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High School Student Raises $1K for YGBW’s Annual Campaign To Teach Water Safety Skills
In honor of National Water Safety Month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently partnered with LCH Health and Community Services to offer a bilingual water safety program for adults. The program was held late last month in the indoor pool at the Jennersville branch, with a dry-land component held in LCH’s offices in West…
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Have You Seen This Man?
Who is David Strathairn, you ask? Who isn’t he? He’s Edward R. Murrow, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and William Seward. He’s nuanced and practiced, leading and supporting. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve seen him everywhere from stage to screen for the last 4 decades. With a filmography of over 90 movies and over 30 television…
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When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
For small business owners, the line between the personal and their business can be a bit hazy at times. Yet, when it comes to a vehicle that may be used for personal and business-related reasons, it’s important to know how your auto insurer is expected to define what constitutes commercial use. If you own a car…
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The Dark Web and Identity Theft: What You Should Know
Fraud and identity theft are a quickly growing threat, costing U.S. consumers billions of dollars a year. One of the biggest drivers of identity theft is the dark web, where personal financial information can be sold to the highest bidder. Once this information is purchased, cybercriminals can use it to invade your bank account, steal…
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National Homeownership Month: The Vital Role of Homebuyer Education in Habitat for Humanity’s Mission
June is National Homeownership Month. This month is not just a time to celebrate the joys and privileges of owning a home but also to acknowledge the challenges and responsibilities that come with it. As a leading force in the quest for affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity International recently released an evidence brief on the…
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Seven DCCC Students Selected for Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program
Seven Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students are taking part in advanced biomedical research this summer after being selected to participate in the highly competitive Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program (BTT). The Wistar Institute is a Philadelphia-based global leader in biomedical research with special expertise in cancer, immunology, infectious disease, and vaccine development. BTT…
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Holy Family University’s Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Cohort Finishes Year One of Five-Year Program
Holy Family University’s largest-ever cohort of students enrolled in the Doctor of Counseling Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program completed their challenging first year in the five-year program, collaborating on several events that bolstered their classroom learning. The 17 students teamed to host the University’s annual Fall Ethics Forum: The Ethical Psychologist in Your Community. They…
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FAFSA Chief Visits Delaware County Community College To Highlight Importance of Trade and Career Programs
One in four jobs in America today is filled by someone with an associate degree or a credential they earned from a trade or other certificate program, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Officer for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid, visited Delaware County Community…
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Probiotics and Prebiotics: What Are They and Should You Be Taking Them?
In the realm of health and wellness, the terms “probiotics” and “prebiotics” have been gaining significant attention. With products like kombucha growing in popularity in recent years, chances are you’ve stumbled across probiotics. You might have even seen them advertised on yogurt containers, dietary supplements, or skincare products. But what exactly are probiotics and prebiotics, and should you be…
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NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities
“If you mess up, fess up.” Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024 graduate) hopes soon to carry this priceless advice into a career with the federal government. The wisdom was imparted by Erik Saracino, a Special Agent (SA) at NASA’s Office of…
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Pennsylvania American Water Commemorates Two Years of York Wastewater System Ownership
On Jun. 5, Pennsylvania American Water welcomed a group of local stakeholders to visit its York Wastewater Treatment Plant for an event commemorating two years of the company’s ownership of the system. Pennsylvania American Water acquired the wastewater system from the City of York in late May 2022. Following brief remarks from Pennsylvania American Water, the City of York,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Award $210,000+ in Tree-Planting Grants
In collaboration with The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and local conservation districts, Aqua Pennsylvania (an Essential Utilities company) unveiled the 2024 grant recipients of their impactful tree-planting grant initiative, “Trees for Watersheds.” Formally known as “TreeVitalize Watersheds,” the “Trees for Watersheds” grant program provides crucial funding to help plant trees and shrubs along waterways and…
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What Pennsylvania’s New Cellphone Ban While Driving Entails
A new state law that will take effect next year has banned drivers in Pennsylvania from talking on a handheld device while driving, writes Gillian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A previous law banned texting while driving, but Pennsylvania was the only state in the region to allow drivers to talk on the phone while…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Earns Top Workplaces 2024 Award from Philadelphia Inquirer
YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been named a Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer. In determining the 2024 Top Workplaces, The Philadelphia Inquirer partnered with Energage, a third-party employee engagement partner, to collect anonymous and confidential feedback from YGBW employees. This award signifies that employees of YGBW ranked the organization highly in categories such as…
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MacElree Harvey’s Family Law Group: Over 35 Years of Excellence in Pennsylvania and Delaware
With over 35 years of dedicated service, MacElree Harvey’s Family Law Group stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of family law. The firm is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal representation in both Pennsylvania and Delaware, backed by numerous awards and accolades from the legal community. Comprehensive Family Law…
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Harcum College Welcomes Displaced UArts and DCAD Students
Harcum College, a private associate degree-granting institution on the Main Line, is responding to the recent closures of the University of the Arts (UArts) and the Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) by offering support to their displaced students as they continue their academic journeys. To assist these students, Harcum College has established a…
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People’s Light Concludes 49th Season with Regional Premiere of New Musical ‘Somewhere Over the Border’
Beginning Jul. 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road) will conclude its 49th season with the regional premiere presentation of Somewhere Over the Border by Emmy Award-nominated Playwright, Actor, and Composer Brian Quijada. Presented as a co-production with Pittsburgh’s City Theatre and Pittsburgh CLO, the Cumbia hip-hop musical is inspired by the true story…
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Chester County OIC’s Volunteer Tutoring Program Fosters Growth and Connection
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) continues its vision to be “leaders in improving the lives of disadvantaged adults by creating educational and employment opportunities,” and one prominent way the nonprofit does this is through its Adult Tutoring Program. CCOIC partners with the Chester County Library, Exton Branch, to provide free one-on-one tutoring for adult learners…
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