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Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia

When commuters on the R5 SEPTA train that connects suburban Chester County to Philadelphia approach Malvern station, they might spot a square stone monument on the right side in a clearing surrounded by a thick stand of forest.

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Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse

“I had never worked with mushrooms before,” Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County’s mushroom industry. “But my family has always worked in agriculture, so I like it. I’m used to hard work.”

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6-Year-Old Girl Swept Away In Pennsylvania Creek

Authorities in Chester County, PA, shift to recovery mission for missing 6-year-old girl swept away in rain-swollen creek. Ongoing search efforts continue.

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Danelo Cavalcante killed his girlfriend in front of her children. Then his prison escape sparked a two-week manhunt

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life behind bars for the April 2021 murder of Deborah Brandao. He broke free from jail days later, sparking a manhunt that lasted almost two weeks, Faiza Saqib and Andrea Blanco report

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Prison escape, multiple sightings and a stolen rifle: Timeline of the Danelo Cavalcante manhunt and capture

Chester County residents are growing increasingly frustrated as police scramble to keep up with the ‘dangerous’ killer’s moves, writes Andrea Blanco

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Prison escape, multiple sightings and a stolen rifle: Timeline of the Danelo Cavalcante manhunt and capture

Chester County residents grew increasingly frustrated as police scrambled to keep up with the ‘dangerous’ killer’s moves, writes Andrea Blanco

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Homeowner opens fire on Danelo Cavalcante after he stole rifle from Pennsylvania home

Cavalcante, 34, escaped from Chester County Prison on 31 August, days after he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend

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Danelo Cavalcante update: Escaped convict’s mother says he ‘had no choice’ in girlfriend’s murder

Pennsylvania State Police warned locals that the fugitive is now ‘armed’ after stealing a .22 calibre rifle from a home in East Nantmeal Township

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Where has Danelo Cavalcante been spotted since his Pennsylvania jailbreak?

Chester County residents are growing increasingly frustrated as police scramble to keep up with the ‘dangerous’ killer’s moves, writes Andrea Blanco

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Danelo Cavalcante update: Killer changes appearance as escaped convict is spotted again

Follow the very latest on the manhunt for the convicted killer who escaped from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania a week ago

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Danelo Cavalcante prison escape: Murder convict spotted in Pennsylvania town as search enters eighth day

Follow the very latest on the manhunt for the convicted killer who escaped from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania a week ago

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Danelo Cavalcante update: New video shows prison escape as Pennsylvania police track more sightings

Follow updates on the manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante who escaped from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on Thursday

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2 Pennsylvania school districts cancel classes after a man escaped from prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life in prison and has been spotted six times since escaping from the Chester County Prison in late August. Police say how he got out is still under investigation.

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Danelo Cavalcante killed his girlfriend in front of her children. Then his prison escape sparked a two-week manhunt

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Danelo Cavalcante update: Pennsylvania manhunt widens and schools shutter five days after prison escape

Follow updates on the manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante who escaped from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on Thursday

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Danelo Cavalcante killed his girlfriend in front of her children. Now he’s on the run after a prison break

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life behind bars for the April 2021 murder of Deborah Brandao. He broke free from jail days later, sparking an ongoing manhunt, Faiza Saqib reports

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Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante spotted on surveillance camera in Pennsylvania

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said that Cavalcante seen on cameras near the Chester County Prison

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Manhunt launched for ‘extremely dangerous’ murder convict who escaped Pennsylvania jail

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life for cold-blooded murder of Deborah Brandao in front of her children

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Opioid maker Endo to be monitored by Obama's former drug czar for $25K a month

Under pressure from people impacted by the nation's ongoing opioid crisis, a New York judge has confirmed Gil Kerlikowske, a former national drug czar in the Obama administration, as an outside monitor over Endo International's opioid business. The Chester County drug firm is reorganizing in bankruptcy court.

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Will Bunch: Malcolm Kenyatta is the Democrats’ future, so why can’t he be their present?

In the backroom of a popular Mexican restaurant in Chester County’s mushroom capital of Kennett Square, standing in front of florid Mexican folk paintings, a faux red-tile roof, and a half-finished Corona, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta held court for 20 minutes to explain why Pennsylvania Democrats should pick him, a…

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Judge removes five Pa. school board members in response to masking opponents’ petition

PHILADELPHIA — A Chester County, Pennsylvania, judge has ordered the removal of five of the nine West Chester school board members, granting a petition from residents opposed to masking requirements.

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'I can't get out': These families lost their homes in Hurricane Ida. They're stuck in hotels 6 months later

PHILADELPHIA — Courtney Ryan is still living in a hotel.

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