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Longwood Gardens’ Sweeping Reimagination of its Central Visitor Experience to Open Later This Year
Longwood Gardens announced that Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience, the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display, will open to the public on Nov. 22, 2024. The project, led by WEISS/MANFREDI in collaboration with Reed Hilderbrand, looks to the future of Longwood Gardens, transforming 17 acres to enhance the visitor experience and to expand opportunities for exhibitions, programs, and events.
2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Dr. Babak Eslami
Dr. Babak Eslami, Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Widener University, is named a 2024 VISTA Millennial Superstar. Born in Tehran, Iran, Dr. Babak Eslami’s family moved to Dubai, UAE, when he was 16 years old with the goal of immigrating to the United States. Now, Eslami is the Assistant Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Widener University.
This Chester County Town Ranked Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania in 2024
This town in Chester County made the list of the twelve best places to live in Pennsylvania in 2024, according to World Atlas. Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states to live in whether you like the mountains, open space for farmlands and parks, or bustling cities at every corner. Narrowing it down to living in Chester County, this town is one of the best places to live in 2024, according to World Atlas.
Add These Chester County Craft Fairs to Your List of Events for Spring
Chester County and the surrounding region always have an abundance of events happening all year round. Chester County and the surrounding region always have an abundance of events happening all year round, including craft fairs that pop out everywhere like daisies in the spring. Here are some fun fairs to attend in the coming weeks, write Sabrina Sucato and Ben Silver for Main Line Today.
International Visitation to Philadelphia Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
Patrick Smyton of Tourism Economics presents key data points about international visitation to Philadelphia at the PHLCVB Global Tourism update meeting last week at the Barnes Foundation. The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a Global Tourism Update last week at the Barnes Foundation to highlight sales and promotional activities...
Safe Harbor Partners to Enhance Community Garden, Café Initiative
A Safe Harbor team gathers at a community garden site, which is being expanded and revitalized in West Chester. Safe Harbor of Chester County, dedicated to helping the homeless in Chester County, is expanding and revitalizing a community garden at the Melton Center in West Chester, thanks to two transformative partnerships.
CCCBI Holds State of the County Discussion with Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry held their Annual State of the County discussion at Penn Oaks Golf Club, and also honored Bobby Kagel with the prestigious J. Larry Boling Excellence in Local Government Award. On Friday, March 22, 2024, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry held...
RKL Private Wealth to Grow and Serve Greater Philadelphia Market with Advisor Jennifer Connolly
With the help of Jennifer Connolly, RKL Private Wealth is building new business opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia market. Six years ago, RKL, a leading CPA and advisory firm with offices in Pennsylvania and beyond, grew its footprint in Eastern Pennsylvania by opening its Exton office, offering a wide range of services like assurance, tax, and financial and management consulting. As the firm continues to grow its footprint statewide, RKL Private Wealth, one of its newest subsidiaries, is now positioning itself in the Greater Philadelphia market to build new business opportunities and meet the needs of clients in the area.
Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn Named as a ‘City and State’ Above & Beyond Award Recipient
Kara Rahn, Director of Organizational Change Management at Pennsylvania American Water, receives City and State's Above & Beyond Award. Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn, who was recently promoted to Director of Organizational Change Management, has been named as one of City and State’s Above & Beyond Award Recipients, writes Hilary Danailova for the outlet.
VISTA Careers: CCRES
CCRES positions can make a difference in someone's life and get you started on a behavioral health career. For those looking for a career in behavioral health who want to better the lives of children and adults, CCRES positions are available. CCRES staffers work in schools, homes, and the community.
S&T Bank Raises Over Ten Thousand Dollars for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
S&T Bank held Share a Smile Day on Mar. 1 to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and collectively raised over $10,300. “Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of. people.” — Steve Jobs. It’s truly amazing what...
MacElree Harvey Commemorates Women’s History Month in an Interview Series Q&A with Theresa Nadachowski and Diane Shoemaker
MacElree Harvey honored Women's History Month with Q&A interviews featuring Legal Assistants Theresa Nadachowski and Diane Shoemaker. MacElree Harvey has celebrated March — Women’s History Month — with a series of Q&A interviews, including the firm’s Legal Assistants, Theresa Nadachowski and Diane Shoemaker. Reflecting on Women’s...
Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino
West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino (center, front row) receives Lifetime Achievement Award. Pictured (l to r, front row) are Kattie Walker, President, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce; President Fiorentino; Joel Frank, Board Member, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry; (l to r, back row) Steve Aichele, Board Member, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry; Matt Tucker, Board Member, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce; John O’Brian, Executive Director, West Chester Improvement District.
Philly’s Kevin Hart is the Newest Recipient of the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
Kevin Hart recently received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which is considered the highest honor for someone in comedy. During an annual event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on March 24, North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, write Tommy McArdle and Alexandra Rockey Fleming for People.
Philadelphia Now Among Top 10 Most Sought-After Cities For Apartment Renters
Philadelphia is now entrenched among the top 10 most sought-after U.S. cities for apartment seekers. Thanks to a soar in rental activity in February, Philadelphia is now among the 10 most sought-after cities for renters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the newest monthly report from...
Retired Abington Fire Company Chief Remembered for Mentoring Hundreds of Firefighters
Richard Roatch, a retired Abington Fire Co. chief and Abington native who mentored hundreds of firefighters has died aged 91. Richard A. Roatch Sr., a retired Abington Fire Co. chief who mentored hundreds of firefighters who passed through the Montgomery County Fire Academy, died on March 2, aged 91, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
An Ordinary Life for Broomall Couple Includes an 81-Year Marriage
Anna and Albert Squilla, of Broomall, both 100, happily married for 81 years. Broomall couple Anna and Albert Squilla say they live ordinary lives, yet they are testimony to a long life and a marriage of 81 years, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Anna and Albert Squilla are...
Devon Father of Six Becomes Internet Sensation as ‘Dad-Fluencer’
Dave Ogleton's TikTok account FitDadCEO has amassed over a million followers. A Devon father of six is part of the growing army of pandemic-era “dad-fluencers” bringing light-hearted parenting comedy to TikTok. Dave Ogleton started making funny videos and memes about being a father after COVID-19 hit, writes Charlotte Cowles for The New York Times.
22-Year-Old’s Exton Nonprofit Provides Resources to Young Women, Children
Exton-based Angels Protection nonprofit, founded by Mikaila Davis, left, provides resources to mothers and their children as well as young women and their families. Exton-based Angels Protection nonprofit provides resources to mothers and their children as well as young women and their families between the ages of 13 and 20, writes Cheyenne Corin for FOX29 Philadelphia.
Open Space Conservation in Chester County Benefiting from Federal Agriculture Investments
Open space conservation in Chester County has been benefiting from federal agriculture investments, including the Inflation Reduction Act. Despite its continuous growth and development, Chester County has remained populated with rolling hills and picturesque farmland thanks to organizations such as the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, write Bill Gladden and Molly Parzen for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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