• The Cost of Medical Care

    The Cost of Medical Care

    When uninsured people end up in the hospital, “sticker shock” can follow. Just a quick look at the current prices for medical procedures can be sobering. How much does a CT scan cost? Between $300-$6,750, depending on where it is performed. Need a stent in your heart? The cost of that delicate procedure can cost between…

  • Chester County Food Bank Shares 5 Ways To Make the Most of Hunger Action Month

    Chester County Food Bank Shares 5 Ways To Make the Most of Hunger Action Month

    September is Hunger Action Month. A nationwide initiative led by Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, this month of action gives Chester County Food Bank a chance to address issues of hunger and rally even more support for its mission. Food security is a priority every day for CCFB and food banks across the nation; the…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Rosemary Fordjour

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Rosemary Fordjour

    Ghana and New York City native Rosemary Fordjour is the Owner and Founder of Row Psychiatric Services, LLC. Fordjour, who received her master’s degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from Hunter College, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board-certified (PMHNP-BC), a Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni, and is Certified as a…

  • Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College will celebrate a major addition to its campus at the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Art & Design Center. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:00 PM in the West Wing of Pennswood Hall on the Bryn Mawr campus. This event reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to fostering…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – William Belknap

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – William Belknap

    Suffern, N.Y. and Selma, Ind. native William (Bill) Belknap is the President and CEO of AEONRG LLC, a construction services provider for government clients. Belknap, who is a 1981 West Point graduate and received his MBA from Wayne State University, credits Michael Bayer, Chairman of the Army Science Board with teaching him key dynamics for…

  • The Colonial Theatre Celebrates National Day(s) with Corresponding Screenings

    The Colonial Theatre Celebrates National Day(s) with Corresponding Screenings

    When did National Days become a thing? Well, The Colonial Theatre is not ignoring the trend of these special days and is using them as a chance to embrace fandom and spotlight real-world issues. Join in on the National Day fun with the following screenings in the upcoming months. Star Trek Day – Star Trek…

  • A Weekend of Art in Kennett Square: Kennett Library To Host 2024 Kennett Arts Festival

    A Weekend of Art in Kennett Square: Kennett Library To Host 2024 Kennett Arts Festival

    Kennett Library will host the Kennett Arts Festival at Borough Hall on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, and Sunday, Sept. 22, 12:00-4:00 PM. The Festival will take place outdoors, rain or shine, at 600 South Broad Street, Kennett Square. Free parking is available at Kennett High School (across the street). General admission for the…

  • West Chester University’s Biomedical Engineering Program Receives Prestigious ABET Accreditation

    West Chester University’s Biomedical Engineering Program Receives Prestigious ABET Accreditation

    During the first week of the 2024-2025 academic year, West Chester University received news that its Biomedical Engineering Degree Program has been accredited by the prestigious Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Sought worldwide, ABET accreditation assures that…

  • Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue

    Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue

    Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This development marks a new chapter for the esteemed venue, renowned for its timeless elegance and picturesque setting. The new proprietor, Bill Haas, who has owned and operated the prestigious Pen Ryn Estate on the Delaware…

  • Fast-Track Your Education with Wilmington University’s New Business Management Degree

    Fast-Track Your Education with Wilmington University’s New Business Management Degree

    Are you looking for an affordable, flexible, comprehensive business degree to jump-start your career without committing to a full bachelor’s program? In fall 2024, Wilmington University (WilmU) will launch its new associate degree program in Business Management.  “This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business principles, equipping them with the…

  • Fall Programs and Events at Kennett Library

    Fall Programs and Events at Kennett Library

    Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. September, October, and November are filled with programs and events that fuel the community’s passions and inspirations. Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “To coincide with our first anniversary, we are launching some firsts, like our new Astronomy Club and…

  • Partners in Outreach’s Summer Splash Program Expands Reach and Impact Through Community Efforts

    Partners in Outreach’s Summer Splash Program Expands Reach and Impact Through Community Efforts

    The Summer Splash Program, a flagship initiative of Partners in Outreach, continues to make a significant impact on local children in need. What began with just 100 camp bags has expanded to nearly 1,600, benefiting approximately 16 organizations that support 27 programs. This remarkable growth reflects the program’s success in providing essential summer gear and…

  • Metro Esports and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine Join Forces To Empower Youth

    Metro Esports and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine Join Forces To Empower Youth

    Metro Esports, a leading provider of esports programming, education, and competitions, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), a cornerstone of community development and youth enrichment, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at empowering young people through the power of gaming and healthy living. The partnership kicks off on Sept. 6 with a release party…

  • VRA Realty Introduces John Williams, the Newest Agent at Chadd’s Ford Location

    VRA Realty Introduces John Williams, the Newest Agent at Chadd’s Ford Location

    Jacob Verna, Director of Business Development and REALTOR®️ at VRA Realty, recently sat down with John Williams, the newest addition to the VRA Realty family, now operating out of its Chadds Ford location. Williams has firm roots in the Chadds Ford area, having started his career in real estate in the Garnet Valley School District,…

  • HFHCC To Celebrate Transformation of Cambria Terrace Community on Sept. 21

    HFHCC To Celebrate Transformation of Cambria Terrace Community on Sept. 21

    To celebrate the finalization of the last few homes in the Cambria Terrace development in Coatesville and the four new homeowners moving in, the Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) is holding a celebration honoring the Cambria Terrace Community on Saturday, Sept. 21, with a tentative rain date of Sept. 28. The home dedication…

  • Wilmington University Debuts Latest Business Course in Spanish Immersion Format

    Wilmington University Debuts Latest Business Course in Spanish Immersion Format

    Wilmington University (WilmU) has a new addition to its growing bilingual undergraduate business curriculum: Business Communications. This live, online, Spanish immersion format class starts this fall and is designed for students who speak Spanish and English but prefer Spanish instruction. Building on the success of the university’s first Spanish immersion course, Principles of Management, introduced…

  • Sweet Aloha Bowls Opens at Hankin Group’s River Station

    Sweet Aloha Bowls Opens at Hankin Group’s River Station

    Hankin Group, a vertically integrated real estate company, has added Sweet Aloha Bowls, an authentic superfood café specializing in acai bowls, to the mixed-use River Station community in Downingtown. The River Station location marks the second brick-and-mortar for Sweet Aloha Bowls, which launched as a popular food truck in 2016. Sweet Aloha Bowls at River Station…