Signs curb detour traffic on Avondale Road during Blue Route work
Neighbors along Avondale Road welcomed new Do Not Enter and Local Traffic Only signs as Blue Route construction prompts planned six month closures. Township officials and PennDOT say the aim is to reduce cut through traffic while maintaining safety. Police endorse the signs and note no added hazards.
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Rose Valley
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Brookhaven
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Rose Valley Road
Fairhill Road
Providence Road
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SEPTA
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Fair Acres seeks student volunteers for geriatric center
Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Middletown recruits high school and college students for its Therapeutic Activity Services department serving about 900 residents. Volunteers assist with clubs, movies, bingo, picnics, outings, library visits, walking partners, and one to one companionship. Call Sandy Rogers at 891-5770.
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Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Sandy Rogers
Katherine and Sara Adopted into Howanski Family
Katherine and Sara joined the Howanski family in November 1986. Katie was 3 and Sara 11 months. Now nearly 7, Katie will be in second grade at St. Pius X School, while Sara turns 4 on April 2 and starts kindergarten at Russell School. Their parents are Joe and Bethsy Howanski of Broomall. both girls love singing, dancing, and modeling.
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Katie
St. Pius X School
Russell School
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Bethsy Howanski
Broomall
Chester Workers Picnic Draws City Employees
Cornelia L. Rice leads Chester Public Safety staff in an all day picnic at Chester Park on East Elkington Avenue and Houston Street starting at noon. About 250 employees and families signed up with $10 each and $3 from friends to cover costs. Events include volleyball softball tennis horseshoes basketball chess and pinochle games plus magic show double dutch and an electric slide contest.
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Cornelia
Council bids PennDOT traffic study for Springfield Road
Council members unanimously request PennDOT evaluate Springfield Road corridor amid ongoing traffic problems and safety concerns. Residents have repeatedly complained about conditions and safety along the road.
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Springfield Road
Red Cross seeks six volunteers for military family program
The Greater Delaware County Branch of the American Red Cross invites six volunteers to join its Service to Military Families program. Volunteers act as mediators between servicemen their families and the military to support communication and assistance.
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