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The Players Club of Swarthmore concludes its 2017-18 Children's Theater Series with the classic tale 'Alice in Wonderland' Aug. 11, 12, 18 19 at 11 a.m. and Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. at Players Club of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Ave., in Swarthmore.Directed by Heather Timberman and written by Eric Humble, 'Alice In Wonderland' follows the curious Alice as she chases the White Rabbit into the rabbit hole and becomes involved in a madcap and deliciously satiric series of wild adventures immortalized in stories by Lewis Carroll.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERNot so bad this morning, but the humidity is coming back later today. There also might be a thunderstorm around. Expect the high to hit about 83 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

According to reports, firefighters had to rescue one person from a burning house on the 500 block of Norris Street this morning. A fire broke out at around 4 a.m. in a home reports say was occupied by a mother and son.

100 Years Ago - 1918: Margaret E. Mathien and Myrtle Mathien, of 910 Pennell St., Chester, jumped from a moving car at Seventh Street and Morton Avenue yesterday and fell, hurting their knees and arms. They refused to go to the hospital.75 Years Ago - 1943: The petitions of three anti-McClure Republican candidates for Chester offices were thrown out last night by the county Bureau of Elections because of technicalities and alleged flaws in the lists of signatures.

Al-Anon: meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. (newcomers should arrive at 7) at Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, in the community center located in the rear of the church. There is also an Alateen meeting at 8 p.m. at the same location.Basis: A faith-based Christian support ministry for bereaved parents, sponsors a support group the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERWe have a nice one, even if it is a Monday. Expect lower humidity and a few clouds. The high will hit about 80 degrees.CLICK HERE for your local forecast.

100 Years Ago - 1918: Albert Berman, of 715 Edgmont Ave., Chester, accompanied by his daughter, had a narrow escape from serious injury yesterday morning at Third and Morton streets. A buggy in which they were seated was struck by a trolley and overturned. A crowd soon collected and refused to let the motorman continue his trip.

ALTERNATIVE FACTSThe vice president's speech said 73,000 Pennsylvanian got a pay raise because of the tax cut. It must've slipped his mind that most that money is going to corporations who are using it to buy back around stocks to make more money for themselves. I guess he also forgot about the deficit exploding since they gave all this free money away to people who didn't need itTHE RUSSIANS REALLY ARE COMINGFor a great bunch of belly laughs we rented the movie "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" with Alan Arkin.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERLook for a high of 87 degrees today with strong thunderstorms expected this afternoon through early this evening. Tonight's low is at 68 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERClouds will give way to some sun today and a high of 86 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy and humid with a low of 70 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.