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Penn Community Bank Survey Reveals Rising Service Needs, Debuts Giving Tuesday Grants
Penn Community Bank recently released findings from its community needs assessment which surveyed dozens of nonprofit organizations across its five-county footprint. The assessment reveals significant increases in service demands, with over 70 percent of organizations reporting higher needs in 2024 and 42 percent citing “significant” increases — straining budgets and volunteers. Key findings highlight critical…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 7
West Chester University’s (WCU) Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join in this joyous celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:00 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Professor and…
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Bigger, Better Than Ever: Don’t Miss the Basket Raffle at Schwenkfelder Heritage Center Christmas Market
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg is holding its third annual Basket Raffle during Christmas Market, the weekend of Dec. 7 and 8, with over 50 baskets. This fundraiser highlights local businesses and supports the Heritage Center’s work throughout the year. The sale of items from the Heritage Gift Shop and the wonderful…
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WCU University Theatre Aims to Raise $25K at 25th Broadway Cares Benefit
The student-led University Theatre group at West Chester University (WCU) is celebrating a milestone with the 25th annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids (BC/EFA) Benefit Performance and Silent Auction. From Dec. 6-8, students will transform the lobby and interior of the MainStage Theatre, E. O. Bull Center (2 E. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester), for performances and a…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Avoid Costly Clogs This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us, and Aqua, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, is urging customers to take simple steps to protect their plumbing systems and the local environment during the holiday season and beyond. As families gather to celebrate and share festive meals, it’s important to remember that improper disposal of fats, oils, and grease…
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Discover Holiday Enchantment in Lancaster County with Activities for the Whole Family
The holidays are upon us, and even if there’s not a snowflake in sight, Lancaster County turns into a winter wonderland for all this time of year. From caroling to hot chocolate to outdoor explorations among Christmas lights — there’s something for everyone to find joy in this holiday season. “The holiday season in Lancaster…
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Immaculata Launches Master of Music Education with Wellness Focus
Immaculata University is expanding its music program with the launch of a new master of Music in Music Education (MME) degree. Tailored to meet the needs of working music educators, this flexible, hybrid graduate program combines online asynchronous coursework during the fall and spring semesters with in-person, intensive sessions on select weekends over the summer.…
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Salus at Drexel University Named a 2024 Diversity Award Winner
Salus University has received the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual award recognizes U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a recipient of the award, Salus University…
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VFTCB Congratulates Board Chair Rick Odorisio on November Mirror Spotlight
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) congratulates the Chairman of its Board of Directors, Rick Odorisio, on being recognized in the November Mirror Spotlight by Meyer Jabara Hotels. Rick has been honored for his exemplary leadership, which aligns with the “Three P’s” principle of the Journey Program: Purpose, People, and Performance. Odorisio’s daily…
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Aqua PA Partners with Dive Team for Critical Training
On Nov. 17, members of Bucks County’s Public Safety Dive Team used Aqua Pennsylvania’s Churchville reservoir for a training exercise where they performed a simulated search. The search simulation involved putting a mannequin at the bottom of the reservoir, with each diver spending about 15 minutes beneath the surface during the exercise. During these drills,…
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Ballet, ‘A Philadelphia Nutcracker’ Returns to MCCC Dec. 14-15
Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s beloved production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker will be performed at the Montco Cultural Center Theatre in the Science Center Building on Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Blue Bell Campus (1313 Morris Road). Philadelphia Dance Theatre will celebrate 25 years of its signature holiday presentation of The Nutcracker with in-person performances on Saturday,…
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MCCC Recognized as 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. MCCC joins…
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Aqua PA Encourages Customers to Apply for Monthly Discounts
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, reminds low-income households and other eligible Aqua Pennsylvania customers in need of financial assistance to apply for monthly discounts on their water and wastewater bills through its Customer Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a year-round program administered through the Dollar Energy Fund (DEF). “Aqua is dedicated to supporting our…
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Valley Forge Sports to Host Playeasy’s Inaugural Innovators Summit in July
Playeasy will host its first-ever Innovators Summit, a dynamic conference set to bring together industry leaders in destination marketing and sports tourism. With the recent launch of Playeasy Intelligence, Playeasy is furthering its mission to prepare the industry for transformative technological changes expected in the next two years — changes that may be as impactful…
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Evening with Manor Honors NBC10’s Tracy Davidson
Manor College in Jenkintown honored Tracy Davidson as the 23rd Annual Evening with Manor College honoree. Davidson, an Anchor and Investigative Reporter for NBC10 Philadelphia, leads an incredible life off-camera with a mission to serve others. Her focus is empowering women and girls, both professionally and personally. With her colleague, she developed Lifting Your V.O.I.C.E., a…
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Nonprofits Invited to Join in Penn Community Bank Survey for a Chance to Receive $2,500 Contribution
As the area’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank’s commitment to Greater Good Banking drives its mission of building healthier, more resilient communities. To advance this mission, the Bank is launching a community research study on corporate social responsibility in our region and invites you to share your expertise in this important initiative. By collecting…
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Enter the AARP Pennsylvania Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a Penn State Bowl Game Trip
Get into the holiday and football spirit by entering for a chance to win an unforgettable trip to the Penn State Bowl Game. From now until Dec. 1, you until December 1, 2024, you can enter the AARP Pennsylvania Sweepstakes — no purchase or payments required. The Bowl Game Giveaway is sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘The Eumenides’ Nov. 21-24
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents The Eumenides by Aeschylus in a translation by Ian Johnston with Guest Director Cat Ramirez at the helm. The Eumenides performances are Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 PM., and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2:00 PM, in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts (2…
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