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Penn State Brandywine: Library Jobs, Internships Provide Valuable Hands-On Student Experience
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (687+ words) Each year, Penn State University Libraries employs student workers and interns at campus libraries across the Commonwealth. The students get to engage with the University Libraries" services, resources and programs while earning academic credit and a paycheck. They apply classroom…...
7 New Hope and Lambertville Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Worth Lingering Over
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (1271+ words) Few pleasures in life are as simple or as satisfying as a good meal eaten outside. In New Hope and Lambertville across the Delaware River, that pleasure comes with serious scenery. The Delaware River curves past its edges, the downtown…...
Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere to Retire After a Decade of Leadership
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (566+ words) After nearly 10 years leading Immaculata University, President Barbara Lettiere has come to the decision to officially retire on July 1, 2027, marking the conclusion of a decade focused on strengthening the University's academic programs, financial sustainability and long-term future. Lettiere shared her…...
NJ Surgical Group Expands Into Chester County With Two New Oral Surgery Acquisitions
1+ day, 16+ min ago (361+ words) A New Jersey surgical group is building a presence across the Philadelphia suburbs, and Chester County is squarely in its sights, reports Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. MAX Surgical Specialty Management has acquired two more local practices, Oral Associates…...
Before the Sheet Music, Exton's J. W. Pepper Built America's First Sousaphone
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (467+ words) Before J. W. Pepper became the world's largest sheet music retailer, it helped make music history by crafting a new instrument: a brass tuba with its bell pointed upright. The instrument, recognized as America's first sousaphone, was built in Philadelphia in 1895 after…...
Chester County Shelters Join 48 Rescue Dogs Competing in First-Ever World Pup Tournament
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (425+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has spawned an unlikely rival for fans" attention in the form of a 48-dog tournament where the players chase soccer balls instead of kicking them, and where the only thing on the line is a forever…...
PRIZE Signing Day: High School Seniors Pledge to Become Teachers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (896+ words) West Chester University's College of Education & Social Work has developed a PRIZE-winning way to defy the national teacher pipeline shortage. The'Partnering in'Raising'Inclusive,'Zealous'Educators Program, or PRIZE Program, is boldly teaching school districts how to cultivate exceptional educators who, following their…...
Chester County Futures Honors Class of 2026 and Awards Life-Changing Scholarships to Two Graduating Seniors
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (417+ words) It came with a full four-year scholarship " and a future that looked a little more certain than it did before. Chester County Futures celebrated its Class of 2026 at its annual Graduation Celebration, honoring students for their hard work, perseverance, and…...
You've Been Running Your Business. Who's Been Running You?
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (658+ words) Every June, as I prepare to host my annual Mid-Year Tune-Up Workshop, I spend weeks refining the experience. I update the review, rethink the questions, and reflect on the challenges business owners and leaders are facing today. My goal is…...
8 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Chester County for America250
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (853+ words) This Fourth of July is unlike any other in recent memory. As the nation marks America's 250th birthday, Chester County has a unique claim to the celebration. This is where Washington's army marched, where ironworks forged weapons for the Revolution, and…...