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West Chester University Continues Tradition of Collecting Holiday Items for Promise Program Students
During its five-week winter break when most students leave campus, WCU will continue its tradition of helping Promise Program students who do not have homes by providing rooms in the residence halls and meals, which are paid for through donor-funded Promise Program Scholarships. Thanks to an annual university-wide holiday drive organized by Head Football Coach…
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Popular Oxford Bowling Alley Receives Complete Makeover and Rebrand
Timber Lanes, a popular Oxford bowling alley that has been a neighborhood mainstay since 1961, recently underwent a complete renovation and rebranded as Timber Wolfe Lanes Bowling Center & Pro Shop, writes Haleigh Abbott for the Chester County Press. The mind behind the makeover is General Manager Catt Wolfe, who wanted to create a more…
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Immaculata University’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Forbes Advisor Education named Immaculata University’s online doctorate in educational leadership as one of the top 10 online Ed.D. programs in the U.S., out of 182 programs offered nationwide by accredited, nonprofit colleges. The Forbes team provides unbiased rankings for institutions and degree programs based on data about affordability, graduation rates and student experience drawn from the National Center…
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West Chester Woman Makes Sensory Videos on TikTok for Those on Autism Spectrum
Erin Clemens, a West Chester resident who has autism, has started making sensory guide videos on TikTok for individuals on the autism spectrum, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. “I am on the autism spectrum, so I’m giving my perspective as an adult point of view, for something that most people may not be aware of,”…
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Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partner for Giving Tuesday Event
In the spirit of the holiday season and giving goodness, Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation partnered to host a Happy Hour on Giving Tuesday. Hosted on Nov. 28 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Station Tap House in Doylestown, guests had the opportunity to connect with people from Meridian Bank, Lenape Valley Foundation,…
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After Three-Year Pause, Holiday Clover Market Returns to West Chester
After a three-year hiatus, the Clover Market Holiday Market is coming back to West Chester, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The carefully curated collection of vintage and artisan goods will take place inside the athletic center at Westtown School on Dec. 2 and 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The holiday market…
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Chester County Author Contracted to Write Book on Danelo Cavalcante Prison Escape
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., an independent publisher with more than 5,000 titles, contracted with Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday to write a book on the escape of convicted murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante from Chester County Prison in August 2023. “My book will encompass more than just a prison escape of a murderer,” Mowday said. “The…
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PXV Inside Out Continues to Draw Thousands to Phoenixville, But Some Are Frustrated with Crowds
PXV Inside Out drinking and dining series continues to draw in thousands of people to Phoenixville each weekend, but some community members are frustrated about it, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popularity of Inside Out has only grown since its inception during the pandemic. “We see residents coming down and walking into…
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PXV Inside Out Continues to Draw Thousands to Phoenixville, But Some Are Frustrated with Crowds
PXV Inside Out drinking and dining series continues to draw in thousands of people to Phoenixville each weekend, but some community members are frustrated about it, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popularity of Inside Out has only grown since its inception during the pandemic. “We see residents coming down and walking into…
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Chester County Native Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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West Chester Anti-Vaping Event Organized by Students for Students During Great American Smokeout
West Chester University marketing students are fuming that vaping is inhaling an entire nation with more than 2.1 million youth and about one-third of college students currently using e-cigarettes (National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2023 and Respiratory Care, 2023). Members of the WESCON Student Marketing Club banded together recently to help their college peers publicly commit to…
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Over Nine Months, This West Chester Neighborhood Welcomed Nine Babies — All of Them Boys
One West Chester neighborhood has welcomed nine babies over the course of nine months and they all share one thing in common: they are all boys, reports LeeAnne Kayati for 6ABC. “It definitely could be something in the water,” joked Lauren Moriarty. Tommy, Carter, Asher, Arjun, David, Theo, Jack, Michael, and Mason were all born…
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Landenberg Native Erin Matson Makes NCAA History by Winning UNC’s Fifth National Field Hockey Championship
Landenberg native Erin Matson made NCAA history by winning her fifth national field Hockey championship with the University of North Carolina — including her first as a coach, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The 23-year-old added the fifth ring to the collection she started as a player on Sunday in her team’s shootout…
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Producer Bruce Cohen Talks Making Biopic of West Chester Civil Rights Activist Bayard Rustin
On Nov. 20, a galvanizing Bayard Rustin biopic, a West Chester native and gay civil rights activist who organized the 1963 March on Washington will be available on Netflix, writes Gary M. Kramer for Philadelphia Gay News. When Producer Bruce Cohen was originally looking for a home for the movie, which stars gay Philadelphia native…
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Immaculata University to Present Annual Christmas Concert on December 3
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “The Holly and the Ivory,” in Alumnae Hall at 3 PM. The concert is open to the public. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Directed by Joseph Gehring,…
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Malvern Is Part of Greater Philadelphia’s Life Sciences Moment
The Philadelphia region is having a big life sciences moment thanks in part to its uniqueness among global life sciences hubs, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. While many other hubs are focused around high-rise buildings, Philadelphia has many different environments, from University City and the Navy Yard to the suburbs like Malvern and King of…
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Aqua Reminds Customers to Help Keep Drains Clear with Proper Disposal of Oils This Holiday Season
This holiday season, Aqua is reminding customers that what they put down their drains directly impacts how their local wastewater systems operate– from the pipes that run from their homes and businesses to the treatment plants themselves. As customers plan their holiday menus and prepare to spend more time in the kitchen, Aqua would like to…
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MONTCO Careers – Aqua Pennsylvania
Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., knows that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why they take seriously their mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Aqua is guided by a set of principles that embody the character of the company and inspire…
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