Trolleys Spark Confusion On Reopened SEPTA Line
Upper Darby residents grapple with 30 year old trolleys resuming full rail service on the Norristown High Speed line. Drexel Hill rider Vicky Croce notes the service is faster than the bus while riders seek clearer understanding of the old cars and new operation amid mixed reactions.
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Len LA Barth
Daily Times
Upper Darby
SEPTA
Norristown
Drexel Hill
Vicky Croce
Baily Times
Bert Hodge
County adds judge and expands bench to sixteen
Law increases county judiciary by appointing a new full‑time judge. GOP leaders discuss nomination paths with District Attorney John Reilly seen as frontrunner, while Sheriff Joe Battle is also mentioned. The 24 new judges will require about $75,000 funding for the county, per House Appropriations estimates.
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John Reilly
Tom Judge
Joe Battle
House
Newtown Hikes Property Taxes and Sewer Fees Rise
Newtown supervisors vote to set tax mil rate at 38.75 to 41.5 mills. For a $5,000 home, real estate tax is $207.50. occupational tax stays $10. Rental fees stay at $1.06 per 1,000 gallons, Valley View sewer district up to 95 cents. Street light district assessment remains 25 cents per front foot.
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Newtown
Valley View
Candle Causes Bedroom Fire Contained to Room
A candle or flame started a fire in a bedroom at No. 3 Darby Corner. The blaze burned the window sill and bedding but was confined to the room with flames controlled by the alarm system.
Chester housing authority noon meeting at 6 West 6th Street
Municipal notes list today’s meetings including Chester housing authority at noon at 6 West 6th Street and Chichester school board at 7 30 pm at Education Center on Cherry Tree Road. Concord zoning hearing board meets 7 39 pm at Gernet Valley High School Room 22 Smithbrides Road. Newtown executive session 8 pm at high school 129 Media Line Road. Prospect Park Tree Commission 7 39 pm at boroust hall 710 Meryland Avenue. Upper Providence Park and recreation board 8 pm at municipal building 935 N Providence Road.
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Chester — Housing Authority
West 6Th Street
Chester
Chichester — School Board
Cherry Tree Road
Concord — Zoning Hearing Board
Gernet Valley High School
Smithbrides Road
Newtown
Media Line Road
Prospect Park
Tree Commission
Boroust
Meryland Avenue
Upper Providence
Upper Providence — Park and Recreation Board
Providence Road
Lansdowne Man Receives Hero Award For Fire Rescue
Stratton, son of Joseph and Mary Stratton, risked his life to pull his burning friend McKenna from a house fire. He reentered the blaze after hearing screams, wrapped a blanket around himself, and located McKenna amid intensifying flames. He learned of the $2500 award by mail, received with congratulations as his weekend brightened.
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Stratton
McKenna
Joseph and
Mary Stratton
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Lansdowne Man
Paul
John Stratton
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