Podcasts about Chester County

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania remains in a Pittsburgh hospital after a heart episode caused him to fall and injure his head on Thursday. After a 135-day budget stalemate, Pennsylvania finally has a budget. It's an agreement born of compromise, including the state withdrawing from a multi-state compact whose goal was to limit the emission of fossil fuels. Pennsylvania’s new state budget is bringing relief to nonprofits and social-service agencies after a months-long impasse put many on the brink. For more than four months, organizations providing homelessness, mental health, and addiction services operated without state payments. That led to some cutting programs or relying on emergency credit to make payroll. An Election Day poll book error left out third-party voters in Chester County and forced thousands to cast provisional ballots. The Chester County Board of Elections has established a timeline on its investigation. Health officials in Philadelphia are warning recent air travelers about a possible measles exposure earlier this week. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is teaming up with the state Attorney General to go after motorists who fail to pay tolls on the Turnpike. A new report shows the US Open golf championship held near Pittsburgh in June generated nearly $290 million for Pennsylvania's economy. It's the end of an era, as the U.S. Mint has officially ended production of the penny. The last of the one cent coins were struck Wednesday at the US Mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the great wealth in Chester County, homelessness is a significant and persistent local issue. We sit down with Jessica Chappell, Executive Director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, to explore how her team provides shelter, meals, and compassionate support to adults experiencing homelessness. Jessica walks us through the realities facing the financially at risk population, the growing challenges around attainable housing, and the trauma-informed approach that guides the organization's work. We discuss Safe Harbor's partnerships, volunteer network, and the systemic pressures shaping homelessness in our county.OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSSafe Harbor of Chester CountyWebsite: safeharborofcc.orgInstagram: instagram.com/safeharbor_ofchestercountyFacebook: facebook.com/safeharborofchestercountyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/safe-harbor-of-chester-county-inc/Givebutter (Donations/Events): givebutter.com/safe-harbor-of-chester-county-incLocal NonprofitsChester County Food BankWest Chester Food CupboardThe Melton Center – PA 211Act NowCamp DreamcatcherCrime Victims' Center of Chester CountyAdditional LinksBetter Than Bacon ImprovUptown! Knauer Performing Arts CenterRelated EpisodesNurturing Belonging and Celebrating Community with Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS with Patty HillkirkSupporting Victims of Sexual Violence and Other Crimes with Christine ZaccarelliTranscriptThe full transcript will be posted on our site as soon as it is available.

12 - Why is Scott Bessent on a train? He needs to be here! He appeared on several shows yesterday to counter those who claim the economy is weak. 1215 - Side - uniquely American scene that could be a Norman Rockwell painting? 1220 - Just how big a problem is porch pirating in Philadelphia? The results shock Henry. 1235 - Trump has been named in the latest batch of Epstein files, as emails have leaked that implicate him in being left for hours with at least one Epstein victim. Why should this not be overblown? 1245 - Dr. Raffi Terzian, Chester County RNC Chair, and Dolores Troiani, solicitor and attorney for the organization, join us today to discuss the Election Day fiasco that led to 70,000+ county residents being disenfranchised when they went to vote. How are we eight days after the fact, and no investigation has been launched yet? What is the RNC doing in Chester County to help get movement on this issue? What is Dolores' role in this?

12 - Why is Scott Bessent on a train? He needs to be here! He appeared on several shows yesterday to counter those who claim the economy is weak. 1215 - Side - uniquely American scene that could be a Norman Rockwell painting? 1220 - Just how big a problem is porch pirating in Philadelphia? The results shock Henry. 1235 - Trump has been named in the latest batch of Epstein files, as emails have leaked that implicate him being left for hours with at least one Epstein victim. Why should this not be overblown? 1245 - Dr. Raffi Terzian, Chester County RNC Chair, and Dolores Troiani, solicitor and attorney for the organization, join us today to discuss the Election Day fiasco that led to 70,000+ county residents being disenfranchised when they went to vote. How are we eight days after the fact, and no investigation has been launched yet? What is the RNC doing in Chester County to help get movement on this issue? What is Dolores' role in this? 1 - Can we move on from the Groypers? They're not the big fish to fry; it's Tucker Carlson? 110 - Will Henry make it to Charleston tomorrow? He should take the train with Bessent! 120 - What is with your guys' side question answers? Trump has to stick to the message on Veterans' Day. 145 - State Rep. Martina White joins us today after a key vote in the state House. What is Martina's evaluation of the election day blowout? Why was getting rid of RGGI so key for energy in Pennsylvania? Where do we stand with schooling, and how can we get more scholarships for kids? What is the new addition to our curriculum? 2 - Should we be allowing so many foreign students in the US, especially from China? Is it America First? Is it MAGA? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Your calls. How is affordability being blamed on Trump, at least according to New Jerseyans? 235 - The number one country artist right now is… Artificial intelligence? Your calls. 240 - The US Bishops have elected a new leader, and he is… conservative? Will he be changing their immigration stance? 250 - The Lightning Round!

In Harrisburg, key legislative leaders appear to be in agreement on a budget deal, which would end Pennsylvania's months-long budget impasse. The news broke late last night - and legislators in both chambers are expected to return this morning to approve the deal. Meantime in Washington, the Senate passed a bill to reopen the federal government late Sunday night, and the House is expected to take their first look at the bill today. In order to pass the budget bill, eight Democratic Senators broke rank with their party to reach a deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was among them. Some House members from Pennsylvania say it was a bad idea. Environmentalists have filed a lawsuit to stop the expansion of a major natural gas pipeline system in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The project would include ten miles of new pipe in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County. A 27-year-old Carlisle woman is being charged with murder in connection with the death of her daughter. Annjalee Nunez is being charged more than two years after her 2-year-old daughter died from fentanyl toxicity. An EMS funding crisis is forcing some Berks County communities to consider new taxes or fees. Only about a dozen of Berks County's 72 municipalities have a designated EMS tax, according to reporting by our partners at Spotlight PA. A popular area state park campground will be closing for upgrades next year. Gifford Pinchot State Park, located in York County, will close its campground after Labor Day in September of 2026 and remain closed through 2027. Yesterday was Veterans Day – and we end today with the story of a Lancaster County soldier whose remains were just returned to his family in September.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Daniel Isajiw speaks with Michelle Johnson, the Bilingual Medical Advocate for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC).

12 - The shutdown is over! Almost! Seems like we have the framework of a deal in place to end the government shutdown. Dom reacts. 1215 - Side - associated with Canada 1220 - Trump hopped in the booth for the Lions-Commanders game yesterday. Why didn't henry see it? 1235 - Republican Trial Lawyer Wally Zimolong joins us today after he has launched an investigation into what happened with the incorrect voter roll scandal in Chester County. What kind of people is Wally looking to meet for this trial? What does Wally theorize happened that led to this fiasco? 1250 - Congressman Scott Perry joins us today as Congress looks to end the government shutdown as Democrats blinked first and crossed the aisle to get our facilities open again. Why does Scott think the longest shutdown in history even happened? What is being done to lower prices, as Democrats swept Republicans out of office over what people feel in their wallet? What is Scott's political prognosis for Republicans? Does Scott's opponent even live in the 10th district? 105 - Is there really so much outrage over Sydney Sweeney? Or are we getting duped? 120 - How many Tush Pushes will happen tonight? Your calls. How big is the housing problem in the US? Is this mortgage idea from Trump too extreme? 135 - Would you fly with this pilot? Your calls. 150 - Will we have gender clarity for the 2028 Olympics? Your calls to wrap the hour. 2 - He resurfaces! Early Vote Action's Scott Presler joins us after a very disappointing election night. What has Scott taken away from the numbers and turnout? What is his message to the dedicated voters? Scott gives us his comparison between the 2021 and 2025 elections and why Jack Ciattarelli lost despite performing better than the previous election. What is Scott saying regarding the Chester County voting mishap? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - PA State Treasurer and candidate for Governor, Stacy Garrity, joins us this afternoon. Why is Josh Shapiro so hypocritical to go after JD Vance? Do we stand anywhere closer to getting a budget in the commonwealth? Josh Shapiro ran on turning our schools around, but has he done that? Especially in our rural counties? How will Stacy be celebrating Veterans Day? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - The shutdown is over! Almost! Seems like we have the framework of a deal in place to end the government shutdown. Dom reacts. 1215 - Side - associated with Canada 1220 - Trump hopped in the booth for the Lions-Commanders game yesterday. Why didn't Henry see it? 1235 - Republican Trial Lawyer Wally Zimolong joins us today after he has launched an investigation into what happened with the incorrect voter roll scandal in Chester County. What kind of people is Wally looking to meet for this trial? What does Wally theorize happened that led to this fiasco? 1250 - Congressman Scott Perry joins us today as Congress looks to end the government shutdown as Democrats blinked first and crossed the aisle to get our facilities open again. Why does Scott think the longest shutdown in history even happened? What is being done to lower prices, as Democrats swept Republicans out of office over what people feel in their wallet? What is Scott's political prognosis for Republicans? Does Scott's opponent even live in the 10th district?

2 - He resurfaces! Early Vote Action's Scott Presler joins us after a very disappointing election night. What has Scott taken away from the numbers and turnout? What is his message to the dedicated voters? Scott gives us his comparison between the 2021 and 2025 elections and why Jack Ciattarelli lost despite performing better than the previous election. What is Scott saying regarding the Chester County voting mishap? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - PA State Treasurer and candidate for Governor, Stacy Garrity, joins us this afternoon. Why is Josh Shapiro so hypocritical to go after JD Vance? Do we stand anywhere closer to getting a budget in the commonwealth? Josh Shapiro ran on turning our schools around, but has he done that? Especially in our rural counties? How will Stacy be celebrating Veterans Day? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

In Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Valley Creek Road Twin Tunnels were long known for eerie local legends and ghost stories. But in 1995, the folklore turned frighteningly real when a body was discovered there. The chilling find linked the tunnels to an actual, gruesome crime—and more than 30 years later, the case remains unsolved.

12 - Has the whole world gone crazy? It sure feels like that to Dom this afternoon. 1210 - Side - someone who gave your group a bad name. 1230 - Dr. Marc Siegel joins us today as he has a new book out, The MIRACLES AMONG US: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing, and he joins us today to discuss. Dr. Marc takes us through one of the miracles in the book he finds the most unbelievable. Is Dr. Marc a fan of the Trump administration's effort to lower weight loss drug costs, as the White House announced plans to do that today? How incredible is the Damar Hamlin story? 1250 - Your calls on the election and affordability to round out the hour. 1 - They say affordability is the main issue in this election, yet Democrats won all the races. Why? With the MAHA movement taking headlines today, is this the right move by the White House to slash weight loss drug products. 120 - What is the deal between ESPN and YouTube TV? Your calls. 140 - Our personal Secretary of Defense, attorney Linda Kerns joins the program. Where is the outrage from Chester County officials over the insane voting debacle that went down on Tuesday? Linda wants to hear from you, Chester County voters! Where is the outrage from Democrat officials as well, they were affected too?!? Why must we act now to correct this behavior? What is Linda's message to the voters? 155 - In and out. Josh has concerns with Zohran Mamdani? Your calls. 205 - Who is on the Mt. Rushmore of Democrats? Not exactly the best people… 210 - What are the Philadelphia voting numbers for Philadelphia in the District Attorney race? Why is Dom so disappointed in many neighborhoods? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe joins us today after the ballot debacle in Chester County cost voters a lot of time and pain. Why have the board of the three commissioners not launched an investigation yet? Why are there not more deliberations to see which governing body should handle the investigation. What has Eric learned about the problems that go on behind the scenes? Why are there mistakes like this in this field, unlike in the medical or engineering field? What kind of small things could trigger a catastrophic event like this? Why are the local state representatives wrong about who should conduct this investigation? 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - They say affordability is the main issue in this election, yet Democrats won all the races. Why? With the MAHA movement taking headlines today, is this the right move by the White House to slash weight loss drug products. 120 - What is the deal between ESPN and YouTube TV? Your calls. 140 - Our personal Secretary of Defense, attorney Linda Kerns joins the program. Where is the outrage from Chester County officials over the insane voting debacle that went down on Tuesday? Linda wants to hear from you, Chester County voters! Where is the outrage from Democrat officials as well, they were affected too?!? Why must we act now to correct this behavior? What is Linda's message to the voters? 155 - In and out. Josh has concerns with Zohran Mamdani? Your calls.

205 - Who is on the Mt. Rushmore of Democrats? Not exactly the best people… 210 - What are the Philadelphia voting numbers for Philadelphia in the District Attorney race? Why is Dom so disappointed in many neighborhoods? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe joins us today after the ballot debacle in Chester County cost voters a lot of time and pain. Why have the board of the three commissioners not launched an investigation yet? Why are there not more deliberations to see which governing body should handle the investigation. What has Eric learned about the problems that go on behind the scenes? Why are there mistakes like this in this field, unlike in the medical or engineering field? What kind of small things could trigger a catastrophic event like this? Why are the local state representatives wrong about who should conduct this investigation? 250 - The Lightning Round!

We're celebrating one year since our milestone 500th episode — and for the first time ever, both parts of our on-location special from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) are airing together as one extended encore presentation!Join the Carolina Weather Group team — James Brierton, Jared Smith, Dan Whitaker, Candace Jordan, and producer Tim Pounds — as we take you behind the scenes at IBHS in Chester County, South Carolina, where science meets the elements.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli to discuss polling irregularities in Chester County which prevented voters from casting their ballot. Kerns asks that anyone impacted contact her at lak@lindakernslaw.com. 4:40pm- Sheriff Shaun Golden—Monmouth County Sheriff & Republican Party Chairman for Monmouth County, NJ—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss early election results from Monmouth which appears to show the county is even more red than it was in 2024! 4:50pm- Bomb threats were received at several New Jersey polling locations on Election Day. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani baselessly blamed President Donald Trump for the threats.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/04/2025): 3:05pm- New Jersey Governor's Race: Did Mikie Sherrill bank enough early votes to hold off Jack Ciattarelli's expected Election Day surge? Rich suspects the Democrat firewall won't hold—but it's going to be close so “do your part and vote!” 3:15pm- According to a report from New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan, prediction markets—like PolyMarket and Kalashi—are routinely flooded with “dark money” which may be manipulating public perception of prominent political races, specifically the NYC mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. Could the race be a lot closer than we are expecting? Or will these betting markets depress turnout? 3:30pm- Marla DeMarcantonio—Attorney & Vice Chair of the Gloucester County GOP—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Election Day in New Jersey and her efforts to guarantee election integrity. The race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill is expected to be very close—when might we see final results? 4:00pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli to discuss polling irregularities in Chester County which prevented voters from casting their ballot. Kerns asks that anyone impacted contact her at lak@lindakernslaw.com. 4:40pm- Sheriff Shaun Golden—Monmouth County Sheriff & Republican Party Chairman for Monmouth County, NJ—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss early election results from Monmouth which appears to show the county is even more red than it was in 2024! 4:50pm- Bomb threats were received at several New Jersey polling locations on Election Day. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani baselessly blamed President Donald Trump for the threats. 5:00pm- On Monday night, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba held a press briefing and vowed to protect election integrity state-wide. 5:15pm- Cliff Maloney—Citizens Alliance CEO & NJ CHASE Founder—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Election Day in New Jersey and he has a big announcement: his team has knocked on 500,000 doors across the state! 5:20pm- Fox News host Lawrence Jones asked Andrew Cuomo if he's willing to apologize for his handling of Covid-19 while serving as Governor of New York. Unsurprisingly, Cuomo refused to answer the question directly. 5:30pm- While appearing on Morning Joe, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani advocated for a $30 minimum wage across the entire city. 6:00pm- Mike Opelka hosts the final hour for Rich!

Sharpiegate bleeds through Chester County with Tony Bruno and Miss Robin full 8592 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:30:29 +0000 cJRsoCYlKA6CfF6piGLmz2oqrR0CS5lN news & politics,news The Dom Giordano Program news & politics,news Sharpiegate bleeds through Chester County with Tony Bruno and Miss Robin Weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Dom Giordano talks about what you're talking about. The Dean of Philadelphia Radio and the people's watch-dog, Dom holds elected leaders accountable and gives you a platform to sound off. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amper

Homelessness and housing insecurity affect people in every community – including here in Chester County. We sit down with Kelly Faust, Community Engagement Coordinator at Good Samaritan Services, to learn how the organization supports individuals and families on their journey from crisis to stability. Kelly explains Good Sam's personalized, relationship-based approach, its housing programs, and the wraparound services that include mentorship, counseling, and microloans. We also talk about the community partnerships that make their work possible – and the local events and fundraisers that make their work possible.OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSGood Samaritan Services – Good SamWebsite: goodsamservices.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/good-samaritan-servicesInstagram: instagram.com/goodsamservFacebook: facebook.com/GoodSamServKelly Faust on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kelly-faust-477b9a2b3Additional OrganizationsAnne's HeartPhoenixville Women's OutreachPhoenixville Free ClinicUnion Community CarePA CareerLinkOrion CommunitiesOpen Hearth, Inc.Citizen Advocacy of Chester CountyUnited Way of Chester CountyNew Story ChurchHopewell United Methodist ChurchTranscriptThe full transcript will be posted as soon as it is available.

Breaking the Silence: Chester County - Same Song, Different Tune Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. Each abuser interprets it differently, creating new variations of the same underlying melody of power and control. Sometimes you don't even recognize it until it's been playing for a while. In each episode, we will listen to various musicians' takes on one jazz standard as we discuss different forms of abuse and the unique ways that form can manifest in different relationships.

12 - Dom kicks off Monday with just how excited he is to be on the air. We had a drug raid in Kensington, liberals still mad about the White House renovations, and Zohran Mamdani's sob story. 1210 - Side - all-time room 1220 - There was a huge drug raid in Kensington this weekend. How big was this for not only Philadelphia, but the US as well? Is Police Commissioner Bethel taking shots at Krasner? 1230 - Is Pennsylvania back on the right track with curtailing its crime with Dave Sunday in charge? 1245 - SaveJersey.com and WPHT host Matt Rooney joins us yet again this week. Why is Matt sounding the alarm after the turnout this weekend, both in voting and in support of Jersey republicans? Why is it so important to bank your vote? Is the momentum still strong with Jack Ciattarelli? Did Jack get the “big” endorsement? 1 - Why is there a contingency plan for youth transgender athletes if Jack Ciattarelli is in New Jersey? 110 - Is Mamdani backwards with his thinking? Your calls. 130 - We have another escaped criminal in Chester County, but we don't think there will be a manhunt. Back to the transgender issue and its impact in Jersey. 135 - TPUSA Rutgers President and Treasurer Ava Kwan and Megyn Kelly join us today after they exposed a university professor who is involved and has written books about Antifa. What has this professor, “Dr. Antifa,” done that makes him so dangerous? Why are students asking that Ava resign? Is Antifa at Rutgers? Why join TPUSA at Rutgers? Should conservative students be fearful at Rutgers? 150 - We love our listeners! We have an update from the school board in Haverford Township regarding their gender policy. Your calls. 2 - Joining us for his weekly segment is The Persistence, Scott Presler. With only a week to go, how is Scott's energy? How is the energy of the voting base? Where is he campaigning today? Where have the difference makers been in these New Jersey campaigns? How is Scott's staff at Early Vote Action expanding and getting the word out with a week to go? What is the most critical part you need to know about elections? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - DA real South Philly Italian gives Dom some advice for Italy. Revisit Mamdani's interesting comments made with the Muslim community over the weekend. Why lie? 230 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us after he made public comments, sounding the alarm on the government shutdown and how the lack of a plan on healthcare could cost the Republicans elections. Why can the continuing resolution not move on as it stands? What is the secret sauce to remedy these issues? What is the hardest issue to figure out? Why does Obamacare need to change? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Why is there a contingency plan for youth transgender athletes if Jack Ciattarelli is in New Jersey? 110 - Is Mamdani backwards with his thinking? Your calls. 130 - We have another escaped criminal in Chester County, but we don't think there will be a manhunt. Back to the transgender issue and its impact in Jersey. 135 - TPUSA Rutgers President and Treasurer Ava Kwan and Megyn Kelly join us today after they exposed a university professor who is involved and has written books about Antifa. What has this professor, “Dr. Antifa,” done that makes him so dangerous? Why are students asking that Ava resign? Is Antifa at Rutgers? Why join TPUSA at Rutgers? Should conservative students be fearful at Rutgers? 150 - We love our listeners! We have an update from the school board in Haverford Township regarding their gender policy. Your calls.

Two Pennsylvania-based hydrogen hubs could be on the chopping block. A new list of clean energy projects slated for termination by the Trump administration includes the Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub and the Pittsburgh-based ARCH2. The projects could lose 1.7 billion dollars in federal funding. The Trump administration has reversed course and decided NOT to delay Biden-era rules limiting air pollution from the steel industry. The administration says the rules can now go into effect. The decision will affect U-S Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant. The borough of Phoenixville in Chester County near Philadelphia is gearing up to use a new technique to process its sewage. The town plans to produce its own “bio-coal.” And a deeper dive.... A landfill in western Pennsylvania has been taking drilling waste from fracking for over a decade. This waste has created water pollution problems for the Monongahela River. The landfill has proposed a solution, but many are worried about its downstream impacts. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. Thank you!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Daniel Isajiw discusses the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County's Coaching Boys Into Men Program and what this program can do for you.

Host Daniel Isajiw speaks with Joe Henson, the Director of Institutional Giving at the DVCCC. 

In the first episode of Breaking the Silence, hosts Amelia Rayburn-Pizzica and Daniel Isajiw discuss National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and all of the events the DVCCC are hosting in Chester County.  

On this week's episode of Tall Boy Radio, join hosts Beans and Gaz as they dive into the captivating world of true crime with special guest, author Bruce Mowday. Bruce joins the lads to discuss his gripping book, Jailing the Johnston Gang, an in-depth account of one of America's most notorious criminal families.Beans, Gaz, and Bruce begin by exploring the rise of the Johnston Gang, a family of criminals who terrorized Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas during the 1970s. Mowday recounts the gang's reign of terror, detailing the string of brazen crimes—from burglaries and armed robberies to drug trafficking and murder. Bruce's extensive research brings to life the chilling and calculated nature of their crimes and paints a vivid picture of the fear they instilled in the local communities. The conversation covers the gang's infamous leader, Bruce Johnston Sr., and his sons, who were all deeply involved in the family business of crime.The episode then shifts to the dramatic trial that finally brought the gang down. Bruce Mowday, who was a young reporter at the time, provides a fascinating, first-hand account of the court proceedings. He shares stories from inside the courtroom and gives listeners a unique perspective on the judicial process that dismantled one of the most feared criminal syndicates in the country. Bruce details the challenges faced by law enforcement and prosecutors and reveals how a combination of dogged police work, informant testimony, and the gang's own infighting ultimately led to their downfall. The discussion also touches on the intense media scrutiny surrounding the case and how Mowday's reporting played a crucial role in bringing the story to a wider audience.In a candid chat, Bruce shares his personal journey and his deep connection to this case. He explains how his early reporting on the Johnston Gang inspired him to become a true crime author. Bruce talks about the process of writing Jailing the Johnston Gang, from meticulously sifting through old police files and court transcripts to conducting interviews with those who were directly involved—including law enforcement officials, lawyers, and even some of the Johnston family members. The conversation gives a glimpse into the life of a true crime author and the ethical considerations that come with writing about real-life tragedies and their impact. The episode wraps up with Bruce discussing his other works, giving listeners a glimpse into his extensive bibliography of books on local history and true crime. ✍️

History lives all around us in Chester County – in our buildings, our landscapes, and our communities. In this episode, we sit down with Conor Hepp, President of the Chester County History Center, to explore how one of our region's oldest cultural institutions continues to preserve and share the stories that shape us. Conor walks us through the Center's extensive collection, the creative ways the organization adapted during the pandemic, and how new technologies and community programs are helping expand its reach to audiences near and far. We also hear how the Center is honoring local legacies through exhibits, walking tours, and partnerships, and why history – even when difficult – must be told truthfully.OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSChester County History CenterWebsite: mycchc.orgFacebook: facebook.com/ChesterCountyHistoryInstagram: instagram.com/ChesterCountyHistoryLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/chestercountyhistorycenterConor Hepp on LinkedInAdditional Local OrganizationsThe Colonial TheatreChester County Art AssociationHistoric Yellow SpringsNorth Star of Chester CountyHome of the SparrowCrime Victims' Center of Chester CountyCoatesville NAACPPunk/Rock BandsBad ReligionPennywiseRage Against the MachineRelated EpisodesBuilding a Thriving Theater to Benefit the Local Community with Jennifer CarlsonSupporting Victims of Sexual Violence and Other Crimes with Christine ZaccarelliTranscriptThe full transcript will be posted on our website as soon it is available.

1 - What the heck is going on in Chester County? Their local Democrat Party is distributing the warning signs of fascism across their social media channels. Do they not realize the harmful rhetoric they continue to push? How insulated is the county from the rest of the state and country? 110 - As Pete Hegseth announces new physical fitness requirements for the military, why are leftist media pundits quick to condemn him? Why do we not have the most fit military in the world? 120 - The View doesn't understand why Hegseth wants fit people in our armed forces. Your calls. 135 - Why are Chester County Democrats so focused on fascism? Chester County GOP Chair Dr. Raffi Terzian joins us today to discuss. Do they just not care about actually governing in Chester? How has Chester County changed under their rule? Why is the dangerous rhetoric they're using just a shield to deflect the fact that they have no policies to stand on? 150 - Will people boycott the NFL? Your calls.

12 - Pete Hegseth is eliminating woke from the military! Why is his speech today ruffling so many feathers, inside and out of the military community? 1210 - How can Mikie Sherrill talk about privilege when her kids might epitomize it? 1215 - Side - something you find blasphemous 1230 - NewsNation Anchor and author of Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism, Leland Vittert, joins us today. Will there be any sparring today? When did Leland first learn of his autism diagnosis? How difficult was it for him growing up, unaware that he had this diagnosis? As his Dad was a large part of raising him to be the man that he is now, what kind of lessons did he teach him growing up, as he went through many social struggles? How did someone with his struggles become a news anchor of all things? 1250 - How impressive was Leland? Your calls. 1 - What the heck is going on in Chester County? Their local Democrat Party is distributing the warning signs of fascism across their social media channels. Do they not realize the harmful rhetoric they continue to push? How insulated is the county from the rest of the state and country? 110 - As Pete Hegseth announces new physical fitness requirements for the military, why are leftist media pundits quick to condemn him? Why do we not have the most fit military in the world? 120 - The View doesn't understand why Hegseth wants fit people in our armed forces. Your calls. 135 - Why are Chester County Democrats so focused on fascism? Chester County GOP Chair Dr. Raffi Terzian joins us today to discuss. Do they just not care about actually governing in Chester? How has Chester County changed under their rule? Why is the dangerous rhetoric they're using just a shield to deflect the fact that they have no policies to stand on? 150 - Will people boycott the NFL? Your calls. 2 - Will there be an alternate Super Bowl Halftime show? 205 - Our legal expert Linda Kerns joins the program today after the PA Supreme Court decided to act outside of their judicial powers, venturing into the voting sphere contained within the legislative branch. Why is this ruling confusing legally? Will this be contested in court? How can this behavior be combatted? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Why do young Republicans not support Israel like the rest of the party? 235 - Why is a local climate scientist coming under hot water? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Is right-wing media coming to take over? The CEO of Axios certainly thinks so. With Kimmel coming back on the air, is Trump still this authoritarian dictator? 110 - Thank goodness for talk radio. The Inquirer has the report of a man trafficking children in Chester County. Is he here legally? Another story from Montgomery County involving cash bail after a man was arrested for robbery. Why did the judge give him cash bail? Will he show up to his hearing? 120 - Is Jimmy Kimmel too big a star to keep off TV? Does the Turkish President think Hamas are terrorists? Your calls. 130 - Attorney at law, and one of the featured speakers for Jack Ciattarelli's rally down the shore, Michael Donahue joins the program. What will Seaport Pier look like on October 10th? Ope… a dropped call. We take a call before returning to Mike. How big of a cost is energy in New Jersey and how will that play in the election? What is the opposition to this event looking like? What does Mike want to make clear about the leaders of the movements that are going up against the mainstream media? 150 - Wrapping up the hour.

Thu, Aug 21 8:39 PM → 10:46 PM Eastern Chester County Assist for Radnor Delaware County - Villanova University - Unfounded report of an active shooter - 82125 Radio Systems: - Chester County Emergency Services

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. So glad to have you. And we're just gonna jump in. Oh, by the way, Bill Ryan, the new, I guess, sheriff elect of Spartanburg County, so to speak, will be, on the program with us at 04:06 this afternoon. But right now, we're being joined by attorney general Alan Wilson. Attorney general, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. Hey, Charlie. It's great to be on your, show again. Thanks for having me back, sir. I appreciate it. First, we're gonna talk to the attorney general, then we're gonna talk to the candidate for governor. Okay? Okay. Sounds good. I can let me put that hat on. I got my AG hat I looked at. That's perfect. Now you sent out a, a press release the other day. You know, school has just started back all over the Upstate, and you have this, issue, on parental rights guide. Tell us a little bit about that and and what all it entails. Well, Charlie, with kids going back to school, it's important for parents to be reminded of what their rights are as it relates to the care, education, and rearing of their own children. And, a couple of things have happened in the recent weeks that have kinda prompted us to put this out, and I'll get to that momentarily. Okay. But, basically, parents need to be reminded that you have a right to be involved in the, the the raising of your children. This has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. You have a right and the responsibility to be involved in your child's education. Any teacher, any school that does anything to undermine that is wrong in acting out of concert with the law. In fact, the general assembly even passed a parental involvement in their children's education act, which seeks to encourage the establishment and maintenance of parent friendly school settings. Parents have basic rights. You have the right to teach your child your own belief and value system. You have a right to believe. Any attempts by teachers or school districts to violate those beliefs, like requiring students or, to, you know, use preferred pronouns Right. Or forcing students to affirm pronouns or genders of other kids against the values of that family, but they don't have the right to do that. You have the right to know that your child is safe at school. Obviously, the general assembly passed a law prohibiting boys from going into girls' private spaces and vice versa. The fourth circuit court of appeals just enjoined that law to allow a transgender student into the opposite sex, personal space. You know, there are there are kids across this country who have been sexually assaulted by members of the opposite sex. Right. Your children have a right to be safe in schools. And as a parent, you have a right to know that your child is being protected. And that is why I'm going to the United States Supreme Court on defending South Carolina's law. You have the right to, to, read, or you have the right for your children to only have access to age appropriate materials in their school libraries. And you have the right to know who is teaching your children, the backgrounds of teachers, as well as what they're teaching your children. Recently in Dorchester County, there was a teacher posting violent, extremist, gory stuff on social media, and this is an elementary school teacher. That teacher was suspended. But you have the right to know who was handling the most precious thing in your life, and that is your own child. So these are basic fundamental and constitutional rights that parents have in this office and I as the attorney general and as a future governor, we'll talk about that in a minute, will defend those to my dying breath. And and that's it. I mean, when you look at some of this stuff that that teacher down in Georgia, Chester County was, was publishing and putting out on social media, I mean, you have to sit there and go, oh my gosh. How did that person even even get hired to begin with? That is the question that we' ...

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. So glad to have you. And we're just gonna jump in. Oh, by the way, Bill Ryan, the new, I guess, sheriff elect of Spartanburg County, so to speak, will be, on the program with us at 04:06 this afternoon. But right now, we're being joined by attorney general Alan Wilson. Attorney general, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. Hey, Charlie. It's great to be on your, show again. Thanks for having me back, sir. I appreciate. First, we're gonna talk to the attorney general, then we're gonna talk to the candidate for governor. Okay? Okay. Sounds good. I can hold on. Let me put that hat on. I got my AG hat on. Look at that. That's perfect. Now you sent out a, a press release the other day. You know, school has just started back all over the Upstate, and you have this, issue, on parental rights guide. Tell us a little bit about that and and what all it entails. Well, Charlie, with kids going back to school, it's important for parents to be reminded of what their rights are as it relates to the care, education, and rearing of their own children. And, a couple of things have happened in the recent weeks that have kinda prompted us to put this out, and I'll get to that momentarily. Okay. But, basically, parents need to be reminded that you have a right to be involved in the, the the raising of your children. This has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. You have a right and the responsibility to be involved in your child's education. Any teacher, any school that does anything to undermine that is wrong and acting out of concert with the law. In fact, the general assembly even passed a parental involvement in their children's education act, which seeks to encourage the establishment and maintenance of parent friendly school settings. Parents have basic rights. You have the right to teach your child your own belief and value system. You have a right to believe. Any attempts by teachers or school districts to violate those beliefs, like requiring students or, to, you know, use preferred pronouns Right. Or forcing students to affirm pronouns or genders of other kids against the values of that family, that they don't have the right to do that. You have the right to know that your child is safe at school. Obviously, the general assembly passed a law prohibiting boys from going into girls' private spaces and vice versa. The fourth circuit court of appeals just enjoined that law to allow a transgender student into the opposite sex, personal space. You know, there are there are kids across this country who have been sexually assaulted by members of the opposite sex. Right. Your children have a right to be safe in schools, and as a parent, you have a right to know that your child is being protected. And that is why I'm going to the United States Supreme Court on defending South Carolina's law. You have the right to, to, read, or you have the right for your children to only have access to age appropriate materials in their school libraries. And you have the right to know who is teaching your children, the backgrounds of teachers, as well as what they're teaching your children. Recently in Dorchester County, there was a teacher posting Yep. Violent, extremist, gory stuff on social media, and this is an elementary school teacher. That teacher was suspended. But you have the right to know who was handling the most precious thing in your life, and that is your own child. So these are basic fundamental and constitutional rights that parents have in this office and I as the attorney general and as a future governor, we'll talk about that in a minute, will defend us to my dying breath. And and that's it. I mean, when you look at some of this stuff that that teacher down in Georgia, Chester County was, was publishing and putting out on social media, I mean, you have to sit there and go, oh my gosh. How did that person even even get hired to begin with? That is the qu ...

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. So glad to have you. And we're just gonna jump in. Oh, by the way, Bill Ryan, the new, I guess, sheriff elect of Spartanburg County, so to speak, will be, on the program with us at 04:06 this afternoon. But right now, we're being joined by attorney general Alan Wilson. Attorney general, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. Hey, Charlie. It's great to be on your, show again. Thanks for having me back, sir. I appreciate. First, we're gonna talk to the attorney general, then we're gonna talk to the candidate for governor. Okay? Okay. Sounds good. I can hold on. Let me put that hat on. I got my AG hat on. Look at that. That's perfect. Now you sent out a, a press release the other day. You know, school has just started back all over the Upstate, and you have this, issue, on parental rights guide. Tell us a little bit about that and and what all it entails. Well, Charlie, with kids going back to school, it's important for parents to be reminded of what their rights are as it relates to the care, education, and rearing of their own children. And, a couple of things have happened in the recent weeks that have kinda prompted us to put this out, and I'll get to that momentarily. Okay. But, basically, parents need to be reminded that you have a right to be involved in the, the the raising of your children. This has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. You have a right and the responsibility to be involved in your child's education. Any teacher, any school that does anything to undermine that is wrong and acting out of concert with the law. In fact, the general assembly even passed a parental involvement in their children's education act, which seeks to encourage the establishment and maintenance of parent friendly school settings. Parents have basic rights. You have the right to teach your child your own belief and value system. You have a right to believe. Any attempts by teachers or school districts to violate those beliefs, like requiring students or, to, you know, use preferred pronouns Right. Or forcing students to affirm pronouns or genders of other kids against the values of that family, that they don't have the right to do that. You have the right to know that your child is safe at school. Obviously, the general assembly passed a law prohibiting boys from going into girls' private spaces and vice versa. The fourth circuit court of appeals just enjoined that law to allow a transgender student into the opposite sex, personal space. You know, there are there are kids across this country who have been sexually assaulted by members of the opposite sex. Right. Your children have a right to be safe in schools, and as a parent, you have a right to know that your child is being protected. And that is why I'm going to the United States Supreme Court on defending South Carolina's law. You have the right to, to, read, or you have the right for your children to only have access to age appropriate materials in their school libraries. And you have the right to know who is teaching your children, the backgrounds of teachers, as well as what they're teaching your children. Recently in Dorchester County, there was a teacher posting Yep. Violent, extremist, gory stuff on social media, and this is an elementary school teacher. That teacher was suspended. But you have the right to know who was handling the most precious thing in your life, and that is your own child. So these are basic fundamental and constitutional rights that parents have in this office and I as the attorney general and as a future governor, we'll talk about that in a minute, will defend us to my dying breath. And and that's it. I mean, when you look at some of this stuff that that teacher down in Georgia, Chester County was, was publishing and putting out on social media, I mean, you have to sit there and go, oh my gosh. How did that person even even get hired to begin with? That is the qu ...

What makes a town truly welcoming? We head to southern Chester County to meet with Daniel Embree, Executive Director of Kennett Collaborative, to explore how placemaking, events, and people shape a stronger, more inclusive community in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Daniel shares the organization's mission and why collaboration is at the heart of their work. We discuss Daniel's own journey from artist to nonprofit leader, and the value of telling personal stories in public spaces. From Kennett Brewfest, Daniel paints a beautiful picture of his corner of our community.Our PartnerSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSKennett CollaborativeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennettcollaborative/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennett.collaborativeVolunteer: kennettcollaborative.org/volunteerDonate: kennettcollaborative.org/supportBrewfest Tickets: https://www.kennettbrewfest.com/Unicorn Across the Street: https://kennettcollaborative.org/stories/the-unicorn-across-the-street/Daniel Embree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielembree/Local Shops and OrganizationsGreat places to eat and shop (Business Directory): kennettcollaborative.org/exploreKSQ Farmers Market: https://www.ksqfarmersmarket.com/Shoppe Marché: https://www.instagram.com/shoppemarcheCamp Dreamcatcher: https://campdreamcatcher.org/Kennett Area Community Service: https://kacsimpact.orgThe Garage Community and Youth Center: https://www.garageyouthcenter.orgYoungMoms: https://www.youngmomschestercounty.orgRelated EpisodesSpearheading the Organization of a Community Brewfest with Jeff NormanNote: The photo of Daniel used in the episode artwork is by Dylan Francis.TranscriptThe full transcript will be posted on our website as soon as it is available.

12 - There is a complete ratcheting up against ICE by the American people. Why? 1205 - Nemours Hospitals joins the list of places to cut back on gender affirming care, but CHOP still offers their services. Why do we still have to suffer from something everyday people know is just a crazy trend! 1220 - Is this mother-daughter tandem offering to pick up your trash in Philadelphia a “scab” move? Your calls. 1235 - Chair of the Republican Committee of Chester County Dr. Raffi Terzian joins us today. How encouraging is it to see that flipping Chester County to red is within striking distance? Why has Chester County been blue in more recent years? What is the disconnect between voters and the elected officials in the county? How can Chester County go red in the upcoming elections? 1250 - Why did Trump pour cold water all over a question about Jeffrey Epstein directed towards Pam Bondi? Why does Pam Bondi feel the need to spin her answer to the question?

12 - There is a complete ratcheting up against ICE by the American people. Why? 1205 - Nemours Hospitals joins the list of places to cut back on gender affirming care, but CHOP still offers their services. Why do we still have to suffer from something everyday people know is just a crazy trend! 1210 - Side - What story would you like to get to the bottom of? 1220 - Is this mother-daughter tandem offering to pick up your trash in Philadelphia a “scab” move? Your calls. 1235 - Chair of the Republican Committee of Chester County Dr. Raffi Terzian joins us today. How encouraging is it to see that flipping Chester County to red is within striking distance? Why has Chester County been blue in more recent years? What is the disconnect between voters and the elected officials in the county? How can Chester County go red in the upcoming elections? 1250 - Why did Trump pour cold water all over a question about Jeffrey Epstein directed towards Pam Bondi? Why does Pam Bondi feel the need to spin her answer to the question? 1 - Continuing with the mysterious messaging from Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Why doesn't Trump and the cabinet realize that people really care about this issue? Your calls. 115 - New Jersey is the most moved-out state in the country this year, but what state has the most people coming to town? Is Jersey close to a reckoning? Do their gubernatorial polling numbers indicate that? 120 - Your calls. 135 - Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran joins the program today. How does he feel about local politicians trying to nationalize and politicize a local sheriff's race? Where is the County Sheriff's office with their ICE certification? What is the point of getting that certification? What can we expect to hear from Fred's podcast in the near future? 150 - Your calls to wrap up the hour. 2 - The duality of Trump: disparaging the Jeffrey Epstein story and also being nominated by Benjamin Netanyahu for the Nobel Peace Prize. 210 - How does this Trump DOJ compare with Biden's? Do people take notice of these dodges from our government? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Is the water safe to drink? Can we give the sanitation workers their right to live where they please? 235 - Superman actor Sean Gunn sparks controversy with his thoughts on Superman and immigration. 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

What is your representative in Congress up to? One of Congress' most bipartisan problem-solvers is Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, who joins Citizen co-founder Larry Platt on the latest episode of Overheard at Fitler. The four-term Chester County incumbent gets into her iconoclastic background, her record of service, her efforts to resist autocracy while still getting stuff done, and just how the country can get back to at least arguing over the same set of underlying facts. 

2 - Scott Presler joins us yet again for another weekly installment of voter registration numbers and more. Are Bucks County Democrats smart for trying to nationalize the county's sheriff's race? How close is Chester County to flipping from blue to red? Pollsters have Jack Ciattarelli down 20 points to Mikie Sherrill, is that accurate? What card does Jack have up his sleeve, according to Scott? What does Scott think about Elon Musk's idea to establish his own third party. How much weight is Scott down now? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Peter Doocy sparred with Karoline Leavitt over the Department of Justice's lack of consistency with the Jeffrey Epstein case. Will this issue divide the MAGA base? 225 - Were there enough meteorologists working in Texas over the weekend? What are the metrics for deciding who gets Medicaid? 235 - What does the June jobs report say? 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Trump's DOJ has once again revealed that Jeffrey Epstein did not kill himself, but the data isn't exactly lining up. Why is Ghislaine Maxwell still in prison, and why would Jeffrey execute himself if there was little evidence against them? 1210 - What is wrong with this official in Texas going after people for wanting to help the missing girls at Camp Mystic? 1215 - PA Senator Dave McCormick joins us. Why did he ultimately vote yes on the Big Beautiful Bill? What were the parts he liked and disliked? What is the caveat for school choice in Pennsylvania going forward? How much money had we been burning as a country on Medicaid before this bill? How much is wasted in just Pennsylvania? When will the Medicaid changes go into effect? What can Dave tell us about his energy summit coming this month? 1235 - Your calls. Why is Connor Lamb defending Brian Fitzpatrick's vote? Side - All time grudge. 1240 - Ken Burns is making a new documentary. Why is Dom not a fan? 1250 - Tucker Carlson interviewed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and got to asking him some “tough” questions, according to Dom. We get his reaction. 1 - School districts are paying families for their kids to come back to school? Broad and Liberty columnist Guy Ciarrocchi joins us today. Was Fitzpatrick's “no” vote on the Big Beautiful Bill because of local pressure, say from Bob Harvie? Guy isn't so sure. Is behavior like that something we can come to expect from politicians repping the suburbs? Why did Guy drop everything to write his latest column on the Johnstown School District offering 2000 dollars to families for their child to return to the public schools rather than an online charter? A different school district is offering a bounty? Why should listeners care about what's happening out west in Johnstown? Dave McCormick revealed something about school choice in PA, what does Guy think about it? When will we start calling on Josh Shapiro to start actually doing his job? 120 - The “Parker Piles” are getting bigger on the streets of Philadelphia as the trash strike wages on. What is going to be done about this? Is Mayor Parker wrong with her thinking and plan to handle the negotiations? Is there rooster fighting in Philadelphia? 140 - Why are people insisting on making the Bucks County Sheriff's race a national race? Your calls. 150 - The media has at it with Karoline Leavitt over the inconsistency over the Epstein files messaging from the Trump DOJ. Your calls. 2 - Scott Presler joins us yet again for another weekly installment of voter registration numbers and more. Are Bucks County Democrats smart for trying to nationalize the county's sheriff's race? How close is Chester County to flipping from blue to red? Pollsters have Jack Ciattarelli down 20 points to Mikie Sherrill, is that accurate? What card does Jack have up his sleeve, according to Scott? What does Scott think about Elon Musk's idea to establish his own third party. How much weight is Scott down now? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Peter Doocy sparred with Karoline Leavitt over the Department of Justice's lack of consistency with the Jeffrey Epstein case. Will this issue divide the MAGA base? 225 - Were there enough meteorologists working in Texas over the weekend? What are the metrics for deciding who gets Medicaid? 235 - What does the June jobs report say? 250 - The Lightning Round!

This week on the Hemp Show we're talking about flax, a fiber plant with remarkable similarities to industrial hemp when grown for textiles. There's a fair amount of flax growing this year in southeastern Pennsylvania. The last time this much flax grew here, tractors hadn't even been invented yet. By the late 1800s flax production was in rapid decline in the Keystone State, pushed out by cheap cotton and forgotten by a country racing toward synthetic fiber — which makes 2025 a special year in Pennsylvania. Thanks to the PA Flax Project, spearheaded by Heidi Barr and Emma de Long, there are 30 acres of flax for fiber production in Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster counties this year. Thirty acres sounds small, but it's a far cry from the eighth of an acre the organization started with in 2022, or the zero acres for generations before that. When they harvest their 30 acres of flax next week, de Long said, this will be the first flax for fiber ever mechanically harvested in Pennsylvania. “When flax became no more in the United States, thanks to cotton and free labor and synthetics, the linen industry was destroyed. And since then, it has mechanized in other parts of the world. So now that we are having a resurgence of growing fiber flax and bringing this industry back, we have imported equipment from Belgium and we're ready to rock and roll,” she said. Barr said the Pennsylvanian Department of Agriculture has been instrumental in helping further the nascent flax industry in the state. “We advocated for and they added fiber flax to Pennsylvania's specialty crop list, which made us eligible for a specialty crop block grant, which we received,” Barr said. The organization also received an Organic Market Development Grant through USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, which they are using to implement their business plan and scale acreage, educate and support farmers, and to develop a plan for a scutching mill, Barr said. She said the mill will be a worker- and farmer-owned cooperative, based on flax-producing co-ops in Europe. The podcast this week shares a handful of voices from the PA Flax Project's Flax Flower Picnic, held June 14 at Lundale Farm in South Coventry Township, Chester County. In order of appearance on the show, we hear from Emma de Long and Heidi Barr from the PA Flax Project; Natalie Horvath, design director at F. Schumacher and Company, a family-owned textile and interior design powerhouse in New York; Bill Schick, director of agriculture for the PA Flax Project; Mike Roth from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; Paul Turner, chair of the Department of Theater and Dance at Rowan University; Leslie Davidson from the Pennsylvania Fibershed; and PA Flax Project member Rachel Laramee. After flax, we check in with Dr. David Suchoff from NC State University in North Carolina about the Global Fiber Hemp Summit in Raleigh later this month. Learn More: PA Flax Project paflaxproject.com F. Schumacher & Co. schumacher.com Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture www.pa.gov/agencies/pda.html Pennsylvania Fibershed pafibershed.org North American Linen Association (NALA) northamericanlinen.org Thanks to our sponsors! IND HEMP Indhemp.com Forever Green, distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter hempcutter.com

Farrier Jason Hillman CF, based in Chester County, PA, joins OTTB on Tap to tackle one of the most debated topics in Thoroughbred aftercare: hoof health. Jason shares insight into Thoroughbred feet, OTTB hoof care, and the real factors that impact long-term soundness, drawing from his experience working with a large Thoroughbred client base and retraining his own OTTBs.In addition to being a trusted farrier in the Mid-Atlantic, Jason is also an event rider. He competes his supermare Cruisewithbrandon and is preparing his warhorse gelding Kingsville for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover, where he'll compete as a team with his mother, June Hillman—a past guest on the podcast and lifelong Thoroughbred advocate.From radiographs and shoeing cycles to common concerns like thin soles, weak walls, and negative palmar angles, Jason breaks down what matters most when managing OTTB hooves. We also explore modern tools like glue-ons, frog support, wedges, and flat pads—plus when to use them (and when not to).You'll hear:What to expect post-track and how to set your horse up for successTips for high/low syndrome, moisture management, and fly seasonWhy farrier-owner communication is essential—and how to build itListener-submitted questions on PPEs, bell boots, and hoof hacksWhether you're retraining your first OTTB or working with seasoned sport horses, this episode offers real-world hoof care advice from someone who lives it in and out of the saddle.

Planning ahead for equine emergencies can help you avoid delays in care and unexpected expenses, and reviewing your emergency protocol regularly helps protect both your horse's health and your wallet. In this Ask TheHorse Live episode, two veterinarians share advice on planning for equine health emergencies.This episode is sponsored by CareCredit. About the Experts: Michael Fugaro, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, is the owner and founder of Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Fugaro received his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, in Kennett Square, where he graduated in 1997. He then completed a large animal internship at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, and a large animal surgical residency at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Previously, Fugaro was the resident veterinarian and a tenured full-professor at Centenary University, in Hackettstown. He has also taught as a visiting instructor at Rutgers University in the Animal Science Department, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Fugaro has held veterinary positions with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health and the New Jersey Racing Commission. He has also been the president of the New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners, an advisory board member for the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement (RUBEA), and an admissions committee member for University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. When not performing surgeries, Fugaro enjoys golfing and going to the gym. He resides in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife, Donna, and dog, Curtis.Stacey Cordivano, DVM, ICVA, is the co-owner of Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and host of The Whole Veterinarian Podcast. She also co-founded the Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar series and is a managing partner of Decade One. Both organizations focus on making a positive impact in the equine veterinary community. Cordivano is active in the AAEP as a speaker and committee member. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two sons, and a farm full of animals. Connect with her on Instagram @thewholeveterinarian.

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Lauren Jones, Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Software, Practice Owner at Veterinary Hospital of Chester County, Vet Ninja and Happiness Advocate. Dr Jones gave us tips not only on practice software and efficiency, but how to have a fulfilling and happy career. She clarified the keys to finding efficiencies within veterinary software. But she also emphasized how we need to take care of each other in the veterinary practice. Dr Jones advocated for  work/ life balance to counteract and work through burnout. She is all about 'remembering your why,' in everything you do. Come learn about veterinary software, happiness and more in yet another exciting episode.    So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!

2 - PA Senator Dave McCormick joins us today. What is the balancing act that Republicans have to do with slashing and budgeting our government without upsetting people? How will Medicaid fit into that plan? What is it like interacting with Senator Fetterman, do they have a relationship? How have the two Senators supported each other on Fentanyl eradication? How can we stop the flow of Fentanyl into the country? How can we make our towns and cities safer? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - What will Howard Stern not do at a Knicks game? 235 - Dom revisits COVID and how we may get some sort of a reckoning in the near future. 240 - Some news with Sheriff Fred Harran and Chester County! Who will be at Mulligans? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Dom kicks off Friday with former FBI Director James Comey posting a “8647” message on Instagram. Is this a threat of violence? Dom discusses in depth. 1215 - Side - something/someone that broke your heart 1220 - Does Stephen Colbert get to make fun of Republicans being in the tax bracket that he's in? 1235 - The Democrats answer to Trump is a multi-trillion dollar reparations bill? Is that the right move? The Inquirer finally understands what Krasner is all about? Dom discusses Trump's trip to Qatar and whether that's who we should be in business with. 1250 - Your calls to wrap the hour. Stay safe out there! 1 - We play audio from Whitemarsh's Township's council cancelling their 4th of July Parade. Resident and listener Christine Balster joins us today to update her petition to reinstate the parade. What are the steps needed to take in order to get this parade back on the table? What step forward has the community already made? How can the community band together if it ends up being a real budgeting/resource issue? 110 - Your calls. 120 - Should there be a competition reality show for immigrants to earn their citizenship? Your calls. 135 - Friend of the program Keith Hartzell joins us today. How good/bad was Dan as his producer? What is the police presence going to be like in Ocean City to combat juvenile crime? Keith will be delivering his first sermon as a preacher this weekend, what can he tell us about it? 155 - Your calls. 2 - PA Senator Dave McCormick joins us today. What is the balancing act that Republicans have to do with slashing and budgeting our government without upsetting people? How will Medicaid fit into that plan? What is it like interacting with Senator Fetterman, do they have a relationship? How have the two Senators supported each other on Fentanyl eradication? How can we stop the flow of Fentanyl into the country? How can we make our towns and cities safer? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - What will Howard Stern not do at a Knicks game? 235 - Dom revisits COVID and how we may get some sort of a reckoning in the near future. 240 - Some news with Sheriff Fred Harran and Chester County! Who will be at Mulligans? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Franklin J. Rooks Jr. is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (“PCPS”), where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and a Master of Physical Therapy Degree. After graduating from PCPS, he earned a Master of Business Administration (“MBA”), with a concentration in finance, from DrexelUniversity, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with his college roommate, he went on to be a founding partner of PRO Physical Therapy, an outpatient physicaltherapy business based in Wilmington, Delaware. At the time that it was sold to the private equity firm KRG Capital, the business had 18 locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. After selling PRO Physical Therapy, Mr. Rooks earned his juris doctor degree from Delaware Law School. He is licensed topractice law in the State of New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Rooks also represents healthcare providers in breachof contract matters and also provides general legal advice pertaining to contracting and compliance with federal and state regulations. Since 2009, Mr. Rooks has been an operating partner of Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for Therapy Partners Group, a portfolio company of Shore Capital with 137 outpatient physical therapy clinics primarily located throughout California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. After graduating from law school, he and his partner from PRO PhysicalTherapy purchased a single-office occupational medicine business from a hospital system in Delaware. Mr. Rooks and his partner grew the occupational medicine businessto five locations and in 2015, sold it to In-Tandem Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. In 2018, Mr. Rooks and a partner acquired a durable medical equipment business in New Jersey. In 2023, after tripling the business's EBITDA, Mr. Rooks and his partner sold the DME business to a strategic acquirer.  He is currently a partner with Iterum Physical Therapy, and outpatient physical therapy business with locations in Florida and Delaware.Mr. Rooks resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania.   He is married withthree children, 2 sons, one daughter 

 A coroner arrives at the scene of a car wreck to find a woman dead. He becomes suspicious when he notices unusual markings on her face. Was her death really an accident? Andrea Canning reports.