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Wesley House gets a gift from POWER Home Remodeling

CHESTER >> A dozen sales reps from POWER Home Remodelling jumped at the opportunity to do some good for the community last week by dropping off a truck-load of much-need supplies to the Wesley House in Chester. Dozens of supplies that are aimed to support the women, mothers and children of the city who are in the most dire need of everyday items was the focus of Lillian Humphrey, a purchase agent at POWER.

 

Sound Off for Monday, Nov. 27

SOMETHING STINKS IN PHILLYIs there any city in this country more corrupt than Philadelphia? If there is, please let me know. Every time I read the paper, someone is getting indicted or going to jail - and it's some high official every time, too.JUST WONDERINGWHAT ABOUT COAL?They're always talking about bringing jobs back to America.

 

Regional Morning Briefing: Royal Farms wants to sell beer; Eagles hope to keep roll against Bears

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERColder today, but at least it's more seasonal. Expect the high to hit about 48 degrees with a good amount of sunshine.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Editorial: First responders deliver miracles every day

The headlines, as they usually do, quickly go south when it comes to bad news.After the horrific inferno that roared through the Barclay Friends Senior Living Center in West Chester last week, the slow, agonizing accounting started.By Friday afternoon it became apparent that not all the nursing home's residents could be accounted for.

 

Christine Flowers: Muslim man gives lesson on respect for women

A man came into my office recently. He was very quiet, humble, not the kind of person who takes up a lot of space with his voice or his personality. He wasn't the kind of person you would notice in a crowd, distinguishing himself by his attire, his commanding voice or anything else that sets one human being out from the rest.

 

Sound Off for Sunday, Nov. 26

MINCE MEDoesn't anyone sell mince pies anymore? I've looked all over but have only had negative answers. I love mince pie, and I can't even find the jars of mincemeat in grocery stores.HAVERTOWNPICK YOUR POISONI got a good idea: Let's have a Sound Off picnic. Callers can show up in person and express their opinion.

 

Nonagenarian couple gets married in Brookhaven

BROOKHAVEN >> The bride wore a lovely cream, floor-length gown as she carried a bouquet of roses and lilies to meet her groom, dressed in a dark gray suit at the end of the aisle at Christ United Methodist Church Saturday."Vera and Peter may be in their 90s but they have youth in their hearts," said the Rev.

 

Philadelphia region's housing market continues to improve for most part

The region's housing market continued its improvement in October but low inventory is starting to put some counties into negative territory for properties sold.According to the latest report on the market from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, sales in Chester and Montgomery counties were down from October 2016.

 

Regional Morning Briefing: Remains of 4 found in Barclay Friends fire rubble; Turkey Bowl results

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERWe will see plenty of sunshine today with a high of 49 degrees. Tonight will be mainly clear with a low of 32 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Regional Morning Briefing: Remains of 2 found in senior home fire; Sunoco cited for 6-foot sinkhole

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERA little morning rain will bring a high of 53 this morning but tonight will be more clear and much colder with a low of 24 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

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