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Stronger Together: The Arc of Chester County Celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month 2026
This March, The Arc of Chester County invites the community to come together in recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month — a time dedicated to promoting inclusion, expanding opportunities, and celebrating the contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the month, The Arc will host a variety of events and partnerships designed to…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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Budget-Tightening at Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools Cuts 20 Positions
The Wallingford-Swarthmore school board unanimously OK’d a plan Feb. 24 to cut 20 positions as it addresses unsustainable spending, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reorganization plan takes effect July 1 and saves about $2 million, said Superintendent Russell Johnston. Five administrative positions will be eliminated, along with instructional assistant positions at the…
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Widener University Hosts AI Week of Events Through March 5
Building on last year’s Artificial Intelligence Day event, Widener University will be hosting AI Week from March 2-5. Programming will center on continuing to have meaningful and real-world conversations about AI and its applications. The main event, Widener AI Sparks, takes place on Wednesday, March 4, from 12 to 1 PM, on the Widener University…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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VISTA Careers: Family Service of Chester County
Family Service of Chester County, a respected nonprofit human services agency serving Chester County, is seeking a Medical Case Manager to join its HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Program at 1001 E Lincoln Hwy in Coatesville. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) available immediately for hire with a salary range of $45,000–$50,000 annually.…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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General Recreation Offers Tips on Restoring Playgrounds After Winter
When this winter’s freezing temperatures and snow accumulation finally end, playgrounds will require some special attention in anticipation of spring. For schools and municipalities, spring preparation isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your investment, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. Freeze-thaw cycles, snowplows, de-icing chemicals, and months of…
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$39M Debt Sends Rosetree Office Complex in Media Into Receivership
The 268,000-square-foot Rosetree office complex in Media has been sent to receivership, with the property holding more than $39 million in debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-building property at 1400 N. Providence Road, owned by an entity affiliated with Keystone, became the subject of foreclosure after the owner missed the…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Raise $36,348 to Fight Childhood Cancer
For Penn State students across Pennsylvania, one year of fundraising to support children fighting pediatric cancer culminated Feb. 20-22 in a 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon at University Park in the Bryce Jordan Center, writes Christina Bilie for Penn State Brandywine. Penn State THON raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds, an organization at Penn State Health…
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Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The plan from 2018 moved forward five years later when Middletown Council gave the green light to construction behind the Chick-fil-A and CVS at Baltimore Pike and South…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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VISTA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania in signing an amicus brief filed Jan. 20 by the American Council on Education, writes Rana Rastegan for WHYY. The brief argues that…
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A Daughter’s Promise: Legacy of Carl’s Cards in Havertown Lives On
The family of the late Carl Henderson, owner of Carl’s Cards and Collectibles in Havertown, isn’t letting his 31-year legacy vanish, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Henderson died suddenly in his sleep on the morning of Jan. 31 at age 69. At 11 AM, his daughter, Lauren Henderson-Pignetti, opened his sports card and…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Napa Kitchen and Wine Opens at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
A restaurant inspired by the Napa Valley is now open at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. After two years of development, Napa Kitchen and Wine made its debut in the Equus Capital Partners’ mixed-use development on Feb. 11. The restaurant is owned by franchisees David and Lisa Trout…
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