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Immaculata University Music Major Emily Reid Named 2025-26 Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department shares that Emily Reid ’26 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2025-26 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award, in the amount of $3,000, encourages and supports the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to…
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Three MCCC Students Named to All-Pennsylvania Academic Team
April is Community College Month, and three Montgomery County Community College students received statewide honors for their performance in and out of the classroom recently. Accounting major Jesse Arce, Mechanical Engineering major Gia Huy Nguyen, and Liberal Studies major Angelina Ventura were named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. The team is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, and the Pennsylvania Commission for…
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West Chester University Recognized with Three Regional Community Awards
West Chester University was recently recognized by three organizations for its commitment to community engagement. The University has received $10,000 in grants to support a public humanities initiative rooted in the legacy of Frederick Douglass and the Andy Dinniman Partnership Award by Safe Harbor of Chester County for the University’s long-standing collaboration with the organization. Campus250 and Let Freedom Ring Grants: Together We Thrive Campus…
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MCCC Theatre Arts and the Drama Club Present ‘Fairview’
Audiences are invited to step into the hilariously chaotic world of the Frasier household as Montgomery County Community College Theatre Arts and the Drama Club present the spring student theatre presentation of Fairview. The Montco Cultural Center will host performances Apr. 16-19 in the Black Box Theatre, Science Center building, Room 107, Blue Bell Campus,…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Inaugural Pedal for the Future Community Festival Apr. 18
Come and enjoy a spring day of fun at Montgomery County Community College’s Pedal for the Future Community Festival on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at its Pottstown Campus, South Hall, 101 College Drive in Pottstown. The event is free and will be held rain or shine. “All members of the community are…
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Historic Trappe Showcases Revolutionary War Roots Ahead of America 250 in Montgomery County
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues its mission of sharing the stories that define Montgomery County, especially as we approach America’s 250th Anniversary. Through monthly historic vignettes and upcoming initiatives like the Houses of Declaration, VFTCB is continuing a legacy by…
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WCU’s Mather Lecture Series Welcomed NASA’s Dr. Elizabeth Rampe
As NASA prepared for the planned launch of the Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed space flight around the moon in more than 50 years, one NASA Scientist visited West Chester University. On Apr. 1, Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, presented “Minerals on Mars: Methods, Analysis, and Geologic History…
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Retired WCU Criminal Justice Faculty Member Explores Redemption and Life Without Parole in New Book
A female inmate serving life without parole (LWOP) since 1972 painted the cover for Life After Life, a new book authored by Dr. Brian F. O’Neill, retired criminal justice faculty. The image shows a bridge linking a prison doorway to a community. The bridge’s building blocks display words meaningful for an incarcerated person’s journey to redemption,…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ Apr. 9-12
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Apr. 9-12. This gripping historical drama brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated heroes in a story of leadership, courage, and transformation. Performances take place in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 East Rosedale Avenue, West…
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Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Docents Help History Take Flight
Soon after beginning his volunteer work at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Chief Docent Tom Doerr had a memorable interaction with a visitor to the Horsham-based museum. “He walked up to one of the cabinets, and he was looking at it very intently,” Doerr, 80, of Warminster, recalled. “He pointed to…
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The Conshohocken Bars Invite You to Sip, Stroll, and Discover at the Espresso Martini Crawl
Get ready to shake up your Saturday plans. The Conshohocken Espresso Martini Crawl is bringing together some of the town’s favorite bars and restaurants for an afternoon of caffeine-fueled cocktails and choose-your-own-adventure fun. On Apr. 18 from 3-7:00 PM, guests are invited to explore Conshohocken at their own pace, starting wherever they like and creating…
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Penn Community Bank Expands Leadership Role for Charles Field to Drive Strategic Growth
Penn Community Bank recently shared an evolution in its executive leadership structure designed to strengthen alignment between strategy, operations, and financial performance as the organization continues to grow. Effective Mar. 27, Charles Field will serve as the bank’s President and Chief Financial Officer. In this expanded role, Field will continue to serve as Chief Financial…
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MCCC to Host Spring Open Houses Apr. 11 and 25
Spring has sprung, and now is the perfect time to learn all that Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has to offer during a spring open house. MCCC will host free open house events at the Pottstown Campus on Saturday, Apr. 11, and Blue Bell Campus on Saturday, Apr. 25, for prospective students, their families, and…
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Baby Ocelot Born at Elmwood Park Zoo Marks Major Milestone for Conservation Efforts
For those following the journey of the ocelots at Elmwood Park Zoo, Rio and Mateo, the path to this moment has been anything but predictable. After an eventful summer, the pair showed little interest in one another heading into the fall, aside from a brief period in November. As is common with wild cats, breeding…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Part of Pennsylvania’s New ‘Highway of Heroes’ Historic Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park is among six sites included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. The year-long initiative connects nationally significant destinations across the historic Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30) along the Commonwealth’s southern tier. From east to west, the trail links Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Valley Forge National Historical Park,…
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Secure Your Spot to Attend Harcum College’s Open House on Apr. 11
Thinking about your next step after high school or considering a fresh start? Harcum College is opening its doors for a Spring Open House … and it’s coming up fast! On Saturday, Apr. 11, from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, prospective and accepted students are invited to visit campus, explore academic programs, and get a real feel…
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WCU Celebrates 250th Signing of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ with a Gathering of PA’s 10 Frederick Douglass Institutes
West Chester University (WCU) has a one-of-a-kind link to our nation’s founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… Famed Abolitionist, Orator, and Statesman Frederick Douglass, who once had been enslaved but continued to have faith in the promise of independence and equality for all, delivered his last public lecture on West Chester…
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‘The American Revolution’ Returns to Valley Forge Region for America 250 Performance
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions will host a special performance of the critically-acclaimed theater show The American Revolution on Sunday, Apr. 12, at Ursinus College’s historic Bomberger Hall in Collegeville. This free performance celebrates the 250th anniversary of the events of the American Revolution and invites audiences of all ages to experience a…
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