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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes Ahead of Winter Storm Fern
With Winter Storm Fern set to affect 180 million Americans this weekend, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips to…
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West Chester University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
West Chester University (WCU) has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation that recognizes institutions for their commitment to community engagement and partnerships. The 2026 classification was announced by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which jointly administer the elective…
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80s Revolution Rocks WCU Jan. 23-24
There’s a new band in town, and they’re totally rad. West Chester University’s (WCU) Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is bringing the ultimate throwback experience to campus with 80s Revolution, a high-energy concert event celebrating one of the most iconic decades in music. Part of the WCU CJSA Concert Series, 80s Revolution takes over the…
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Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day Is Coming Up — Spots Still Available!
Harcum College is hosting its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 16, offering free preventive dental care for children ages 6-12. Families can take advantage of no-cost services, including cavity-preventing sealants, fluoride treatments, oral exams, and oral health tips provided by Harcum’s Dental Hygiene Program students and faculty. The event will be held at Harcum…
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WCU’s Knauer Art Gallery Presents ‘Reflections of New Sweden’ Jan. 20-Feb. 22
From Jan. 20-Feb. 22, West Chester University (WCU) will present Reflections of New Sweden: Swedish and Finnish Culture along the Delaware, a special exhibition celebrating nearly four centuries of cultural heritage and community building along the Delaware River. The exhibition is free and open to the public in the Knauer Art Gallery at West Chester…
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A Practical Nursing Graduate’s Journey Inspired by Her Son’s Diagnosis
Vanessa Calderon lives her life in survival mode. There are a dozen or more moments where she could’ve lived in a state of continual tears. Through all of life’s tests, Calderon looks to her son for inspiration. In 2021, Roman Calderon was born premature at 34 weeks and spent weeks at Albert Einstein Medical Center…
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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, launching a transformative seven-year initiative to support 1,833 sixth- and seventh-grade students through their journeys to college completion. The grant is the largest secured in…
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Valley Forge & Montco Primed for a Historic Year
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has positioned Montco for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize on the region shining under a global spotlight. With the Philadelphia region set to welcome domestic and international visitors to several large-scale events such as NCAA March Madness, the PGA…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Part-Time Student Services Assistant, Campus Safety Officer – 2nd Shift, and STEM Lab Coordinator. Part-Time Student Services Assistant The Part-time Student Services Assistant will provide support to both new and returning students at the College as…
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The Philly Home + Garden Show Returns Feb. 20-22 with Celebrity Experts, Fresh Ideas, and Spring Inspiration
The Philly Home + Garden Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22, bringing nearly 300 exhibitors, celebrity guests, immersive feature gardens, hands-on workshops, and unique shopping experiences under one roof. One of the region’s most anticipated annual events, the Philly Home + Garden Show…
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MCCC to Host ‘Renewal: Zvezdana Stojmirovic (aka Ana Stoy)’ Exhibition Jan. 20-Mar. 5
While it may feel like winter has only just begun outside, signs of blossoming spring and a celebration of new life in nature will soon be on display inside at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC’s Montco Cultural Center will host the art exhibit Renewal: Zvezdana Stojmirovic (aka Ana Stoy) Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Sunday,…
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Grundsau Lodsch fer Yunge Brings Winter Fun to Families Jan. 25
Time to predict how long this cold winter will last! Helping the Grundsau (groundhog) predict the forecast will be one of the fun activities at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center’s Grundsau Lodsch fer Yunge on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1-3:00 PM. At this free event for children and families, there will be many groundhog-related…
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MCCC to Host Biennial Alumni Art Exhibition Jan. 14-Feb. 13
Witness amazing imagination and creativity among the new and innovative works on display from Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Fine Arts program’s talented alumni and faculty The Montco Cultural Center will host the biennial Alumni Art Exhibition in the Fine Arts Center Gallery on the Blue Bell Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, Wednesday, Jan.…
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PFAS Treatment, Infrastructure Investment, and the Power of Partnerships
Last month, we completed the installation of our tenth PFAS treatment facility since 2018 at our Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. You may be wondering: What does it take to remove chemicals designed to last forever? The answer at the Edgley facility is six ion exchange resin filters, millions in funding,…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Takes the Dance Floor to Support Ann Silverman Clinic
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in Eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to share that Bernard Tynes, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking Officer, is stepping out of the boardroom and onto the ballroom floor as a featured dancer in Dancing for Bucks, one of the region’s largest and most impactful charitable fundraising…
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MCCC to Present TheaterWorksUSA’s Musical Production of ‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ Apr. 11
Montgomery County Community College’s Montco Cultural Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s family musical, The Pout-Pout Fish, based on The New York Times bestselling series by Deborah Diesen, with illustrations by Dan Hanna, on Saturday, Apr. 11, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Montco Cultural Center Theater, Science Center, Blue Bell Campus, 1313 Morris Road, Blue Bell.…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Proof’: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama
Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, Proof by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The production begins previews on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The Opening Night performance is Friday, Jan. 30. The production closes after a five-week run on Sunday, Mar. 1. A modern classic of the American theatre,…
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Every Dog Has Its Day: Orthotics and Prosthetics Students Learn from Casting Three-Legged Canine
As a self-proclaimed “dog person,” Becca Hanoka ‘28O&P, a first-year master’s student in the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Drexel University, was looking forward to a project where she and her classmates would be casting a prothesis for a three-legged dog named Oliver. “This was the first time I’ve ever casted an animal and for me, it was…
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