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WEST CHESTER >> State Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19 of West Whiteland, announced Friday that a coalition of Chester and Delaware county community leaders is officially moving forward with an independent risk assessment of the Mariner East Pipeline project.The pipeline weaves through high-density areas in both Chester and Delaware counties.

MEDIA COURTHOUSE >> A 43-year-old Nigerian native was convicted last week on sexual abuse charges for repeatedly assaulting a 10-year-old Chester girl in 2017."There is no act more horrific and appalling than the sexual abuse of an innocent child," said District Attorney Katayoun M. Copeland in a release announcing the verdict.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERShowers and a heavier thunderstorm are rolling in today with a high of 82 degrees. Tonight will be mainly clear and cooler with a low of 58 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

WEST WHITELAND >> After falling more than 18 months behind schedule, Sunoco has decided to use a portion of an existing 12-inch pipeline to connect and bypass yet-to-be-completed portions of the 350-mile Mariner East 2 pipeline.Sunoco plans to use a portion of the 12-inch line only in Chester and Delaware counties, from Wallace Township in Chester County to Middletown Township in Delaware County.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERIt's going to be another hot one with clouds, humidity and a high of 91 degrees. Thunderstorms are likely this evening with a low of 74 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERAs the heat continues, make sure to check on your elderly neighbors and stay hydrated throughout the day. Expect the high to hit about 98 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

HARASSMENT>> A 16-year-old employee at Roast and Chop on East Lancaster Avenue in St. Davids reported being harassed by a customer described as a man in his 60s June 20. According to the report made by the female employee, the unknown man began asking her about her relationship status and if she were married.

RADNOR >> Library aficionados were all smiles Monday morning when the newly renovated Radnor Memorial Library opened its doors. The $7.1 million project added 5,100-square-foot in space and was funded though $2.5 million from the library's fundraising and endowment, $500,000 in state funds and the remainder from Radnor Township, including a bond and reallocation of other funds, said Helen McGrane, library board president.

RADNOR >> Karen Korfmann spoke to the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus and bared her heart.The Radnor resident explained to the lawmakers on June 20 that her ex-husband and "soulmate," Roger Korfmann, died of a fentanyl overdose after struggling with addiction to opioids since the mid-1990s.Roger Korfmann, 52, seemed to be on top of the world.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERThe heat continues today. Make sure you check on elderly neighbors and stay hydrated if you are outside. Expect the high to be in the mid-90s again.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.