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Delaware County Woman Goes Viral for Confronting Attacker, Gets Outpouring of Support
After Delaware County woman Nikki Bullock demonstrated an immense act of bravery in a now-viral video, she and her girlfriend received an outpouring of support from the community and even strangers online, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a terrifying encounter near Philadelphia’s City Hall, Bullock was making an Uber Eats delivery…
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Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Basser Center For BRCA at Penn Medicine
Mid Penn Bank is continuing its partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. On October 3, Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory Ritrievi presented the organization with a $100,000 donation from funds raised by the 2023 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic, which took place in July. “Approximately 1…
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Harcum College Welcomes Regine Winifred as New Director of Campus Activities
Regine Winifred, Harcum College’s newly appointed Director of Campus Activities, stepped into her role on July 20, 2023. Regine completed her Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Digital Arts with a minor in Communications from American International College in 2021 and recently obtained her Master’s in Higher Education Student Affairs Administration from Rosemont College in…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Commends Bravery of Staff and Highlights Importance of CPR Training
Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. The friends were surprised to see a woman performing CPR on an infant – and were even more surprised to see that no other cars had stopped to help. Although they…
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Here are the Wealthiest Chester County Zip Codes with the Highest Education Credentials
The wealthiest Chester County zip codes also have residents with higher education credentials, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An average of 49 percent of residents have a post-graduate degree across the wealthiest zip codes in the Philadelphia area. Residents with post-graduate degrees have a ten percent higher median household annual income.…
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Small Businesses Have a Better Chance at Government Contracts
Since September, Pennsylvania small businesses have been granted the chance to compete for state government contracts, according to a staff report from TribLIVE. The executive order, signed by Josh Shapiro, increases the amount of money Pennsylvania spends on contracts with small diverse businesses. It builds on similar efforts by former Gov. Tom Wolf which more…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Graduate Earns Elijah Watt Sells Award for Performance on Certified Exam
Penn State Great Valley Accounting (Master of Professional) graduate Mike Donnelly was recently awarded the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for his performance on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Each year, the American Institute of CPAs presents the award to CPA candidates who pass all four sections of the exam on their first attempt and have a…
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Following a Layoff, Penn State Great Valley Alum Helen Walker Credits Credly Badge for New Job
Penn State Great Valley’s professional development programs have made a world of difference to Helen Walker by helping provide a perfectly timed career boost. Walker began her Penn State journey with an undergraduate degree at Penn State Brandywine, where she was a Lion Ambassador, and graduated from the College of Health and Human Development in 2002. She then worked…
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Inspired by Grandfather’s Journey, Malvern Teen Champions Alzheimer’s Awareness
Malvern teenager Vincent Yao is getting recognized for his contributions to Alzheimer’s awareness, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. His grandfather lived with Alzheimer’s, and Yao and his family made several sacrifices to be his caretakers. His grandfather was previously in academia, and once built a school in a rural province…
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How West Chester-Raised Soccer Coach Mark Fetrow Rose from Nittany Lion to Drexel Dragon
West Chester native Mark Fetrow is finally living his teenage dream to be a head coach for a soccer team, writes Matt Ryan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now Fetrow is doing just that at Drexel University. His career began at Penn State as a four-year starter for the Nittany Lions. Fetrow was then selected…
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Shapiro Readies Comprehensive Plan to Boost Pennsylvania’s Business Growth and Retention
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced earlier this week his administration is preparing to unveil Pennsylvania’s economic development plan focusing on attracting and retaining businesses by year’s end, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro said the plan will guide Pennsylvania’s business attraction and growth efforts and help the commonwealth compete against neighboring states.…
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These Chester County School Districts are in the Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Six Chester County school districts are among the top 50 on the Niche list of the 2024 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania. The ranking was based on an analysis of key statistics, reviews, and U.S. Department of Education data. The ranking list used factors such as graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, college readiness, and…
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Penn State Great Valley Graduate Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury to Earn MBA
August 29, 2019, changed everything for Jason Herman, a 2023 Penn State Great Valley graduate. He had been accepted into an Executive MBA program and received a promotion to global project manager at JP Morgan. He was working from home that day but drove to the office to attend a party being held for him.…
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Good Vibes and Linguistic Tides: America’s Favorite Positive Phrases
Language is constantly evolving, and the phenomenon of positive phrases, such as “good vibes” has gained traction. Preply conducted a survey to explore Americans‘ favorite positive phrases, and ones they find too cringey to use, writes Matt Zajechowski. A whopping 79 percent of respondents believed in the mood-enhancing power of positive phrases. While some may…
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It’s Spooky Season! Here are Chester County Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Hayrides to Check Out
Autumn is here, there are plenty of Chester County pumpkin patches and farms that offer fall delights, such as corn mazes, hayrides, and apple picking, writes Haleigh Abbott for the Chester County Press. West Chester’s Highland Orchards is famous for its cider donuts but also is replete with fall produce. It offers all the…
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Avondale-Based Caputo and Guest Pioneers Exotic Mushroom Varieties for Major Retailers
Avondale-based company Caputo and Guest profiting from the germination of exotic mushroom-lovers across the U.S., writes Tim Linden for The Produce News. Owner and operator Lou Caputo has mushroom expertise back in the seventies, when his father and uncle started the company in 1977, under many different auspices, including Kenneth Mushrooms. The farm…
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See Which High-Paying Jobs in Philadelphia Don’t Require a College Degree
While jobs that require a college degree generally pay more, some high-paying jobs in Philadelphia don’t have that requirement, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine the 50 highest-paying jobs in Philadelphia that do not require higher education. The top spot belongs to nuclear power reactor…
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Experience Artisanal Seafood Dishes and Caviar-Topped Delights at Takumi Bistro & Bar in Wayne
Japanese restaurant Takumi Bistro & Bar, made its debut in Wayne this week, serving up a plethora of elite seafood dishes, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Patrons can enjoy the caviar-topped tuna crudo, specialty rolls, and a salmon and tuna flight. These dishes can be paired with drinks from a full…
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