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VISTA Careers – Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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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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VIDEO Series: CCRES Provides Dedicated Paraprofessionals to Help Their Student Thrive!
For some families, the transition into school comes with challenges far beyond the classroom. After undergoing intensive treatment for leukemia, one young student faced not only the start of kindergarten but also the difficult shift from constant care at home to independence at school. For his family, that transition brought understandable uncertainty. The presence of…
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Amanda Rappa: A Widener Story Defined by Heart, Hustle, and Human Connection
Amanda Rappa was recently honored with the President’s Award at Widener University, given to a graduating senior who has contributed the most to campus life through academics and participation in extracurricular activities. Widener President Stacey Robertson surprised her with the award when Rappa showed up, believing she was helping shoot a video through her role…
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Penn State Brandywine Instructor Lusine Mueller Wins Research Award on Jazz Age Author Michael Arlen
A Penn State Brandywine English instructor has earned international recognition for her article on Michael Arlen, a highly influential Jazz Age literary figure, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Lusine Mueller, a part-time instructor of English at Penn State Brandywine, has been awarded the First-Degree Laureate Award from the All-Russian Society of Scientific Researchers…
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There’s Still Time to Register for the 23rd Annual Arc of Chester County Bubble Walk Happening on May 17
The 23rd Annual Arc of Chester County Bubble Walk & Fun Day gets underway this Sunday, May 17, at West Goshen Community Park, 1023 Fern Hill Road, in West Chester. Registration is still open. This beloved community event is the Arc’s largest fundraiser. The 11 AM to 2 PM Bubble Walk brings together families, friends,…
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Coming Home to Brandywine: Why Baby Boomers Are Choosing Freedom Village at Brandywine for Retirement
For many Baby Boomers, the pull of family, familiar landscapes, and a slower pace of life makes moving to a Life Plan Community closer to home a more attractive option. According to the National Association of Realtors‘ 2025 Generational Trends Report, Baby Boomers now account for 53 percent of all home sales in the United…
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365 Days Sober: How Safe Harbor of Chester County Helped Nina Rebuild Her Life After Homelessness
A year ago, Nina had lost almost everything. When she arrived at Safe Harbor, she was homeless for the first time in her life. She was carrying layers of trauma that left her feeling lost, overwhelmed, and disconnected. She struggled with strained relationships, hidden substance abuse, and loss. Nina questioned her own worth and whether…
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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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142 Penn State Brandywine Graduates Celebrated at Spring 2026 Commencement in Media
Bachelor’s degrees went out to 142 students at Penn State Brandywine’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony, with five other students earning associate degrees, writes Bill Tyson for Penn State Brandywine. Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells presided over the ceremony, telling graduates they had grown into changemakers prepared to make their mark on the world. “Today is…
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Widener University Joins Scholars Network to Cut Student Debt and Create Healthcare Career Paths
For students pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy, or other high-demand healthcare fields, a clinical career means a daunting tradeoff: the more specialized the training, the heavier the debt load. Widener University hopes to change that. The Chester, Pennsylvania, university has joined Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students, universities, and healthcare employers…
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The Gravity of Love: Reflecting on What Drives Our Decisions
Have you ever stopped to consider how the things and people that you love influence the decisions you make? Speaker and writer Myles Munroe once shared a profound insight, saying, “Our life is the sum total of all the decisions we make every day, and those decisions are determined by our priorities.” But there’s a…
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VIDEO Series: CCRES’s Commitment to Schools and Communities
School districts rely on strong partnerships to meet the evolving needs of their students, and CCRES continues to stand out as a trusted, committed resource. By providing dedicated support staff who take the time to fully integrate into each district, CCRES ensures that services are not only effective but deeply aligned with the community they…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Build Robot Stealth Game for Capstone Project
This semester, five Penn State Brandywine students collaborated on a unique capstone project for their CMPSC 483W: Software Design Methods class. In this course, students apply scientific knowledge and methods to design and construct software, writes Natalie Di Mario for Penn State Brandywine. When Hunter Becker, Ryan Culbertson, Mohammad Hoque, Remington Navarro, and Ian Demartinis…
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VISTA 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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It’s Another Invasive Creature in Pennsylvania, but This One Swims
First we had to worry about the Lanternfly devastating our crops. Now there’s an invasive fish known as the snakehead. Also known as frankenfish, or channa argus, it is submarine-shaped, with a toothy mouth and can grow in excess of 33 inches, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Reading Eagle. Native to China, Russia and…
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Widener University Hosting 2026 Commencement on Chester Campus
The Widener University Commencement takes place next week on its Chester campus for 2026 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as one of its two law schools. A series of six ceremonies will run from Tuesday, May 12, to Thursday, May 14. The full ceremony schedule is: President Stacey Robertson will speak at the ceremonies,…
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Build Equity in Retirement: How Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Condo Deed Model Works
Freedom Village at Brandywine offers condo deeds to residents looking to enjoy the rights of ownership and the perk of building equity while still reaping the benefits of community living. With a condo deed, you hold legal ownership of your home as long as you live in it. That means potential real estate tax deductions…
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