Category: Local News

Lane closures, bridge work, continue on Route 422 next week

By The Citizen on November 13, 2025

LOWER POTTSGROVE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans for continued roadway and bridge reconstruction next week on U.S. 422. Motorists are advised of…

From the Ground Up: ‘Tis season for hunkering down with soup

By The Citizen on November 13, 2025

On Monday, it happened. All day the clouds grew close and the wind got stronger. The mercury started dropping. By Tuesday morning the wind was…

Holliday: Juan Tafolla, youngest elected official in Kennett history

By The Citizen on November 11, 2025

In the recent elections, it seems our community of Kennett Square and the country is looking for fresh faces and youthful energy to become our…

West Chester Borough honors its veterans with parade, Operation Green Light ceremony

By The Citizen on November 10, 2025

West Chester Borough honored veterans on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 with the annual Veterans Day Parade that was followed by Operation Green Light Ceremony on…

SNAP benefits flowing in Pennsylvania, Shapiro says

By The Citizen on November 7, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that his administration is taking quick action to immediately issue November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to Pennsylvanians who…

From the Ground Up: What’s behind fall leaf colors?

By The Citizen on November 6, 2025

Over my life I’ve delighted in the annual pageantry of autumn, watching the green leaves of summer morph into brilliant oranges, reds, and yellows. Even…

Holliday: Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Festival celebrates 10th year in Kennett

By The Citizen on November 4, 2025

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, celebrating its 10th year in Kennett Square was held at The Creamery, 401 Birch St., Kennett Square, PA…

Schuylkill River Greenways presents Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show and Sale

By The Citizen on November 2, 2025

POTTSTOWN — Schuylkill River Greenways invites the public to view the 2025 Scenes of the Schuylkill art show, which runs from Nov. 4-21 at the…

MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre present ‘The Moors’

By The Citizen on November 2, 2025

POTTSTOWN — Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite the community to experience their fall production of “The Moors,”…

‘The consummate newsman’: Daily Local News reporter Michael P. Rellahan remembered

By The Citizen on October 27, 2025

WEST CHESTER — Michael P. Rellahan whose fiery opinions and attention to detail marked 43 years of telling the stories of Chester County, died Saturday…

Downingtown students take an active role in Chester County Law Enforcement Symposium

By The Citizen on October 27, 2025

Students from the Making Connections programs at all three Downingtown Area School District (DASD) high schools joined peers from across Chester County for the Chester…

LVHN moves to drop UnitedHealthcare insurance plans, impacting 70,000 patients

By The Citizen on October 27, 2025

Lehigh Valley Health Network said Monday it is planning to drop UnitedHealthcare insurance plans, a move that could lead to higher out-of-pocket costs for approximately…

Multiple gunmen suspected in Lincoln University shooting, Chester County DA says; man killed is identified

By The Citizen on October 26, 2025

Chester County’s district attorney on Sunday evening said multiple shooters were likely responsible for the late Saturday gunfire at Lincoln University that killed one man…

Volunteers pitch in to help out widowed Kutztown woman and her children

By The Citizen on October 26, 2025

James Logan looked like he knew what he was doing. His bearded face, straw cowboy had and dusty work gloves presented a look of a…

Mass shooting reported at Lincoln University in Chester County

By The Citizen on October 25, 2025

At least several people have been shot at Lincoln University in southern Chester County on Saturday night. The gunfire began shortly before 9:30 p.m. and…

Halloween decoration tour Creepin’ for Critters benefits animals

Halloween decoration tour Creepin’ for Critters benefits animals

By The Citizen on October 23, 2025

Ghouls, goblins, roaring dragons, giant spiders, skeletons and zombies are just some of the visually haunting treats to take in at the Exeter Township home…

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