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Avon Grove Graduate, the Creator of Liquid Death, Shares Entrepreneurial Secrets
Mike Cessario, who attended Avon Grove High School and lived in Landenberg for a time, turned his passion for health into a $700-million-worth business Liquid Death, writes Robert Tuchman for the Entrepreneur. In a short time, Cessario has built the fastest-growing water brand in the country. The former punk rocker credits his success to several…
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Immaculata University to Present Stage Adaption of ‘Clue’ for Fall Production
Immaculata University’s Cue & Curtain Theatre Club presents Clue: On Stage on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 PM, Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 PM. All performances are held in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. Based on the Paramount film and the Hasbro board game, the stage show…
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Here are Some of the Must-Try Cheesesteak Spots in West Chester
West Chester boasts numerous spots that make some of the best cheesesteaks in the area, including these five must-try places that have something for everyone, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Steaks West Chester is a new addition to the town’s cheesesteak scene and has been gaining a lot of attention for a good reason.…
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Phoenixville Man Reunites with Parents’ Wedding Rings After Believing Them Lost for Over Decade
Gary Guadagno, a Phoenixville resident, was reunited with his late parents’ wedding rings after more than a decade of thinking they were lost for good, writes Kimberlee Speakman for People. After his mother died in 2012, Gary Guadagno had searched his entire Berks County childhood home looking for the rings, but he was unable to…
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Immaculata University to Host On-Campus Open House on November 18
Immaculata University will hold an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 AM to noon. This event is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can visit the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall to sign in and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Admissions counselors will discuss…
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Former President Obama Wants to See Memory of West Chester’s Bayard Rustin Restored
Former president Barack Obama wants to see the memory of Bayard Rustin — a gay civil rights leader from West Chester who was instrumental in organizing the March on Washington — restored, writes Martha Teichner for CBS News. Rustin, who was a pacifist, convinced Martin Luther King Jr. to embrace non-violence as a tactic. He…
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Residents of Twin Hills in Chester Springs Witness Benefits of Having Lawns Transformed Into Meadows
Residents of the Twin Hills development in Chester Springs are already witnessing the benefits of having parts of their lawns transformed into meadows, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. The conversion has been made possible thanks to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The department is offering grants for residents and businesses…
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MONTCO Careers —Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. American Water employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater, and other related services in 24 states. Maintenance and Relief Officer…
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West Chester University to Host Super Science Saturday for Young Women This Weekend
More than 40 West Chester University women STEM undergrads will spend Saturday, Nov. 4, inspiring younger versions of themselves at the university’s annual Super Science Saturday. Geared for girls in grades 6-12, this free event is designed to boost the girls’ confidence in their ability to be scientists, to provide inspiration and nurture career aspirations…
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Ghost Story of General Anthony Wayne Bound to Give Chills in Time for Halloween
General Anthony Wayne — after whom Wayne in Chester County is named — might have been notorious during his life, but it is his post-mortem adventures that are even more intriguing than his exploits on the battlefield, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Ten years after he died in 1809 on Lake Erie, his…
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Meridian Bank Partners with The Alternative Board of Philadelphia for Talent Discussion Panel
Recruiting and retaining top talent in the ever-evolving landscape of 2024 requires adaptability, innovation, and a strategic approach, which is why Meridian Bank and The Alternative Board of Philadelphia are teaming up to host a business-minded panel discussion on how to do just that. Recruiting and Retaining Talent in 2024 will be held on Nov.…
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West Chester University Museum Exhibit ‘Surrounded by Spirits’ Seeks to Enchant and Mesmerize
The current exhibition in West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology in the Old Library is magical — literally. Rare potions, amulets, musical instruments, sacred objects, and other artifacts on display in “Surrounded by the Spirits: Paul Stoller and the Songhay Journey Toward Wellbeing” represent West African healing practices including spirit possession, witchcraft and…
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Enduring Lyme Disease, Phoenixville Woman Improves Quality of Life with Holistic Healing
After decades of her weight yo-yoing, Tara Watson, of Phoenixville, managed to lose 40 pounds for good and improve her quality of life significantly by focusing on her overall wellness, writes Stephanie Thurrott for Today. The 51-year-old Watson lost and regained weight several times since her twenties. “I was focused on food restriction and calorie…
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Phoenixville Man Reunites with Parents’ Wedding Rings After Believing Them Lost for Over Decade
Gary Guadagno, a Phoenixville resident, was reunited with his late parents’ wedding rings after more than a decade of thinking they were lost for good, writes Kimberlee Speakman for People. After his mother died in 2012, Guadagno had searched his entire Berks County childhood home looking for the rings, but he was unable to locate…
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Owner of Quirky Pizza Parlor in West Chester Opens New Cheesesteak Shop
Speer Madanat, owner of West Chester’s quirkiest pizza parlor, has recently branched out with sandwiches by opening a new cheesesteak shop, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two years ago, Madanat opened the door of Pizza West Chester, a pizzeria that just sells three types of pizza, only for walk-ins, only for cash, and…
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Longwood Gardens Reaches Milestone on Project: Centerpiece House Now Fully Encased in Glass
Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience project has achieved a major construction milestone: the centerpiece glass house is now fully encased in glass, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The 32,000-square-foot structure is the largest single element of Longwood Reimagined. It was designed by Weiss/Manfredi, while its gardens, pools, and fountains…
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Investing For Grownups: Why Asset Allocation Matters
Where you invest is important, but the amount you invest in each type of investment is also significant. Advisors traditionally recommend a 60/40 investment portfolio. This means that 60 percent of investments are in stocks and 40 percent in bonds, or 60 percent is at higher risk than the other 40 percent. However, history tells us…
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RamTHON Starting at West Chester University to Raise Funds for Children at CHOP
RamTHON, a no-sitting dance party organized to raise $30,000+ for the children at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), will officially start the season-of-giving at West Chester University on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-7 PM, in Sykes Student Union at 110 West Rosedale Avenue in West Chester. Promising a ramtastic time for all during every single hour, RamTHON will…
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