I have been a member of both the Philadelphia and Chester County Bar Associations and I have to say…read morethat even though Chester County's Bar Association is smaller, it is just as relevant and maybe even a little more helpful (just my opinion). I love the CLE offerings and have been impressed with how friendly and professional most of the attorneys are. I have attended several section meetings in different areas of the law and I have always been made to feel welcome and have always learned something new. I also like the Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. If you need a lawyer in Chester County, their Bar Association should be the first place you call. In my experience, the attorneys who are affiliated with the Chester County Bar Association are usually very experienced and very good at what they do (again, just my opinion).

I know! I know!! Jury Duty sometimes feels like a setup, but it's your civic duty. Make sure you…read moreget there early because the lines to get in are always super long, especially because cases are ACTUALLY occurring while you're going through the juror selection process. Make sure you are early enough to stop and get something to eat because they no longer offer food other than from a vending machine. Once in the juror selection room, make sure you pay attention to all instructions. Watch the little video and fill out the questionnaire honestly. The staff that I've interacted with have always been kind and courteous as long as you are the same. It sucks to sit there for hours, but there is a bright side. Your JUROR badge gets you a 10% discount at any of the shops in Reading Terminal Market. One tip I've always found works: if you really don't want to be selected for jury duty, act like you do want to be there! This particular occasion, I wasn't selected, received my $9 check and was on my way.

My stepdad has long drilled it into my head that jury duty is a civic responsibility, and I have to…read moresay I agree with him. As much as I still dread to see the jury duty slip come through the mail slot, I accept the call to action. Maybe it's my easygoing attitude that keeps landing me in the jury box! I just completed my second stint as a juror on a criminal case (first time in Philly - the other case was when I was a NJ resident). I have to say, I found the whole thing fascinating, if a bit time consuming. There are inconveniences involved for sure. The expense of getting to and from, not to mention lunches out each day. But probably the worst is giving up your cell phone the moment you get into the court room. They take this so seriously, even though they send you home with all the Internet access in the world each night. I don't understand it and I suspect it has more to do with not trusting people to have their phone on airplane mode or off in the courtroom, than it does with having Internet access. Pro-tips for potential jurors: serving on jury duty even for just a day will get you discounts at nearby restaurants and some Reading Terminal Market vendors. Be sure to ask about the discount! Also, you can bring coffee or other beverages into the building, but not in glass or aluminum containers. We had a laid-back judge who also allowed us to bring beverages into the courtroom. Trust me, you're gonna need a steady infusion of coffee if you get selected. Overall, my experience was interesting and fairly pleasant, but I'm off the hook for the next three years and not sad about it. I'm sure I'll be back at some point, hopefully in the distant future.

Love how my Police department keeps us safe from speeding drivers. This person was caught speeding…read morepast our neighborhood playground where parents and small children play. Koodos to our Springfield finest. Thank you for keeping us safe from harm.

They have a kiosk to get you started. Prioritize the people. Waiting over an hour TO GET AN…read moreAPPOINTMENT is ridiculous. Speed of government

Mr. Tate (teller) and Mr. Nash (security guard) are fine examples of what government employees…read moreshould be. Their caring, kind, respectful and prompt behavior are exemplary to all who serve us.

Founded in the late 17th Century as part of William Penn's land grant from the King of England in…read morecooperation with the local Delaware Indian tribes (Walking Treaty), Wrightstown, Bucks County, retains much of its historic and natural charm. It is made up of five small villages, the best known of which are Penn's Park, Pineville and Wycombe. Each of these has its own post office and classic tavern where locals gather for drink, victuals and merriment. Governmentally, it is part of a Jointure, a cooperative arrangement for collective zoning with its neighbors Newtown and Upper Makefield. It is the only such association in the Commonwealth with a joint comprehensive plan and monthly meetings to review and recommend enactment of zoning ordinances that address such things as land development, open space, waste water management and roadside signage. This 40 year arrangement has allowed each community to grow distinctly. Wrightstown retains a rural nature with stone quarries it's primary industry; Upper Makefield without public sewer and water systems offers minimum 3 acre tracts for housing and limited commercial/industrial zones; while Newtown accepted more density, most commerce for the region, larger population, and a lot of the issues that go along with them. It also has among the lowest taxes in the county and the best schools (Council Rock). Wrightstown is also the home of the Grange, an agrarian social group like the 4H, that sponsors a large country fair every summer that attracts huge crowds for its carnival rides and farm husbandry competitions. It may seem a sleepy burg, but that's really just the way they want it.

To all- My son (8) and myself ( single mother), have been in the community of Abington for 4 years…read morecoming from Texas. we love the area. Recently, in the last year or so my son has told me about a cop friend of his, Officer Dan P. (Will not say his last name fo obvious reasons). i asked him how he knows this officer and he told me that the officer has on several occasions given him a "cool kid patrol ride" after his school activities, typically him and friends play at the park until 630 or so (short distance from the house). Recently his behavior has been reclusive and tempered, when confronted stated "Officer Dan is not who I thought he was, and he no longer thinks of him as a hero as Dan would call himself. Should I escalate this?

Beautiful building for a police department in the middle of the municipal building and the…read morecourthouse. Great guys in this department. Hosted a beef and beer fundraiser for one of their own who developed ALS. We won luxury suite tickets to the flyers game tonight!

William Penn with license from the King of England purchased the land that became known as Bucks…read moreCounty and Newtown in 1682 from the indigenous Lenape people. A self styled urban planner for his day, Penn laid out his "New Town," around the primary water source that was ultimately named Newtown Creek. His concept of a circular village surrounding the water, with every landholder possessing a piece of the creek bank, expanding from their to create pasture for farm animals and beyond that, room for the modest homes that Quakers demanded, was a good one, but failed to consider the coming industrialization of mills and small cottage industries that required unlimited energy to produce their wares. So, it became rational to sell off the water access along the creek to build the races and waterwheels that powered early manufacturing and milling. By the end of the 18th Century, all but one parcel had been sold off and the grazing of sheep, horses and cattle moved farther afield. That remaining land was neglected until nearly the present day, and became a dumping ground for unwanted waste. Concerned citizens finally organized a non-profit, the Newtown Creek Coalition, to try to save, maintain, enhance and preserve Billy Penn's dream. They succeeded in securing grants to fund reparations to the Newtown Creek banks, repair the granite marker installed in the 1930s, and sponsor seasonal creek cleanups under the sponsorship of local businesses who saw value in restoring community history, which was rich in American lore. (Yes. George Washington headquartered here after the first Battle of Trenton, but before the Battle of Princeton and the second Battle of Trenton.) All that remains is .16 acre at the bottom of Greene Street at the creek. There is a stone marker embedded in the patch of grass on the small flat plain in the meandering Creek bed that separates Newtown Township from Borough. It is picturesque and deserving of your time on your walking tour of this near-ancient community. William Penn may have misunderstood what the future held, but he sure selected a beautiful bucolic spot to be wrong.

As part of the Wawa, welcome America several of the Fairmont Park houses have free admission. This…read morehouse is originally a summer home built in the 1700s. You could tour the first floor and gardens. Volunteers were outside to talk about the gardens inside volunteer gave a lot of information about the house. Most of the house still has a period details and some furniture. It was really interesting to see the house and gardens and learn about the history

This house has been maintained by the Royal Heritage Society of Delaware Valley since 1982. They…read morehave a caretaker. The group has social fundraising events and keeps the house in excellent condition. The most authentic historic section is the Scottish baking oven and fireplace in the basement. The City required all houses built after 1796 to be constructed with bricks. Ormiston was raised in 1798 and had one of the first indoor ovens. The annual Holiday Wassail Party has had its event written up in the NY Times Food Section. Not open daily, but when events are scheduled. The garden is a beautiful work in progress and has its own committee. Many royal visitors from England have dropped by or stayed for tea. Prince Edward has planted a tree in the front yard. The original owner, Edward Burd, and his wife, Elizabeth Shippen (whose sister was Peggy Shippen, the wife of Benedict Arnold) had distinguished ancestors and descendants.