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Walking in Their Shoes: Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly Incarcerated
Reentry isn’t always rocket science. For recently paroled individuals, it means reentering society. These individuals — who might leave prison without a home, a car, or a job — may feel as though they need an advanced degree just to navigate the complicated galaxy of agencies they encounter as they reenter civilian life. To help…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – John Serock
Havertown native John Serock is the President and Owner of John Serock Catering. Serock attended Cardinal O’Hara High School and then went on to earn an AOS in Culinary Art and a bachelor’s in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University. Serock describes his proudest professional moment as when he used his leadership skills…
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Immaculata Symphony Kicks Off the 2024-25 concert Season with an Outdoor Concert
The Immaculata Symphony begins its concert season with an outdoor performance on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3:00 PM on Immaculata University’s back campus. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to the Alumnae Hall Theater. The Immaculata Symphony is an outstanding university-community organization that has been performing since the University’s founding…
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Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities
With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families. In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…
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Hankin Group Begins Floodplain Restoration Project with Expansion of Keva Flats in Exton
Hankin Group has begun construction on Phase II of Keva Flats, which includes one of Chester County’s first floodplain restoration projects and the addition of 96 apartments to the 242-unit, 19-acre luxury apartment community in Exton. Phase II is anticipated to be completed in fall of 2026. The $2.4 million floodplain restoration, an identified priority…
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CCFB Hosts Inaugural Hunger Action Day Community Food Forum, Releases 2024 Impact Report
The inaugural Hunger Action Day Community Food Forum was held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Chester County Food Bank (CCFB). The community gathering was sponsored by AQUA, an Essential Utilities Company, light fare was courtesy of the CCFB Community Kitchen, and spirits were provided by Victory Brewing Company and Harvest Ridge Winery. With September marking Hunger Action Month, the Community Food Forum highlighted key strategies and initiatives…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Robbe Healey
Illinois and Iowa native Robbe Healey is a Founding Member of Aurora Philanthropic Consulting. Healey attended high school at James B. Conant in Hoffman Estates, Ill., and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University and her master’s at Villanova University. Healey is an ACFRE (Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive), an FAFP (Fellow, Association…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – William Friedmann
Springfield native William Friedmann is the Owner and Founder of Blue Dog Printing & Design. Friedmann attended Springfield High School, after which he earned his bachelor’s from Elizabethtown College and master’s from West Chester University. Friedmann is the Past Chair of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (2010), Past President of The Rotary Club of…
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AI Is Changing The Way We Treat Cancer: From Diagnosing Disease to Personalized Treatment Plans
All across Chester County Hospital, there are examples of how state-of-the-art technology is redefining medicine. In particular, we’re highlighting two potentially groundbreaking innovations: the Ethos Therapy System and the Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscope. The artificial intelligence-driven Ethos Therapy System is enabling our radiation oncologists to personalize treatment plans to an unprecedented degree, in real time. Meanwhile,…
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DCCC Tackles Timely Topics with Fall Speaker and Author Series
This fall, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and inequality, and more. From coaches to filmmakers, from bestselling authors to successful entrepreneurs, the intriguing lineup of speakers is designed to create awareness, promote education and understanding and encourage meaningful…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality
Aqua Pennsylvania recently supported the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA, which provides government agencies and nonprofit organizations with grants to improve water quality for one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s most vital water sources. The grants focus on three major sources of pollution: stormwater run-off, agricultural pollution, and abandoned mine drainage.…
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VISTA Careers — S&T Bank
S&T Bank’s mission is to build relationships rooted in excellent performance and long-standing trust. Founded in 1902, the bank endeavors to be a reliable resource, a family advisor, a financial anchor, and a source of civic pride across its Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York footprint. S&T Bank is currently hiring for the following open roles in…
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Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center
Harcum College officials celebrated the opening of a new center for students studying in the art and design fields on Thursday, Sept.12. President Jon Jay DeTemple joined with donors and administrators to cut the ribbon on the Art & Design Center, now an efficient and well equipped on-campus space serving the creative majors. The Art…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Melissa King
Fairbanks, Alaska native Melissa King is the Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Ellucian. King attended West Valley High School and attained her undergraduate degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She holds a bachelor’s in Business Administration and has earned several professional credentials, including Pragmatic…
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Chester County Food Bank Invites Community Members To ‘Rally Against Hunger’ on Sept. 19
Join the Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) on Sept. 19, from 12-12:45 PM, at the historic courthouse steps in West Chester (2 N. High St.) for an inspiring Rally Against Hunger. Come together with elected officials, community leaders, food relief organizations, and neighbors to stand up against hunger in Chester County. September is Hunger Action Month, and the…
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DCCC Teams with Thomas Jefferson University To Offer Discounted Courses to DCCC Community
A new partnership between DCCC and Thomas Jefferson University provides as much as half off tuition; in-person, online, hybrid, certificate, and graduate education opportunities; and a variety of other benefits to DCCC full-time and part-time staff, faculty, members of the Board of Trustees, and immediate family members of these groups and alumni. Through this Community…
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MacElree Harvey’s Michelle Foster Named a Philadelphia Business Journal ‘Most Admired CEO’ for 2024
MacElree Harvey’s CEO, Michelle Foster, has been honored as one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEOs” for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes exemplary C-suite leaders who excel in vision, agility, and leadership across a wide array of industries. Foster’s selection is a testament to her outstanding leadership in navigating the business side of…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Gina Mazzulla
Havertown native and Chesterbrook resident Gina Mazzulla is the Communication Program Manager at Bentley Systems. Mazzulla attended Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova for high school and went on to college at St. Joseph’s University for her undergraduate. Following her undergraduate, Mazzulla attended the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education in Philadelphia.…
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