• Harcum College Hosts Dental Expo 2024 for Dental Professionals

    Harcum College Hosts Dental Expo 2024 for Dental Professionals

    A full day of affordable professional development is available to to those who operate or are employed by dental practices and clinics on Saturday, March 9, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr.  The 16th Annual Dental Expo at Harcum College offers dentists, dental office managers, dental assistants, Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs), dental hygienists, current…

  • Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection

    Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection

    Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine.   His expansive estate, however, is running out of space to showcase his several thousand bottles of scotch, American, and Irish whiskies.   To cope, Daley has resorted…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Announces Promotion of Terri Edgar 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Announces Promotion of Terri Edgar 

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has promoted its staff member Terri Edgar to Senior Vice President of Branch Operations. In her new role, Edgar will lead operations at eight branches and program centers in Chester County, ensuring consistency, operational excellence and alignment to the needs of the community. Edgar’s responsibilities also include stewardship of…

  • Meet Heather Grayberg, The New Director of Programming at Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center

    Meet Heather Grayberg, The New Director of Programming at Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center

    Heather Grayberg, a multifaceted talent in the performing arts, has officially joined Uptown! Heather, alongside her husband Daniel, has been a vibrant part of the local arts community since their move to Coatesville in 2014. Heather, who has an impressive background as an actress, director, choreographer, and educator, co-founded Revival Productions with Daniel. The company,…

  • Mid Penn Bank Raises $341,000 During ‘No Shave November’ Campaign

    Mid Penn Bank Raises $341,000 During ‘No Shave November’ Campaign

    Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Health recently completed their eighth annual “No Shave November” campaign and raised a record $341,000 for the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. All donations benefit prostate cancer research, screening, and outreach performed by the department, which is led by Jay D. Raman,…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Offers Chance to Win up to Six Months of Membership via the Gift of Health 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Offers Chance to Win up to Six Months of Membership via the Gift of Health 

    With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full swing, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is reminding everyone to keep health and wellness at the top of their checklist this year. To encourage healthy habits, the Y is offering new and current members the chance to win prizes, including up to six or…

  • Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid

    Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid

    Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six.   Cooper, who is dating model Gigi Hadid, bought a home near her mother’s $4 million horse farm.   The pair were spotted on a romantic getaway at New Hope luxury hotel, River House…

  • These Four Chester County School Districts Ranked in the Top 25 for 2023

    These Four Chester County School Districts Ranked in the Top 25 for 2023

    Four Chester County school districts have made the top 25 for 2023. The rankings were passed on the results of the PSSA’s and the Keystone exams, based on data from Pittsburgh Business Times in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings were also based off the percentage of students who placed in the top two standardized…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Adaptive Programs for Children and Adults 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Adaptive Programs for Children and Adults 

    At a time when social isolation is a growing problem, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the expansion of Adaptive Programs.  Adaptive Programs feature an adapted curriculum that is designed for children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities.  Starting in January 2024, the Y will expand access to existing Adaptive Programs, offering them at additional branches in Chester County. Expanded programs include Adaptive Swim…

  • Discovering the Magic of Lancaster County: Your Ultimate Holiday Destination Guide

    Discovering the Magic of Lancaster County: Your Ultimate Holiday Destination Guide

    Every year, a sizable number of visitors venture to Lancaster County for countless holiday celebrations and activities.   Theaters all over the county are offering several Christmas shows, including a performance of “First Noel” at the American Music Theatre. The original and heartwarming show, which features singers, dancers, and elaborate sets & costumes, runs through Dec.…

  • Cocktail Hour the Show: A Unique Holiday Dance Experience at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

    Cocktail Hour the Show: A Unique Holiday Dance Experience at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

    On Friday, December 29th, 2023, at 7:30 PM, the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is set to host a unique ballet experience, Cocktail Hour: The Show by “Ballets with a Twist.” This innovative performance promises an evening of enchanting dance, blending original choreography with imaginative music and costume design.  Audiences will be treated to a series…

  • How Barstool’s David Portnoy Put Bucks County Pizzerias on the Map

    How Barstool’s David Portnoy Put Bucks County Pizzerias on the Map

    Bucks County is usually not the first place that pops in mind when it comes to pizza, but that might be changing thanks to David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and One Bite Pizza, write Michele Haddon and Damon C. Williams for Bucks County Courier Times. Portnoy, also known as “El Presidente,” has over…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Joseph Rosselli as Commercial Loan Officer in Southeast Pennsylvania

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Joseph Rosselli as Commercial Loan Officer in Southeast Pennsylvania

    Mid Penn Bank is pleased to announce that Joseph Rosselli has joined the bank as a commercial loan officer and vice president in the Newtown office.  Rosselli has 19 years of experience in the financial services industry and comes to the bank from Truist, where he was a commercial relationship manager. In his new position,…

  • Downingtown, Malvern Turkey Farms Offers Ethically Raised, Sustainable Turkeys This Holiday Season

    Downingtown, Malvern Turkey Farms Offers Ethically Raised, Sustainable Turkeys This Holiday Season

    Howe Turkey Farm in Downingtown is a second-generation family enterprise renowned for sustainable and humane turkey farming since 1988, is taking pre-orders for the holiday season, writes Emily Kovach for PAeats.   The farm, deeply committed to ethical practices, ensures each chick is raised in a stress-free environment within their comfortable barns, nourished on a healthy…

  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve with “A Sparkling Start” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

    Celebrate New Year’s Eve with “A Sparkling Start” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

    Usher in the New Year with a fun-filled, relaxed evening at Uptown’s special event, “A Sparkling Start” on December 31st. The unforgettable evening is filled with enchanting acoustic melodies, complimentary drinks in Mac’s Foxhole Lounge with an exclusive drink voucher, and a special screening of the iconic film “Footloose” on the mainstage. The celebration continues…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Members, Students and Partners Unite to Combat Homelessness and Food Insecurity 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Members, Students and Partners Unite to Combat Homelessness and Food Insecurity 

    For many, the holiday season is a time for sharing meals, gifts and quality time with family and friends. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, it is also a time to share with neighbors in need.  YMCA Members are uniting across the association as sponsors for the Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Angels programs, which provide meal kits or holiday gifts to more than 1,700…

  • Explore the Holiday Magic at Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village 

    Explore the Holiday Magic at Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village 

    The buildings belonging to Bird-in-Hand’s Artisan Village have quite a history. Dating back to the 1890s, the eclectic village has served many different purposes, its most recent being a hardware general store.   After sitting empty for some time, the owner of Bird-in-Hand Corporation John Smucker wanted to bring life into that part of town and…

  • Levittown Drama Teacher Stars in ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ on Netflix

    Levittown Drama Teacher Stars in ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ on Netflix

    Levittown’s Harry S. Truman High School has a future Netflix game show star in its faculty, write Damon C. Williams and Gabe Hauari for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Drama director Tracey Gatte is one of the 456 competitors in Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge, a spin-off series of the original Korean hit Squid…