Homeless Mother and Six Children Live in Park
Linwood mother Pat Petiica and her six children have lived in a public park from morning till dusk for months after eviction when her husband lost welfare. She seeks housing as her Section Eight certificate expired and waiting lists stretch for public housing, while she cares for six children and tries to keep them together.
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Daily Times
Linwood
Pat Petiica
Mark
Pat
Linwood Park
Delaware County
Mark Petiica
Thornfare
Housing hard on large Delaware County families
Six kids on welfare faces housing hurdles in Delaware County. Realtors and housing officials say large families strain limited options, with landlords weighing wear and tear and few permanent emergency housing facilities available beyond temporary shelters.
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Daily Times
Pat Petiica
Delaware County
Pat Oeschler
One Burrell
County Housing Authority
Burrell
Community Action Agency
Cop Sues For 220000 In Malicious Lawsuits
Morton officer Ernest Manerchia countersues Dennis A Mayka of Boothwyn Anthony Misteka Debra Misteka of Toby Farms and June Mayka alleging defaming lawsuits over alleged police brutality claims He denies beating Ernest Mayka with a blackjack entering the Mayka apartment and says Mayka attacked him with a chain He also denies attacking Anthony Misteka or breaking his wrist and says Misteka blocked him from performing duty during an arrest
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Morton
Chester Township
Ernest Manerchia
Dennis A
June Mayka
Boothwyn
Anthony
Debra Misteka
Toby Farms
Manerchia
Defendents
Ernest Mayka
Maykas
Mayka
Anthony Mistecka
Mistecka
Burglaries Foiled At Delaware County Auto Shop
Police say a Sunday morning burglary at Christopher's Bar area led to recovery of about $9,000 in tools from a car in the 1500 block of Chester Pike. Officer Ed Christie found tools near Bill's Auto-Truck Repair and a broken window. car turned to CID. No arrests yet. investigation ongoing.
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Christie
C.I.D
Delays on Route 291 due to I-95 ramp construction
PennDOT says traffic on Route 291 near Philadelphia International Airport will face intermittent 15 minute stoppages in both directions several times daily Tuesday through Thursday during off peak hours 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m while crews hoist concrete beams for an overpass. motorists are advised to use Bartram Avenue Island Avenue and the Girard Point Bridge to avoid delays. Thornbury Richard K Murray named to Planning Commission term ending December 31 Supervisors note he fills vacancy from John Taylor resignation. Birmingham Supervisors approve four lot subdivision on Harvey Road on more than 10 acres for four single family homes by Donald Lawrence owner-developer.
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Tinicom
Philadelphia International Airport
Penndot
Robert L. Rowland
Bartram Avenue
Island Avenue
Girard Point Bridge
Thornbury
Richard K. Murray
Planning Commission
Murray
John Taylor
Birmingham
Harvey Road
Donald Lawrence
Aldan Borough to Open Bids for Lighting and Field Work
Aldan Borough council set to hold an 8 p.m. Wednesday meeting to open bids for installing new light fixtures at Aldan Boro Park and for resodding the midget field.
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Aldan — Borough
Aldan Boro Park
Widener hosts free college seminar for adults in Wilmington
Widener University offers a free seminar at 7 p.m. Wednesday for adults considering starting or resuming college studies. The event takes place in Room 201 of the Academic Center at Widener's Delaware campus near Route 202. Collingdale names Dr. Frank McGowan to the borough board of health, succeeding the late Dr. Walter Sherwin who died last month.
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Wilmington
Del
Widener University
Widener
Delaware
Collingdale
Frank McGowan
McGowan
Walter Sherwin
Ridley student earns RPI medal for science math merit
Ridley Township resident and Ridley High School junior Robert Cusiak received a medal from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for outstanding achievement in mathematics and science, highlighting standout local talent in STEM fields.
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Ridley Township
Holmes
Robert Cusiak
Ridley High School
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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