Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools
Schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in suburban counties will make masks optional for students and staff at the end of the month. Masking requirements will remain for schools in the City of Philadelphia.
Knife-wielding masked suspect wanted in Chester County convenience store robbery
Investigators shared a chilling surveillance image that shows the wanted suspect wearing what appears to be a Guy Fawkes-style mask with a large knife in his right hand and a backpack in his left hand.
Police: 2 women steal thousands of dollars worth of makeup from Ulta in Chester County
Police in Chester County are searching for two women they stole thousands of dollars worth of makeup from an Ulta.
Man accused of shooting woman who bumped into him at store captured near West Chester University
Authorities arrested a man accused of following a woman home and shooting her after she bumped into him at a Coatesville grocery store last month.
'Grab and run' theft caught on video at Exton Square Macy's
Authorities in Chester County are investigating a 'grab and run' theft inside Exton Square that was caught on cellphone camera by another customer.
Chester County Hospital pushes modular hospital after Tower Health closures
With wait times as high as nine hours in recent weeks, lawyers for the hospital asked for the waiver due to the urgency and need for more space after the closure of Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals.
Chester County school board member under fire for comments made about immigrant children
A Chester County school board member is facing criticism after comments she made regarding immigrant children during an Oxford Area School District school board meeting.
Chester County school board member facing calls to resign over comments she made regarding the immigrant community
An Oxford Area School board member is under fire for comments she made in a school board meeting regarding immigrant children and test scores.
Tower Health closes Brandywine Hospital month after Jennersville closure
Tower Health closed its second of two Chester County hospitals on Monday due to continued financial trouble and a failed deal with a new buyer.
Reward offered in search for suspect accused of shooting woman who bumped into him at store
Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Moenell Coleman. Coleman, 26, is accused of following a woman home and shooting her and her brother after she bumped into him at a Pennsylvania grocery store.
Pennsylvania man followed woman home, shot at her after she bumped into him at grocery store, police say
Authorities are searching for a Pennsylvania man who allegedly followed a woman home and opened fire on her after she bumped into him at a nearby grocery store.
'Horrific abuse': Man, 70, charged with rape of 12-year-old child in Chester County
A Chester County man faces numerous charges in the alleged sexual assault of a child, officials announced Monday.
Pa. man charged after 'intense and dangerous' standoff with police
Christopher Smith, 47 of Exton, faces numerous multiple charges for his role in a "intense and dangerous" standoff with police on Jan. 10.
Police: Child recovered safely; Amber Alert canceled
An Amber Alert was issued by the Pennsylvania State Police, but canceled it after the child reported missing was found safe..
County, state leaders working on solution as two Chester County hospitals prepare to close
Chester County is days away from officially losing one of its hospitals and a second is not far behind.
2 firefighters hurt in apartment fire near West Chester University
Two firefighters were injured while battling a blaze that broke out Thursday morning at an apartment building near West Chester University.
Suspect found with checks, credit cards to be believed stolen from mail, police say
Authorities in Chester County are urging residents to check their bank accounts for "abnormal activity" after a person was found with numerous checks and credit cards that investigators believe were stolen from the mail.
West Caln Township police sergeant arrested after allegedly firing into moving car during stop
Sgt. Anthony Sparano, 53, is accused of firing a single round from his service weapon into a moving vehicle after authorities say a driver refused to comply and began to drive off as Sparano opened her door. The driver was not struck by the gunfire.
Upper Darby School District will keep masks on
Pennsylvania schools were able to choose whether students would continue to wear masks or not.
Upper Darby School District will keep masks on
Students will continue to wear masks in the Upper Darby Scool District