Emergency fuel grants urged as demand nears worst
Chester welfare workers push fuel aid as cold weekend tests the fund. Through last week the emergency fuel grants totaled 38016, well below last year’s pace, while the basic energy grant program has distributed over 1.45 million to nearly 6000 families. Officials urge eligible residents to apply before emergencies arise, noting the grant is not a loan and outlining income guidelines and contact numbers for Chester and Upper Darby areas.
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Daily Times
Chester
Public Welfare Office
Welfare Office
Dot Laurie
Chester Welfare Office
Laurie
Laume
Chester Area
Upper Darby
Spitz to retire from state House after four terms
Rep. Gerald J. Spitz of Prospect Park announces he will not seek re election next year to prioritize his family. The 43 year old legislator, living at 901 Tenth Ave, and his wife Pamela have two daughters. He says he may expand his Norwood law practice or pursue work in banking or insurance after leaving office. He has no definite job offers at this time.
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Harrisburg
Gerald J. Spitz
Prospect Park
Spitz
State House
Tenth Ave
Pamela
Megan Elizabeth
Alison
Jane
Mayors Seek GOP Endorsement for 162nd District Seat
Collingdale Mayor Frank C. Kelly and Sharon Hill Mayor Ronald C. Raymond pursue Republican endorsement to fill the 162nd District state House vacancy left by Rep. Gerald J. Spitz. Dorsey, district GOP chief, likely picks the nominee, with district voters leaning Republican. The 162nd District includes Collingdale Prospect Park Sharon Hill Glenolden Norwood Falcroft Tinicum and part of Darby Township.
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Harrisburg
Chester Pike
Gerald J. Spitz
Prospect Park
Collingdale
Frank C. Kelly
Sharon Hill
Ronald C. Raymond
Joe Dorsey
Judicial Support
Dorsey
Joe
Weale
U.S
Glenolden
Norwood
Falcroft
Tinicum
Darby Township
Kelly
Broad St
Gdale
Philadelphia Electric, Co
Christmas Morning Fire Damages Office and Two Apts
A Christmas morning blaze at 751 Chester Pike in Prospect Park destroyed the Townsend Associates offices and two apartments. Firefighters battled the flames for over three hours and the fire was under control by 2:30 a.m. Police are investigating the cause.
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Prospect Park
Chester Pike
Townsend Assocates
Cheyney University Announces Toll Free Numbers
Cheyney University unveils a toll free line 800-CHEYNEY for Pennsylvania callers and 1-800-223-3608 for out of state callers to avoid long distance charges. The university information number remains 399-2000.
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Thornbury
Cheyney University
Pennsylvania
Cheyney
Red Cross to Collect 125 Pints at Holiday Blood Drive
Upper Darby residents urged to donate as the Greater Delaware County Red Cross schedules a holiday blood drive on December 29. Peter Fineberg, board member, said the event runs from 2 30 to 7 30 p.m. at the Community Y located at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Avenue.
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Upper Darby
Greater
Delaware County Red Cross
Peter Fineberg
Red Board
Garrett Road
Lansdowne Ave
Zoning Hearing Set For Jiffy Lube In Middletown
Middletown zoning board meets at 8 p.m. December 28 to consider Jiffy Lube International Inc. for a special exception to operate a motor vehicle service facility at 1184 West Baltimore Pike. Upland borough council reorganizes January 2. regular meeting January 3.
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Middletown
Jiffy Lube International Inc
Baltimore Pike
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