Cat leash protest halts Delaware County ordinance action
In Springfield township more than 150 residents protested a new animal control ordinance targeting cats. Organizers argue it is unenforceable as older cats cannot be leashed, aiming to delay final approval set for July 14 while fines could reach 300 dollars. Bernie Stein attended to learn more. Marple parade organizers urge early registration for the July Fourth event with Joe Grady as grand marshal and bands, antique cars, fire engines, and floats.
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Springfield
Jim Stanfield
Board of Commissioners
Bernie Stein
Marple
Newtown
Frank C. Videon
Joe Grady
West Chester Pike
Media Sidewalk Sale and Town Fair Set for July Dates
The Media Business Authority will present a three day Media Sidewalk Sale and Town Fair on July 16 17 and 18. The event invites non profit organizations educational institutions and service clubs to share information recall students or new members solicit contributions or sell items. Prospective participants should send an application to Bohdan Senkow at Media Borough Hall Media PA 19063.
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Media Business Authority
Bohdan Senkow
Media Borough Hall
State and
Jackson Streets
Media
William Penn Hornets Drum Corps Parade in Chester
The 8th annual Dr J and Fathers Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. Sunday from Chester Park at 25th Street and Elkington Boulevard. Prizes awarded to all participants at parade end. For participation or info call Dolores Walker at 874-1214. NORWOOD Mayor Evans seeks council help to reach those eligible for free surplus federal food. those who missed distribution can collect at borough hall today or Monday without cheese.
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Chester
William Penn Hornets
Chester Park
25Th Street
Elkington Boulevard
Dolores Walker
Norwood
Frederick Evans
Borough Hall
Crowded State Hospital to Transfer Long-Term Ill
State officials proposed moving long term patients from Haverford State Hospital to other facilities to relieve crowding. With 418 patients Wed and capacity strained, officials aim to free beds by shipping residents away. Critics call it a Band-Aid and worry about families being separated and legal action.
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Wed
Robert P. McHaigh
Haigh
Steps to ease overcrowding at Haverford State Hospital
State officials announced measures to relieve overcrowded conditions at Haverford State Hospital. They include expanded screening to prevent 302 admissions for non mental health issues, transferring doubly diagnosed patients to appropriate settings, a Welfare Department officer to train staff on 302 commitments, and improved notification to home county mental health officials when patients are released from other state hospitals.
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Haverford
Haverford State Hospital
State Welfare Department
Teen Dies After Being Struck By SEPTA Bus
Kimberly Quarles a 15 year old from Handy Terrace was hit by a Route 116 SEPTA bus at Sixth and Sproul streets around 3 09 p m. She died five hours later at Crozer Chester Medical Center from crushing injuries to the trunk and left ankle. The driver James W Young 44 is off duty pending SEPTA investigation and the accident is under police review.
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John M. Roman
Daily Times
Chester
Kimberly Quarles
Handy Terrace
James W. Young
Sixth
Sproul Streets
John Mullen
Sixth Street
Sproul Street
Mullen
John Curren
Quarles
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland
SEPTA
Jim Whittaker
Granite Run
Middletown
Quiet Chester teen Kimberly Quarles dies in bus hit
Kimberly Quarles a 15 year old Chester girl described as quiet by her high school principal died after being struck by a SEPTA bus at 6th and Sproul streets. Her best friend Lakisha Neal recalls their close bond and plans for a McDonald’s interview in Aston had altered.
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Daily Times
Chester
Kimberly Quarles
Paul Foster
The
Christian Academy
Middletown
Kimberly
SEPTA
6Th and
Sproul Streets
Lakisha Neal
Kim
McDonald’s
Aston
Lakisha
Chester See
Calvary Ba Baptist
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Drexel Hill
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