• WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’

    WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’

    Although comics are often considered child’s play, they are anything but simple — and the newest exhibition at the University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology delves into the history and nuances of political cartoons, manga, graphic novels, and Marvel and DC superheroes. “Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics” runs Oct. 30, 2025, through…

  • Explore Campus Life at Immaculata University’s Fall Open House Nov. 22

    Explore Campus Life at Immaculata University’s Fall Open House Nov. 22

    Immaculata University will hold its second fall open house of the year on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This is an event for high school students and college students interested in transferring. “We’re thrilled to invite prospective students to our open house this November, especially as we just welcomed our largest incoming undergraduate…

  • West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’

    West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’

    Opera students in West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) will transport audiences to a whimsical world this fall with The Three Feathers, a charming and family-friendly opera composed by acclaimed contemporary Composer Lori Laitman with a libretto by Dana Gioia, former U.S. Poet Laureate of California. Performances will be held on Friday,…

  • A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary

    A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary

    More than 100 gathered in the ballroom of West Chester University’s Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons (SECC) on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate the 50+ anniversary of the University’s Nursing Programs. Wearing purple scrubs and bearing wide smiles, proud nursing students in the Department of Nursing led tours of an impressive, technologically-advanced Duey Immersive…

  • VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report

    VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County to 700 attendees, including Governor Josh Shapiro, at the organization’s Annual Luncheon event at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia. With a theme of “Rhythm,” the VFTCB released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the positive economic impact of…

  • MontcoWorks and PA CareerLink Montgomery County Offer Support for Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

    MontcoWorks and PA CareerLink Montgomery County Offer Support for Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

    As the federal government shutdown continues, Montgomery County is mobilizing to support those feeling its impact. The Montgomery County Commerce Department, MontcoWorks, and PA CareerLink Montgomery County are coordinating efforts to assist federal employees who have been furloughed or are working without pay, as well as individuals whose jobs may be affected through federally funded…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings

    Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings

    The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Montgomery County. Launched in 2005 and formerly known as TreeVitalize Watersheds, the Trees for Watersheds program has received nearly $2 million in grants from…

  • West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8

    West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance and the University Dance Company (UDC) present the fall dance concert DIVERGENCE on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester.…

  • West Chester University Honored Military and First Responders at Nov. 1 Football Game

    West Chester University Honored Military and First Responders at Nov. 1 Football Game

    West Chester University (WCU) paid tribute to the men and women who serve our country and communities during its Military and First Responder Appreciation game on Saturday, Nov. 1, when the Golden Rams took on Bloomsburg University at Farrell Stadium.  The event recognized veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with pregame honors and in-game…

  • MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Moors’ Nov. 6-9

    MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Moors’ Nov. 6-9

    Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite the community to experience their fall production of The Moors, a dark comedy written by acclaimed Playwright and Author Jen Silverman. Directed by Jessica DalCanton, MCCC Assistant Professor of Theatre, the performance promises an engaging blend of wit and intrigue. Performances…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as the AssistantDirector of Business Services position. The Assistant Director of Business Services is responsible for overseeing the College’s purchasing, contract compliance, and auxiliary services, including childcare, the fitness center,…

  • Stride Into Wellness: Festival Brings Fitness and Fun for the Community

    Stride Into Wellness: Festival Brings Fitness and Fun for the Community

    Mark your calendars, lace up your sneakers, and enjoy a morning of health and wellness activities as the partnership of Blue Bell Rotary Club, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), and Whitpain Township Parks & Recreation hosts the Stride and Thrive 5/10K and Wellness Fest on Saturday, Nov. 15. Held at MCCC’s Health Sciences Center, 340…

  • Water and Wastewater Bill Relief Available for 7,600 Montgomery County Households

    Water and Wastewater Bill Relief Available for 7,600 Montgomery County Households

    With inflation still on the rise, Pennsylvanians are watching every dollar. Most of us look for obvious savings at the grocery store or the gas pump. While speaking with residents from across the Commonwealth, there’s another, often overlooked option I like to share that could help stretch their budgets even further: saving money on utility…

  • MCCC to Host ‘Out There: The Worlds of Edward Woltemate, Jr.’ Nov. 18-Dec. 20

    MCCC to Host ‘Out There: The Worlds of Edward Woltemate, Jr.’ Nov. 18-Dec. 20

    The otherworldly cities and creatures of Artist Edward Woltemate Jr.’s invented galaxy will soon be on display at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC’s Montco Cultural Center will host the exhibition “Out There: The Worlds of Edward Woltemate, Jr.” beginning Tuesday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Dec. 20. It will feature 40 colored pencil and acrylic works…

  • American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility

    American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility

    American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger, creating a premier, regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $40 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $63 billion, based on closing…

  • Theatre Horizon Presents World Premiere Musical ‘Wishing to Grow Up Brightly’ Nov. 5-23

    Theatre Horizon Presents World Premiere Musical ‘Wishing to Grow Up Brightly’ Nov. 5-23

    Theatre Horizon (401 DeKalb Street, Norristown), the award-winning professional theater nestled in Norristown’s Arts Hill District, is proud to present the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a new musical created by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker, Brenson Thomas, and Josh Totora. The production is loosely inspired by the life of Morton, a three-time…

  • MCCC Challenger Learning Center Launches Second International, Virtual Mission in Morocco

    MCCC Challenger Learning Center Launches Second International, Virtual Mission in Morocco

    About 24 students in Morocco participated in Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) second-ever international, virtual mission simulation through the Challenger Learning Center at Montco Pottstown recently. At 5:00 AM EST on Wednesday, Oct. 8, students studying at the National School of Applied Science in Agadir, Morocco, launched the Destination Moon simulation, a dynamic science, technology,…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health

    Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health

    Every October, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week serves as a national reminder that protecting our drinking water systems isn’t just about improving infrastructure you can’t physically see — it’s about public health. Safe, reliable water service is essential for every family, and replacing lead and galvanized steel service lines is one of the most direct ways…