December 15, 2021
HARRISBURG − December 15, 2021 − The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a bill championed by Senator John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved communities. Included in HB 2071 was language Senator Kane negotiated to...
December 9, 2021
Rep. Craig Williams (R-160), Rep. Christina Sappey (D-158) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) jointly announced the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program award of $1.9 million in new grant funding for the Kennett Library. The three legislators worked together to secure the...
December 9, 2021
CHESTER – During the height of the pandemic, food apps received accolades for delivering to the safety of homes. But in Delaware County, there is an organization that has been providing that service to hom bound seniors for more than 40 years. Senior Community...
December 8, 2021
EAST MARLBOROUGH — State Rep. Christina Sappey and State Sen. John Kane announced $550,000 in state grant funding has been awarded to Longwood Gardens to help complete a comprehensive wastewater treatment plant expansion project. “Longwood is not only part of the...
December 7, 2021
Media, PA – December 7, 2021 − Today, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jennifer Smith joined Senator Kane, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, Representative Craig Williams, and representatives from Delaware County agencies and...
December 3, 2021
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — As the holiday season gets into full swing, some families will find themselves struggling to enjoy meals. Luckily, a food donation event is planned for next weekend in Newtown Square. Delaware County officials, as well as state and federal...
December 2, 2021
The Magnolia Underpass and Birch Street in Kennett Square – two major connectors of the 14-mile Kennett Greenway — will be developed, thanks to a $1.471 million grant received by the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) on Nov....
November 28, 2021
CHADDS FORD — The Brandywine River Museum of Art reopened to the public this holiday weekend. The iconic flagship destination in Southeastern Pennsylvania suffered an estimated $6 million in damages from floodwaters on September 1 during Hurricane Ida, which hit the...
November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, brings people together. Across a table, across the miles, and even across the partisan political aisle. At the center of Thanksgiving is the dinner table. What will you find on it this year? A Delaware Valley Journal...
November 19, 2021
Chester, PA − November 19, 2021 − Senator John I. Kane (D-Delaware, Chester) today announced the award of over $4.1 million in grant funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund and Act 13’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation and Watershed Restoration Programs....
November 18, 2021
MEDIA– The Media Borough “Mask Up Media” Campaign was awarded a first place recognition in the Special Recognition Category in the Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. The 2021 award winners were recognized in October at...
November 16, 2021
Pennsylvania state legislators are making another push to regulate ‘games of skill,’ which have evolved into a significant form of gambling in the state — and a regulatory headache for the state. This legislative proposal was introduced by state Sen. Gene...
November 15, 2021
PHILADELPHIA − November 15, 2021 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senators Nikil Saval, John Kane, Christine Tartaglione and Lindsey Williams to host a public hearing...
November 15, 2021
November 11, 2021
If there was a common theme in each of the short addresses given by the key speakers at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s (SCCCC) annual fall luncheon on Nov. 4 at the Mendenhall Inn, it was how the road to an economic recovery in the continuing...
November 9, 2021
Chester, PA – November 9, 2021 – Senator John I. Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) announced $1,672,250 in grants for community revitalization projects in the 9th Senatorial District through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). NAP grants support nonprofits, businesses,...
October 25, 2021
TRAINER– Lifelong Delaware County resident Ruth Bush celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 20, surrounded by family, friends, and cake at her home in Trainer. Born in Chester, Bush was married to her late husband Joseph Bush for 36 years until he passed...
October 24, 2021
About six months ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a historic investment in the working families and communities who had been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, I applauded that bill – it was proof of what good government can do,...
October 22, 2021
Gov. Tom Wolf believes that hardworking Pennsylvanians deserve fair wages, paid sick leave, safe workplaces and quality jobs. Today, the governor visited Delaware County to outline his workforce plan to benefit workers across the state, including an executive order...
October 14, 2021
MEDIA– In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County is ‘Painting the Town Purple’ throughout the month of October. Several awareness and educational events are planned for this month, with the intention of inviting...
October 2, 2021
This week, Congress is set to vote on a historic infrastructure bill, part of President Biden’s plan to Build Back Better. That bill contains funding for typical infrastructure projects, like roads and bridges – but it also has unprecedented support for expanding...
September 30, 2021
UPLAND – A large group of Crozer-Chester nurses held an informational picket in front of the Medical Center to protest what they call deplorable levels of staffing in the hospital Thursday. The nurses, working three shifts, morning, noon and evening marched up and...
September 29, 2021
Pennsylvania Republican state senators are seeking testimony from people who witnessed election fraud in the November 2020 election. However, Democrats are pushing back. Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Chairman Sen. Chris Dush (R-Jefferson) urged...
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021