• 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Gina Mazzulla

    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.…

  • Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

    Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

    Much is written about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Some classic financial missteps have been known to plague retirees, too. Calling them “missteps” may be a bit harsh, as not all of them represent errors in judgment. Either way, becoming aware of these potential pitfalls may help you…

  • VISTA Careers – Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning

    VISTA Careers – Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning

    Located in West Chester, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning has been consistently delivering quality workmanship and outstanding customer service with integrity, honesty, and a 100 percent guarantee since 1993. Brandywine Valley HVAC’s owner, Bill Ronayne, is passionate about serving the community, often going to great lengths to give back. Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning knows it’s the people who make the organization and carefully seeks to…

  • DCCC To Host the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Sept. 26 for Delco Arts Week

    DCCC To Host the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Sept. 26 for Delco Arts Week

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will celebrate Delco Arts Week with a performance by the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). Fareed Simpson-Hankins is a Philadelphia-born Trumpet Player, Composer, Educator, and Bandleader whose music is inspired by the sound of…

  • S&T Bank Has Been Named a 2024 “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” Top Workplaces Winner

    S&T Bank Has Been Named a 2024 “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” Top Workplaces Winner

    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently held an event to recognize the Pittsburgh Top Workplaces this year, and S&T Bank was ranked sixth among the list of 99 area employers. “We are humbled to be named to this prestigious list,” stated Chris McComish, Chief Executive Officer. “This award is a proof point that we are making people our…

  • September Events at Chester County Hospital: Virtual Workshops on Baby Safety, Childbirth, and More

    September Events at Chester County Hospital: Virtual Workshops on Baby Safety, Childbirth, and More

    Chester County Hospital is launching into the fall season with a full roster of online, educational workshops, ranging from childbirth to atrial fibrillation to recovery and beyond. Take a look at the Hospital’s September event details below and make sure to register to hold your spot. Sept. 18: Baby Safety Basics September is Baby Safety…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Michelle Venema

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Michelle Venema

    West Chester native Michelle Venema is the CEO of Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow. Venema is a graduate of East High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry with a concentration in English from Sweet Briar College. Additionally, Venema is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Executive Leadership Program, the RMA Leadership Graduate…

  • Summer Internships in Marketing, IT, and Science Position DCCC Students for Career Success

    Summer Internships in Marketing, IT, and Science Position DCCC Students for Career Success

    Internships help college students get experience in specific career fields, increase their confidence, and gain an edge over other candidates when applying for jobs. The Vanguard Group, the County of Delaware, The Wistar Institute, and Rosati Water Ice are just a few of the places Delaware County Community College students could be found working as…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Alphonso Newsuan

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Alphonso Newsuan

    Philadelphia native Alphonso Newsuan is the President and CEO at Movement Community Development Corporation. Newsuan attended John Bartram High School and is an ex-Marine, serving in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Newsuan credits his Pastor and State Representative Dr. Dan K. Williams with having a strong impact on his career. “There was a sermon that…

  • The Colonial Theatre Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month From Sept. 15-Oct. 15

    The Colonial Theatre Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month From Sept. 15-Oct. 15

    Join The Colonial Theatre for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The Colonial will screen the following films celebrating the filmmakers and actors within. The following films will be presented in their original language with the appropriate subtitles. El Espinazo del Diablo (The Devil’s Backbone) After losing his father, 10-year-old Carlos…

  • Revitalize Your Creativity: People’s Light Offers Fall Theatre Programs for Aspiring Artists of All Ages

    Revitalize Your Creativity: People’s Light Offers Fall Theatre Programs for Aspiring Artists of All Ages

    New school year, new you. People’s Light has a range of fall theatre programs for kindergarten and up that are designed to reinvigorate aspiring artists of all levels, with expert guidance from theatre professionals. Get inspired and shake off the summer haze with a huge boost of artistry, creativity, and confidence. Grades K–8 Weekly Saturday…

  • Local Leaders Celebrate Propell Credit Union’s New Chester County Branch

    Local Leaders Celebrate Propell Credit Union’s New Chester County Branch

    Propell Credit Union recently marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its first Chester County branch in West Chester. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at 1 N. Five Points Road, was well-attended, with strong support from the local business community and civic leaders. The event, hosted in partnership with the Greater West Chester Chamber…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Colin Neill

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Colin Neill

    United Kingdom native Colin Neill is the Chancellor, Dean, and Chief Academic Officer at Penn State Great Valley. Neill, who attended high school at The Norton Knatchbull School and college at the University of Wales Swansea, has obtained his BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; MSc in Communication Systems; and PhD in Real-time Systems.…

  • Chester County History Center and Kennett Symphony Forge New Cultural Alliance

    Chester County History Center and Kennett Symphony Forge New Cultural Alliance

    The Chester County History Center (CCHC) has unveiled a new cultural partnership with the Kennett Symphony of Chester County. This partnership represents a powerful alliance between the arts and history, enriching the cultural landscape of the region. These institutions will create unique and engaging experiences for the community of Chester County. The collaboration not only…

  • DCCC Celebrates Opening of Expanded Student Resource Center and Food Pantry

    DCCC Celebrates Opening of Expanded Student Resource Center and Food Pantry

    Many college students today face food insecurity, which can hurt their academic performance and ability to achieve their educational and professional goals. Overall, 23 percent of undergraduates are experiencing food insecurity, according to a 2023 survey by Temple University’s The Hope Center. Since 2020, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) — designated a PA Hunger-Free Campus…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – MaryFrances McGarrity

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – MaryFrances McGarrity

    Upper Darby native MaryFrances McGarrity is the SVP of Business Development and Location Services at Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). McGarrity attended Archbishop Prendergast High School and earned her bachelor of science in Management and Marketing from St. Joseph’s University. She also earned her Elementary Education Certification at Immaculata University, attained a PA Real…

  • Chester County Resident Receives Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University

    Chester County Resident Receives Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University

    Immaculata University awarded the prestigious 2024-25 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal to Madison Borkowski, a senior from Elverson. President Barbara Lettiere presented the award to Borkowski during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 29. Sponsored by Kappa Gamma Pi, a national honor society for graduates of Catholic colleges, the Saint Catherine Medal honors…

  • Global Careers Institute To Be Held at Penn State Great Valley with a Focus on Graduate Students

    Global Careers Institute To Be Held at Penn State Great Valley with a Focus on Graduate Students

    Penn State Global and Penn State Great Valley will co-host the first-ever Penn State Global Careers Institute at the Great Valley campus in Malvern on Sept. 27 and 28. This event, intended for graduate students, is a professional development program designed to help the University’s international and domestic students prepare for career success in the global marketplace.…