Chester schools miss out on state grant, once-struggling business turns around

    Good morning, Feeders, and happy Friday!

    Word came yesterday that more School District of Philadelphia employees face layoffs. Tom MacDonald will have the latest on that.
    Emma Jacobs is checking in on the Sunoco refineries and some potential state incentives. She’ll also bring us more details on the struggling Chester Upland School District, which was just denied a state grant.

    Taunya English will explain what an accountable care organization will be doing in Bucks and Montgomery counties as the new year rolls in, and she’s wrapping up a piece on Rwanda med student who’s wrapping up his time here.

    Jen Howard will speak to the owners of a local seed company about new life for the business, while Phil Gregory tracks the vote on New Jersey’s redistricting.

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