Redistricting fight pits Chester in Edgar’s district
Delaware County voters face Feb. 16 deadline as state Republicans redraw Pennsylvania districts for the 1980s. U.S. Rep. Robert Edgar fights to keep Chester in the 7th District, arguing the city’s poverty and urban decay fit with his area, while rivals say Chester could shift to Rep. Richard Schulze’s Sun District, altering political dynamics in Philadelphia suburbs and Delaware County.
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U.S
Robert Edgar
Washington, D.C
7Th Congressional District
Pennsylvania
Edgar
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Chester
Sun
Richard Schulze
Schulze
Boeing
Scott Paper
Sun Ship
Bob Edgar
The
Steve Joachim
Delaware County
Senate backs 91 million for Iowa overhaul at Philadelphia Navy Yard
The Senate approved 91 million to reactivate the battleship Iowa at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, potentially creating about 2,000 jobs in the Philadelphia area. The move parallels a 526 million Saratoga overhaul already underway, which has employed over 3,000 workers, with support from Rep. Bob Edgar and Sen. Heinz. The Navy Yard also eyes work on three other carriers: Forrestal, Ranger, and Independence.
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U.S. Senate
Iowa
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Delaware County
John Heinz
R-Pa
Senate
U. S
Heinz
House
New Jersey
Bob Edgar
Saratoga
Forrestal
Ranger
Independence
Brooklyn church hosts rare quartet in sculpture exhibit
A Brookline church hosts a rare 4 string quartet performance featuring Douplas and Dietis, highlighting painted works and music education programs. The event draws attention to ministry and school ties in the arts scene.
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Vans
Douplas
Dietis
F. Thedlige
Brookline
Car school bus crash kills teen driver
A 17 year old Haverford youth, Jeffrey R. Sills of Bryn Mawr, died after his westbound car struck a Radnor School District bus preparing to stop on Conestoga Road. Eight students on the bus were unharmed. Sills died at Bryn Mawr Hospital at 6:48 p.m. of head injuries.
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Haverford
Jeffrey R. Sills
Haverford Road
Bryn Mawr
Radnor Fire Co
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Conestoga Road
Radnor Avenue
Sills
Living in a Nursing Home Talk At Swarthmore Meeting
Swarthmore residents will hear Kit, a House coordinator and registered nurse, discuss 12 years of nursing home experience at today's 2 p.m. program in the Women's Association room of Swarthmore Presbyterian. Q&A will follow. Police reported two burglaries at Haverford College, both in Gummere Hall. A radio was taken from an unlocked room. a second theft involved a forced door with items undetermined. Garnet Valley School Board honors John Tucker who plans to retire after 25 years, including service as president and vice president.
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Women’s Association
Swarthmore Presbyterian FM
Kit
Haverford — Township
Haverford College
Gummere Hall
Concord
Garnet Valley
John Tucker
Tucker
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