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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES job openings are available to those who want to make a difference in the life of a child or adult. CCRES in Downingtown provides staff for schools, in the home and out in the community that work with children and adults who have various behavioral health needs. CCRES provides...
Partnership with American Community Journals a Cornerstone of Church Farm School’s Marketing Efforts
American Community Journals tells the story of its affiliate partners, like Church Farm School, every day to the Delaware Valley’s most influential and engaged residents. Donors are vital to ensuring that Church Farm School can carry out its mission — which runs in stark contrast to that of most private schools — to make a college preparatory education financially accessible to a diverse group of young men with academic ability and good character.
Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning will expire at 6:15 p.m.
The warning was for Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms," states the National Weather Service.
Newrez LLC Earns Spot in Scotsman Guide’s 2024 Top Mortgage Lenders
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Newrez LLC has secured a place in the Scotsman Guide’s 2024 Top Mortgage Lenders list, an annual ranking that celebrates excellence in the mortgage industry. This accolade highlights both leading mortgage lenders and individual loan originators (LOs). Newrez has consistently demonstrated industry leadership, frequently...
Chester County school board holds meeting to address 22 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers
Parents within a Chester County school district called for action on Monday night following a series of disturbing discoveries on TikTok.The Great Valley School District held a board meeting after middle school students created 22 fake TikTok accounts impersonating their teachers.Parents raised concerns over the fact that the district discovered the accounts in February but did not send the information home.Others demanded the district pay for mental health services for the impacted teachers to heal.The district says it will work with students, parents, and teachers to promote safer online practices.In an earlier meeting that took place in March, the President of the Great Valley Education Association, Nikki Salvatico, spoke about the graphic and disturbing nature of the accounts."The nature of these accounts include pornographic, racist, homophobic, and cruel pictures and texts depicting teachers, their families, and their children," Salvatico explained.Sources previously told Action News that several students have been suspended.WATCH | Sources: Several students suspended over 'cruel' TikToks impersonating Chester Co. teachersSources: Several students suspended over 'cruel' TikToks impersonating Chester Co. teachers
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Reports Promising Results for Pain Relief Drug
BERWYN, PA — Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRPX) recently announced positive results from a pilot study using a swine model for Probudur, its long-acting pain relief drug. Probudur, a liposomal bupivacaine formulation, is designed to offer both immediate and prolonged pain relief when injected at a wound site. The...
dsm-firmenich Names Paul Spencer as New President of Biomedical Division
EXTON, PA — dsm-firmenich has appointed Paul Spencer as the new President of its Biomedical business, following an extensive global search conducted by Legacy MEDSearch. Spencer succeeds John Witkowski in the role. “Paul is a capable leader who possesses strengths that go beyond his industry expertise,” said Philip Eykerman,...
Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management. However, his true passion lay in skateboarding.
Get Your Dink On at These Pickleball Courts in Chester County
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and there is no indication that its popularity is going to wane anytime soon, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The game often described as the lovechild of tennis and ping-pong is played using special paddles and a pickleball....
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