• Act II Playhouse Reveals Its 2026-2027 Season

    Act II Playhouse Reveals Its 2026-2027 Season

    Act II Playhouse has revealed its slate of 2026-2027 productions, and the season is full of classic drama, history, romance, and comedy! Subscriptions and discount rates are now available. “Act II Playhouse presents a season that offers something for everyone,” said Act II Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite. “This season, we are thrilled to feature offerings…

  • WCU Business Student Organizations’ Food Drive Nets More than 2,500 Items

    WCU Business Student Organizations’ Food Drive Nets More than 2,500 Items

    College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) student organizations hosted a competitive food drive in connection with the Super Bowl this year. The “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive teams collected a grand total of 2,508 items, including ramen, soup, canned goods, and other shelf-stable food products, and delivered them to the WCU’s Resource Pantry. “We wanted…

  • Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent

    Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent

    Wearing a highlighter-pink Reebok shirt and stylish ripped jeans that match an ear-to-ear smile, Cheyann Velez stands in stark contrast to the grim, harsh journey she’s faced. Her jubilant personality hides the exhaustion of nights sleeping in a storage unit. The clothes come from a trash bag that holds all her belongings. A radiant smile…

  • Penn Community Bank Releases 2025 Impact Report

    Penn Community Bank Releases 2025 Impact Report

    Penn Community Bank has released its 2025 Impact Report, an annual publication detailing the institution’s community investment and continued commitment to relationship-driven banking across the region. The report highlights a year defined by strategic growth and meaningful reinvestment – from launching its “Built for Business. Backed by Community.” campaign to enhancing financial centers and responding to critical community…

  • VFTCB Reports Record Registration Ahead of 20th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

    VFTCB Reports Record Registration Ahead of 20th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

    Registration for the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run opened on Veteran’s Day 2025 and has already reached record levels for both participants and sponsors this year. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, event options include an in-person five-mile run or two-mile walk at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday, Apr. 19,…

  • MCCC to Host 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30

    MCCC to Host 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites the community to experience and celebrate the talent and artistic ability of its Fine Arts students with an exhibition soon on display at the Pottstown Campus. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 20th Annual Pottstown Student Art Exhibit Apr. 14-30 in the North Hall Gallery (16 E. High St., Pottstown). An opening reception…

  • Montgomery County to Host First-Ever Earth Day Sustainability Marketplace in Norristown

    Montgomery County to Host First-Ever Earth Day Sustainability Marketplace in Norristown

    Montgomery County invites residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day at its first-ever Sustainability Marketplace, a new community event highlighting local makers, sustainable businesses, and practical ways to live more sustainably.  The Sustainability Marketplace will take place on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, along Swede Street between the Montgomery County Courthouse and One Montgomery Plaza…

  • The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28

    The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28

    America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $26-$36.50 and are…

  • Manor College Junior Breaks Men’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record

    Manor College Junior Breaks Men’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record

    Manor College junior Immanuel Roach became Manor College’s all-time leading points scorer. He broke the record of 1,202 set by Aaron Brown ‘08. Roach ends his junior year with 1,225 total points for his career.  “It feels amazing to break the record because it’s a testament to my faith and the work I’ve put in,”…

  • MCCC to Host 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30

    MCCC to Host 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30

    Beautiful works of art that fully capture the level of creativity and talent among Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Fine Arts students will soon be on display for the community to experience. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30 in the Fine Arts Center Gallery on the Blue Bell Campus (340…

  • West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21

    West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21

    The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances at the 36th Annual WCU Jazz Festival, Mar. 18-21. All concerts take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Most concerts are…

  • From Vision to Velocity: How Montco-Based Blue Komodo AI Is Transforming Workflow Efficiency

    From Vision to Velocity: How Montco-Based Blue Komodo AI Is Transforming Workflow Efficiency

    In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, where headlines often focus on automation replacing workers, Blue Komodo is building something different, and it is doing so right here in Montgomery County. Founded officially on Jun. 6, 2025, Blue Komodo emerged from a shared vision between co-founders Jason Tate and Shane Murphy. The two met earlier…

  • Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Say Goodnight, Gracie’ in Tribute to a Comedy Legend Starring Tony Braithwaite

    Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Say Goodnight, Gracie’ in Tribute to a Comedy Legend Starring Tony Braithwaite

    Act II Playhouse will soon welcome its latest production, Say Goodnight, Gracie by Rupert Holmes. The one-man show stars Tony Braithwaite in the role of comedy icon George Burns. The production begins previews on Tuesday, Mar. 31. The Opening Night performance is Friday, Apr. 3. The production closes after a five-week run on Sunday, May…

  • Meridian Bank Shares Top Six Tips for Protecting Your Business from Email Impostors

    Meridian Bank Shares Top Six Tips for Protecting Your Business from Email Impostors

    Email is one of the most trusted tools in business. It’s how executives give direction, how vendors send invoices, and how major financial transactions are confirmed. But that trust is exactly what criminals are counting on. Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most financially devastating cybercrimes today, largely because individuals and businesses rely…

  • MCCC Public Speaking Students Incorporate Science on a Sphere into Speeches

    MCCC Public Speaking Students Incorporate Science on a Sphere into Speeches

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Communication Studies students on the Pottstown Campus incorporated an out of this world visual aid to help them present their speeches recently. Communication Studies Assistant Professor Meredith Frank’s Communication Studies 110 and 120 classes gave informational speeches using the Science on the Sphere (SOS) in the College’s South Hall lobby. SOS is a…

  • Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule

    Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule

    Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, Mar. 1, welcoming guests back for the first time this season. Following the opening weekend, the Zoo will operate Wednesday through Sunday throughout March from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. After several weeks of winter construction and weather-related delays, the Zoo is…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Student Services Assistant. The Student Services Assistant is responsible for providing support to both new and returning students at the College as part of the College’s mission of access, retention, and completion, with responsibility for…

  • WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships

    WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships

    West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming conference titles inside the York YMCA Graham Pool. The Golden Rams men’s team won their fifth consecutive PSAC title and 27th straight championship in which they participated,…