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Folds of Honor Celebrates the Season of Giving with Heartwarming Scholarships for Two Students
Editor’s Note: This is an updated release to include scholarship recipients. In a moving display of gratitude and remembrance, the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey Chapter of Folds of Honor recently brought the joy of the holiday season to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders through the gift of education.…
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For Honey Brook Entrepreneur, Soap-Making is More Than Just a Business
Honey Brook soap artisan and entrepreneur Miche Scott uses wild-harvested botanicals and herbs to craft soaps that are as gorgeous as they smell, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Scott first launched her soaps online at Clover Market, but soon branched out into specialty and gift shops. Today, Miche Scott Handmade is sold in…
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First Bank: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
Any successful strategy should start with a plan. As we approach the beginning of another trip around the sun, we find people making resolutions for personal success in the following year. December is National Write a Business Plan Month, which presents business owners with a great opportunity to form concrete steps for supporting the success…
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Chester County’s Merry Main Streets Offer Plenty of Festive Fun, Sweets, and More
Many main streets throughout Chester County offer plenty of festive fun, delicious treats, and much more during the holiday season, according to a staff report from 6ABC. The town center of Brandywine Valley bursts with vibrancy and has a trail of sweet treats that nobody should miss. Meanwhile, the towns of Kennett Square, Phoenixville, and…
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West Chester University Names 16th President
Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), effective July 1, 2024. A longstanding champion for public education and State System students, Dr. Bernotsky is a first-generation college graduate who has been selected to lead the…
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WilmU Law Professor Encourages Students To Pursue Their Passions
Hearing her speak about immigration matters or negotiation skills, you might not believe Veronica Finkelstein, the lawyer, almost became Dr. Finkelstein, the veterinarian. “I would have been an average veterinarian. I’m a much better lawyer,” said Finkelstein, a former Biology major whose college advisor suggested a change. “I love being a litigator. I think it’s the…
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Are Alternative Investments Part of Your Economic Outlook?
Most of us are hearing some version of a recession coming in 2024. Investors are becoming worried with geopolitical issues in the East and interest rate hikes helping slow the economy. A portion of those investors are large institutions. Let’s uncover what they are doing about the risk of an economic slowdown. Institutional investors have around twenty…
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WilmU Gains Edge in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Wilmington University is on the cutting edge in computer science, part of an elite group of institutions in the Amazon Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning Educator program. “These transformational technologies are very fast moving, and there’s a huge demand for people with machine-learning and computer science skills,” said Jodee Vallone, assistant chair of Computer Science in the College…
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Meridian Bank Ranked Top SBA Lender in Pennsylvania
Meridian Bank has been ranked a top lender in the Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District. Meridian Bank placed first in dollar volume and third in the total number of SBA 7(a) loans in the most recent SBA fiscal year 2023 (10/1/2022-9/30/2023). During that period, Meridian provided $128.8 million in 7(a) lending through 138 loans,…
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PREIT, Owner of the Fashion District, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Relinquishes Ownership
PREIT, which owns several major malls across the region, including the Fashion District in Center City, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time since the pandemic, writes Walter Perez for 6abc. Part of the filing includes the sale of the Fashion District, and this Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing gives full ownership of the Fashion…
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Popular Oxford Bowling Alley Receives Complete Makeover and Rebrand
Timber Lanes, a popular Oxford bowling alley that has been a neighborhood mainstay since 1961, recently underwent a complete renovation and rebranded as Timber Wolfe Lanes Bowling Center & Pro Shop, writes Haleigh Abbott for the Chester County Press. The mind behind the makeover is General Manager Catt Wolfe, who wanted to create a more…
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Phoenixville Teen Starts Nonprofit to Provide Clothing, Food for Those in Need
Emerson “Kit” Cairns, a fifteen-year-old Phoenixville sophomore, started a nonprofit, Kit’s Closet, to collect clothing and food for those less fortunate, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. The idea took root when Cairns was in seventh grade. “I applied for National Junior Honor Society through the middle school here,” said Cairns. “We were asked to write…
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Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partner for Giving Tuesday Event
In the spirit of the holiday season and giving goodness, Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation partnered to host a Happy Hour on Giving Tuesday. Hosted on Nov. 28 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Station Tap House in Doylestown, guests had the opportunity to connect with people from Meridian Bank, Lenape Valley Foundation,…
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S&T Bank Continues You Give-We Give Sweepstakes Tradition
While it may be better to give than receive, participants in S&T Bank’s You Give-We Give sweepstakes can enjoy doing both! For the second consecutive year, S&T is celebrating December as the month of giving by offering this Instagram video/photo contest launching Dec. 1 and continuing through the end of the year. Entrants earn a…
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West Chester Gets Its First Donut Shop, Rose’s Little Donuts, Which Sources From Philly Coffee Roaster
Rose’s Little Donuts, the only donut shop in downtown West Chester, officially opened its doors to eager customers on Nov. 17, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Husband and wife team Beth and Justin Campbell noticed eight years ago that downtown was missing a donut shop. So in August last year, they bought…
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Mentors Make the Difference for Law Students at Wilmington University
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself” — that quote from Oprah Winfrey rings true at the Wilmington University School of Law, where students benefit from a strong mentorship program. “I am excited to see what I learn from the mentorship program. I have already had the opportunity to…
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Here’s How a Horse Nonprofit in Malvern Helps People Struggling with Addiction
Gateway HorseWorks in Malvern helps people struggling with addiction by letting them get close to horses and groom and care for them, writes Scott Simon for NPR. The program helps individuals who are trying to recover feel strength and understanding, and begins a kind of kinship between them and horses. The experience for people struggling…
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Suburban Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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