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Salus University Sponsors Two SEPCHE Events
Salus University sponsored two recent events for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE). The first was the SEPCHE Honors Conference on Mar. 23 at the Hafter Student Community Center on the University’s Elkins Park campus. The conference allowed undergraduate students to present scholarship in a setting beyond the classroom and individual college or…
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Salus University Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Earns Initial Accreditation
Salus University’s Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program has been granted initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), effective Mar. 15, 2024. According to Program Director J. Chad Duncan, PhD, CRC, CPO, LPO, the initial accreditation is only awarded to those programs that have successfully demonstrated compliance with rigorous standards, ensuring the best…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches the Arts Montco Pass, Announces Montco Jazz Week Return
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has launched the Arts Montco Pass. This gamified program aims to highlight Montco’s rich arts and culture locations. The free mobile-friendly Arts Montco Pass, created in partnership with Bandwango, leads users on a self-guided journey to more than 30 arts locations…
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West Chester University Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month in April
From sensory-friendly classes in yoga and Zumba® to a silent disco with headphones to a sensory-friendly planetarium show and everything in between, Autism Acceptance Month on West Chester University’s campus is all about spreading awareness and acceptance of autism. D-CAP, which provides support to degree-seeking West Chester University students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is…
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Immaculata University Continues Its Support of the Military Named PNGAS Guard-Friendly School for Five Consecutive Years
Immaculata University has again been recognized as a Guard-Friendly School by the Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS). Immaculata was one of the first educational institutions awarded Guard-Friendly School status, which began in 2019. This designation identifies universities and trade schools that meet or exceed 10 criteria for creating a supportive learning environment for members of…
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Savings, MMA or CD: How Do I Know Which Is Best?
The week of Apr. 8-12 is America Saves Week 2024. Since 2007, America Saves Week has been calling on everyday Americans to commit to successful saving. With the support of numerous participating organizations, First Bank encourages individuals to conduct a financial check-up, gain insight into their finances, set savings goals, and develop plans to achieve…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Danielle Geyer, Executive Director, Freedom Village at Brandywine
Danielle Geyer, Executive Director of Freedom Village at Brandywine, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Abington, playing on a boys’ soccer team with her twin sister when they were young, and learning the importance of customer service at her first part-time job as a cashier at CVS pharmacy. Geyer discussed why she chose…
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West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino Will Be Honored in a Campus-Wide ‘This is Your WCU’ Legacy Celebration
Question: When a beloved university president prepares to retire following 41 years of dedicated service to a single institution, what happens? Answer: A university gathers hundreds of its students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community friends to launch a “This is Your Life” themed celebration — with a purple and gold twist. West Chester University President…
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Immaculata University Hosting Inaugural Women’s Flag Football Tournament Apr. 13
With the endorsement of and financial support from the NFL and RCX Sports, Immaculata University is formally kicking off its women’s varsity flag football inaugural season by hosting a four-team tournament on Saturday, Apr. 13. The women’s flag football tournament — the first for the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) — will feature conference members Centenary, Marymount and Neumann universities…
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AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Social Security Fraud
AARP Pennsylvania emphasizes the importance of education on the risks and prevention methods of Social Security fraud. With identity theft at the forefront of digital crimes, understanding how to protect one’s Social Security number has never been more crucial. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for Social Security reported receiving around 360,000 complaints about…
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8 Healthy Financial Habits You Should Develop
April is Financial Literacy Month. Feeling overwhelmed by finances is common, with nearly half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Healthy financial habits can help reduce financial stress, increase financial security, and enhance peace of mind. To alleviate this stress and secure your future, consider adopting these eight crucial financial habits: Live Within Your Means…
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Discover Fun Things To Do in Montgomery County This April
April is officially in full bloom, and so is Montgomery County! From history to nature to the arts, here are some of the many exciting things happening this month in Montco that you won’t want to miss. Let’s Sing Taylor at the Keswick For all Swifties near and far, the Keswick Theatre is here to deliver the…
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Tamagawa University Brings Thrilling Taiko Drumming and Dance Back to West Chester University Apr. 9, Followed by Performance of ‘Jersey Boys and Girls’ on Apr. 12
Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 9, at 7:30 PM. The event will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets range in price from $15-$25 and are now…
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West Chester University To Host Austrian Studies Conference in Collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Apr. 11-14
For the first time in its history, West Chester University (WCU) is hosting the annual Austrian Studies Association Conference (ASA) Apr. 11-14. In collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), the conference will bring together scholars, writers, and students from around the world to explore the theme “Austria Within Europe: In Cultural History and Today/From…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Top Five Metro Areas with Best Housing Affordability
The Philadelphia area is one of the rare major metros in the United States where households do not need to make six figures to be able to afford a typical home, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Redfin’s recent analysis of the 50 most populous U.S. metros, the Philadelphia area has the…
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Millennials Flock To Single-Family Rentals
There is a new asset class I’ve seen in several different alternative investment “wrappers.” Besides using Delaware Statutory Trust’s (DST) alternative investment, companies are also putting this new asset class in three-to-five-year programs to build, lease up, and sell. This new asset class is single-family build-to-rent homes. As millennials reach the age where many start families, they…
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West Chester University To Host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
Barring April showers, West Chester University’s Mather Planetarium will host a free public viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday, Apr. 8, from 1-4:00 PM on South Campus at the S lot parking lot (850 South New Street, West Chester, across from the tennis courts). Free parking will be available in Q lot below Farrell…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Quick Action Makes for a Safer Schuylkill County
In a major step toward improving public safety for the people of Shenandoah Borough, West Mahanoy, and Butler Townships, Aqua Pennsylvania successfully replaced 37 inoperable fire hydrants less than six months after acquiring the water system from the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah (MABS) in July 2023. “Within the first three weeks of…
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