Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, West Chester.
Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc. leased 9,524 square feet at 410 Eagleview Boulevard in Exton to support its growing operations; the move gives the firm a convenient location near the PA Turnpike — offering modern amenities — and sets the stage for further regional expansion.
Mia Hardy, a 58-year-old former business office coordinator from Chester, was indicted on wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing from residents’ trust accounts at two senior living facilities between March 2020 and August 2023 and again in April 2024—she is accused of issuing fraudulent checks and misusing petty cash to benefit family members and associates.
A study released March 26 shows that residents need to save different amounts to retire comfortably for 20 years in Pennsylvania, New Jersey + Delaware.
It found that a comfortable retirement costs about $734,378 in Pennsylvania, $1,567,009 in New Jersey, and $1,073,314 in Delaware while monthly savings range from $1,360 to $3,731 depending on when saving begins.
Chester County’s Crisis Intervention Team training program received Silver Certification from CIT International for following best practices that help officers handle mental health crises.
The program — a joint effort of law enforcement, human services and court staff — trains over 350 responders to safely assist people in crisis.
Pennsylvania’s home care industry is in crisis as low Medicaid payments mean workers earn about $16.50 per hour and many shifts go unfilled, affecting care for patients like Marlene Williams.
Lawmakers must invest $550 million to raise reimbursements — a change that would help agencies pay competitive wages and better support seniors and people with disabilities.
Niche ranked Chester County towns among the best places to live in America, with Chesterbrook placed third nationwide and Devon at 185 and Paoli at 202 (using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, and other agencies).
Chesterbrook was also named the best place to raise a family for the second year in a row.
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