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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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Founders of Shared Wellness, John Thvedt & Christine Martin: A Final Chapter in a Lifelong Commitment
In 2026, John Thvedt will retire from Shared Wellness, and Christine Martin will step aside to take on a new role—closing one chapter of leadership and opening space for the next generation. Together, they spent over two decades building a system of supports serving people with ID/A that reflects the values of respect, inclusion, and…
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The Quiet Architecture of Safety
The first thing you notice at the new Warrington Wellness Center is hard to photograph. It isn’t the water walls or the way afternoon light softens against pale wood. It’s the small bodily shift that arrives unannounced: shoulders loosen, breath slows, eyes stop scanning. “Some spaces hold you the moment you arrive,” Master Mingtong Gu…
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Self-Care Is Healthcare: How Shared Wellness Will Support Our Community
This fall, the Shared Wellness Center will open its doors in Warrington, offering our community a welcoming space dedicated to nurturing both physical and emotional well-being. More than ever, we recognize that wellness isn’t just about treating illness—it’s about cultivating everyday habits that protect and enhance our quality of life. One of the most pressing health concerns…
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Exploring Sound Healing at Shared Wellness
Sound healing, practiced for centuries, is gaining recognition for its deep effects on the body and mind. Shared Wellness is fortunate to have Nikki Hildebrand on its clinical team. After learning about sound healing in Nepal, Nikki became certified through The School of Mindfulness and Sound, bringing this powerful practice to the Wellness Center. In…
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Shared Wellness Opens Doors to the Community With Groundbreaking of New Center in Warrington
In the ever-evolving landscape of mental health and wellness, Shared Wellness, a service provider in Warrington currently supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families, has embarked on a transformative journey to become a trauma-informed organization. This commitment led to the creation of the Shared Wellness Community Center in 2023. Building on this success, Shared…
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Bond Vet Brings Urgent and Primary Pet Care to Narberth, Plans Further Expansion in Philly
Bond Vet, a New York-based walk-in veterinary clinic chain specializing in primary and urgent pet care, has expanded to Narberth, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The next step is a second location in Rittenhouse Square by summer, backed by a $170 million investment from private equity firm Warburg Pincus. “Philadelphia is a…
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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Continues to Grow, Plans to Open Center City Office
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane is continuing its rapid growth and plans to open a Center City office at One Logan Square to supplement its relatively new Montgomery County headquarters, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm has already signed an eight-and-a-half year lease for roughly 8,000-square-foot on the 24th floor of the building…
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Jamison-Based NOVA Bucks Celebrates 50 Years of Advocacy and Support for Crime Victims
The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) in Bucks County is celebrating its 50th anniversary, continuing its mission to support and protect victims, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. Since its inception in 1974, NOVA has broadened its focus to include a wide range of crimes, excluding domestic violence, which is addressed by A Woman’s Place. …
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CWU Firefighters Union in Newtown Agrees to New Contract: Increases Staff and Service Hours
The CWU Firefighters Union has reached a tentative agreement with Newtown Township, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The three-year contract includes hiking pay by three percent for existing firefighters, and the hiring of two new lieutenants. The union, which represents eight firefighters, agreed to increase its coverage to 12 hours a day…
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Bensalem’s Beloved Mailman, Kyle Livesay, Retires After 43 Years on the Job
Kyle Livesay has been delivering mail to Bensalem residents for 43 years, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Livesay had only graduated from high school for a couple of years before joining the team at the Bensalem Post Office. For 34 years, Livesay followed his signature route, having friendly exchanges with the larger community.…
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Lionville Fire Company Rescues Tangled American Flag at Creative Capital Wealth Management in Chester Springs
When Fred Hubler noticed that the American flag in the yard of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group had become tightly twisted, he knew it need to be fixed right away and placed back in its flying glory. Yet no matter how much his team tried to take it down and untangle it, the flag simply…
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Donations to Middle East Earthquake Victims Take an Assembly Line of DeSales Volunteers to Process Them
In the aftermath of the Feb. 6 Middle East earthquake, registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale, DeSales University became a collection point for Lehigh Valley residents’ relief donations. Grace Griffaton reported the generous response for WFMZ 69 News. The quake’s epicenter damaged a 300,000 sq. km. region, a span that roughly equates to the area…
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