West Chester
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Bernardon Appoints Six Staff Members to Associates, Continues to Cultivate Its Talented Team of Design Pros
Bernardon — a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm that operates offices in West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington — has appointed six staff members to the position of Associate. New Associates include Diana Gonzalez, Tim Kiser, Derek Perini, David Schlecht, Robin Tait, and Daniel Wrightson. This advancement opportunity recognizes their growth within Bernardon…
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West Chester Man Becomes Viral Sensation for TikTok Videos Highlighting Life in the Classroom as a Gay Teacher
West Chester resident Tell Williams has become a viral sensation with more than a million followers on TikTok for his hilarious and activist videos that highlight life in the classroom as a gay teacher, writes Ayana Herndon for CaféMom.com. His very first TikTok video in which he describes a conversation he had with a parent…
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Local Actor Hopes His Role on CBS’ Crime Drama ‘FBI’ Helps Change ‘the Narrative for Arab-Americans’
Zeeko Zaki, who was born in Egypt but grew up in West Chester, had a unique opportunity to reshape public opinion on his race. He got that platform, thanks to his role on FBI, a popular show on CBS, writes Gaone Pule for AmoMama.com. Through his role as Omar Adom Zidan, the Unionville High School…
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Area College Professor’s Book on At-Home DNA Testing Reveals That They Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
Anita Foeman, a professor of communication and media at West Chester University, has seen many cases where at-home DNA testing has been causing strife within families, writes Marisa Gerber for the Los Angeles Times. The professor has done extensive research on the subject for her book, Who Am I: Identity in the Age of Consumer…
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Custom Camper Van on the Market in West Chester Ideal for Traveling with the Entire Family
A custom camper van ideal for traveling with the entire family, thanks to the efficient use of its interior space, is available for sale in West Chester for $65,000, writes Chris Bruce for Motor1.com. The camper with bright and modern interior styling has three bunk beds installed on one side, with black pipes that prevent…
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As NFL’s First Openly Gay Player, West Chester Native’s Path to Pro Football Was Anything but Common
West Chester native Carl Nassib recently became the first active NFL player to publicly identify as gay, but his path to America’s most popular sports league was anything but common – or guaranteed, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. The defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders never started a high school game…
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President of Chester County History Center: ‘Lessons from Our Past Teach, Instill Pride in This Great Nation’
I am often asked why history is important or why I am so passionate about the History Center. I care deeply about my community and all history is personal History. I often think about Edward “Ned” Hector, a Revolutionary War soldier who put his life on the line for a new nation. Ned Hector was…
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For West Chester’s Sam Lemheney, Organizing This Year’s Philadelphia Flower Was No Walk in the Park
For West Chester resident Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events for the Philadelphia Flower Show, the 2021 edition presented unique challenges, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Even before the organizing stage had started, determining its 2021 format took time. “Could we do a drive-thru experience? A virtual experience?” Lemheney recalled deliberating. “We…
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Henderson High School Grad the First Black President in Temple University’s 137-Year History
Jason Wingard, who grew up in West Chester and graduated from Henderson High School, has been hired as Temple University’s new president, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he takes over on July 1, Wingard will become the university’s first Black president in its 137-year history. Wingard had previous leadership appointments at two…
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Mother’s Day Creator Died in West Chester Despising What Holiday Had Become
Anna Jarvis, whom many credit with creating Mother’s Day, died in Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester despising what the holiday had become, writes Patricia Madej for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Jarvis’s goal was to create a national celebration that recognizes all the hard work done by mothers. “The purpose of Mother’s Day,” said Jarvis in…
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April Is National Donate Life Month. Doylestown Hospital Encourages You to Register as an Organ Donor
Nine minutes is a surprisingly short amount of time. In nine minutes, you can unload the dishwasher (if it’s not too full), clear out your e-mail inbox (if it hasn’t been a while), or call a friend to say hello (if you can manage to keep it short). In those same nine minutes, someone in…
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Finalists Compete Today in WCU’s Virtual Business Idea Pitch Presented by Meridian Bank
Anyone who wants to start a business should watch budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the annual Business Idea Competition hosted by West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. These finalists will compete virtually today, April 14, from 5-6:30 PM in a live event before a panel of judges that consists of angel…
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ABC: Baldwin’s Book Barn, a West Chester Staple Since 1934, One of Largest Used Book Stores in the World
With its more than 300,000 used books, Baldwin’s Book Barn, a West Chester staple since 1934, remains one of the largest used book stores in the world, writes Amanda Brady for ABC. A bookworm’s dream, the store offers 25,000 square feet of books – including rare and old literature – spread over five floors. The…
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Officer, Do You Have a Warrant? Pennsylvania Law on Searches of Vehicles Has Radically Changed
Police roadside searches of vehicles just became more difficult for law enforcement in Pennsylvania. On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed proponents of individual privacy rights a major victory when it narrowed the right of law enforcement to conduct roadside searches of automobiles in Pennsylvania. In Commonwealth v. Alexander, the Court held that…
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