The Pennsylvania Senate passed the bipartisan “Bell-to-Bell” bill that would establish statewide standards to restrict the use of cell phones by students during the school day. The State Senate’s vote ...

The 2026 Octoraro Watershed Association Photography Contest is now underway and local photographers and residents can submit their entries. This contest is open to photographers of any age. There are ...

The Longwood Fire Station is a busy place. While sitting with the Chester County Press for an interview, Fire Chief A.J. McCarthy’s phone buzzes with a notification and interrupts his flow.

Thanks to Act 50 of 2025, Pennsylvania ended what many have described as a “100% tax” on dying without family or a will. Instead of assets going to Harrisburg, those estates now remain in the ...

Avon Grove Library’s Local Authors Live series continues at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 with an author conversation and book signing with Gene Pisasale, who will be discussing his newest book, ...

Our popular Flight Night series features bite-sized theatre pieces thoughtfully paired with a predetermined drink flight, emphasizing the undertones and notes of a trio of 5-10 minute plays. Flight ...

As Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue to ramp up their efforts to detain and arrest civilians, State Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) and State Sen. Nikil ...

The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has awarded $3,270,000 to Friends Association for the creation of a new 10-unit non-congregate emergency housing facility in West Chester.

Kennett area photographer Karl Leck is gearing up for the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, awaiting the event’s showing and judging of the image he has submitted.

Handi-Crafters Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities, recently announced the receipt of the largest individual gift it has received in the past decade. A ...

Dear Rusty: I called the Social Security office, as well as went with my husband when he went to collect his Social Security. Because I work full-time (at about $800 per week), they said I could not ...

We live in arguably the most innovative and prosperous era in human history. My lifetime alone has seen numerous technological leaps that past generations could never have dreamed of, including the ...