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Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss
The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that have long been pillars of the country’s culture, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. Nationwide, 81 percent of rural counties have recorded more deaths than births in the last four…
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Kennett Library Receives $500,000 Grant To Enhance Makerspace Facilities
Kennett Library has received a $500,000 grant from the Longwood Foundation to enhance and expand its makerspace facilities. This grant will enable the library to provide state-of-the-art resources and innovative programming, further establishing the library as a cornerstone of creativity and learning in the community. Enhanced makerspace features include: Chris Manna, Executive Director of Kennett…
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Immaculata University and Messiah University Partner To Train Occupational Therapists
Immaculata University and Messiah University have established an enrollment articulation agreement to offer a streamlined path for students pursuing a career in occupational therapy. This new program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree at Immaculata and then earn a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) at Messiah in just two additional years. Students in the…
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Blobfest Celebrates 25th Year with a Fundraising Goal
To celebrate Blobfest’s 25th year bringing whimsically weird fun to downtown Phoenixville, The Colonial Theatre is setting a goal to raise $25,000 by the end of the festival, Sunday, Jul. 14. From Jul. 12-14, the three-day festival pays homage to the Theatre’s starring role in the 1958 classic Steve McQueen film, The Blob. Phoenixville’s favorite movie monster oozed into town more…
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Katie Warrington Hugelmeyer: Wilmington University’s First individual Wildcat in the CACC Hall of Fame
Fortunately, the phone call came during a lull in the full-time job of raising her two preschoolers. Still, Katie Warrington Hugelmeyer almost didn’t answer it. “It was so out of the blue,” she said. “I was like, ‘Who is this number from Connecticut calling me?’” Turns out, it was the Commissioner of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference…
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First Bank Launches Digital Account Opening Solution
First Bank has launched a new Digital Business and Consumer Account Opening experience powered by Narmi, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. The new experience will allow prospects and customers to digitally open accounts with First Bank in just minutes without visiting a branch, increasing convenience and driving a new digital channel of deposit growth. “How…
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Lamb McErlane PC Expands Its Family Law Department
Julie M. Potts, formerly lead Name Partner of a boutique Chester County family law firm, has joined Lamb McErlane PC as a Partner, along with two Associates and two Paralegals. Lamb McErlane will now have two West Chester locations, in addition to offices in Philadelphia, Newtown Square, Oxford, Exton, and Mount Laurel, N.J. This is…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Shares Tips To Prepare for Hurricane Season
With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take proactive steps to prepare their homes and families for potential storms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this year’s hurricane season has an 85 percent chance of being above normal, forecasting 17 to 25 total named storms. Of…
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Protect Your Financial Health From Medicare Scams
If you’re one of 64 million Americans eligible for Medicare, you may be targeted by criminals for your personal information and Medicare benefits. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) receives almost a million reports about impersonation scammers annually — including Medicare scammers — who steal almost $2.3 billion from people across the country and defraud Medicare…
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Should You Consider a Variable Annuity?
For the casual observer, it sometimes seems that variable annuities are either “terrible” or “wonderful.” Commentators in the financial media seem to occupy a polarity of opinions we might see in politics. What gets lost when these commentators collide is “the individual.” Unfortunately, the discussion is rarely centered on whether a variable annuity is relevant…
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Hankin Group Named to Delaware Valley’s Top Workplaces of 2024 by ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’
Hankin Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported,…
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Art House Theater Day Returns to The Colonial Theatre Jul. 25
Art House Theater Day will return at The Colonial Theatre on Thursday, Jul. 25. For one day only, The Colonial Theatre will join independent theaters all over the country in celebrating the art house community and its commitment to preserving the power of cinematic storytelling. Screenings will include The Terminator (1984), Suburbia (1984), and the local…
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Combatting the Effects of Clutter on Health and Wealth
In today’s hectic world, finding ways to positively impact both your health and wealth is crucial. Over time, life’s busyness can lead to a loss of interest and energy for keeping things tidy. However, tidying up your living space can have profound effects on reducing anxiety and boosting your overall well-being. Research shows that living…
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Immaculata University To Host Virtual Open House for Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold a virtual open house for graduate programs on Wednesday, Jul. 10, at 4:00 PM. Attendees can learn about Immaculata’s programs and can speak with faculty to learn about online and in-person class options, accelerated class schedules, tuition, financial aid, and more. The open house will be held through Zoom and will…
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Fallen Tree Damage — Who Pays?
As a homeowner, are you responsible for the damage caused by a tree on your property that hits your neighbor’s home or other insured structure, such as a garage or shed? In most cases, the answer is “no.” When such damage occurs to your neighbor’s home due to forces outside your control (e.g., weather events),…
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Chester County Food Bank Dedicates Exton Headquarters To Honor Founding Chairman
The Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) has named its headquarters located in the Eagleview Corporate Center in Exton in honor of Robert D. McNeil, CCFB’s Founding Chairman. McNeil, who passed away in April after a long battle with cancer, was a Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Neighbor, and Friend. His unwavering tenacity fostered the community’s well-being through hundreds…
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Men Can Get Postpartum Depression (PPD), Too
Having a baby changes everything. From the amount of sleep you get to how much “me time” you have, to how long it takes to get out the door, your life will never be the same after welcoming your little one into the world. While becoming a parent is rewarding, some changes can be challenging,…
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Adult Literacy Program at Kennett Library Receives $8K Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Adult Literacy Program (ALP) at the Kennett Library a grant of $8,000 to support adult literacy. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General…
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