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West Chester University Receives Prestigious Mellon Foundation Grant To Launch the Women’s and Gender Studies Collection
For the first time in its history, West Chester University (WCU) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The grant is part of the Mellon Foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative, which has allocated more than $18 million to support humanities-based learning at public colleges and universities nationwide. WCU’s grant will fund the…
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West Chester University’s Social Innovation Competition Highlights Campus and Alumni Entrepreneurs
Many West Chester University (WCU) students, staff, faculty, and alumni share a passion for social justice causes, which is celebrated in various ways, including Social Impact Day on Wednesday, Apr. 3. The day’s highlight is the University’s Social Innovation Competition, hosted by the WCU Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, and a Q&A with Entrepreneur Tess Hart, co-founder of Philadelphia’s…
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Immaculata University To Host Undergraduate Open House Apr. 14
Immaculata University will hold an undergraduate open house on its campus in Malvern on Sunday, Apr. 14 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. This event is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can visit the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall to sign in and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Admissions counselors will discuss academic…
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Upcoming West Chester University Pop-Up Poetry Festival Will Feature Workshops, Award Presentations, and Student Performances
West Chester University’s Poetry Center will host a Pop-Up Poetry Festival on Apr. 14 and 15 to celebrate National Poetry Month. The event’s theme is “Renaissance” and invites participants to delve into the world of poetry through a lens of hope while developing an appreciation for the craft of writing poetry. Festival highlights include a…
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First Bank Launches ZEscrow and ZRent Escrow and Rent Management Tools
First Bank has launched ZEscrow and ZRent, two innovative financial platforms designed to increase the convenience and efficiency of businesses in managing escrow, subaccounts, and rent collection. Developed by ZSuite Tech, ZEscrow and ZRent are responsive digital solutions designed to simplify escrow account management and monthly rent collection. ZEscrow streamlines the escrow process, providing customers with…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Easter in Valley Forge
Spring is in the air, and it is time to plan your upcoming Easter celebrations. In Montgomery County, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has plenty of recommendations, from egg hunts to brunch festivities and family photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Here’s a look at some festive celebrations taking place around Montgomery County this…
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The Immaculata University Symphony To Present Its Annual Spring Concert Apr. 13
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual spring concert, Radiant Light, on Saturday, Apr. 13, at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall on the campus of Immaculata University. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for senior…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Spring Break Educational Experiences in Montgomery County
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board encourages you to get creative with Spring Break this year. Montgomery County is the perfect place to mix learning with your family vacation. Check out some of these favorite family-friendly educational attractions in the Valley Forge and Montgomery County areas. John James Audubon Center The John James Audubon Center at…
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Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn Named as a ‘City and State’ Above & Beyond Award Recipient
Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn, who was recently promoted to Director of Organizational Change Management, has been named as one of City and State’s Above & Beyond Award Recipients, writes Hilary Danailova for the outlet. Formerly the Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs at Pennsylvania American Water, Rahn’s exceptional communication skills stood out during…
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Penn Community Bank Announces Officer Hire, Promotions
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has made several new hires and promotions across its operations team, including Marketing, Training, and Compliance: “Our team members are our greatest asset, so attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing people is crucial to our long-term success,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, Penn Community Bank President and…
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Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino
During a recent celebration of his inspirational legacy, West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Downtown West Chester, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. The tribute drew numerous members of the faculty and staff, as well as…
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Merion Station Nonprofit Provides Safe Space for Women, Nonbinary Jazz Musicians to Showcase Talents
In a world of jazz traditionally dominated by men, a Merion Station nonprofit is working on changing the narrative, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The Key of She Jazz recently hosted its yearly jam session and conference at the University of the Arts to provide a safe and empowering space for young women and…
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Immaculata University To Host Annual Fashion Show on Apr. 13
Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program is hosting its annual fashion show, “Strut Through the Twenties,” on Saturday, Apr. 13, from 6:30-9:00 PM in Immaculata’s Great Hall. This event is not only a showcase of style but also a philanthropic endeavor aimed at assisting high school students in need by easing the financial burdens associated with prom, including…
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Act II Playhouse Announces 2024-2025 Season
Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite has released the slate of shows for the theatre’s 2024-2025 season following the first preview performance of It’s Only a Play. The six productions comprise Act II premieres and beloved favorites returning to the Playhouse. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available for all six productions. The season…
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Aqua Pennsylvania, Riverbend, and Upper Darby School District Collaborate to Bring Environmental STEM Program to Nearly 1,000 Fifth Graders
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly 1,000 fifth-grade students in the Upper Darby School District. Aqua’s generous donation of $12,000 will fund the implementation of the “Where Does My Water Come From?” Environmental STEM (Science, Technology,…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Silent Sky’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Performances are Apr. 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 PM and Apr. 7 at 2 PM at the MainStage Theatre in the E.O.…
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Horsham’s Pennypack Farm to Be Permanently Protected from Development
A $1.85 million conservation easement granted by a land preservation program in Montgomery County will permanently protect Pennypack Farm in Horsham from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 35-acre property is located next to the College Settlement of Philadelphia, an organization that has been providing camping experiences and summer programs to…
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Acclaimed Bala Cynwyd Hairstylist Artur Kirsh Talks His New Book
Acclaimed hairstylist Artur Kirsh, who runs the salon bearing his name in Bala Cynwyd, has worked his magic on supermodels, Celine Dion, Betsey Johnson, and many other celebrities, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Later this month, Kirsh will release his first book, 1,000 Questions Behind the Chair. The book compiles a selection…
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