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Biblical Epic DANIEL Comes to Life on Sight & Sound Theatres’ Immersive Stage
Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County has officially launched its years-in-the-making production of DANIEL. The 65-person-cast retells the biblical story – whose faith-filled hope triumphs over every adversity, from a fiery furnace to the infamous den of lions – in a unique immersive setting. Initially founded as a small theater 48 years ago,…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine: Taking Care of your Heart | A Health Seeker’s Journey
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease remains a leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. It’s important that you take care of your ticker – so that it can take care of you! Movement for Heart Health Exercising regularly can help prevent heart disease – yet with our busy…
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Four of the World’s Richest Have Ties to Chester County
Four local billionaires are among the world’s richest, and at one point have called Chester County home, according to Forbes, writes Katie Krzaczek for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coatesville’s Mary Alice Dorance Malone has a net worth of $4.1 billion and is considered Campbell’s Soup largest shareholder. She’s the granddaughter of chemist John Thomas Dorrance who discovered…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine President and CEO Appointed to Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission. The Commission is comprised of leaders from across the state and across verticals, including Higher Ed, Healthcare, Finance, Energy, Technology and more – with a goal of expanding access to…
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Chalfont Native Ryan Coleman Dazzles Judges of NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ Moves to Next Round
Chalfont native Ryan Coleman dazzled judges of NBC’s The Voice with a country take on Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and has secured his place in the next round, write Damon C. Williams and Emily DeLetter for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chance the Rapper gave Coleman a warm welcome as he got officially accepted…
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Oppenheimer Once Delivered a Commencement Address at This School in Newtown
Oppenheimer recently garnered seven Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture for the portrayal of the “Father of the Atomic Bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. However, the physicist had a tangible link to George School in Newtown back in 1956. At the time, Oppenheimer led the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton…
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Mid Penn Bank Launches Sports and Entertainment Division of Private Bank
Mid Penn Bank is launching a sports and entertainment division of its private bank. The division, led by industry experts with deep knowledge and experience in sports and entertainment finance, will offer a range of financial products and services. They will be designed specifically for those in the sports and entertainment sectors, with a mission of…
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Levittown-Born TikTok Star Sean Connolly Makes Song Parodies to Teach and Support Phillies
Sean Connolly, a Levittown-raised TikTok famous teacher in Bethlehem, is popular for his educational remixes of popular throwback songs, writes Beatrice Froman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His spin on “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift helps students count by eights. Usually, the covers help students with math and arithmetic, but for Red October, Connolly…
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Wall Street Journal: Memoir Details Unlikely Friendship Between Berwyn Navy SEAL and Writer
A new memoir written by acclaimed author Will Schwalbe details his unlikely friendship with Berwyn native and Haverford graduate Chris Maxey. We Should Not Be Friends is the latest work of Schwalbe, who wrote the best-seller, The End of Your Life Book Club, writes Benjamin Shull for The Wall Street Journal. The New York-born…
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Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars
Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…
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Montco Native and Reported New Hope Resident Bradley Cooper May ‘Hard Launch’ Romance with Gigi Hadid
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and Montgomery County native and award-winning actor Bradley Cooper are making headlines for their budding romance, writes Mehera Bonner for Cosmopolitan. Cooper’s reported purchase of a farmhouse in New Hope close to Hadid’s family farm has also been making waves. The pair is expected to make their relationship public at…
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Penn State Great Valley Welcomes Kathryn DiPuppo Tucker as New Director of Development
Penn State Great Valley is announcing Kathryn DiPuppo Tucker as its new Director of Campus Development. Bringing a wealth of experience in fundraising, relationship-building, and community engagement, Kat is joining the team to spearhead philanthropic initiatives and foster a strong connection with the campus community. With a distinguished career in the nonprofit sector, Kat has…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Project Management Office Fundamentals Certificate
Penn State Great Valley will launch a new Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate program in April. This 7-week, 21-hour, remote delivery, hands-on certificate program will explore the various processes, capabilities, and good practices in the building and running of PMOs. Throughout the course, students will discuss multiple cases and review good business practices for both traditional PMOs…
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Inside Montco Native Bradley Cooper’s $6.5 Million New Hope Farmhouse
Award-winning actor and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper acquired a 33-acre farmhouse in New Hope, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. This $6.5 million purchase is amid his budding romance with supermodel Gigi Hadid, whose mother Yolanda, resides nearby. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom house dating back to 1704, spans over 6,300…
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Bensalem’s Parx Casino Considered the Luckiest in Pennsylvania
Bensalem’s Parx Casino is considered the luckiest in The Keystone State according to an analysis of Trip Advisor reviews, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Casinos.com analyzed phrases from the reviews containing the words “luck,” “profit,” “success,”, and “winner,” and found that Parx Casino had about 34.4 percent of reviews mentioning…
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Bid on Treasures at Lancaster County’s One-of-a-Kind Mud Sales
The longstanding tradition of “mud sales” in Lancaster County is returning on February 24, giving folks the opportunity to mingle with the Amish at a one-of-a-kind open-air auction. Running through mid-April, the mud sales set up shop on the grounds of small-town fire companies throughout the county. These mud sales or auctions have been around…
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$700K Converted Garage Home in Nearby Fountain Hill Causing a Stir on TikTok
A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok, writes Geoff Weiss for Business Insider. A nearly $700,000 garage converted into a family residence was featured in a video by Tiktoker, Zillowtastrophess. The 4,000 square-foot residence is considered “loft-style,” and features three…
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Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhary bought the mall’s former Macy’s to open his state-of-the-art fitness facility. He says that…
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