Author Archives: Brenda Pantano

ChesCo Student Enjoys ‘Far Out’ Learning Experience

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service Growing up, children are told to “reach for the stars.” And as it turns out, Downingtown STEM Academy Sophomore Eric Wan might already be half way there. Wan, a 16-year-old Chester Springs resident, was awarded a scholarship to the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HCLA). The scholarship, whichContinue reading “ChesCo Student Enjoys ‘Far Out’ Learning Experience”

Elverson’s McBride raises nearly 4k in post surgery marathon

By Brenda Maguire For Journal Register News Service ELVERSON, PA – For many, the feat would sound impossible: run a full marathon just six months after having open-heart surgery. But this was not the case for Elverson resident Jeff McBride, who completed the challenge on March 17 while raising $3,835 for the Children’s Hospital ofContinue reading “Elverson’s McBride raises nearly 4k in post surgery marathon”

LIVE BLOG: Winter Storm Nemo

NOTE: The following piece is something I collaborated on with the Editor-in-chief of The Huntington News. We both contributed updates to the blog. I worked to format the blog and posted updates to twitter throughout the day to make sure students were up-to-date on the conditions during Winter Storm Nemo. To make sure you’re preparedContinue reading “LIVE BLOG: Winter Storm Nemo”

Slideshow: NU Seattle holds open house

Compiled by Brenda Maguire, News Staff The Northeastern University Seattle Graduate Campus held an open house event last Thursday. Check out some of the sights from the Meet the Network event, which included food and prizes in addition to introducing the new campus to the community. Keep your tabs on everything going on at theContinue reading “Slideshow: NU Seattle holds open house”