County to use CETA funds for mental health programs
The county increased the MH MR budget by 6.5 percent adding 55000 in county funds to reach 947800. Larry Isaacson director of Raphael School Paoli pledged citizen support in council efforts to obtain more state matching funds. Raphael operated by the Church.
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Funding decision keeps two schools open for special needs kids
Surprise Council for the Exceptional Person CCEP warns of closure without ongoing funding for county students at the school. Keeler confirms continued support for four children while parents may choose Raphael Elwyn Institute or United Cerebral Palsy. Aid will also continue for five other children in care.
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Fair Acres
Upper Darby faces tax hike amid budget cuts and cuts in aid
Upper Darby officials report a 12.8 million dollar budget with no final Congress approval for funds. The budget includes hiring eight police, a five year capital program, and cuts in state aid and real estate valuation. Officials cite higher fixed costs and reduced revenue sharing as drivers. Local aid and emergency care funding are adjusted, with real estate taxes covering over 32 million in revenue.
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Kane
Ermine Gentile
Ted Erickson
Erickson
Council
Chester Township
Workers make coffee at Colonial Tire Center blaze
A fiery blaze near Village Mall disrupted a Tuesday morning at Kedron Avenue. Firefighters from 15 companies battled the flames, pausing only to drink coffee from wagons arriving to support operations as reporters filed from the service desk. Ice-coated crews cooled and prepared air packs for renewed use.
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Colonial Tire Center
Kedron Ave
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