West Chester News

Chester County fireworks locations for the July 4th holiday weekend.

Worse-than-expected unemployment numbers and an uptick in the jobless rate renewed fears Thursday that the U.S. economy remains very fragile and recovery is elusive.

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits last week fell in line with forecasts, indicating firings remain elevated.

Gary The K-Scape isn't just a PC at heart. It doesn't run Windows, Phillip - linking park Yeah i buy it already/ Great thing - nice sound and looks cool.

Of note: Was neighbour of NHL defenceman Jack Johnson for a couple of years ... Father was a linebacker at Notre Dame ... Leaning toward going to Boston College, where Leaf prospect Jimmy Hayes played last season ... Could opt for Windsor too.

A small group of cyclists will be busy this weekend as they ride from White Plains, New York to the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, all to raise money for the March of Dimes.

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week and the total number receiving payments increased, indicating the labor market may take longer to stabilize.

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The parents of a Chester County teen who fell to his death two years ago in an abandoned mine shaft while working with underprivileged children in Mexico are suing the companies that organized the trip.

I have here a news item alert reader Diane Moore clipped out of the Pana, Ill., News-Palladium. This item consists of a grainy black-and-white photo of two men, one in bib overalls.

Due to the steady growth of the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium and the expected spectator turnout associated with its rise in popularity, event organizers are looking for additional volunteers to help with racecourse marshaling, security, medical support and traffic control.

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The Rothman Institute continued to expand its presence in the Philadelphia suburbs this week with the opening of its first "walk-in" treatment site.

Did you buy a Powerball ticket between Sunday and Wednesday at the Acme at 907 Paoli Pike in West Chester? If so, and you paid for the Power Play, you better check those numbers.

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" In addition to the excitement that this year's Iron Hill Twilight Criterium will generate throughout downtown West Chester, race organizers have announced some bike giveaways that will add to the enthusiasm by giving away an adult-sized mountain bike, a boy's and girl's bike, plus two $300 gift certificates.

West Chester police chief Scott Bohn holds a news conference at the command center at Brandywine Picnic Park to discuss the drowning of two kayakers on the Brandywine River yesterday as a West Chester fire truck with search and recovery members heads out to the river to search for one of the missing men.

The U.S. trade deficit likely widened for a second straight month in April, driven by rising energy costs, according to a Reuters poll.