Score one for heart in Flyers Stanley Cup run
The Flyers faced the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL finals and, despite injuries to key players and heavy odds, surged from 3-1 in the series to win games and force a final showdown. The Oilers ultimately claimed the Cup, but Philadelphia’s grit and heart earned lasting pride for fans and city.
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Welfare reform must address poverty, urges League of Women Voters
In a letter to the Times the League argues the welfare debate misses poverty’s breadth. It cites rising poor numbers, high child poverty, and female-headed households, urging comprehensive reform with higher benefits, voluntary education, and support services including childcare.
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Editor Request on Health Care During Welfare to Work Transition
The writer asks The Delaware County Daily Times to publish guidance for recipients moving from welfare to work. They request the editor to sign the piece with name address and phone number and seek health care coverage during the transition.
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Speed limits in force across townships despite local ordinances
Officials clarify that state law sets 35 mph as the default residential limit and local ordinances cannot lower it. Upper Providence Township is bound by state-imposed limits on all roads, even if local enabling measures are pending or past.
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Ments
Parade coverage earns salute to Times readers
Veteran group thanks the Times for May 27 Memorial Day parade coverage. Photographer Paula Doyle and correspondent Ruth Bissex are praised. the letter notes Harold Zook’s parents were not in a photo layout. The writer emphasizes Legion and veterans groups' active community role.
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Double standards and a Chester property dispute
The text argues that Alfred Deshong intended to leave property to Chester residents while Stephen Girard aimed to fund maintenance and education for poor white or orphan boys. It contends that media reaction varies by whose ox is gored and notes selective outrage.
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