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'Alice in Wonderland' ends Players Club of Swarthmore children's series

The Players Club of Swarthmore concludes its 2017-18 Children's Theater Series with the classic tale 'Alice in Wonderland' Aug. 11, 12, 18 19 at 11 a.m. and Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. at Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Ave., in Swarthmore.Directed by Heather Timberman and written by Eric Humble, 'Alice In Wonderland' follows the curious Alice as she chases the White Rabbit into the rabbit hole and becomes involved in a madcap and deliciously satiric series of wild adventures immortalized in stories by Lewis Carroll.

 

Morning Briefing: Murder trial gets new judge; Phillies lose to Red Sox in 13

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERNot so bad this morning, but the humidity is coming back later today. There also might be a thunderstorm around. Expect the high to hit about 83 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Report: At least one person rescued in early-morning Chester house fire

According to reports, firefighters had to rescue one person from a burning house on the 500 block of Norris Street this morning. A fire broke out at around 4 a.m. in a home reports say was occupied by a mother and son.

 

Today in History: July 31, 2018

100 Years Ago - 1918: Margaret E. Mathien and Myrtle Mathien, of 910 Pennell St., Chester, jumped from a moving car at Seventh Street and Morton Avenue yesterday and fell, hurting their knees and arms. They refused to go to the hospital.75 Years Ago - 1943: The petitions of three anti-McClure Republican candidates for Chester offices were thrown out last night by the county Bureau of Elections because of technicalities and alleged flaws in the lists of signatures.

 

Here are a few things going on in and around Delaware County

Al-Anon: meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. (newcomers should arrive at 7) at Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, in the community center located in the rear of the church. There is also an Alateen meeting at 8 p.m. at the same location.Basis: A faith-based Christian support ministry for bereaved parents, sponsors a support group the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.

 

Morning Briefing: Rebuilding life after house fire; Pregnant paramedic claims discrimination

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERWe have a nice one, even if it is a Monday. Expect lower humidity and a few clouds. The high will hit about 80 degrees.CLICK HERE for your local forecast.

 

Today in History: July 30, 2018

100 Years Ago - 1918: Albert Berman, of 715 Edgmont Ave., Chester, accompanied by his daughter, had a narrow escape from serious injury yesterday morning at Third and Morton streets. A buggy in which they were seated was struck by a trolley and overturned. A crowd soon collected and refused to let the motorman continue his trip.

 

Sound Off for Sunday, July 29

ALTERNATIVE FACTSThe vice president's speech said 73,000 Pennsylvanian got a pay raise because of the tax cut. It must've slipped his mind that most that money is going to corporations who are using it to buy back around stocks to make more money for themselves. I guess he also forgot about the deficit exploding since they gave all this free money away to people who didn't need itTHE RUSSIANS REALLY ARE COMINGFor a great bunch of belly laughs we rented the movie "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" with Alan Arkin.

 

Morning Briefing: Lawyers criticize prosecutor's appeal to pope in Pa. priest abuse probe; 7 homers power Phillies over Reds

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERLook for a high of 87 degrees today with strong thunderstorms expected this afternoon through early this evening. Tonight's low is at 68 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Morning Briefing: Our Lady of Angels principal vows school will 'rise again'; Local cab company calls it quits

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERClouds will give way to some sun today and a high of 86 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy and humid with a low of 70 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

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