One of Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senators, Bob Casey, recently sent a letter to the Chester County Democratic Party explaining his position on the Senate health care bill that passed Christmas Eve.
Continue reading...17. December 2009
Those who attended community-wide planning meetings in Pottstown, Limerick, and other locations might not be aware of a draft report from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.
Continue reading...11. December 2009
Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting lasted more than two hours and saw plenty of noteworthy announcements, including Elaine DeWan chairing her last meeting and Township Manager Dan Kerr receiving a five-year contract extension.
Continue reading...3. December 2009
A contract for a handicap ramp at Rambo Park is not sitting well with two members of Trappe Borough Council.
Continue reading...30. November 2009
Property tax rates might be holding steady in 2010, but wastewater bills in Limerick Township are expected to increase 8 percent.
Continue reading...24. November 2009
For every dollar spent in 2010, about $0.05 will have come courtesy of a new Costco development next to the outlet mall.
Continue reading...12. November 2009
Tonight's 7 p.m. Limerick Board of Supervisors meeting includes a 2010 budget presentation as well as a development review of Sanatoga Springs, a large shopping center planned for the Sanatoga interchange of Route 422.
Continue reading...11. November 2009
One year after holding the line on property taxes, Royersford Borough Council is looking at a 2010 budget that raises taxes approximately 21 percent.
Continue reading...9. November 2009
For months now, Americans have heard from health care reform advocates and opposition lobbyists. Saturday night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 220 - 215 to approve a landmark reform bill. Below are a few highlights of the package, as reported by The Washington Post.
Continue reading...19. October 2009
The retail development going up next to Philadelphia Premium Outlets is requesting zoning relief from Limerick Township.
Continue reading...15. October 2009
Tim Anspach, business administrator for the Spring-Ford Area School District, is awaiting an important delivery this month from Harrisburg.
Continue reading...12. October 2009
Topics as varied as sewage sludge, a holiday tree lighting and Manderach Playground came up at last week's Limerick supervisors meeting.
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28. December 2009
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