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Berwyn Scientist, a Pioneer in His Field, in Line for Nobel Prize
Throughout his decades-long career, scientist and engineer Nader Engheta has made unparalleled progress on the nanoscale, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The Berwyn resident primarily focuses on the modular assembly of optical nanocircuits, a unique set of “circuit alphabets” for electronics and optics. Engheta is also the father of near-zero-index metamaterials. These materials…
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We’ll See You Next Year: GWCC Twilight Cycling Classic Postponed Until 2021
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic to preserve the health and well-being of thousands of spectators who gather for one of Chester County’s most iconic events. Originally slated for Sept. 12, the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic will now enter the planning phase for…
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Director of American Helicopter Museum Emphasizes Importance of Advocacy at All Times
While a pandemic might not be the time when many people would prioritize anything other than essentials to keep their institutions afloat, advocacy should always remain high on the list of things they are focusing on, writes Allison Titman for the American Alliance of Museums. Titman, Executive Director of the American Helicopter Museum and Education…
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In a Coronavirus Summer, How to Have a Staycation
By Wendi Rank Need to relax? Improve cardiac health? The TurfMutt Foundation’s Guide To Summer is an initiative to enjoy the outdoors. TurfMutt says spending time outside can improve health. I live with outdoorsmen. They are less grumpy after a hike. The extent you’ll find me outdoors is a drive-in movie theater. I’m grumpy all the time. Spending time outdoors has other benefits, says TurfMutt. Mycobacterium in soil produces the same chemical effect in the brain…
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Tuesday with Michael: 3 Powerful Strategies for Effective Communication
By Michael Gidlewski If you have been reading my posts over the last few weeks and using the communication tools provided, you hopefully have some understanding of your own personal communication style. You may even be able to formulate an informed guess at the primary communication style of others using the DISC model. The key…
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7 Safety Tips to Keep Your Museum and Zoo Visit Healthy
By Wendi Rank It’s been months of lockdown with Tiger King and laughable attempts to teach algebra. My brain is screaming for some culture. It’s also screaming for a second season of Tiger King, but I have control over exactly one of those things. I’m trying to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Tuesday With Michael: The Science of Successful Communication
Michael Gidlewski Do you ever think about how your brain processes verbal and nonverbal communication? Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) was created by Richard Bandler and John Grindler in the 1970s as an approach to managing human behavior. They believed that it is possible to identify thought and behaviors patterns in successful people and then teach them to others It…
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West Chester Optometrist Selected from 576 Candidates to Become Eagles Cheerleader
West Chester resident Cristina Rosano, a doctor of optometry, has been selected from a record-high 576 candidates to become one of eight new members of the 2020 Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “Being selected as a new member of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team, along with graduating from…
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This Centenarian Has Lived Through Two Pandemics
This is Helen Edwards McHenry’s second pandemic. The longtime Springfield resident, who is now 100 years old and lives at Lima Estates, lost her father to the Spanish flu in 1921 when she was 16 months old, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Spanish Flu, caused by the N1N1 influenza A virus, infected…
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His Facebook Post Revived a Local Pizza Shop. Now, Two Business Owners Have Awarded Him $3,000
A recent Ridley High School graduate who helped revive a struggling Ridley pizza shop has been rewarded by a pair of local businessmen for his efforts, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Nick Mniecznikowski was recently presented a $3,000 check before his graduation. The money will help fund his education at the Williamson College…
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West Chester Company Shares Its Secrets for Getting on QVC
By Jennifer Leonard Tom Czar, founder of Media One Products in West Chester, Pa., knows just what QVC wants. With 20 years of experience working with the retailer, Czar and his company have helped bring hundreds of products to QVC’s platforms. As product representatives, they’ve perfected the formula for impressing buyers and striking a deal…
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Fawn Wanders into West Chester Yard, Makes Friends with Family’s Dog
A West Chester family captured a now-viral video of its dog, Sally, playing with a fawn that wandered into its backyard, according to a report from FOX 29. Stephanie Capodanno, Sally’s owner, said this was not the first time a deer had found its way to the family’s yard, but she had never seen a…
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Small Businesses Grateful for Community’s Support During Challenging Times
Small businesses in Chester County that are struggling to survive amidst the pandemic are thanking the community for not giving up on them during the shutdown, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. “We are grateful for the support of the Kennett Square community during this challenging time,” said Sandra Morris, co-owner of Portabellos…
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Villanova’s Jay Wright Recalls Flyers Winning Their First Stanley Cup
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was in middle school when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup, he tells Glen MacNow and Ray Didinger on 94WIP’s “Tell Us Your Story with Glen and Ray.” “It was so big the first time they won it because we hadn’t won anything in a long time,” Wright said. “Everyone…
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Tuesday with Michael: 4 Things Successful People Know About Self
Self-awareness is a critical element for success. Organizational psychologist and author, Tasha Eurich, conducted a series of surveys which found that 95% of people think they are self-aware but only 10-15% of people truly are. Successful leaders make developing self-awareness a high priority because they know that there is a direct correlation between personal growth…
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Penn State Extension: Circle Traps Are Safe Way To Trap Lots of Spotted Lanternfly
With the season of the spotted lanternfly approaching, one of the best ways to prepare to protect your trees is by setting up new-style circle traps in advance, write Emelie Swackhamer, Amy Korman, Heather L Leach, and Joseph A. Francese for the Penn State Extension. Recent research has shown that these traps are very effective…
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STARS in Their Eyes: Documenting WCU’s Sustainability Efforts
West Chester University may be home to the Golden Rams, but WCU has a new silver designation under the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The silver designation is a result of the Office of Sustainability’s spring 2020 submission of a report…
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How One Inventor and His Wallet Made it to QVC
By Jennifer Leonard Alan Beckley of Plano, Texas, is an inventor at heart. When he grew tired of the discomfort of his bulky wallet in his back packet, he came up with a new slim, flexible wallet called the Savvy Caddy, now known as the Wonder Wallet. “When you fold it up, it’s half as…
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