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Two Chester County Schools Among U.S. News Best Colleges
Two Chester County schools have found their place on the recently released U.S. News Best Colleges rankings for 2022-2023, writes Sean Adams for the Philadelphia Inquirer. To determine the ranking, U.S. News compared colleges across the nation based on 17 indicators of academic quality, including average six-year graduation rate, average first-year student retention rate, and student-faculty ratio.
Piasecki Aircraft’s new helicopter partnership, remanufacturing project create more jobs
Piasecki Aircraft Corp. continues to thrive in Pennsylvania, where the award-winning developer of vertical lift aircraft is expanding operations and adding more jobs. The company, a global leader in advanced Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft development, on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Columbia Helicopters to deliver upgraded heavy-lift helicopters worldwide. “We are […] The post Piasecki Aircraft’s new helicopter partnership, remanufacturing project create more jobs appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Tips to treat Lyme disease as uptick in Pennsylvania raises health concerns
PHILADELPHIA - There’s been an uptick in Lyme disease cases in the area and that has health officials wanting everyone to be alert this summer. According to Department of Health Data, Chester County is reporting more than 420 cases of Lyme disease so far this year and the number of cases in the area are expected to keep climbing.
Kennett Square Life: Kennett Area Community Service: A new home, a new vision
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – assisted by community donations and led by a tireless and dedicated staff -- Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) provided food, housing, and social service support to those in our community who most needed it. As the needs of those less fortunate in Chester County...
Chadds Ford Life: Q & A with Carly Simmons
Carly Simmons is a Chester County-based singer armed with the musical artillery of live performances, an unmistakable stage presence and a handful of songs and videos that are making the rounds of the country music industry. I caught up with her last December, when she was on the bill at the Whiskey Jam in Nashville -- a gig that has become a rite of passage for anyone looking to crack the scene.
Kennett Square Life: Stay, dream, read: The literary comfort of the Bookhouse Hotel
In 2023, soon after Stephanie Olenik saw that a former bookstore on Union Street in Kennett Square was zoned to be the future site of a hotel, she arrived at the site and was greeted by 5,000 books that had remained there from the previous owners. From those stacks –...
July 4th forecast by the hour: Will storms dampen fireworks?
PHILADELPHIA - Have you started your July Fourth holiday? The weather is cooperating so nicely as the country prepares to celebrate its 248th birthday and many folks have already escaped to the Jersey shore or the Poconos for the long weekend. Meteorologist Kathy Orr says humidity levels are on the...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Southeast Pa. until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:31 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104," describes the weather service. "Very warm...
Kennett Square Life: The Kennett Heritage Center captures more than 300 years of history
The Brandywine Valley is so rich in history, you can come upon an historic site or marker quite frequently as you travel around Chester County. William Penn’s “holy experiment” wasn’t the first step: Native Americans lived here for centuries before Europeans arrived. The Battle of the Brandywine is not the only conflict which touched the area; hundreds of men from Kennett Square and the surrounding region fought in the Civil War. Scientists, statesmen, inventors, authors and artists have lived and worked here—and their impact is still around today, showcased magnificently in the Kennett Heritage Center, the creation of Lynn Sinclair, a local resident and history buff.
Emergency responders stress safety with fireworks as 4th of July approaches
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and there is one thing that emergency responders say they can't stress enough when it comes to fireworks: safety. "We don't want to see anyone get injured, any structures get damaged, things of that nature,"' Dave March, the chief communication officer of West Chester Borough, said. "We strongly encourage people to leave the fireworks to professionals," said Justin McClure, who is the deputy director for Fire Services in Chester County. March and McClure said there are plenty of fireworks shows in the Tri-State area where people can watch the...
West Grove man charged in death of 21-month-old child
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Chester County Detectives announced the arrest of Enrique Lopez Gomez on June 25 for charges related to the death of a 21-month-old child. Gomez, a 20-year-old from West Grove, was arrested overnight last Thursday and has been charged with murder of...
VISTA Millennial Superstars Miguel Nieves and Josh Stehle Team Up for Back-to-School Book Bag Drive
Miguel Nieves, left, and Josh Stehle are coordinating a drive to collect book bags and other school supplies for underprivileged children in the area. As the back-to-school season approaches, local entrepreneurs Miguel Nieves, a 2020 VISTA Millennial Superstar, and Josh Stehle, a 2024 VISTA Millennial Superstar, are teaming up to support underprivileged children in the region.
CCIU earns grant to continue program that helps students in Avon Grove and Oxford
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has been awarded continued funding of $407,680 in grants from the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. This competitive funding will allow CCIU to sustain its comprehensive before- and after-school community learning centers at Avon Grove Middle School, Oxford Middle School, Avon Grove High School, and Oxford Area High School.
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