Lena Pothier

Lena Pothier

Lena Pothier is an honors student at New York University pursuing a major in Politics and a minor in Italian Studies. Born and raised in Paoli, Lena has passionately advocated for youth civic engagement, veterans, and worked on several State House campaigns.

community Insta Vistas: Where to Find Pennsylvania's Most Instagrammable Fall Foliage
community Insta Vistas: Where to Find Pennsylvania’s Most Instagrammable Fall Foliage

The commonwealth offers plenty of locations to snap that perfect pic of autumnal reds, oranges, and yellows for your Insta.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier September 19, 2023 9:20 am EDT
Business Mingle Mocktails founder Laura Taylor, of Berwyn, Chester County. (Photo: Mingle Mocktails)
Business A Girls Trip to the Poconos Inspired the Launch of This Woman-Owned Mocktail Business

Amid the sober-curious movement, Chester County's Laura Taylor is serving up drinks to fit the occasion with Mingle Mocktails.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier September 6, 2023 10:22 am EDT
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Lifestyle Take it From a College Student: Packing Dos and Don’ts for First-Time Dorm Dwellers

College move-in is coming up for freshmen across the country. Here’s what you need to know.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier August 11, 2023 11:37 am EDT
Lifestyle Your Guide to Pennsylvania’s Official (Pretty Much) Everything
Lifestyle Your Guide to Pennsylvania’s Official (Pretty Much) Everything

The stories behind the animals, boats, trains, and beverages that officially represent the Keystone State.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier August 8, 2023 6:55 am EDT
History Valley Forge National Historical Park in Valley Forge, Pa., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
History How 3 Women Left Their Mark on Valley Forge’s History

From the kitchen to the battlefield, the contributions of Polly Cooper, Molly Pitcher, and Hannah Till at Valley Forge were crucial to the survival of George Washington’s Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier August 3, 2023 1:55 pm EDT

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FILE - Owners bring their dogs to a park in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Veterinary laboratories in several states, including Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire, are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs that causes lasting illness and doesn't respond to antibiotics. The Oregon Department of Agriculture, which is working with state researchers and the U.S. Deparment of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory to find out what is causing the illnesses, has documented more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-August 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) Safety Officials: Mysterious respiratory illness sickening dogs in other states has reached Pennsylvania
A man using a caulking gun. Lifestyle How to winterize your home for maximum savings during the cold months
Volunteers Aaron McKissic, left, an employee of FedEx, and Dina Nellis, right, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, work on an assembly line filling bags with six week-end meals for students in 29 Pittsburgh city schools in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. The Backpack Feeding Program provides free weekend meals to children enrolled in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture National School Lunch Program's Free or Reduced Price School Meals. The Backpack Feeding program is coordinated by the joint effort of Focus Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh area Food Bank. ( Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Local We asked, you answered: What’s a charity or organization in Pennsylvania you feel strongly about donating your time and/or money to?
Congresswoman Susan Wild speaking at the grand opening of a TSA security checkpoint at the Lehigh Valley International Airport on July 28, 2023 (Photo: Sean Kitchen) Labor Susan Wild confronts anti-union executive at US House hearing
Military Veteran Rudy Cofield pays his respects at the Vietnam War Memorial in Philadelphia on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Military Pennsylvania Veterans Programs Getting a Boost in Funding

Veterans Affairs offices and organizations across the state are set to receive more than $2.8 million to support initiatives to combat homelessness, transportation needs for vets, and more.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier July 24, 2023 1:12 pm EDT
Business Cumru Twp, PA - June 1: The Sheetz gas station and convenience store on Lancaster Pike In Cumru Township Tuesday morning June 1, 2021. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
Business Between the Sheetz: 5 Fascinating Facts About Pennsylvania’s Beloved Convenience Store

Calling all Western Pennsylvanians: There’s more than what meets the eye to this gas station, convenience store, and institution. Read on to learn five facts about Sheetz.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier July 17, 2023 12:31 pm EDT