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🪚 Officials Aim for Spring Opening of Dowlin Forge Park Bridge

👮‍♂️ Chester County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Deputies, Promotes Leader

🔨🏚️ Good Works Inc. Secures Funding to Assist Low-Income Homeowners

🖥️ New Interactive Kiosks Improve Court Services in Chester County

🎙️ Podcast Spotlight: The Investor Agents

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Officials Aim for Spring Opening of Dowlin Forge Park Bridge

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Uwchlan township gave an update and reported work is moving forward on the bridge at Dowlin Forge Park, where crews have finished demolishing the aging bridge and begun constructing its replacement. Officials say progress has been steady, though weather conditions in the coming weeks could impact the timeline.

The township aims to have the new bridge open by spring, just as park visitors begin to take advantage of the warming temperatures. For now, trail users are encouraged to access the park through alternative entry points as work continues.

Chester County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Deputies, Promotes Leader

WEST CHESTER, PA — At a ceremony at the Chester County Justice Center, the Sheriff’s Office welcomed new deputies, honored a promotion, and recognized the retirement of a K-9. Five deputies were sworn in, with another to follow, while two special deputies and their K-9 partners joined the ranks. Sergeant John McCray’s promotion to lieutenant was also celebrated, placing him in charge of the Criminal Division.

The ceremony came after the Chester County District Attorney’s Office commended the Sheriff’s Office for its role in maintaining security at the Justice Center and successfully recruiting 42 new staff members in 2024.

Good Works Inc. Secures Funding to Assist Low-Income Homeowners

COATESVILLE, PA — Good Works Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income homeowners in Chester County, has received a $25,000 grant from the Fulton Forward Foundation. The organization, which relies on volunteers, provides essential home repairs at no cost to homeowners, ensuring that financial hardship does not compromise safe living conditions.

The grant is part of a broader initiative by the Fulton Forward Foundation, which awarded funds to 21 nonprofits across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The foundation, supported by Fulton Bank, focuses on fostering economic empowerment through homeownership assistance, financial education, and workforce development.

New Interactive Kiosks Improve Court Services in Chester County

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has launched interactive court information kiosks at the Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts, becoming the first county in Pennsylvania to introduce this AI-powered technology in a judicial setting. The kiosks provide a range of services, including access to court forms, directions within the Justice Center, fine and bail payments, and video links to community resources.

The technology, currently available in English with Spanish integration expected soon, aims to streamline visitor access to court information while improving efficiency. Kiosks are located in the Justice Center’s lobby, Court Administration Office, Family Court, and district courts in Kennett Square and Phoenixville. Plans are in place to install additional units at Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch Library. The initiative was funded through Chester County’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation,

This week’s spotlight episode features The Investor Agents with Steven Seymour and local real estate investor, Kevin Busza. They talk about Kevin’s journey into real estate at a young age and at one point accumulating 50 properties by his early 30’s.

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