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After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injuries, Malvern Woman Fulfills Dancing Dreams and Much More
Malvern's Natanya Sortland suffered two traumatic brain injuries within 2 years, but the Mind Your Brain Foundation helped her live again. Malvern resident Natanya Sortland was 40 years old when she had a stroke in 2014. Adding to that a year later, she suffered a traumatic brain injury at home when a roof fell on her head. Despite being left with ongoing troubles and symptoms, including blindness, she never gave up, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.
New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Residents Rally to Oppose State’s Plan to Develop Big Elk Creek Watershed Into Tourist Attraction
John Hallas, state parks director for Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Over 160 people showed up for a public hearing at the auditorium of Avon Grove High School to protest the state’s plan to turn almost 1,800 acres of the Big Elk Creek watershed into a tourist attraction, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News.
The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
The Hotel Indigo brand, coming to West Chester, will feature art and historical tidbits from the town. Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.
Philly Took London as the Phillies and PHLCVB Boost City’s Global Profile
From left: J.P. Teti, owner of Passyunk Avenue, and the PHLCVB's Robin Bloom, Gregg Caren, and Joe Heller. From soccer slides to a Spice Girls walk-out song, the Philadelphia Phillies fully embraced London, while Philadelphia’s global tourism agency worked to ensure that Londoners would embrace Philadelphia as a future travel and convention destination.
Join a Counseling Team That Helped Save a Chester County Student
Family Service of Chester County is seeking therapists for its School-Based Therapy Program. In the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster, a student in southern Chester County lost his housing and faced a profound personal battle. Struggling with chronic depression, anxiety, and persistent suicidal ideations, the student had experienced multiple...
Chester County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
CCOIC Invites Chester County Area Youth To Explore STEM Topics and Careers at STEMFest
Students and families are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. Students and families getting ready to go back to school are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. The event is free and will occur at the Leon Sullivan Human Services Building (1415 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia).
Delaware County Community College Student Earns Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania
DCCC's Chloe Johnson leaps from community college to Ivy League with full-tuition scholarship to University of Pennsylvania. Chloe Johnson of Paoli is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will complete her bachelor’s degree.
Chester County Town Makes List of Most Scenic Towns in Pennsylvania
With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are perfect for a day trip or overnight stay. This Chester County town made World Atlas‘ list of the 13 most scenic Pennsylvania towns. It’s...
Phoenixville Native Kevin Bacon Prefers Being Famous
Kevin Bacon tried walking around anonymously but prefers being famous. Donning a disguise, Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon tried walking around as a regular person in a Los Angeles mall, and the famous actor ended up hating every moment of it, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “People were kind...
Founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square on a Redemptive Quest
Mike Bontrager, founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, served as a mentor at a Capital Fellowship 2024 event in New York. Mike Bontrager, the founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, is on a decades-long redemptive quest to achieve restoration through sacrifice, according to a staff report from The Praxis Journal.
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
New York Times: Phoenixville’s 25th Annual Blobfest Celebrates Nostalgia from Popular 1958 Film
The 25th annual Blobfest took place in Phoenixville from July 12-14. The event celebrates the 1958 film "The Blob," which was mostly filled in Phoenixville near The Colonial Theatre. Since 2000, Phoenixville has been the host city of the annual Blobfest, a festival that celebrates the 1958 film, “The Blob,”...
73-Acre Glenmoore Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Glenmoore, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Philadelphia sunset skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge refection from across the Delaware River. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, are expected to see toll increases that are speculated to take effect on Aug. 1 at the earliest. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area...
Veteran of Sales and Business Development Sets New Standard for Growth at West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
Mark Mehok’s innovative marketing and client engagement tactics have set a new standard for growth and client satisfaction at MyOfficeOps. As neighbors and friends for more than a quarter-century, Steve Rickel and Mark Mehok have known each other for quite some time. That personal relationship eventually paved a path...
VISTA 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...
Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of...
Collecting Luxury Spirits as an Investment
Collecting luxury spirits has exploded in the last 10 years, driving up scarcity and prices. Demand for luxury spirits has skyrocketed in the last several years, creating a great investment opportunity that is not just for the wealthy, writes Debbie Carlson for The Wall Street Journal. The Luxury Brand Index...
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