Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/4/2025 3:53:00 PM | Jon Holtz © 2025 Slippery Rock University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Shippensburg University men’s outdoor track & field team finished its regular season Friday at the West Chester Last Chance Meet with several athletes earning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifying marks and season-best performances The team now prepares for the 2025 PSAC Championships set for Thursday through Saturday at Slippery Rock University Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com Thanks for visiting many Warren County residents shop this area... WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP -- Kroger and local officials gathered on Wednesday morning to commemorate the initiation of construction on the new Kroger Marketplace that will anchor a new retail shopping center in West Chester Township The new Kroger Marketplace will be approximately 123,000 square feet and an on-site relocation of the current store in the West Chester Plaza apparel and much more in addition to the location’s extensive grocery selection Kroger will employ more than 250 additional associates and offer additional leadership opportunities for career advancement at the new location The total investment in the new store is $35 million The retailer first opened a store in the area in 1976 followed by the current location in 1987 “We have proudly served the West Chester community for more than 40 years and are excited to increase job opportunities and expand access to fresh and affordable food for residents,” said Ann Reed president of the Cincinnati/Dayton division “We are grateful for the collaboration with Regency Centers West Chester and Butler County officials as we bring a new shopping experience to the area.” we believe meaningful community investment requires a long-term vision and a commitment to doing things the right way,” said Nick Koglin Projects like this are the result of patience aligning with exceptional partners like Kroger West Chester Township and Butler County and creating a shopping center that serve and enrich West Chester for many years ahead We’re proud to play a role in building something lasting and impactful for the community.” the retailer announced plans to invest $130 million throughout the Cincinnati/Dayton division with new and existing store renovations Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates the pharmaceutical company headquartered in New Jersey announced plans to lay off more than 500 employees starting this month Bristol Myers Squibb New Jersey headquarters According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice the company plans to lay off 516 employees from its Lawrence Township headquarters beginning Friday Bristol Myers Squibb had previously laid off 290 employees from its Lawrence office in February "We remain focused on developing and delivering transformational medicines to patients around the world and continue to deliver on our long-term business strategy by aligning resources to best support our operating model and our portfolio evolution," a company spokesperson said in a statement In reporting its 2024 financial results, the company said it was " expanding its existing strategic productivity initiative to include approximately $2 billion in additional annualized cost savings by the end of 2027." savings will be driven by changes in organizational design and efforts to enhance operational efficiency These savings will be removed from our cost structure to contribute to a leaner more efficient company while investing behind growth brands and promising areas of science," the company said there were impacts to some of our employees as a result of these changes noted above We are grateful for the contributions of our colleagues and a top priority for us is supporting employees throughout the transition process.”  The employees impacted in the WARN notice had been previously notified and the effective dates listed reflect their final dates of employment Ohio (WKRC) — Kroger has officially broken ground on a new Marketplace in West Chester The construction of the $35 million project was marked by a ceremony held at the site on Wednesday The new marketplace is set to replace the existing store in the West Chester Plaza Kroger said that the groundbreaking highlights the beginning of this significant development part of the State University of New York system saw gains in graduation and enrollment rates thanks to their adoption of the City University of New York’s wraparound support initiative You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in SUNY Westchester Community College saw increased academic achievement after adopting the CUNY ASAP model Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock/Getty Images Plus  Providing students with wraparound support is one evidence-based practice that has demonstrated impact on student credit accumulation the City University of New York created a model of student support that has been duplicated at dozens of colleges to improve outcomes; now the State University of New York system hopes to build on this success on its own campuses despite headwinds from remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic The background: CUNY created Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) in 2007 as a comprehensive initiative to address barriers to student retention and completion The core components of ASAP are personalized academic advising specialized enrollment options and financial aid for course material and transportation costs for three years ASAP-inspired programs have been implemented at over a dozen institutions in seven states WCC president Belinda Miles was a part of the ASAP replication initiative in Ohio in 2014 “it wasn’t too long before I ran into ASAP,” she said Arnold Ventures and MDRC, along with an anonymous donor to the WCC Foundation, provided financial support for the launch of Viking ROADS In 2023, SUNY chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the system would implement ASAP at 25 of its 64 campuses starting in 2024 results from a three-year MDRC evaluation of Westchester Community College’s program offer guiding principles to peer institutions scaling their own efforts “We’re delighted to be that pivot campus and a leader amongst our peers,” Miles said The study: MDRC’s study followed WCC staff and students from 2018 to 2021 Viking ROADS requires WCC students to be enrolled full-time in an eligible major meet with a dedicated counselor and use college support services monthly a first-time college student and only enrolled in one developmental education course A majority of students involved in the Viking ROADS study were traditional college students with about one in five identifying as a nontraditional student (defined as someone who is older than 24 has children or does not have a high school diploma) One adaptation of ASAP that Viking ROADS staff implemented was to offer a transportation stipend rather than a prepaid MetroCard; WCC is a commuter campus and students utilize both their own cars and public transport to reach campus so having flexibility in how they addressed transportation barriers was key program participants were more likely to have higher enrollment rates over time and complete more credits 20 percent of program participants had earned degrees compared with 13.3 percent of control group students 35 percent of program participants had completed an associate degree compared to 23 percent of the control group Researchers theorized this gap could be tied to the specialized course enrollment options and academic advising Viking ROADS participants receive which could help students meet their course requirements and reduce their risk of earning excess credits that don’t support degree completion “It’s critical that students begin with a person and a plan here are the steps you take.’ But having a person that’s reliable is something that is critical for students particularly first-generation students,” Miles said because some learners may not have supporters at home who understand the bureaucracy of higher education Program staff also reduce barriers to applying for graduation and making degrees official; among nonparticipants who earned 60 or more credits compared to 83 percent of Viking ROADS students “Despite the challenges that were posed by the COVID-19 pandemic Viking ROADS still had large effects on three-year graduation rates confirming the strength and adaptability of the ASAP model,” according to the report “Viking ROADS not only helped students navigate the immediate disruptions that were caused by the pandemic but also supported their continued academic progress and degree attainment.” What’s next: In the same way Miles brought her work with ASAP to WCC she and her staff plan to contribute to a community of practice for the other SUNY campuses joining these efforts “I’m happy to share with colleagues what our story is and how we keep it going and how we keep expanding Funding and providing resources for wraparound services can be a barrier to scaling initiatives but reallocating and redesigning existing services to better address student needs is one way Miles said she is looking to expand student success efforts at WCC Get more content like this directly to your inbox. 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This article has been updated to reflect the correct name of Arnold Ventures Science research funding and programs that help students access college are on the chopping block as Trump aims to cu Indiana University Indianapolis launched a transfer orientation for new students in fall 2024 A new University of Miami program guides incoming students through how to utilize their Federal Work-Study eligibilit Recent data from the Richmond Federal Reserve finds low-income students are less likely to earn Learn high-impact ways to re-engage students drive enrollment and support your team’s well-being Subscribe for free to Inside Higher Ed’s newsletters opinion and great new careers in higher education — delivered to your inbox View Newsletters Copyright © 2025 Inside Higher Ed All rights reserved. | Website designed by nclud Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers lingering overnight Tredyffrin/Easttown School District statement  A special education teacher is facing 63 charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student – A special education teacher at Conestoga High School is facing 63 charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a student at the school The District Attorney's Office of Chester County says Michelle Mercogliano began a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male student and also provided him with marijuana Mercogliano has been charged with institutional sexual assault The charges come just two days after the Tredyffrin Township Police Department said it was notified of an inappropriate sexual relationship between Mercogliano and the male student on Monday Tredyffrin police quickly launched an investigation that included interviews with the student and several of his family members The student told police that he and Mercogliano had sex approximately 12 times He also said the teacher would provide him with medical marijuana which they smoked together before having sex "You don't know what people are like and what they do so it's scary," said a district parent in reaction to learning of the charges Police say the student was able to describe Mercogliano's bedroom in her parents' Tredyffrin home where he said he and the teacher smoked marijuana and had sex The student also told police that his relationship with Mercogliano began early in the school year when he was late for school and Mercogliano asked his friends for his Snapchat handle to offer him a ride The detective who spoke with the student on Monday said he observed that the teacher repeatedly messaged the student on his cell phone during their interview the detective approached Mercogliano outside Conestoga High School and seized her cell phone and her attorney is arranging a time for her to turn herself in The office also said police immediately worked with the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District to prevent Mercogliano from having further contact with students "Parents and students should be able to trust their teachers," Chester County District Attorney Christopher L "The Defendant broke the law and destroyed that trust Mercogliano's LinkedIn profile says she has been employed with Tredyffrin/Easttown School District for more than 10 years first as a special education paraeducator and more recently as an autistic support teacher "You trust that when your kids go to school that they're in a safe place with people who are going to make a positive impression on them The district's superintendent said Mercogliano was placed on leave immediately and she no longer has access to district property Read the full statement from the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District Tredyffrin Township Police and the Chester County District Attorney informed the District that charges have been filed against a Conestoga High School teacher related to alleged unlawful conduct with a Conestoga High School student Mercogliano was placed on leave yesterday immediately after the District was made aware of the investigation and she no longer has access to District property The District appreciates the work of the Tredyffrin Township Police Department and District Attorney and is cooperating with the investigation Out of respect for student privacy and the integrity of the investigation the District will not provide additional comment or details at this time." Mercogliano began teaching at Conestoga this past fall She was a teacher at Hillside Elementary School from 2019 to 2024 and a paraprofessional at Hillside Elementary and Valley Forge Elementary Schools from 2014 to 2018 We have no information at this time to indicate that the criminal investigation involves other students if you have details you believe are relevant to this investigation please contact Tredyffrin Township Police at 610-644-3221." "We are deeply troubled by these allegations The District remains committed to providing a safe and supportive school environment for all students We encourage you to contact your child’s Principal if any child needs support." Anyone with information related to the case should contact the Tredyffrin Township Police Department at 610-644-3221 According to the Chester County District Attorney the 35-year-old suspect began a sexual relationship with a male student back in February The Chester County high school teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has been arraigned after turning herself into Tredyffrin Township police Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Jim Rafferty passed away suddenly but peacefully on April 29 PA graduating from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1974 and from Penn State University in 1979 Jim was loved and admired by everyone he met He was a wealth of knowledge and mechanically gifted in many areas He was always willing to help anyone at any time Jim was a kind man who would do anything for his family and friends He worked hard for years in the family business most recently with McLoughlin's HVAC where he was a loyal and well respected employee for over 13 years He was also a dedicated vocational instructor at Delaware County Community College for many years Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Rafferty; predeceased by his father and 18 great nieces and nephews as well as many extended family members Anastasia Church in Newtown Square PA from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Interment at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children, https://stjude.org Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors If anyone told West Nyack resident Vinnie Cann five years ago she'd be co-running a business a home-based heirloom baked goods/jam company with her youngest daughter and did so while being seven months pregnant," Cann said but it’s amazing what you learn about your child when spending that much time together." Working side by side with one's offspring is It's also a learning experience as parents often value their son or daughter's fresh energy and creativity while the younger generation appreciates the wisdom and guidance a parent provides we wanted to highlight — and celebrate — those mother-child relationships and the Westchester and Rockland businesses they run together Birdie's Batch, West NyackBirdie’s Batch was born out of COVID after Sara Cann was laid off from the Fireman Hospitality Group in New York City a frequent presence at the Piermont and TASH Farmers Markets officially started in June 2020 selling a range of goodies More: For this autistic 24-year-old Westchester resident, food is all about connections that last year Vinnie won two bronze medals in The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards held in England for her Cara Cara marmalade and Dark and Stormy marmalade she won another two bronze medals for her Meyer Lemon marmalade and Monarch marmalade (a lemon marmalade made with gin "I’ve always known how talented my mom is — a bit of a jack-of-all-trades woman," said Sara "But it’s been really empowering to see her talents shine on a broader platform." Brianna Cunney and her mother Kerri Cunney have been business partners since 2022 though Brianne admits her mom was a force from the beginning in helping her start her company (she officially founded it as Pop-A-Licious in 2021 later rebranding it to Bri Marie's Gourmet Popcorn in 2023) has deepened their relationship in ways they didn’t expect "We’ve seen each other in high-pressure situations it’s brought out more empathy," said Brianna We both bring different strengths to the table and trust each other’s judgment That foundation makes collaboration not just easier They're also considerate of each other's boundaries and make it a point to have honest conversations too — we don’t take ourselves too seriously A shared understanding is what's help Maura and Tyrone Azanedo keep their Peruvian restaurant humming — 13 1/2 years and counting which features everything from stews and roast pork to various styles of rice and beans (along with plenty of homemade hot sauce) is meant to offer a taste of the family's culture and traditions the business has also enriched their mother/son relationship "It's taught us the importance of really listening and making sure we’re both on the same page," said Tyrone "Communication isn’t just talking; it’s making sure your message actually lands and is understood that’s been huge for us — not just as business partners Nothing like 'Nadas': Mother-son duo open Colombian empanada spot in Westchester Carlos and Olga Santos have worked together for the better part of a decade their (since closed) Colombian restaurant in Port Chester as well as at Nadas: the rainbow empanada company they started during the pandemic which recently opened a storefront in Harrison Carlos admits their relationship has shifted over the years I wanted to build something outside of what she had created," he said I realized what a blessing it is to work with her There's no one I trust more and no one that always has my best interests in mind "Working with her is the honor of my life." Zachary Bonder has been working with his mom selling pies on the side of the road in Warwick while she baked a few feet away in their kitchen they have five locations throughout Westchester giving each other space and being aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses There's also peace of mind in knowing they've got each other's backs More: Your definitive guide to waterfront, patio, dog-friendly dining in Westchester, Rockland "My mother and I have a deep soul connection," said Bonder "We're able to channel and understand each other's strengths and bring them out in each other," he said The best part (aside from the fact that pies make people happy) is that working together doesn't always feel like work Said Bonder: "We take care of each other." Reilly's Public House, PiermontIrish hospitality is at the heart of Anne and Kevin Reilly's mission "We want every guest to come here to feel like family," said Kevin who admits he learned that lesson from his mom Just as important: keeping their work and personal life separate we try to leave work at the door," said Anne "It’s important to me to still just enjoy being mom and son and that’s what keeps everything running smoothly." always dreamed of opening a cozy coffee shop where her 21-year-old son she's enjoyed teaching him new skills (POS system etiquette) while he's helped her and the staff maintain a positive "It's been a gift to see what we've created as a family," Humphrey said "Seeing him gain more confidence each day and witnessing the support of the community is truly amazing." Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardCooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship serve drinks and sign a fan’s leg as Eagles take over West Chester University barThe “Exciting Whites” were joined by fellow Birds defenders Jalyx Hunt and Sydney Brown as they raised money for the Eagles Autism Foundation A group of Eagles including defensive backs Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship took over behind the bar Sunday night at Barnaby’s in West Chester mixing drinks and signing everything from jerseys to … someone’s leg the plan is to get the signatures tattooed in permanent ink and Sydney Brown came to the bar for a fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation raising money ahead of the Eagles Autism Challenge on May 17 The event also featured raffles and an auction with autographed Eagles items » READ MORE: New Eagle AJ Dillon and wife Gabrielle bring ‘Dining with the Dillons’ to Philly. First stop: a cheesesteak from Angelo’s. The foundation raised a record $8 million in 2024 and is already on pace to beat that number for 2025 thanks in no small part to the increased fundraising effort from players on the roster Jason Kelce’s summer fundraiser in Sea Isle City has become iconic but other players like Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens have helped take on the mantle since his retirement hosting and appearing at fundraisers of their own and Brown have become the latest Eagles to aid in fundraising efforts View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabrielle Dillon (@gdillon2) View this post on Instagram A post shared by AJ and Gabrielle Dillon | Foodies (@diningwiththedillons) © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. West Chester secured three wins in their final four games including a sweep over PSAC finalist Shepherd Despite narrowly missing the PSAC Tournament the team aims for its first Regional Title since 2021 the Golden Rams have won the Atlantic Regional crown four times in their 13 NCAA appearances While the Golden Rams have shown resilience in their performance they missed the opportunity to compete in the PSAC Tournament creating a narrative of both success and disappointment as they seek to reclaim their regional title they will advance to compete for the Atlantic Regional Title potentially including top-seeded East Stroudsburg The Golden Rams are positioned for a solid NCAA Tournament run with their recent momentum and historical success providing a strong foundation as they aim for a championship title The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/25/2025 6:06:00 PM | Bill Morgal Thanks for visiting , Looking down from the upper floor of Lorenzo’s Pizza you could see a crowd gathering at the historic courthouse Bright colored signs broke up the gray day cheers rising from the street below.  as a large protest sign leaned against the wall beside them A quiet respite from the loud cheering outside Hands Off organized more than 1,200 nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its actions Hands Off is a movement led by a coalition of over 200 groups The movement does not center on one issue; rather it is an attempt to face the many issues they believe are being created or perpetuated by the Trump administration.  “We are facing a national crisis,” Hands Off’s website reads and our rights are all on the line as Trump and Musk execute their illegal takeover.” Photo of impactful protest sign: “Even Jesus would not forgive what you do” The page clarifies their concerns about the administration such as the dismantling of Social Security and Medicare People are becoming increasingly concerned as government agencies are experiencing mass-layoffs and changes to the standard processes This is creating stress and complications for those seeking assistance primarily seniors and people with disabilities three protests were formed within the Philadelphia area and two others were organized in the suburbs one in West Chester and the other in Media The West Chester protest saw a gathering of approximately 6,000 people Speakers at the event included Downingtown Mayor Phil Dague who expressed their concerns about the path ahead in the face of the Trump administration.  “This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats,” Mayor Phil Dague said before introducing the speakers The protest centered at the historic courthouse on North High Street where the speakers stood on the steps with their voices broadcast throughout the area “This is a historic location where we come when we have something to say from the looks of this enormous crowd that has shut West Chester down,” said Houlahan as the crowd chanted cheers that echoed through the streets many waving and cheering alongside the crowds “You are adding your voice to this conversation,” Houlahan declared cheers rising at Houlahan’s words and a sign that read “Silence is Complicity,” reflecting her own words back to her discussing a variety of issues facing the American people and making it clear that the Trump administration is failing the people Donald Trump has taken the best economy and tanked it,” Houlahan stated “He has installed the least qualified and most dangerous cabinet in the history of this nation.” “He has unleashed his co-president and his posse of tech bros to wreak havoc on everything from Social Security to Medicare Her implications of Elon Musk’s involvement in the government raised voices once again Musk’s popularity was at an all-time low in the crowd that day with signs dedicated to his actions and involvement prevalent among them “There’s only one immigrant taking away American jobs,” one read “F’Elon”- a creative combination of Musk’s name the word “felon,” and a particularly popular insult.  State Representative Chris Peilli stepped forward to talk about the cutting of over 80,000 Veterans Affairs jobs among other extreme cuts in government funding “Donald Trump was right about one thing: We’re being screwed It’s definitely not by veterans; it’s not by any of you folks here,” Peili states “It’s not by trans people or gay people and the point is they haven’t been paying their fair share.” He expressed his concern about the slow and expensive processes of healthcare He suggests that veterans are waiting 6-9 months for their claims decisions “Ask yourself: does Elon or Trump wait over a year for their healthcare benefits?” closing down a portion of North High Street in between Market and Gay Street secondary groups of protesters formed across from the courthouse.  persisted in their messages as the crowd continued to grow.  “I would suggest this: you are all going to have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable,” Baptiste said Baptiste encouraged protestors to select where they spend money with caution.  “The only way to get their attention is financial impact.”  one of the organizations that lead the movement nearly 600,000 people signed up to participate in the nationwide events but the turnout was in the millions.  the crowds eclipsed our estimates,” Indivisible said in a statement following the mass protests The organizers and the many participants hope to stop the “corruption” and “mismanagement” of the Trump administration https://handsoff2025.com https://indivisible.org https://www.commondreams.org/news/hands-off-protests-april-5 https://www.cbpp.org/research/social-security/trump-administration-doge-activities-risk-ssa-operations-and-security-of Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in all written and electronic content reviews and multimedia features provided by The Immaculatan are those of the individual student authors editors and/or other Immaculatan contributors and do not reflect the official views of Immaculata University Republican rep. Mike Lawler once again faced a night of boos and jeers at a public town hall after an energetic crowd of about 600 packed the auditorium of Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers on May 4 New York state troopers were among the tight security detail at the event, the second of four town halls planned by the congressman in the 17th congressional district which includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties as well as parts of Westchester and Dutchess Members of the audience asking questions were allowed 30 seconds each Questions ranged from Lawler's bipartisanship to hot topics such as spending cuts Only members of the media were allowed to record the town hall From May 4: Lawler faces another raucous Town Hall: 'Stand up to the authoritarian Trump regime' Video shows police carrying woman out of Lawler town hall in SomersThe video below shows footage of a woman being carried out from the town hall by police "Whether you agree with me or not or," Lawler addressed the crowd "Whether you actually wanted to listen tonight Read a recap of the May 4 town hall in this story Image: WC Hands Off Protest via Elaina Caber Our West Chester community participated in a nationwide protest called the “Hands-Off Protest,” which is directly against the current Trump administration What did West Chester residents have to say The “Hands-Off Protest” was the largest one-day protest during Trump’s second term It also goes by two other names: “National Day of Action” and “50501 for 50 States.” This specific protest was created in response to the current Trump administration’s policies and actions and Elon Musk’s Nazi habits and rhetoric such as appearing to do the Nazi salute while on stage at Trump’s inauguration It is estimated that over 1,000 protests were conducted across all 50 states with an estimated 3 million people that participated in this demonstration for change They are outraged by the rescinding of women’s bodily autonomy They are outraged by the blatant racism and rampant misogyny They are outraged by the unnecessary tariffs They are outraged by the fascism and the Nazi ideologies They are outraged by the manipulation of the stock market for the rich’s gain They are outraged by the statement that our Constitution is upholding unconstitutional values They are outraged by the un-American president and his posse trying to destroy what our founding fathers built we have decided to stand against the Trump administration because no president of ours will ruin our democracy We interviewed a variety of people while at the protest about why they were there and what their opinions were on specific public policies currently happening most of those we interviewed were not students The largest demographics at the protest included older people and disabled people expressing their concerns including our beloved West Chester alumnus and Senator Carolyn Committa who stressed the importance of voting to make a change and stood with the West Chester people during their time of need Some have been involved in politics their whole lives “I came to this protest because I have always been passionate about stuff like this were struck by the brutality of the administration and wanted to make a stand even if politics was a new field of interest for them “I have been involved a little bit but never as much as I have in the last four/eight years,” she recounted I have seen it on the television and wished I was there.” When asked to give advice about the hard times in America “[the hard times] will end if they get off their horse and do something!” “This is my umpteenth protest,” said resident Anne Marie Quinn “And we need to be here to show up and show out.” She did not expect Trump to act how he did during his term and didn’t think his voters did When asked if she had anything to say to Trump voters We welcome you; we fight for your rights too.” works in the mental health and healthcare sector “I deal with Medicare and Medicaid on a daily basis,” she told us an artist who drew Musk and Trump kissing — a symbolic artwork about the state of our current government “I came to this protest because I am an artist,” she said with a smile “and I really love it when the gay people kiss.” there are too many [issues] to put on the sign,” said another anonymous resident who thinks Trump is destroying the global economy this protest was a matter of life and death Medicare and Medicaid and access to mobility aids especially cared about issues regarding the disabled and I don’t know what to say,” says Rosoff He knew about COVID in December [referring to Trump’s last term] and didn’t do anything I don’t want to see in print.” She also speaks of a friend affected by the tragedy “I just talked to a friend last night who had a normal job and who worked her ass off her whole life It really is devastating… My real thought is that Satan is at work here I am a parent of disabled children,” says an anonymous concerned mother I am a middle-class person who lives in this country very scared about our rights and about our future but the people who have fewer rights than me… There is a lot of things that are really scary coming we have to be brave and stand up and not hide in our houses Something like this makes you realize you are not alone.” Some signs were similar to the Black Lives Matter movement five years ago emphasizing how work still needs to be done on the racial disparities in America Palestinian and Ukrainian flags could also be easily spotted wherever you looked had a daughter with connections to Ukrainian war survivors “Our daughter is a prosthetist,” said Carol “She’s worked with Ukrainian soldiers who have lost both their limbs thanks to war “They had 19,000 soldiers at that time needing prosthetics,” chimed in Allan “Arms and legs and from a war that was started by Putin.” The couple is in agreement that Trump and Putin are aligned at the moment and sees Ukraine as a blackmailed country fighting for freedom They are also incredibly angry over Project 2025 pointed out that Trump’s policies would be terrible for young people never thought this would happen in the United States because of how the Constitution was written “I feel like my freedom is being taken away because that is what I experienced in Poland Where I was born in Poland with all the communism I feel like it is happening over here — our freedom is being taken away We gotta stand up to it because this is the land of the free.” “He became a United States citizen because he believed in this country and what we stood for,” chimed his wife “And we don’t send immigrants who are coming here to make a better life for themselves to Guantanamo Bay or the El Salvador gulag Other signs were related to women’s and LGBTQ livelihoods with many in support of protecting transgender children and healthcare fearing what the administration has in mind “I came because I am in school to be a teacher,” says Julie “And I want to be able to teach as a gay woman when I get married.” Some of the most devastated from this whole ordeal are the young people When asked if they thought Trump would win I really just wanted to see if Kalmala won the election It would have really just made me feel like us younger people had a chance to advance in society I really thought [that] with all the money raised — I was really hopeful some think it’s a power play in support of the oligarchy “There’s so many things to be outraged about and the end of being the free world is kind of concerning to me… Our democracy is at stake The general consensus is that everyone wants the government to act on everything happening “I’d actually like to see them do their job for a second,” said Dan McGinn “We haven’t seen [Senator] Fetterman around at all They gotta start doing their jobs.” On the contrary he thinks that the West Chester community is doing the best they can “They are doing what they can be doing right now!” he exclaimed “You’re boycotting the companies that are working with the Trump plans like Home Depot and Target and stuff like that The West Chester community has brought so many people together with this protest Those who may have felt in the dark during these hard times can share the burden with their neighbors this is not a fight against “left” or “right.” This is a fight against fascism One side for the fascist and the other for democracy Republicans and Democrats came to the Hands-Off Protest in proof of that We are all still Americans who care just as deeply for the Constitution We cannot let the Trump administration divide us any further Even a small action can lead to one of the biggest events in history We made history along with the rest of the nation “We are here!” We are screaming until our voices give away Elaina Caber is a first-year English major Emily Rutz is a first-year English major with a minor in French Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" we already have some teams that have secured their spots in the NCAA tournament Others will try to do so this week as conference tournaments continue The top of this week’s USA Lacrosse Women’s Division II Top 20, the final in-season ranking, reflects both of those scenarios which ran its regular-season unbeaten streak to 60 games 2 Tampa faces a week of rest after securing the SSC’s automatic bid by winning the league championship 3 Florida Southern 15-13 on Sunday to capture its third consecutive Sunshine State Conference tournament title with the defending champions all but securing the South Region’s top seed for next week’s NCAA tournament 11 Flagler punched its ticket to the NCAA postseason by claiming the automatic qualifier as the Gulf South Conference champion 14 Regis won its sixth straight RMAC championship and returns to the NCAA postseason for the eighth consecutive season One team that has work to do this week is unranked Wilmington 3 seed in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference 19 Dominican (N.Y.) is the top seed in the CACC tournament and the favorite to capture the league’s AQ but Wilmington (13-5) is riding the momentum of a new national record into this week’s action set the national NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse record for goals in a season during Wilmington’s 23-16 home victory over Bridgeport on Saturday established by Sydney Tiermann of Maryville in 2023 Selections for the expanded NCAA tournament bracket of 24 teams — a combination of conference automatic qualifiers and at-large selections — will be announced Sunday evening at 8:30 p.m which is compiled by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors USA Lacrosse is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 52-1765246) Mike Lawler faced another raucous audience at his packed Town Hall meeting in Somers The crowd of about 600 constituents on Sunday evening jeered and heckled Lawler at times as he explained his positions on a broad range of issues — from the future of Ukraine and President Donald Trump’s tariffs to the deportation of undocumented migrants and the impoundment of funds authorized by Congress There was tight security in the auditorium of Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School which included a slew of New York State troopers who patrolled the auditorium to keep the peace Two women were carried out by state troopers to stop their heckling The Town Hall had strict rules: no recordings of the meeting were allowed and questioners were allowed just 30 seconds for their questions Dressed in his signature blue blazer and jeans Lawler touted his bipartisan record in Congress during his first term He noted that the 17th Congressional District which includes Rockland and Putnam Counties was among only 35 of 435 Congressional districts considered competitive for the 2026 election cycle Cortlandt Manor resident David Weinberger questioned Lawler’s bipartisan prowess in Washington but meaningful bipartisanship is in votes taken not in the fig-leaf of co-sponsored bills,” he said “Now is your time to stand up to the authoritarian Trump regime.” Lawler said his bills were passed with support from both sides of the aisle “Bipartisanship is a two-way street,” he said “It’s not just Republicans acquiescing Democrats There has to be a give-and-take on these issues.” Mike Lawler questioned on Trump administration's funding cutsLawler, who represents a swing district that will be hotly contested in 2026, also faced a tough crowd at last week's Town Hall in Rockland County He plans Town Halls in Putnam and Dutchess in June Several constituents asked about the Trump administration’s slashing of funding for programs authorized by Congress and proposed cuts in funding to NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting There were groans throughout the hall when Lawler said that he planned to meet on Monday with the Department of Government Efficiency which has spearheaded many of the reductions Lawler said the budget cuts will have to come before Congress under the federal impoundment law which requires a vote by Congress to defund programs that were previously authorized “That’s the constitutional process,” Lawler said Lawler said that he has supported Trump’s tariff policy as a way to fight back against trade barriers put in place by Japan He noted that Congress and the courts have given deference to the executive branch to enact tariffs Constitution gives the power to impose tariffs to Congress Attendees pressed Lawler on what the Republican-led Congress plans to do to regain control over those levies More: Mike Lawler faces sharp questions at raucous town hall in Rockland. How he answered Lawler said that the administration is in the process of negotiating deals on the tariffs during the 90-day pause imposed by Trump on tariffs they have to be putting out trade agreements,” he said The issue of immigration loomed large on Sunday When asked about his position on due process in deportation cases Lawler said he supports the constitutional rights of all individuals in the United States More: Mike Lawler said he 'secured' $33M for Hudson Valley community projects. What happened? who was deported to a prison in El Salvador Lawler said he supports the Supreme Court’s ruling instructing the government to facilitate Garcia' return But Lawler said Garcia’s return would not free him because he has an outstanding deportation order that needs to be addressed “He’s going to be released to be deported again,” said Lawler Lawler reminded the heavily Democratic audience that President Barack Obama deported 3 million migrants during his time in office “I don’t recall this level of pushback when Obama deported that many,” said Lawler Lawler held the meeting at Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School along Route 138 a narrow country road that kept protestors away from the site About 80 anti-Lawler activists stood in a light rain a mile away by the Goldens Bridge train station brandishing signs criticizing Lawler and Trump Standing with the protestors were two of five Democrats seeking the party’s nomination to face Lawler in 2026 — Mike Sacks and Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson Davidson walked along the line of protestors with a bullhorn “The national Republicans have been calling our protests an attempt to disrupt the democratic process,” she said He opened the meeting by telling his constituents that he was glad they came “I appreciate you taking the time  to be here,” he said Sign up for Wilson's weekly newsletter for insights into his Tax Watch columns David McKay Wilson writes about tax issues and government accountability. Follow him on Twitter @davidmckay415 or email him at dwilson3@lohud.com in 1950 Roger was the son of the late Jay William and Jean Priscilla (née Miller) Ruch He had an incredible interest and fellowship in Music Direction and Student Lessons He played almost all instruments with a focus on flute and piccolo Roger was a decorated Marching Band Instructor for over 30 years at West Chester East High School He was a proud member of the East Enders retirement community He loved all of his students and continued to teach music lessons until he passed Roger also enjoyed sports and was a fanatical Philadelphia sports fan with a love of going to Clearwater with his best friend for Phillies Spring training Roger was the dear uncle of Jason Ruch and his family; brother-in-law of Patricia Ruch; best friend of Bob Dreisbaugh and his family Jay Terrence Ruch.Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 11:00 AM-12:00 noon 2025 and his Funeral Service 12:00 noon at the Donohue Funeral Home passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19 Bill and Cyndi met in High School and have been inseparable ever since Some of their best memories were trips to Broadkill Beach and enjoying time with family especially the grandkids Bill always had a smile on his face and every person who met him loved him Bill was a man who was dedicated to the job and loved being a lineman He was one of the few people who could honestly say he loved going to work every day for the past 47 plus years in what we called “the family business” Bill was the beloved husband of 46 years of Cynthia (nee White) Brown; loving father of William H and Beau Brown; and dear brother of Carol Pomraning and Beth Brown Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation contributions may be made to Canine Partners for Life Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/13/2025 3:36:00 PM | - Tyler McIntosh Thanks for visiting 2025 at 10:54 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}One man is in custody after several shots were fired in West Chester Sunday afternoon PA — Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect undergoing a mental health crisis in West Chester on Sunday afternoon which were fired both by the suspect and by police who has not yet been publicly identified by police Chester County Detectives are investigating the incident West Chester police said they are cooperating and are grateful for the assistance contact Chester County Detectives at (610) 344-6866 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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West Chester (13-0) remained undefeated and maintained its spot atop the USA Lacrosse Division II Women's Top 20 The Golden Rams are the only remaining undefeated team in the nation and visit No Defending national champion Tampa (14-1) jumped two spots to No The Spartans have rebounded from their only loss on March 29 with four straight victories All-American attacker Peyton Howell registered seven goals and three assists to lead the way Heading into the final week of the Sunshine State Conference’s regular season Tampa is one of three teams — along with No 4 Embry-Riddle — tied for first place in the league and vying for the top seed in the SSC tournament 5 Maryville extended its winning streak to 12 games with an 18-16 win Sunday against No An eight-goal run through the middle portion of the game keyed the victory for the Saints who benefitted from a game-high six goals by Helen Bae Maryville’s only loss came in its season-opener to Tampa The NCAA releases its first regional ranking this Wednesday identifying the top teams contending for postseason spots across the four geographical regions There’s an expanded NCAA bracket of 24 teams this year — the largest ever for Division II — but the format still calls for regional playoffs to determine the four national semifinalists You don't have permission to access this resource West Chester United SC opened their sixth Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup campaign against Loudoun United FC of the USL Championship at YSC Sports in Wayne the home side fell short of moving out of the first round of the competition for the first time in club history Loudoun’s lineup for this match was heavily rotated and a few of their players were making their first starts for the club or debuting altogether In their qualifying matches for the tournament West Chester United outscored their opponents 14-2 They were one of the favorites to pull off a “cupset” and beat their Division Two opponents Loudoun United reached the round of sixteen last year and eventually fell 3-0 to LAFC in their debut in the tournament The club is currently 2nd in the USL Championship table through just two matches West Chester immediately took control of the ball and striker Joshua Luchini forced a kick save from close range by Loudoun goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux in the fourth minute Loudoun pressed up the field and had two chances of their own but they could not keep their shots on target West Chester’s midfielders were quick to recover to defend and break up the Loudoun attacks West Chester earned a penalty in the 17th minute after a quick breakaway enticed a Loudoun defender to commit the foul Midfielder Yassine Elkahoun stepped up to the spot and opened the scoring with a confident shot to send the French keeper the wrong way The goal boosted the amateur side’s confidence allowing Marcus Brenes to get another shot on goal after a solid crossing sequence The Virginian side’s lack of chemistry became apparent after the goal as they struggled to connect in the final third Loudoun United found the equalizer in the 37th minute with a volley by Riley Bidois The goal came off of a big switch to the far side of the field and a selfless assist from Ben Mines to the striker on the far post The long ball disoriented the West Chester defense The goal did not shake the home side’s confidence They continued to threaten in the attack and slow down the visitors when out of possession Loudoun United earned a penalty in the 48th minute after Andrew Cooke came off his line and clipped the attacker’s leg The referee allowed the attacker to get a shot on the advantage but called the penalty after the shot went wide of the net Christian Sorto converted from twelve yards out to put the away side ahead Loudoun controlled a vast majority of possession and eventually increased their lead with a ball in behind from Sorto to Bidois the away side made changes to bring in some older players and hold on to the ball for longer by passing around their defenders West Chester’s high-pressing style of play earned them a way back into the match after capitalizing on a poor touch from a Loudoun midfielder The ball was played through the lines by Ayoub Mouhou to Ken Roby whose right-footed shot went past Hugo Faroux at his back post Loudoun insisted on playing out of the back instead of using long balls over the top which allowed West Chester to threaten with their press in hopes of finding an equalizer Their forward movement in possession was easily broken up by their higher-division opponents making it difficult to earn chances unless possession was regained close to the box West Chester fought through five minutes of stoppage time but could not find the equalizer to send the match to extra time Ben Mines tugged down Giancarlo Vaccaro on the counter to stop the breakaway Yassine Elkahoun (Giancarlo Vaccaro– 80′) Tomas Ascoli and Bobby Hickerson were also substituted on Surafel Dagnachew (Abdellatif Aboukouba– 70′) especially picking up on young Dylan 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Arkema by WHYY News Digital on Scribd “forever chemicals” exceeded Pa.’s maximum contaminant levels in Bucks In an interview with WHYY News last year Aqua said it could cost at least another $250 million dollars to get 36 of its water systems compliant with the new federal rules Aqua began detecting high levels of PFAS along Goose Creek in West Chester in 2019 The water provider alleges the forever chemicals were discharged from Arkema’s West Chester facility where acrylates and other specialty chemicals used in surface coatings Arkema failed to mitigate the contamination and did not inform environmental officials even though they were likely aware of the risks was detected at levels as high as 111 parts per trillion in the creek The lawsuit does not indicate whether the PFAS made their way to customers’ taps 2024 testing results indicate the chemicals were as high as 6 parts per trillion at Aqua’s West Chester water system It’s not clear how high PFAS levels were in Aqua’s West Chester supply prior to 2024 Aqua’s West Chester water system serves customers in Media and Rose Valley Almost half of drinking water in the U.S. contains PFAS, according to he U.S. Geological Survey the EPA estimated at least 6% to 10% of water providers in the U.S currently do not comply with the agency’s new PFAS regulations The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY Highly Recommended is a weekly spotlight on some of food writer Keith Pandolfi's favorite finds as he eats his way across Greater Cincinnati I had an appointment in West Chester last week, so I decided to try out Viva Cincy a new restaurant that specializes in the cuisines of Mexico It's a nice-looking space with ample seating (comfy booths included) The restaurant occupies the corner of a small strip mall a few doors down from Pho 96 even though I've heard great things about it I ordered the red snapper zarandeado ($36 and enough for two) Zarandeado is a grilling method that originated in the Mexican state of Nayarit more than 500 years ago and grilled over hot coals or in a wood-fired oven and is served topped with pickled onions and pico ranchero beans and what is simply listed as "side salad," though it's so much more than that lacquered snapper arrived on a large wood plank and took up half my table The smoky ranchero beans were cooked with bits of chorizo (an unintentional Lenten violation that I didn't realize until I took my first bite) avocado and rolled carrot slices with a passion fruit dressing beans and a variety of hot sauces to create a perfect bite Other menu items include cochinita pibil ($28) a traditional Mayan dish of slow-braised pork; grilled octopus ($35) with guajillo adobo cabbage and roasted chickpeas; carne asada ($24) and a barbacoa melt ($16) I'll keep you posted as I (hopefully) get around to trying each and every one Viva Cincy, 7844 Kingland Drive, Suite B, West Chester, 513-644-2473, vcincy.com.