
New scholarship for critical Philadelphia worker families funded at Temple University
The $10,000 annual scholarship will help with children of Philadelphia police, firefighters and SEPTA police.
May 15, 2026Open source
The owners of Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly stocked up on all things Philly during a recent visit. Here’s e...
The Chujos picked up over 100 items of Philadelphia swag to take home to Japan. Here are some of their favorites and where you can get them.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Downingtown is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Eastern Pennsylvania
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Is the Working Class Finally Turning on Trump?
A retired Pennsylvania steelworker who vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016 cast ballots for Donald Trump in 2020 and 2024. HereÆs where he stands now. Eyal Pre...
May 30, 2026Open source
Employee preparing sandwiches not wearing proper hair restraints: Lancaster County restaurant inspections,...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.
May 30, 2026Open source
Boy, 5, flown to hospital after near-drowning in Washington County pool, police say
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a near-drowning in Washington County.
May 30, 2026Open source
Officials ID teen who drowned in creek in Allentown, Pa.
Ameer Simmons, 17, drowned in a creek in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, May 28, officials said. His death was ruled an accident.
May 29, 2026Open source
2 Marylanders killed in wrong-way crash on I-83 in Pennsylvania
Two Middle River residents were killed Thursday night in a wrong-way crash involving four vehicles on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man, 74, killed in Lehigh County shooting
A 74-year-old man died after being shot Thursday evening in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
May 29, 2026Open source
Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again)
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off Pennsylvania Democrats' general election campaign in Bucks County, where key races for Congress and state Senate will be on the...
May 29, 2026Open source
Why Brian Fitzpatrick helped fund an early offense against Bob Harvie in key Bucks County congressional race
A 'king,' 'arrogant,' and 'elitist:' U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick hits Democrat Bob Harvie with early attack ads in closely watched Pennsylvania race.
May 29, 2026Open source
Police can cite drivers who pick up phones, even at red light, starting in June
Enforcement of Paul Miller’s Law begins in June. The new Pennsylvania law will allow officers to cite drivers who pick up phones, even at a red light.
May 28, 2026Open source
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