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Media Man Ready to Jump in as NHL Goalie at the Drop of a Puck
Justin Kowalkoski of Media is a lifelong fan of ice hockey. Good thing, because he’s also on standby as an emergency goalie should the need arise, writes Bob Ford for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Each franchise has emergency backup goalies if a team loses both goaltenders to injury or illness during a game. It hasn’t happened…
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Downingtown Native and Her Teammate on WCU’s Speech and Debate Team Win State Championship
There are two new state champions at West Chester University. At the annual Pennsylvania Forensics Association State Tournament at Wilkes University, Abriana Gonzalez and Anna Hewitt – members of WCU’s Speech and Debate Team – captured the championship in Duo Interpretation. Gonzalez, a Communications Studies major from Elkins Park, also took the title in Program…
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Public Airing of His Documentary on Refinery Fire Changed This Chester Native’s Life
Bilal Motley, a Muslim who grew up in Chester, saw his life change following a Feb. 3 public screening of his film, Midnight Oil, reports Catalina Jaramillo for WHYY. The documentary chronicles events of the early-morning fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery fire on Sept. 22. The film uses news clips, security-camera footage, and…
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Local Couple Is Waiting to Adopt. A $20,000 Gift from Ellen Should Help with That
Doug and Nick Roberts of Media let everyone know recently on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that they were a phone call away from adopting a baby, writes Megan Guza for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The two have been together for four years and married for two and a half years. Ellen heard about their pending adoption…
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When Physical Stores Close, Memories of Brands Fade as Well
The loss of brick-and-mortar stores is also apparently having an effect on our ability to remember the stores online, writes Christopher Zera for FastCompany.com. Online searches for places like Kmart and other legacy retail brands have been declining for the past three years, according to new data from Google search analytics firm SEMrush. When Macy’s…
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You Can Now Play Golf at Pebble Beach or St. Andrews Without Ever Leaving Chadds Ford
You can now play golf at Pebble Beach or St. Andrews without ever leaving Chadds Ford, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Times. XGolf is a new high-tech indoor golf simulator and training facility that’s now open near routes 1 and 202. The facility allows up to six players. Players use their own clubs and…
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Tanitra’s Story Celebrates Independence, a Successful Program at Child Guidance Resource Centers (Video)
When Tanitra first entered the Child Guidance Resource Centers’ CRR program in 1999, she couldn’t communicate or take care of her personal needs. She wasn’t taking her medication. She had no idea how to perform simple tasks like washing dishes. Making big changes to her life was a hurdle for Tanitra, but getting help from…
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Two Feminist Authors, Cultural Influencers Take the Stage This Week in Free Events at WCU
Dorothy Allison, author of the controversial Bastard Out of Carolina, describes herself on her website as a “feminist, working class storyteller, a Southern expatriate, a poet, and a happily born-again Californian.” When she appears at West Chester University on Tuesday, Feb. 25, she’ll bring a powerful message about why she insists that “class, race, sexuality,…
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Thanks to Social Media, Locals Flood Pizza Shop to Help Out Owner
A social media post that went viral lent a helping hand to a struggling pizza shop owner in Ridley last week, reports Your Content. Nick Mniecznikowski wrote about Eric’s Pizza at 241 East Chester Pike on his Facebook page after striking up a conversation with the owner. This was the owner’s second shop. He had…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
West Chester University is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots dating back to 1812, WCU has evolved into a comprehensive university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music, the arts, and more. Community Mental Health Services Office Manager This…
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Philadelphia Union’s Partnership with Subaru Brings Stadium Name Change, Community Programs
The Philadelphia Union welcomes you to Subaru Park. Say again? It’s true. Chester’s Major League Soccer franchise, the Philadelphia Union, now has a multi-year stadium sponsorship with Subaru, writes Joe Tansey for ProSoccerUSA.com. That gives Subaru naming rights over the former Talen Energy Stadium. The deal was announced Tuesday morning. “Today is the start of…
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Donning a Delco T-Shirt, Eagles Center Jason Kelce Stops by Brick & Brew for Some Arm Wrestling
You never know who you’ll meet at your local bar and restaurant. On Sunday, Eagles center Jason Kelce, who just happens to live in Delaware County, stopped by the Brick & Brew in Havertown to arm wrestle a Havertown resident, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. Jason Kelce has had Pro Bowl experiences, but it…
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Etienne Charles and the U.S. Army Blues Band Headline the 13th Annual Trumpet Fest at WCU
On Feb. 21 and 22, West Chester University’s Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center will be “full of hot air” as hundreds of trumpeters from around the region gather together for the 13th Annual Trumpet Festival. The weekend-long festival is free to WCU students ($25 for adults/$20 for students outside of WCU) and includes…
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Philadelphia Union Contributes to City’s Efforts to Win Hosting Rights for 2026 World Cup
The Philadelphia Union has offered up a $1 million grant in the hopes of attracting the World Cup to Philadelphia in 2026, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Another $1 million grant came from the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association. Comcast executive David L. Cohen chairs the bid committee. He recently told a crowd of…
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Williamson College of the Trades in Media Boasts Unique Formula for Success
Williamson College of the Trades in Media was recently featured as an example of trade school success in a podcast by City Journal editor Brian Anderson. Kay S. Hymowitz, a contributing editor at the City Journal, talked about the school featured in her story, “Trading Up.” Williamson is a no-cost, three-year school that provides trade…
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Wawa’s Menu Could Soon Include Burgers and Waffle Fries
Wawa is testing new food options like hamburgers, waffle fries, and breaded chicken sandwiches at six select stores, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An offering of burgers and breaded chicken sandwiches would have Wawa competing against national chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Shake Shack. “We are testing new options specifically for…
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This Local Studio Has Produced Shows with Life-Changing Stories for Netflix, Golf Channel
The WorkShop Content Studios in Radnor is named in tribute to founder Tom Farrell’s father, Frank, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. At his father’s workshop, they could rely on getting things fixed. Today, The WorkShop and its crew of 10 tell authentic stories. “I like to stay true to … stories that make…
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Boeing’s Delco Plant Part of the Political Landscape of Military Spending in a Swing State
Pennsylvania’s status as a swing state means the amount of military money spent here could influence President Donald Trump’s chances for re-election, writes Loren Thompson for Forbes. Military spending in the state means jobs and benefits for workers, and votes for the politicians that made it possible. That’s one reason behind increased weapons expenditures during…
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