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West Grove Teen Comes Up with Fix for Car’s Blind Spots
Alaina Gassler, a 14-year-old West Grove engineer in the making, has found a simple, yet ingenious way to remove deadly blind spots from cars, writes Joseph Muna for the website Science and Stuff. Thick pillars on cars that are there to prevent a vehicle from collapsing if it flips over have created rather significant blind…
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Six Careers That Pay More Than $100K
Deciding on your career can be daunting, especially when finances come into play. If you’re aiming for a high salary, here are some jobs that pay over $100K according to the website GoBankingRates.com Public Relations Manager Average Annual Salary: $119,860 A bachelor’s or a master’s can help you land this senior position in the public…
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Santander to Close Five Philadelphia Area Branches, Including One in Chester County
Santander Bank is closing thirteen branches in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including one in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, five closing locations are in the immediate Philadelphia region, while five more are on its outskirts. According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Santander Bank has filed…
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Obsession with Waves Helped Phoenixville Photographer Capture Perfect Photo
An obsession with waves helped Nathaniel Hawes, a Phoenixville photographer, capture the perfect photo of “Frame of a Frozen A-Frame,” he writes for The Inertia. Hawes, who also loves taking photos of snow, does not mind driving for hours in hopes of finding the right spot or the right moment for a great shot. That…
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After 42 Seasons, WCU Graduate Karen Shelton Announces Her Retirement as North Carolina Field Hockey Coach
Karen Shelton, a West Chester University graduate and North Carolina legendary field hockey coach, has announced her retirement after heading the team for 42 seasons and winning ten National Championships, according to a staff report from Inside Carolina. “I don’t have the words for what it has meant to represent the University of North Carolina…
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Four Lucrative Side-Hustles for 2023
In the age of inflation, sometimes a full-time job isn’t enough to cover the costs of general life expenses. Here are some lucrative side-hustles to make some extra cash, according to The Motley Fool. 1. Driving for a Ride-Share Rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber have dominated the private transportation industry for the…
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Sea Isle City Acquires Nickname of ‘Delaware County East’
Sea Isle City, N.J., has acquired the nickname of “Delaware County East” due to the number of people here who vacation at the popular beach town, writes Donald Wittkowski for Sea Isle News. “I’ve heard that many, many people come here on vacation from Delaware County,” said Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio. Quite a…
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Splitting Edge Axe Throwing Opens Its Third Location in Coatesville
There is a new place in Coatesville where residents and visitors looking to have a fun night out can enjoy one of the country’s latest favorite pastimes: sticking an axe into the bullseye, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Splitting Edge Axe Throwing, which already has successful locations in Malvern and Pottstown, has…
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West Grove Powerlifter Lives With Dwarfism, Can Lift Over 700 Pounds
West Grove resident Jeremy Smith is a four-foot-five powerlifter who can squat five times his own weight, a feat that has earned him the “World’s Strongest Dwarf” moniker, writes Sunni Upal for The U.S. Sun. Smith, who was born with dwarfism, has been lifting weights since his high school days. The versatile athlete also played…
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Di Bruno’s Wine Collaboration Series Highlights Local Connections
Gourmet food and gift hub Di Brunos is cashing in on Pennsylvania’s loosening liquor laws by introducing wine to its pallet. The shop’s wine buyers oversee collaboration with indie winemakers from across the country, writes Craig La Ban for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The collaboration series showcases these selected wines to pair with one of their…
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Colin Neill Named Permanent Chancellor of Penn State Great Valley
Colin Neill has been named chancellor, dean and chief academic officer of Penn State Great Valley, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Neill is assuming the role on a permanent basis after serving as interim chancellor since July. He succeeds James Nemes, who retired last summer. Neill has been a faculty member at the Great Valley campus since…
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Six Workplace Trends to Expect in 2023
2022 was a roller coaster of a year. A looming recession and inflation fueled anxieties about careers and personal finances. An ongoing pandemic contributed to a shift in workplace culture, that affected how companies operated. Here’s what workplace trends we can expect in 2023, according to online education site Emeritus.org. 1. Hiring and Retention…
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The Main Line Dominates List of Top 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes in U.S.
While Pennsylvania failed to make the top 100 most expensive U.S. ZIP codes list, the Main Line continues to dominate in the Keystone State with seven of the ten priciest ZIP codes, writes Eliza Theiss for the Property Shark. Villanova’s 19085 remained the most expensive ZIP code in the state, as well as one of…
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Kennett Square Brewers Germinate to Pittsburgh
Lolev Brewing has all the elements needed to make a hip brewery. Based in a trendy Pittsburgh neighborhood, the newly opened establishment is housed in an old, refurbished building, is rife with food trucks, and has humble beginnings. It all started in the former home of Kennett Square natives Tedd and Scott Slesinski, writes…
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West Chester Woman Keeps Memory Alive of Big-Leaguer Who Died on Christmas a Century Ago
Karen Penn, a former Phillies hostess from West Chester, is keeping the memory alive of Weston Dickson Fisler, a big-leaguer who died on Christmas a century ago, writes Dave Caldwell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Penn, who is a huge fan of baseball, drops by Laurel Hill Cemetery during the holidays each year to lay fresh…
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Penn State Great Valley Celebrates Giving Tuesday Success
Penn State Great Valley’s GivingTuesday campaign was a great success, with 21 donors contributing $2,010 to support Great Valley’s Sustainability Committee. The effort was part of a record-breaking GivingTuesday across the University. Comprising of faculty and staff, the committee works on initiatives that promote and support a green and sustainable campus. The group’s work is guided by…
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West Chester-Based Economist Thinks U.S. Can Skirt Recession
While recession risks are uncomfortably high, there are good reasons to believe that a downturn can be avoided, writes Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics in West Chester, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first among them is the healthy finances of a typical American household. Even with the pandemic and the war in Ukraine,…
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Amtrak’s New Airo Trains Give Riders a Modern Experience
Amtrak released details of its new Airo trains last week, which are expected to replace the carrier’s 50-year-old rolling stock starting in 2026, writes Julia Musto for FOX 29. The new trains will operate on routes across the country, including in Pennsylvania. “As we invest in the future, Amtrak is leading the way with a…
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