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Chester County Historical Society Names New President
A proven record of updating and introducing artifacts to a new generation will arrive at the Chester County Historical Society on July 25 with its new president, Elizabeth M. Laurent. The decision was made public in a release issued by the society Tuesday morning. Laurent has spent over 15 years working on initiatives at Girard College, most…
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Chester County Careers – Bernardon
Located in Kennett Square, Bernardon is a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm registered to practice architecture in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Its people have a passion for delivering successful design and construction services that is evident in their responsiveness to clients and in the quality of their…
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MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt Talks to Philadelphia Style Magazine about Returning Home for DNC Coverage
“I remember standing in the hallway at Conestoga High School when 9/11 happened. I came home and turned on the TV and I never really stopped watching,“ recalls MSNBC reporter Kasie Hunt, according to a staff report from Philadelphia Style Magazine. That proved to be a pivotal moment in the Wayne native’s life. She decided…
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ICYMI: Fox Rothschild Takes Pride in Its LGBTQ Lawyers
Nationwide law firm Fox Rothschild has come out in full support of its LGBTQ attorneys and staff, proudly participating in Chester County Pride festivities. “We want everyone to know Fox Rothschild is an ally to and a member of the gay community,” Fox Rothschild associate Danielle Ryan said. Fox Rothschild has an LGBTQ and Allies…
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House of the Week: Beautifully Preserved Malvern Farmhouse Steeped in History
Steeped in centuries of history, Bodine Manor House on Pigeon Run Farm in Malvern truly offers the lifestyle of a country squire. Originally built in the 1780s, the perfectly preserved farmhouse comes complete with a private country estate of almost 14 acres, writes Esther Yoon for Philadelphia Magazine. This 4-bedroom 3 ½ bath home is…
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Entire Vanguard Leadership Named CCCBI Execs of the Year
The far-reaching global success of Vanguard Group has made just as big an impact in the world-class investment leader’s backyard as it has in investors’ brokerage accounts, and it has come from members all across Vanguard’s C-suite. To honor that remarkable local business and civic leadership, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry is…
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Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco Shareholder Jon Jordan Cracks Open Changes to PA Liquor Laws
Drink up, Chester County. Sweeping changes to state liquor laws are putting alcohol on more shelves throughout the community, including convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets and hotels. Starting Aug. 7, the changes — signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on June 8 — will modernize the ancient Pennsylvania Liquor Code. We asked Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco shareholder and…
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Made in Chester County: Schramm, Inc.
In early August of 2010, the world’s spotlight turned to, of all places, the Chilean desert of South America, specifically to a mine more than a century old with a notorious history known to virtually no one in the Northern Hemisphere. Geological instability and a long record of safety violations by the mine’s owners had…
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Kim Brumbaugh: What You Need to Know after the Brexit Vote
After weeks of speculation and debate over the so-called “Brexit”, British citizens have voted to withdraw from the European Union. As is often the case when it comes to an ominous headline, media outlets are abuzz with “experts” making predictions. The initial reaction has been a sell-off in global equities. I would like to offer…
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Speculation Swells Around PREIT Takeover, Gallery Development Partner Favored by Analysts
Speculation about a corporate takeover continues to surround the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust as analysts call out likely bidders, and the one getting the most attention is PREIT’s major redevelopment partner for downtown Philly’s Gallery, California-based Macerich. “Several institutional investors have told us they expect [Macerich] could potentially seize the initiative and make a…
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Food Bank’s Fresh2You Food Trucks Now Bringing Crisp Produce to Communities that Need it Most
The health of some of our local communities is being negatively impacted by lack of access to nutritious, affordable food. Some Chester County residents do not have easy access to supermarkets. Although farmers markets operate in many towns during the summer, prices can be too high for those with limited income. Also, very few farmer…
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Phoenixville Youth Decide Fate of $35,000 in Grants
An award-winning program that has opened the eyes of Phoenixville youth to the needs of their community has once again this year opened those students’ schedules and the pursestrings of $35,000 in grant funding from the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation. Members of the 2015-16 Phoenixville Youth and Philanthropy program from five middle and high schools…
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A Chester County Manufacturing Success Story: From Mechanic to Manufacturing President
Tom Walser, founder of CNC Manufacturing Inc. and owner of MTI Dental, began his interest in manufacturing as a Delaware County high school student working on cars. His natural interest and aptitude was enhanced as a machinist during his three years in the United States Navy. After being discharged from the Navy in 1988, Tom…
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Future Business Leaders Flex Leadership Muscles in Oxford
Six top students from Oxford Area High School are taking their leadership skills to the next level and competing against the best in the nation. The Oxford elite advanced from the state Future Business Leaders of America conference in their respective categories and are now headed to Atlanta for a week of workshops, competitions, sightseeing…
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MCHC Adds Two Strong Community Activists to Its Board
Two women with extensive experience leading nonprofit initiatives that benefit mothers and children will now apply their expertise to the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County as its newest members of the board of directors. Milena Oberti-Lanz has already spent 11 years at the head of MCHC’s two largest service programs, Healthy…
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Lamb McErlane and Chesco Lawyers Fight Cancer With Lemonade
Attorneys at West Chester’s Lamb McErlane and throughout the Chester County Bar Association recently raised a glass of lemonade to help quench child cancer victims’ thirst for a cure. Together, local lawyers participated in the 6th Annual Legal Lemonade Day, which supports the locally-led Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation — Lamb McErlane Managing Partner and Executive…
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PECO Convenes Solar Collaborative to Advance Region’s Renewable Power
PECO recently convened a Solar Stakeholder Collaborative, modeled on processes the company used previously to develop conservation and wind-energy programs, to explore ways to advance renewable power in the region. “We’re committed to providing that same leadership and dedication to advancing solar energy,” Craig Adams, PECO’s chief executive, told about 80 energy experts and advocates…
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Exton Square Mall Owner PREIT is Stripped Down and Ready to Merge
The glass is crystal clean and the lights are on for corporate window shoppers interested in the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust empire. PREIT recently indicated an openness to considering a merger, according to a Philadelphia Magazine report by Brian Thomas. No word yet on what that means for the Exton Square Mall. PREIT’s rare…
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