Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Whitford Charitable Classic distributed $76,000 in grants to 19 nonprofits in Chester County, emphasizing community support through a weekend of sporting events and a gala.
AgConnect awarded Bob and Ryan Rohrer of Rob-Roy Farm as Farmer of the Year and Lisa McNamara for the Duncan Allison Distinguished Service to Agriculture award, recognizing their contributions to the Chester County agricultural sector.
🎭 Culture
LaNisha Cassell, the new executive director of Voices Underground, aims to promote racial healing through storytelling and historical acknowledgment in Chester County.
Last Known Location, an independent thriller filmed across Pennsylvania, has gained acclaim on Prime Video and Tubi for its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, particularly by its female leads.
🏛️ Government
A new bipartisan law in Pennsylvania enables domestic violence survivors to include pets in protection-from-abuse orders, aimed at removing obstacles for leaving abusers while safeguarding pets.
🏥 Health
Pennsylvania has reported no bird flu cases in cattle or humans amidst an outbreak, implementing robust preventive measures and testing to safeguard its agricultural sectors.
State funding secured by Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane will enable LCH Health and Community Services to open a pharmacy offering affordable medications to low-income patients.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is the first YMCA in the U.S. to be certified as a Medical Fitness Facility by the Medical Fitness Association, highlighting its commitment to high-standard health and wellness programming.
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