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Cabrini University Expands Opportunities for Students with Ursinus College Partnership
Cabrini University is announcing a partnership with Ursinus College to ensure matching tuition, financial aid, curriculum, and the streamlining of credit transfer and application processes for Cabrini’s first-year, sophomore, and junior students. Ursinus is the fourth institution—along with Eastern University, Gwynedd Mercy University, and Holy Family University—to officially partner with Cabrini. The Ursinus teach-out agreement…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine GYMCATS Make Team History at National Gymnastics Championship
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine gymnastics team made history at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship and Invitational held last month in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the 2023 competition, gymnast Alexis Nemchik, a junior at Downingtown West, made team history as the first member of the GYMCATS to place as a National All-Around Champion Finalist. The all-around includes a vault, beam, floor, and bar. Top Placements…
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Finalists in Uptown’s Taylor-Made Singer Songwriter Competition to Perform August 9
On Wednesday, August 9, the six finalists in the Taylor-Made at the Uptown Singer-Songwriter competition will appear on the main stage at Uptown! This competition, focused solely on local talent, and sponsored in partnership with Taylor Music, received a whopping 41 submissions. One of the judges stated being “blown away by the talent in the…
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Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Exchanges Vows with Model Anne de Paula at Beachside Ceremony
The Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid married his longtime girlfriend, Sports Illustrated model Anne de Paula, in a Hamptons wedding ceremony on Saturday, writes Michael Lee Simpson for People. The couple, who are parents to two-year-old Arthur, exchanged vows in a church ceremony after posing for pictures on Cryder Beach. The 29-year-old Embiid wore a…
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Pennsylvania Still Has High Number of Deficient Bridges But Is Steadily Decreasing
While the number of deficient bridges in Pennsylvania continues to go down, the Keystone State still has a higher percentage of spans that need repairs than most other states, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A new analysis of federal records shows that Pennsylvania has the sixth largest percentage of deficient bridges in…
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Lancaster Science Factory’s Stunning Exhibit Takes Visitors Sky High
The Lancaster Science Factory makes learning fun for the whole family. This hands-on, interactive center hosts educational programs, workshops, and field trips for curious minds in grades Pre-K-8. Visitors can access over 75 interactive exhibits covering the areas of fluid dynamics, mechanics and motion, mathematics, acoustics, engineering, light and vision, and electricity and magnetism. A…
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Five Things to Do to Improve Your Job Search
Starting a job search can be rather daunting, but there are tried and true ways to increase your productivity in your job search efforts. Here are ways to improve your job search, according to Flexjobs. Celebrate Your Successes If you’ve just achieved a milestone or overcame something tricky, it’s worth celebrating. And when you’re…
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Unseen Works of Andrew Wyeth to Premiere at Brandywine Museum of Art
Another side of Andrew Wyeth is set to be on display at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford beginning this Saturday, according to The Daily Local News. Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth includes abstract watercolor pieces that have not been seen by the public. The Chester County painter, known for his realist…
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Malvern’s Customers Bank Cashes in on Crypto
Phoenixville-founded Customers Bank, which is now headquartered in Malvern, is making a name for itself in the crypto industry. Following the collapse of Silvergate Capital and Signature Bank, the now $21 billion bank is emerging as one of the biggest partners, writes Yueqi Yang for Bloomberg News. The bank’s payments platform allows crypto clients…
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Main Line Architect Modernizes $2.95 Million Devon Home
The brains behind a Devon home listed for $2.95 million is Main Line architect Paul Bloomfield whose style is transforming traditional buildings into the modern age. Bloomfield keeps the foundations of the properties he overhauls but brings 1800s homes into the 21st century, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The architect, who is…
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Signs Your Workplace is Toxic and What to Do About It
Toxic workplaces are still unfortunately prevalent in today’s career landscape. Here are signs that your workplace is toxic and what you can do about them, according to Inc. Magazine. Signs your workplace is toxic Having a disrespectful boss is a surefire way to tell if the workplace is unhealthy. For example, a boss who…
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YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown Opens its Doors
YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown, opened its doors earlier this month. The brand-new facility featuring nine indoor courts is already making history as the first YMCA facility in the country devoted to pickleball. Prior to the opening of Pickleball Center, YMCA of Greater Brandywine operated 42 pickleball courts at seven branches across Chester County. The opening of Pickleball…
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Chester County Sees Increase in Home Prices Amid Market Drought
Home prices in the Philadelphia region are skyrocketing due to a low inventory of houses on the market. Chester County has seen an 8 percent increase in home prices and remains the most expensive county with an average sale of $530,000, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The average home sale in…
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Three Remote Jobs for Retirees
While retirement is supposed to be relaxing, that doesn’t mean you can’t make money or stay active. There is an abundance of work-from-home opportunities for U.S. retirees. Here are some remote jobs for retirees, according to SmartAsset. Bookkeeper Average annual salary: $42,854 Basic accounting skills are required for this position, which involves financial record keeping…
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West Chester-Based A. Duie Pyle to Open Major Warehouse in Allentown
West Chester-based logistics provider A. Duie Pyle is opening a mammoth warehouse in Allentown to meet the supply-chain demands of the Northeast’s population, writes Paula Wolf for Lehigh Valley Business. This warehouse and distribution will be 326,630 square feet in addition to 109 trailing parking spots. There will be 30 staff members at the 20-acre…
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Berwyn-Based Annovis Bio Creates New Drug Form to Treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
A Berwyn-based biopharmaceutical company is filing for a patent for its new drug candidate that could potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases. Annovis Bio filed for a patent for the “novel crystalline form” of buntanetap, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This drug has a higher purity and longer half-life. Getting a 20-year patent…
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Two Years After Ida, Downingtown Prepares to Weather the Storm
It’s been two years since the floods brought on by Hurricane Ida impacted Downingtown homes and now county officials are coming up with a plan on how to prepare for future disasters, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. With the frequency of natural disasters, the non-profit Downingtown Resilience Fund will soon be…
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Former Westtown School Star Mo Bamba to Sign with the 76ers
A Westtown School alum is going to sign with the 76ers, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba signed a one-year contract with his home city team, where he will be a reserve center to Joel Embiid. Prior to his time with the Lakers, Bamba was with Orlando…
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