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Kimberton to kick off Fair Queen competition
The annual Kimberton Fair will officially kick off today with the 2008 Fair Queen competition as the contestants are introduced on stage during the opening ceremony.
Friday: Coldplay and Disney Block Party
A couple of rilly big shows are worth mentioning: Coldplay is doing their "heavy soft rock" thing tonight in South Philadelphia.
Sweltering 90-degree heat did not prevent fairgoers from attending the opening ceremonies at the 80th annual Kimberton Community Fair on Monday night.
Children learn manners in recreation department's class
Whether meeting the Queen of England or a new friend, there's a protocol to be followed.
This year's contestants include Suzanne Lightcap of Linfield, Rachel Bearoff of Kimberton and Penny Sinquett of Malvern.
Photo by Jerry Sowden - Oil City Library Director Bruce George signs on to the Pennsylvania Online World of Electronic Resources Library.
A two-alarm blaze ripped through an Edgmont Township strip mall in Delaware County yesterday morning, damaging an insurance agency, an orthodontist's office and a skin-care company.
Dreaming to make a difference - as Americans
Being British, I've always had an uneasy time during the Fourth of July, imagining some people looking askance at me as if I were somehow working to win America back for the Queen.
Bush has tea with the Queen - PA
President George Bush enjoyed afternoon tea with the Queen as he ended his 'farewell tour' of Europe by visiting the UK.
Manheim Township senior Rachel Hoh, 17, had a word to describe winning the title of Lancaster County's Junior Miss 2009 Saturday night.
Uniontown teen queen seeks national title
She's the nicest girl in the state. Back in November, Macey Schiff was crowned Uniontown Area High School's homecoming queen.
North Huntingdon teacher rewarded for students' success
Encouraging young minds to explore their interests and build on them is what teacher Beth Babyak of Queen of Angels School in North Huntingdon does, and she does it well.
Fair Queen entry deadline is June 9
The deadline for entrants for the Warren County Fair Queen Contest has been extended to Saturday, June 9. Girls who live in Pennsylvania and are from 16 to 21 years of age by June 1 are encouraged to enter if ...
For the ladies of the Red Rose Button Club, the little disks are more than just pretty things to collect.
Alleged Phila. Scam Queen Gets a New Bracelet
A Philadelpha woman -- one half of a couple accused of stealing the identities of several neighbors in order to finance a jet-set lifestyle -- is in more hot water with authorities.
Elk Catholic's commencement program honors 71 graduates
This group of ECCHS graduates celebrate following the school's annual commencement program held Sunday afternoon.
Farmers market at Southgate opens Saturday
An opening day celebration for Farmers' Market at Southgate will be held on Saturday, allowing consumers to sample locally grown produce in an open air market setting from 8 a.m. to noon.
Shopping Scout: Updated May 23, 2008
FOUND Wheelchair: Wendy of Nazareth, Jackie of Alburtis and Margaret of Walnutport all have wheelchairs they are willing to sell to Sallie of Northampton.
Suspect in armed robbery spree extradited from Ohio
A Youngstown man charged with three armed robberies in Hermitage has been extradited from Trumbull County and was arraigned Wednesday.
Lindsay Weierbach is fighting for a cure. Earlier this month, the 17-year-old Lancastrian held the first fundraiser for her foundation, Lindsay's Hope, which is committed to raising funds for Jefferson Memorial ...