$540K Awarded To Charlestown, East Whiteland For New Park

CHARLESTOWN-EAST WHITELAND, PA — East Whiteland and Charlestown townships recently got a funding boost to establish a new township park, according to State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester.

Howard announced today that East Whiteland and Charlestown townships have received $540,537 in state funds for a new township park.

"This grant is outstanding news for East Whiteland and Charlestown townships, as the new park will help contribute to our sense of community," Howard said. "The state’s investment will reap benefits for generations to come."

The project focuses on the acquisition of approximately 154 acres stretching across both townships for use as a public park.