• Andrew in the Garden: Beyond Rhododendrons—Great Broadleaved Evergreens for the Garden

    Andrew in the Garden: Beyond Rhododendrons—Great Broadleaved Evergreens for the Garden

    By Andrew Bunting As we leave winter behind, I am reminded of how important evergreen trees and shrubs are to the garden. On the East Coast, we enjoy an amazing diversity of broadleaved evergreens rhododendrons and azaleas, which are staples in many of our gardens. However, there are many other fantastic broadleaved evergreen shrubs to…

  • Henry Winkler the Special Guest on Saturday at WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala

    Henry Winkler the Special Guest on Saturday at WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala

    West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino and his wife, Susan Fiorentino, will host a virtual conversation with award-winning actor, director, producer, and writer Henry Winkler on Saturday, April 17 at 8 PM. The evening of entertainment is part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala – the 2021: G.A.L.A. $50 provides household…

  • Level Up Your Project Management Skills, Prepare for the PMP Exam with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop

    Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMPExam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Wednesday, April 21. The eight-week workshop is aimed at novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credential in Project Management. It is designed to equip attendees with…

  • Immaculata University’s Financial Planning Program Approved by CFP Board

    Immaculata University’s Financial Planning Program Approved by CFP Board

    Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning has been approved by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). “In keeping with our commitment to excellence, Immaculata University is very excited about partnering with the CFP Board to offer this new degree program,” said program coordinator Dr. Elizabeth Faunce. “This new B.S.…

  • Harcum College to Showcase Its Degrees in Career-Ready Majors at Open House on Saturday

    Harcum College to Showcase Its Degrees in Career-Ready Majors at Open House on Saturday

    Harcum College is hosting a Virtual Open House on Saturday, April 17 at 9:30 AM. Any prospective students, family members, or guests interested in attending Harcum College can attend this virtual event. Faculty and admissions staff will be available to answer questions. Learn more about the college’s career-ready programs, many of which are in the…

  • WCU’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Cabaret à la Carte’ with Stars from Broadway as Benefit

    WCU’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Cabaret à la Carte’ with Stars from Broadway as Benefit

    Students, alumni, and special guests connected to West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will collaborate for the sake of a good cause when “Cabaret à la Carte” is presented virtually on Friday, April 16 and Friday, April 30 at 7:30 PM. “Cabaret à la Carte” is a two-night virtual performance series that features a variety of…

  • MONTCO Careers – Malvern Bank, National Association

    MONTCO Careers – Malvern Bank, National Association

    Based in Paoli, Malvern Bank, National Association is a community bank dedicated to fulfilling the financial needs of the people and businesses throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and the surrounding areas. Malvern Bank, National Association offers a complete range of products and services through its network of convenient Financial Centers. The bank prides itself…

  • Community Artists Invited to Participate in Harcum College’s ‘Murals Mosaic’ Arts Project

    Community Artists Invited to Participate in Harcum College’s ‘Murals Mosaic’ Arts Project

    To celebrate the restoration of Harcum College’s historic mural collection, the school has launched a companion community arts project called “Murals Mosaic.” Any individual, regardless of age, can have a blank 10” x 10” canvas square will be mailed to them, free of charge. Each square must reflect the theme: “This Moment in Time.” It…

  • Moo-nlighting DelVal University Senior Isn’t Sheepish about Her Future Plans

    Moo-nlighting DelVal University Senior Isn’t Sheepish about Her Future Plans

    W.B. Saul High School, a 150-acre working farm in Roxborough, trains the farmers of tomorrow. One grad, TaiLyn Lyghts, returns to campus every weekend, supplementing her Livestock Science and Management coursework at Delaware Valley University with real-life experience, reports Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  “This is full circle for me,” Lyghts said, reflecting on her reconnection with the animals she nurtured in…

  • Wiser Wealth: Why Using Credit Repair Services Is Not a Good Idea

    Wiser Wealth: Why Using Credit Repair Services Is Not a Good Idea

    While it might be tempting to contact one of the many credit repair services easily found online when you need to boost your credit score, experts agree there is nothing they have to offer that you cannot do yourself, writes Martha C. White for Money.com. In some cases, they also might carry out unethical or…

  • Finalists Compete Today in WCU’s Virtual Business Idea Pitch Presented by Meridian Bank

    Finalists Compete Today in WCU’s Virtual Business Idea Pitch Presented by Meridian Bank

    Anyone who wants to start a business should watch budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the annual Business Idea Competition hosted by West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. These finalists will compete virtually today, April 14, from 5-6:30 PM in a live event before a panel of judges that consists of angel…

  • Attention Shoppers: Wegmans’ Second Bucks County Store is Now Cleared for Yardley Area

    Attention Shoppers: Wegmans’ Second Bucks County Store is Now Cleared for Yardley Area

    Warrington’s Wegmans won’t be the only in-county opportunity to pick up marshmallows and merlot in the same trip. A second store — along with housing and retail sites — is coming to Lower Makefield, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.  A 4-1 vote from township supervisors paved the way for a mixed-use development across from Shady Brook Farm. …

  • Topgolf is Adding Two More Links to its Chain of High-Tech Driving Ranges, in King of Prussia and the Northeast

    Topgolf is Adding Two More Links to its Chain of High-Tech Driving Ranges, in King of Prussia and the Northeast

    Topgolf’s two new, local sites will make it very easy for Montgomery County golfers to practice short pitches and monster tee-shots, all while enjoying beverages and snacks. Natalie Kistelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal reports on the brand’s extension into King of Prussia as well as Northeast Philadelphia.  The Montgomery County edition will tee off from the 50-acre former American Baptist Churches USA headquarters on Gulph Road.  The…

  • It’s Not Just the Menu, but the Hospitality That Sets This New Southern Restaurant in Chester Springs Apart

    It’s Not Just the Menu, but the Hospitality That Sets This New Southern Restaurant in Chester Springs Apart

    Bloom Southern Kitchen in Chester Springs is bringing Southern-style comfort food — think chicken and waffles and hushpuppies — to the northern corner of Chester County, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. “There’s no real story as to how we chose the name of this place,” said co-partner David Backhus. “We wanted something that…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $4 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Throughout Delco

    Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $4 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Throughout Delco

    Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that $4 million in infrastructure improvement projects are underway in Middletown, Nether Providence, and Marple townships to improve service reliability for customers throughout Delaware County.  In Middletown Township, crews are at work on a $1.8 million project replacing 5,288 feet of aging six-inch water mains with new four-, six- and eight-inch…

  • Career Corner: From Forbes, Probing Career Questions to Ask Yourself if You Feel Like Your Career Has Lost Momentum

    Career Corner: From Forbes, Probing Career Questions to Ask Yourself if You Feel Like Your Career Has Lost Momentum

    Everyone aspires to have a workplace they love and a position they find meaningful. However, the reality is you often need to pause at a few steppingstone positions to reach that point. But what happens when those stops at those steppingstones wind up becoming more long-term than what you had envisioned? If you’re feeling stuck…

  • WCU Administrator One of 12 Higher-Education Officials in U.S. Chosen for Fulbright Program

    WCU Administrator One of 12 Higher-Education Officials in U.S. Chosen for Fulbright Program

    A self-professed proponent of international education, Charity Alinda will have the opportunity to “walk the walk” on a higher education program in Taiwan in 2022. He is one of the 12 U.S. higher education officials chosen for Fulbright’s International Educators Administrators (IEA) seminar. Born in Uganda, Alinda is assistant director of international programs in West…

  • Data Analytics Graduates of Penn State Great Valley Find Success Amidst Pandemic

    Data Analytics Graduates of Penn State Great Valley Find Success Amidst Pandemic

    Looking for an internship or full-time job during the COVID-19 pandemic can be intimidating. A few of Penn State Great Valley’s recent graduates from the Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics program shared their experiences with securing positions during this difficult time. Anshul Sarvate, Ernst & Young Sarvate had a background in data warehousing…