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Use It or Lose It: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine Advocates for Active Aging through Mind and Body Exercise Programs
Your brain and your muscles have something in common: You must exercise them regularly to avoid loss of skills. In other words, use it or lose it! Utilization and repetition are important no matter your age. Yet, as you get older, it becomes more critical to use the skills that you want to retain. The…
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Aqua Pennsylvania, Riverbend, and Upper Darby School District Collaborate to Bring Environmental STEM Program to Nearly 1,000 Fifth Graders
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly 1,000 fifth-grade students in the Upper Darby School District. Aqua’s generous donation of $12,000 will fund the implementation of the “Where Does My Water Come From?” Environmental STEM (Science, Technology,…
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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Hannah Medvic
Hannah Medvic, a native of Warminster, is the Head of Marketing and Communications at Bender Inc., where she is responsible for marketing efforts in North and South America. “I work with various teams and departments within Bender Inc., driving leads to our sales team through ads and our website,” she said. “Because Bender manufactures niche,…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Silent Sky’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Performances are Apr. 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 PM and Apr. 7 at 2 PM at the MainStage Theatre in the E.O.…
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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Nicholas Imbesi
Berks County native Nicholas Imbesi is the Senior Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations at Chester County Food Bank where he advocates for the Food Bank and for policies that impact those facing food insecurity in Chester County. “Whether it be with our state delegation, federal delegation, or county government, I provide the information they…
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Feeding Hope: Chester County Food Bank’s Impact during National Nutrition Month
March is more than just another month; it’s a celebration of health, well-being, and access to real, nutritious food. As National Nutrition Month unfolds, Chester County Food Bank takes center stage in the narrative, not merely as a provider of sustenance but as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in the battle…
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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Audrey Andrejko
Lehigh Valley native Audrey Andrejko is the Senior Manager, Human Resources at West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., where she serves as a trusted business partner for four client groups. “I joined West in October 2022 and have leveraged my 18 years of HR experience to support strategic workforce planning, leadership development, culture and engagement, continuous improvement…
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Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways
Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation and real estate development. Additionally, Immaculata students who are admitted into the master’s programs as full-time graduate students will receive an annual $5,000 Dean’s Scholarship from Jefferson. The Master of Science in…
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Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research
Researchers at Wilmington University (WilmU) are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change. Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing. She is working under…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shares Benefits of Eating Family-Friendly Meals
Prioritizing family mealtime can improve family members’ physical, emotional, and social well-being while fostering a supportive family environment. In addition to providing quality time, eating together does the following: Making Time for Family Meals Yet, with busy schedules, finding time for family meals can be challenging. If your schedule does not allow for regular family…
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Melodic Magic: Immaculata University’s Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes
Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues. Hailing from a rural New Mexico town, Flórez-Mansi initially aspired to be a farmer, but she ultimately blazed a successful musical career. Enamored with music, she joined Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Music program. Under Sister Regina Foy, IHM,…
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Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight
Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state. “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, and individuals are recognizing that is amazing. [It’s] truly incredibly valuable,” said Berke, Director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science, and a…
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Forbes Names S&T Bank as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for Second Consecutive Year
S&T Bank has been included on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for the second consecutive year. The annual ranking, which was recently published on the Forbes website, is based on a survey of 170,000 U.S.-based workers at American companies. Survey respondents were asked to rate their employer, and if they would recommend…
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From Trauma to Triumph: How an Immaculata University Graduate Overcame Poverty and Depression
Immaculata University graduate Kendall Reese (’15 M.A.) grew up in generational poverty, one of six children raised by a single mother in Philadelphia’s public housing. He witnessed so much violence in his neighborhood and so many deaths that he became desensitized. “As a kid, I kind of lost emotion,” Reese said. “A lot of my…
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West Chester University Exceeds Fundraising Goal with Fourth Annual Day of Giving
West Chester University’s fourth annual Day of Giving exceeded its fundraising goal of $180,000. The University’s community demonstrated remarkable strength and generosity by raising $237,165 – a 40 percent increase from last year. The WCU Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event, has quickly become a special tradition that invites alumni, faculty, staff, family, and…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates 130th Anniversary with Renaming of the Brandywine YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated 130 years since the opening of the Coatesville YMCA, the organization’s first location in Chester County. The Coatesville YMCA officially opened its doors on Feb. 27, 1894, and was located in downtown Coatesville. To mark this momentous occasion YGBW immediate past Board Chair, Donna Urian, announced the…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs More than 17,000 Feet of Water Mains in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania is installing approximately 17,000 feet of water mains in West Brandywine and Caln townships and Downingtown Borough. The company is tying in ductile iron water mains, which are durable and comprise nearly 90 percent recycled materials, to existing lines. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to add new infrastructure…
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Should You Give the Latest Social Media Diet Trends a Go?
From dating horror stories to videos of washing horses’ hooves to tutorials on the best way to make homemade slime, there’s almost nothing you can’t find on social media — and diet advice and weight-loss tips are no exceptions. Social media channels abound with diet advice and promote trends that promise miracle weight loss. Unfortunately, this…
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