• Here’s What Villanova’s Planning With Its $75M Cabrini Campus Renovation

    Here’s What Villanova’s Planning With Its $75M Cabrini Campus Renovation

    Villanova University is hoping to eventually house 900 of its students at the Cabrini University campus in Radnor when it completes $75 million in renovations there, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova President Rev. Peter M. Donohue said a handful of old buildings on the campus will be demolished but the historic Woodcrest…

  • Plans Underway to Redevelop SEPTA’s Ambler Station Parking Lot

    Plans Underway to Redevelop SEPTA’s Ambler Station Parking Lot

    Proposals are being sought from real estate developers on what to do with five acres of parking at the Ambler Regional Rail Station writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The station serves the Lansdale/Doylestown line. “Everybody seems to be in agreement that the use of almost five acres of land [for] just parking is a missed…

  • MONTCO Careers: CCRES

    MONTCO Careers: CCRES

    CCRES professional staff help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. The staff work in schools, homes and the community. CCRES was created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and…

  • Arc of Chester County Highlights Journey of John Koresko

    Arc of Chester County Highlights Journey of John Koresko

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of workers with disabilities and advocating for inclusive hiring practices. In honor of this important month, The Arc of Chester County is proud to highlight the inspiring journey of John Koresko, whose determination and growth have been supported by Riley…

  • See How Philadelphia Union Ranks in 2023-24 Growth in the MLS

    See How Philadelphia Union Ranks in 2023-24 Growth in the MLS

    Philadelphia Union is the second-fastest growing team in Major League Soccer, according to new research. The Philadelphia Union soccer team, which has its home base at Subaru Park in Chester, saw a 17 percent increase in revenue and a 91 percent increase in social media following last year, writes Kyle Eve, editor in chief of…

  • Swarthmore Singer Mark Shiiba Ultimately Impresses on ‘The Voice’

    Swarthmore Singer Mark Shiiba Ultimately Impresses on ‘The Voice’

    Mark Shiiba’s blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice” did not get a coach chair spin but he still impressed, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia. On “The Voice,” if a coach is impressed by an artist’s voice, they press a button to select them for their team, causing the coach’s chair to swivel to face…

  • SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades

    SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades

    The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads to Florida for semi-retirement, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SS United States Conservancy and Florida officials from Okaloosa County marked the occasion with a small transfer-of-title ceremony…

  • US Energy Secretary Visits, Touts Penn Wood Academy’s Energy Plan

    US Energy Secretary Visits, Touts Penn Wood Academy’s Energy Plan

    The Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy in the William Penn School District is looking to cut its energy costs by 75 percent. That effort prompted a school tour Thursday by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The district received a $7.2 million Renew America’s School Program grant that is going toward energy upgrades at the school.…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

    Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause. Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s Association but may face transportation and…

  • Donna Kelce Named a Glamour Magazine ‘Woman of the Year’

    Donna Kelce Named a Glamour Magazine ‘Woman of the Year’

    Donna Kelce, mother to Jason and Travis Kelce, was one of four moms honored on the cover of Glamour Magazine as its 2024 Women of the Year, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was joined on the cover by Billie Eilish’s mom, Maggie Baird; Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey; and Beyonce’s mom, Tina…

  • N.C. Wyeth’s Former Needham Home Is Now Up for Sale

    N.C. Wyeth’s Former Needham Home Is Now Up for Sale

    The former home of NC Wyeth, the renowned Chadds Ford painter and illustrator and father of painter Andrew Wyeth, is on the market in Needham, Massachusetts, where he lived prior to moving to Chester County, writes Madeline Bilis for BOSTON.com. Wyeth was born in the house adjacent to the property for sale. He left Needham…

  • The Lincoln Center: Guiding Your Teen Through Cognitive Changes

    The Lincoln Center: Guiding Your Teen Through Cognitive Changes

    The teenage years are often characterized by a rollercoaster of emotions, rapid mood swings, and seemingly irrational behavior, brought on by teen cognitive changes. While these experiences can be frustrating for parents and educators, it’s crucial to remember that the teenage brain is undergoing significant changes that heavily influence their emotions and decision making. As…

  • East Vincent Township Marathon Runner Earns Abbott Six Star Medal

    East Vincent Township Marathon Runner Earns Abbott Six Star Medal

    Susan Flavin, an East Vincent Township resident, earned the coveted Six Star Medal, awarded by the Abbott World Marathon Majors to runners who complete all six major marathons, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Nationwide, only 4,153 people have earned the award, and just 98 in Pennsylvania. Flavin is a breast cancer survivor…

  • The Power Women of the Main Line, Include 5 From Delaware County

    The Power Women of the Main Line, Include 5 From Delaware County

    Delaware County is home to five Power Women making a difference, part of a group of 21 women highlighted by Main Line Today for their resilience, ambition and influence. Shelly Hughes of Media Borough is the founder and CEO of Nolia Roots, a strategic marketing agency that began in 2020, writes Gina Lizzo for Main…

  • West Chester University’s New President Laurie Bernotsky Offers an Inclusive Vision

    West Chester University’s New President Laurie Bernotsky Offers an Inclusive Vision

    The new president of West Chester University wants you to call her Laurie, and if she needs to talk to you, she’ll probably bring snacks. But don’t let the informality fool you.  Dr. R. Laurie Bernotsky, West Chester University’s new 16th president, is all about getting to work exploring ideas that are good for the…

  • Phoenixville Teen Helps Kids Worldwide With ‘School Essentials’ Nonprofit

    Phoenixville Teen Helps Kids Worldwide With ‘School Essentials’ Nonprofit

    Phoenixville’s Aadit Bontha, a 16-year-old La Salle College High School student, is helping kids around the globe gain better education tools through his nonprofit, School Essentials, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Around two years ago, I looked around my room and realized I had so many extra school supplies,” said Bontha. “Around the same time,…

  • Fire Guts Historic St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield

    Fire Guts Historic St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield

    The community at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield is mourning the loss of the 100-year-old school to a fire Monday night as it looks for an alternate location for the students, writes Katherine Scott and the 6abc digital staff. By Tuesday, students and families were already working on fundraising to rebuild the school,…

  • MONTCO Careers: CCRES

    MONTCO Careers: CCRES

    CCRES professional staff help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. The staff work in schools, homes and the community. CCRES was created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and…