Drexel Hill man to attempt English Channel crossing
Tom Popdan 21 of Drexel Hill trains to swim the English Channel this September and must cross the Atlantic first. The Daily Times launches a fund drive to cover up to 5000 dollars for airfare pilot boat and living costs. Popdan emphasizes sponsorships boost motivation as he ramps training with daily ice baths and up to 12 miles of ocean swimming before the September 21 to 25 window.
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Chester Route 291 widening study seeks public input
After 15 years of delays and financial troubles the Environmental Impact Study for Route 291 widening in Chester invites citizen feedback. Portfolio Associates of Philadelphia coordinates the 18 month study begun last March with two public hearings already held. A slide show workshop and nine newsletters are planned to accompany the process. The project supports $17.5 million in federal funds for the city.
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Long wait ends as Route 291 realignment plans discussed
Chester officials unveil five realignment options for Route 291 from 4th Street to Flower Street. Ueland and Junker lead architects with AGES Corp in earth sciences. consultants include archaeology and traffic experts. Project costs total 17.5 million federal funding and 400,000 study cost split 75 percent federal and 25 percent city.
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Price Streets
Trainer
Fire destroys Claymont station in arson blaze
A suspicious origin fire gutted the northbound Claymont Amtrak station, forcing a two and a half hour shutdown of Philadelphia southbound service. Dan Benedetto of the Claymont Volunteer Fire Co. said the blaze began around 10:50 p.m. Saturday in the ticket office and used gasoline to spread. About 60 firefighters fought the flames with seven engines, and service resumed by 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Conrail officials planned to sell tickets from a temporary stand, with authorities stating arson as the cause.
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Comprehensive plan dump application and public hearings planned
MARPLE Today notes a comprehensive plan dump for Ridley Creek State Park and a public hearing on the Edwards Partnership proposal for townhouse development north of Baltimore Pike and west of Pennell Road. RETS Electronic Schools organize Red Cross blood drive coordinated by Joe McDevitt with 355 pints donated this year. Newtown Delaware Christian School notes SOAP benefits. Marple district praised for fiscal oversight. Council honors John Lord for 21 years of service. Thomas presents award at July meeting.
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Upland
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Zoning board to hear appeal tonight on Lansdowne Avenue
The zoning board meets at 8 tonight in hall on Lansdowne Avenue to hear an appeal from Edward Kelly seeking a permit. The Wallingford Swarthmore School district also plans a meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Nether Middle School library to discuss supplemental positions and appointments.
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Collingdale Council to discuss Pusey Elementary demolition bids
Borough council will meet at 7 30 tonight in the spaI building 237 Clifton Ave to bid on demolition of Pusey Elementary School. Pool is available for rest use 4 to 5 p m on weekdays admission 35 cents per person
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