REMINDER: If you are in line to vote by 8 PM – stay in line! You have the right to vote.
The three Chester County precincts below have extended their hours to 8:30 PM. All other precincts in Chester County, including the ballot drop box at the Easttown Library, will close at 8:00 p.m. as scheduled.
wfmz.com
3 Chester County precincts to stay open for voters until 8:30 due to machine set-up issues
3 precincts will be accessible to voters until 8:30 p.m. Chester County officials say that votes cast after 8:00 p.m. will utilize provisional ballots.
Visit vote.pa.gov for any election day questions.
Voting is one of the most sacred rights we have as Americans. If you haven't already voted, make sure you get out today! Polls are open until 8:00 PM.
Visit vote.pa.gov for help finding your polling place.
Of course he's looking for a fall guy – we are on day 247 of a war that President Trump and the SecDef Hegseth said would last only four weeks. We have spent upwards of $47 billion while watching the price of basic necessities continue to tick upward.
theatlantic.com
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/11/trump-advisers-iran-war/689247/
Donald Trump has doubled his wealth in oil and gas stock in 2026. While you're paying more for basic necessities, he's making money off a war he started.
I am relieved to hear that @chrismurphyct.bsky.social is recovering well after experiencing a stroke this weekend. Sending warmth and healing to him and keeping his entire family in my thoughts as he continues to recover.
Supporting our military does not require Congress to surrender its judgment to the people currently leading it. I cannot and will not give them more money without accountability.
I gave birth to my first daughter when I was in uniform, and the excitement of growing our young family was soon tempered with concerns about childcare.
That was more than 30 years ago and new parents are still forced to step away from their careers...
militarytimes.com
Military childcare staffing shortages leave families struggling to find care
Low wages, lengthy hiring processes and limited availability are leaving some military parents unable to work and making it difficult for childcare centers to recruit and retain staff.
Nearly one in 10 adults in Berks County has been diagnosed with diabetes, according to Reading Hospital.
This National Diabetes Month, they're hosting a free diabetes education event for individuals living with diabetes, those concerned about their risk of developing the condition, and families.
berksweekly.com
Reading Hospital to host free diabetes education event Nov. 7
Reading Hospital will host a free community education event on Saturday, November 7, aimed at helping Berks County residents better understand diabetes, manage their health, and connect with local…
Since Republicans passed the Big Ugly Bill, 1.5 million children have lost access to SNAP. That means they have lost access to free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program and are going hungry.
ms.now
Opinion | Thanks to SNAP cuts, more kids are going hungry. That’s affecting schools.
More than 1.5 million children have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, thanks to Republicans’ cuts.
The Speaker alone decides which bills we vote on--and which bills do not. Five of the bills I lead or co-sponsored were blocked.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. This October, remember that early detection saves lives. Know the signs, check regularly, and get screened.
The scariest part of Halloween this year? The price tags in the candy aisle.
1,558 farms spanning more than 143,000 acres and generating approximately $736 million in agricultural sales annually.
Chester County farms have generations of experience feeding PA – from mushrooms to dairy, from produce to poultry and so much more!
vista.today
Chester County Farms Help Feed Southeastern Pennsylvania and Beyond
Meet the Chester County farms feeding the region, from Kennett Square mushroom growers to family dairies, orchards, and local turkey farms.
Threatening to withhold funds for veterans and military families unless he gets what he wants is an unconscionable ploy by this President. This is not the leadership our men and women in uniform deserve from their Commander-in-Chief.
military.com
Trump Says Thousands of Unresolved Camp Lejeune Claims Will Not be DOJ Priority if Republicans Lose Midterms
The president tied Justice Department financial payouts to whether Republicans are victorious Nov. 3, following a string of other promises to voters.
Final reminder – if you plan on voting absentee or by mail, you must request your ballot by 5:00 PM today!
🚨 Election reminder 🚨 The deadline to request your absentee or mail-in ballot is Tuesday, October 27! Submit a request at the link below or apply in person at your county election office. buff.ly/NPwgdI8
This week is Mike Johnson’s 3rd anniversary as Speaker of the House.
Unless you count:
– The 43-day full government shutdown in 2025
– The 80-day partial government shutdown in 2026
– The 28 voting days Republicans canceled in the 118th Congress
– The 63 voting days canceled in the 119th Congress
Phoenixville Fire Department is one of only six departments in PA to be awarded a SAFER Grant this year. This federal investment of nearly $1 million will strengthen staffing levels and ensure the department has the personnel needed to respond effectively when our neighbors call for help.
pottsmerc.com
Phoenixville Fire Department awarded nearly $1 million FEMA grant
The grant will provide critical funding to strengthen the Phoenixville Fire Department’s staffing levels.
This administration can't even sell the war in Iran to members of their own party.
Always good to talk with @angrymalevet.bsky.social – thanks for having me on!