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Deep in Student Debt, West Chester Native Wants to Make Film on ‘College Fiscal Suicide’
Burdened with hefty student debt, West Chester native Joe Ovelman is hoping to get funding for a film that would bring attention to the issue he has dubbed “college fiscal suicide,” write Erin Arvedlund and Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ovelman decided to take out a student loan of $100,000 after Penn officials told…
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Bryce Harper’s Prideful Display of Faith Brings Hope to Downingtown Man, Mormon Church Leader
Downingtown resident Milan Kunz, the incoming president of the Philadelphia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, finds encouragement in the prideful display of faith of one of its newest members, Bryce Harper, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies’ $330 million man lists his Mormon faith as the No.…
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DNB First House of the Week: Impressive Federal-Style Home in Heart of West Chester Borough
An impressive Federal-style home with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. The property overlooks Marshall Square Park and features stunning gardens with ivy-covered walls, a wall fountain, fish pond, and flower beds that attract birds and butterflies. There are also two porches and two balconies to…
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Survey: Blood Demand
Chester County Economic Development Council is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, October 10. Each day, roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells are need in the United States. View Survey
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DNB First House of the Week: Private Enclave Next to Dedicated Open Space in Kennett Township
A contemporary home that was thoughtfully designed and built in 1972 by its current (and only) owner and boasts five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Township. This private enclave is adjacent to dedicated open space and includes two beautiful acres with woods that offer additional privacy. Inside,…
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Local Woman Sees Beauty in Dead Spotted Lanternflies, Turns Their Remains into Jewelry
As dead spotted lanternflies keep piling up, one Philadelphia woman has found a way to make use of their remains by turning them into jewelry, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. Candice Jeffries, a visual anthropology graduate of Temple University, knew she wanted to make spotted lanternfly jewelry from the moment she first saw the…
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Survey: Your Morning Commute
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VISTA Careers – Historic Kennett Square
Historic Kennett Square is a volunteer-driven nonprofit focused on Kennett Square’s economic well-being, historical integrity, programmatic development, vibrant culture, and urban hospitality. Its mission is to promote, encourage, and enhance the borough’s economic, community, and social vitality. Executive Director This position will be transforming the organization from a Main Street operation to an all-encompassing economic…
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How to Add Media To Your LinkedIn
Did you know that you can enhance your LinkedIn profile by adding media under the About section as well as under your Work Experience? You can add documents, web links, photos, presentations, and videos, which you can edit or delete as needed. Not all media types are supported and the maximum size is 300 MB…
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Temple Researcher Teams Up with SEPTA to Help People with Autism Navigate Public Transportation
Elizabeth Pfeiffer, an associate professor in the rehabilitation health and sciences department at Temple University, has helped develop a program that teaches people with autism how to use public transportation, writes Tyra Brown for The Temple News. Pfeiffer learned that reading street signs, crossing roadways, and street safety were all potentially challenging for people with…
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SRHC to Honor Recently Retired CEO of Phoenixville Community Health Foundation on Oct. 10
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center (SRHC) will honor Dr. Louis J. Beccaria at its 10th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at The Foundry on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6-9 PM. The recently retired Dr. Beccaria will be recognized for all that he has accomplished for the Greater Phoenixville region during his 21-year tenure as President and…
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Three Curators in Chester County Break Barriers in Male-Dominated Field, Make Art More Accessible
Three curators in Chester County are breaking barriers in a field historically dominated by men and making art more accessible in the process, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Andrea Strang, Amie Potsic, and Lauren Anrig Addis are among the most influential exhibitors in the region. The three women are sought for their impeccable…
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Local Provider of Educational Services Offers Innovative Training on Important Workplace Issues
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, a locally based provider of comprehensive educational and tutoring services, has reached a reseller agreement with Traliant, a provider of award-winning sexual harassment training. Under the agreement, Back to Basics will be offering Traliant’s Preventing Discrimination & Harassment Training Suite to businesses and organizations looking for online harassment prevention training…
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Villanova’s Jay Wright Returns to Campus After Coaching Team USA at Basketball World Cup
When Jay Wright returned to campus after six weeks as an assistant coach with USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup in China, not much had changed with his Wildcats at Villanova, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Then I watched the team, and they looked better and I’m thinking, ‘I’m really not that…
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‘Spiced Wafers Are the Original Pumpkin Latte,’ but Who Knew They Were a Local Product?
Spiced wafers, a hard cookie similar to a gingersnap but with a more complex flavor profile, may be the Philadelphia region’s best-kept secret, writes Carolyn Wyman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s so big here,” said Nancy Morozin, who works at the Dining Car restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia and offers customers a milkshake with crushed spiced…
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Software Company in Exton to Move Headquarters to Houston to Be ‘Closer to Customers’
Techwave Consulting – which provides multiple IT services, including data analytics, ERP, and cloud services – has relocated its headquarters from Exton to Houston, writes Chris Mathews for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company opened an office in Houston around 18 months ago, but it only decided to move its headquarters there recently. Houston was…
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The Arc of Chester County to Host Its Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event on Oct. 17
The Arc of Chester County will host its Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at its West Chester facility, located at 900 Lawrence Drive. The FREE event transforms the Arc’s campus into a Halloween destination! Costumes are encouraged. Cars decorated for the occasion and to encourage kids to make…
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Local Woman One of Fortune’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business
Jennifer Morgan of Newtown Square’s SAP made Fortune’s list of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, checking in at No. 43, reports the magazine. Fortune’s 2019 list has more CEOs, more promotions, and more competition than ever and includes 10 newcomers. This is the 22nd year the magazine has published the list. Morgan,…
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