• Why Private Preferred Stocks Are an Investment You Should Consider

    Why Private Preferred Stocks Are an Investment You Should Consider

    This double agent of stocks could be a strong investment in your portfolio. Most people know that businesses can be private or public. A business may choose to sell common stock or preferred stock. But, what most people do not know is that a public company can also sell private preferred stock. Public common stock is open to daily stock market…

  • Hearing Loss and Dementia

    Hearing Loss and Dementia

    Age-related hearing loss, also referred to as presbycusis, can develop gradually with advancing age. It is prevalent, with over half of individuals in the United States aged 75 and above experiencing some degree of age-related hearing impairment. While it is commonly understood that hearing can deteriorate with age, it is less widely known that untreated…

  • Kennett Symphony Receives Significant Annual Perpetual Support from J.M. Blair Trust

    Kennett Symphony Receives Significant Annual Perpetual Support from J.M. Blair Trust

    Dr. Timothy Vance Blair, the court-appointed Administrator of the J.M. Blair Family Trust, has established a generous annuity to benefit the Kennett Symphony of Chester County in perpetuity. This gift fulfills Blair’s wish to provide lasting support for the Symphony’s work. Blair has been a champion of Chester County charities for decades, including the Kennett…

  • Harcum College’s 2016 Graduate Mihailo Vasic Competes in the Paris Olympics

    Harcum College’s 2016 Graduate Mihailo Vasic Competes in the Paris Olympics

    Mihailo Vasic ’16 is competing in the Olympics in Paris. This is his second appearance in the 3×3 basketball competition, representing his home country of Serbia. In 2021, he brought home a bronze medal, becoming the first Harcum athlete to medal in the Olympic games. The Serbian team has been the gold standard in 3×3…

  • DCCC Recognized for Commitment To Improving Experiences for First-Generation College Students

    DCCC Recognized for Commitment To Improving Experiences for First-Generation College Students

    FirstGen Forward™, formerly the Center for First-Generation Student Success, recently named Delaware County Community College as one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network member, DCCC displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. “We are extremely…

  • Celebrating 50+ Years of Dedication: William ‘Bill’ Gallagher’s Legacy at MacElree Harvey

    Celebrating 50+ Years of Dedication: William ‘Bill’ Gallagher’s Legacy at MacElree Harvey

    Bill Gallagher, the last founding partner of MacElree Harvey, marks an extraordinary 50+ years with the firm. The journey of Gallagher at MacElree Harvey began in the early 1970s when he merged his small practice with MacElree, Platt and Harvey, forming what would become MacElree, Harvey, Gallagher, and Kean, eventually shortened to MacElree Harvey. His…

  • Classic Comedies To Debut Aug. 10th at The Colonial Theater

    Classic Comedies To Debut Aug. 10th at The Colonial Theater

    Chester and Montgomery County families will be able to enjoy an afternoon of classic comedy on the big screen on Saturday, Aug.10 at The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville. The show begins at 1:30 PM and features some of the best-known Three Stooges shorts, as well as a full-length Laurel and Hardy comedy. The show has…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shares a Closer Look at Nutrition with HUSK

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shares a Closer Look at Nutrition with HUSK

    Earlier this year, we launched a partnership with HUSK Nutrition to enable our members to receive personalized nutritional counseling from registered dieticians. To learn more about the member experience, we caught up with Katie, a staff member who decided to sign up for HUSK.  Q: How would you describe HUSK to another member? A: HUSK provides nutritional counseling, but…

  • Immaculata University Students Benefit from Additional Dorm Space

    Immaculata University Students Benefit from Additional Dorm Space

    Due to increased enrollment, Immaculata University is returning the second floor of Villa Maria Hall to dorm rooms that will house 27 students in double or single rooms. The conversion from office space back to dorm rooms will be complete for the fall semester. Residents of this newly refurbished space will enjoy the historic charm of Immaculata’s…

  • Delaware County Community College Calls for Entries for Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists

    Delaware County Community College Calls for Entries for Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists

    The call for entries is open for the gallery at Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) 215/610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, an annual exhibition that features the work of emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region. Submissions will be collected until Sept. 5 at 5:00 PM. Regional, emerging artists are invited to submit up…

  • Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program

    Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program

    Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport. Holy Family University (HFU) will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in Spring 2025. Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Awarded Two PENNVEST Loans To Expand Water Service in Washington County

    Pennsylvania American Water Awarded Two PENNVEST Loans To Expand Water Service in Washington County

    The Shapiro Administration recently revealed that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for two water main extension projects in Washington County totaling $15.5 million. The loans will enable the company to bring safe, reliable public water service and increased fire protection capabilities to nearly 60 homes, a public school district, and a fire…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shines Spotlights Its Adaptive Fitness Offerings

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shines Spotlights Its Adaptive Fitness Offerings

    With July being Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has focused on Adaptive Fitness. Adaptive Fitness is a term that indicates a program has been modified to meet the needs of participants with disabilities.  At YGBW, there is a catalog of Adaptive Programs for…

  • Hankin Group Starts Haywood Park Phase; Allied Properties Gets Loan for Downingtown Center

    Hankin Group Starts Haywood Park Phase; Allied Properties Gets Loan for Downingtown Center

    Hankin Group has started construction on the next phase of Haywood Business Park in Exton, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This stage will cost $12 million and include 70,000 square feet of new flex industrial space specifically designed for light manufacturing and assembly, warehouse, and research and development. The developer is constructing…

  • Firefighters from Across Region Descend on Exton for ‘Toughest Two Minutes in Sports’

    Firefighters from Across Region Descend on Exton for ‘Toughest Two Minutes in Sports’

    Last week, firefighters from across the region gathered in Exton to test their abilities for day one of the Northeast Regional Classic, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. Spectators filled a vacant Sam’s Club parking lot to witness what organizers and participants dubbed the toughest two minutes in sports. “It’s not terrible,” said Announcer Huan…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology

    This month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcomes Vice President of Information Technology, Keith Rice. After decades of serving elementary and secondary educational institutions, Rice looks forward to supporting the Y and its mission.  “I have a passion for serving youth in the community,” Rice stated. “Both throughout my career and as a father, I’ve…

  • S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors

    S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors

    S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board. “I am personally delighted to welcome Peter to our board. His leadership expertise and experience in building successful programs to educate children…

  • National Make-A-Will Month: Create An Impact That Extends Beyond Your Lifetime

    National Make-A-Will Month: Create An Impact That Extends Beyond Your Lifetime

    As August approaches, so does an opportunity for reflection and planning your future. Each year, August is recognized as National Make-A-Will Month. At Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC), this month holds special significance as we encourage supporters like you to consider planning your legacy with us. Homeownership is an essential resource that creates…