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Grandnephew of Philadelphia 76ers Legend Creating Name for Himself at St. Joe’s Prep

6 days ago | montco.today | Jensen Toussaint

Olin Chamberlain Jr. has had basketball in his blood before he was even born, so naturally he’d find a way into the sport, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the grandnephew of Wilt Chamberlain, the Philadelphia 76ers legend. The Chamberlain family has deep roots in Philadelphia, as Wilt was born and raised in the city, becoming a basketball star at Overbrook High School.
Wawa Tackles I-81 Virginia Corridor in Latest Store Expansion

1 week ago | montco.today | David Bjorkgren

Those who use I-81 to travel south into Virginia and beyond will appreciate Wawa’s expansion of 60 stores along that corridor in western Virginia in the next 10 years, writes Diane Adam for CSP Daily News. Wawa is excited to enter the I-81 region, a key north-south freight route in Virginia off of Interstate 81.
CCRES Registered Behavior Technician Dawn H. Recognized

1 week ago | montco.today | David Bjorkgren

CCRES recognized Dawn H for her outstanding work as a Registered Behavior Technician. . “You are wonderful and we truly appreciate you!” reads an enthusiastic CCRES release about Dawn. Dawn, is an RBT in the CCRES Home & Community Services Program, working in the Verbal Behavior classrooms in West Chester. “Dawn is an expert in her field,” states Denise D. “As an RBT, she navigates seamlessly across settings, from verbal behavior classrooms, to community, to home settings.
Crozer Health’s Hospitals Still Open But More Cash Requested

1 week ago | montco.today | David Bjorkgren

Prospect Medical Holdings, the bankrupt owners of Crozer Health, had said it would close Crozer Health’s last two hospitals Thursday morning if it didn’t receive another $9 million by 4 PM Wednesday to keep the facilities running, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However, in a brief statement Wednesday evening, a representative for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General said Prospect had assured his offices there would be no closure notice issued Wednesday.
Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope

1 week ago | montco.today | Ken Knickerbocker

The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was previously occupied by New Hope Star Diner on Route 202 in Solebury Township.
Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy

1 week ago | montco.today | Ken Knickerbocker

Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued another spotted lanternfly quarantine alert for several counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.
A Parent’s Guide to Learning Disabilities

1 week ago | montco.today | David Bjorkgren

This parents guide can help identify and understand learning disabilities in their children. As a parent, it is natural to wonder if your child is developing at an expected pace, especially when it comes to learning. Learning disabilities are neurological differences that affect how a child processes information, making it challenging to read, write, spell, or perform math.
UPS Looking at Reducing Deliveries by 50 Percent for Amazon

1 week ago | montco.today | David Bjorkgren

Package delivery service company UPS has reached an agreement in principle with Amazon to cut the volume of packages it delivers for the online retailer by more than 50 percent by the second half of 2026. The move by UPS is part of the company’s “better not bigger strategy,” which UPS is hoping will pay off in the years ahead, according to Emma Hurt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as reported in The Spokesman-Review.
Chester County Achieves Fastest Population Growth in Pennsylvania

1 week ago | montco.today | Leah Mikulich

Chester County has seen the highest influx of residents in Pennsylvania over the last four years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Census Bureau data as of July 1, 2024, the state’s wealthiest county gained over 26,300 new residents between 2020 and 2024. That is an increase of nearly five percent for the seventh largest county in Pennsylvania. Chester County experienced consistent growth during the pandemic years.
Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation

1 week ago | montco.today | Ken Knickerbocker

The Carversville Inn in Carversville is wrapping up its two-year renovation and preparing for a spring opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The historic landmark – which was closed for nearly five years – has undergone extensive work both inside and outside. “I’m most excited that we, in this community, are going to have a functioning establishment again,” said Milan Lint, who bought the building with his husband, Mitch Berlin, in 2020.