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Vintage Model Airplanes Take to the Skies Over Valley Forge
The inaugural “Vintage Models Over Valley Forge” event on Saturday attracted vintage model airplane enthusiasts from several states, local hobbyists, and spectators. Held at the Valley Forge Signal Seekers (VFSS) model airfield, one of the oldest model airplane flying fields in the country, the event provided some friendly acrobatic competition for pilots and an entertaining…
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Pennsylvania American Water to Hold Coatesville Customer Assistance Program Event
Pennsylvania American Water will host an enrollment event in support of the company’s customer assistance program (CAP) on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Salvation Army at 669 East Lincoln Highway in Coatesville. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we want them to know about and…
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Renowned Chilean Artist/Activist Alejandro González Installs Mural at West Chester University
During Hispanic Heritage Month, West Chester University is honoring Latinx culture with what will become a permanent installation in Sykes Student Union: a custom mural by the renowned Chilean artist and activist Alejandro “Mono” González. González was the keynote for the 15th annual Latinx Communities Conference and spoke not only on making art but about art’s social…
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West Grove Winery Among Three Highest-Rated in Pennsylvania
If you want to enjoy some great wines in a beautiful setting, you no longer need to head out to Napa Valley in California. Pennsylvania’s wine industry has been booming in recent years, which has resulted in many excellent wineries now offering amazing wines throughout the state. Stacker recently published a ranking of the highest-rated…
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Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Opens Swanky Second Location in Chestnut Hill
Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling has expanded into Philadelphia with the second location of its all-day cafe and cocktail bar concept Char & Stave recently opening its doors in Chestnut Hill, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new spot is located in the same space where the brand hosted its holiday pop-up late last…
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Immaculata University to Host Two Online Open Houses for Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold two graduate education open houses online in October. Attendees can learn about Immaculata graduate programs and can speak with faculty to learn about online and in-person class options, accelerated class schedules, tuition, financial aid, and more. Both open houses will be held virtually through Zoom and will last approximately 45 minutes. The events…
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First Bank: Are You Properly Protecting Your Identity?
Properly protecting your identity is important for everyone to keep in mind. The holiday season can be an especially susceptible time for information leaks, as shoppers purchase gifts online more frequently each year. The pandemic has only exacerbated this concern, as more traffic online means opportunities to steal your personal information. The Federal Trade Commission…
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Pennsylvania American Water to Acquire Audubon Water Company
Pennsylvania American Water is set to acquire Audubon Water Company (Audubon). Under the terms of the transaction, an affiliate of Pennsylvania American Water will merge with Audubon, with shareholders of Audubon Water receiving shares of AWK common stock in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Audubon, and subsequently, Audubon will merge into…
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Chester County Students Awarded Presidential Scholarship from Immaculata University
Five members of Immaculata University’s class of 2027—including three from Chester County—earned Presidential Scholarships. Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional first-year, full-time students who demonstrate academic excellence based on GPA, high school class rigor, standardized test scores, class rank, and recommendations from teachers and counselors. Recipients of the Presidential Scholarships receive monetary awards equal…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Top Local School Districts Today Once Had a Humble Start
While today it ranks among the top school districts in Pennsylvania, Unionville-Chadds Ford had a humble start, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The school district started as the Unionville Joint Consolidated School, which was the first consolidated school in Pennsylvania. “It was the hick school,” said Ray McKay, who was a student there…
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Coffee Shop in Phoenixville Offers Chance for a Sweet Start to Your Morning
Phoenixville coffee shop Sweet Brew Cafe arrived over a year ago, and it offers more than just your regular cup of joe. When owners Michael and Jamie Weiss were looking to bring some warm delight to Bridge Street, they found another item the town wanted: BYOB, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. In the case…
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Forest Fest to Celebrate 50 Years of West Chester University’s Gordon Natural Area
Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies, reflection, and recreation: the Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies (GNA). On the heels of the first Earth Day in 1970, the GNA was protected from development in 1971 and…
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Chester County Town Makes List of Most Scenic Towns in Pennsylvania
With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are perfect for a day trip or overnight stay. This Chester County town made World Atlas‘ list of the 13 most scenic Pennsylvania towns. It’s known as the county seat of Chester…
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West Chester University’s Moon Shot for Equity Mission to Host Russell Lowery-Hart Today
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, newly named Austin Community College (ACC) Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart will visit West Chester University in support of the WCU Moon Shot for Equity mission. Lowery-Hart will address the topic “The Equity Moon Shot: Moving from transformational initiatives to a transformational institution” at 4:30 PM in the Science and Engineering Center and…
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First Bank: Fighting Check Fraud with Knowledge
Combatting fraudulent activities seems like a full-time job these days. Everything we can do to try and prevent being defrauded is important – even down to the type of pen we use to write checks! A type of fraud involving altering checks called “check washing” is on the rise. The scam is relatively simple: Criminals…
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West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America
Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes. Each year, the company that connects people with great local businesses analyzes the millions of reviews users submit on its platform to name the best local eateries. “From food trucks…
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WCU’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band to Celebrate ‘Rose Parade Day’ on Saturday
West Chester University’s “INCOMPARABLE” Golden Rams Marching Band kicked off its “Road to the Roses” journey this weekend with festivities to celebrate and honor the Golden Rams as the first marching band in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to march in the iconic Rose Parade presented by Honda on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. This weekend marks the first…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House on September 30
On Saturday, Sept. 30, Immaculata University will hold concurrent open houses on campus for undergraduate students of all ages. Traditionally aged students, including current high school students and those interested in transferring from other universities, can learn more about Immaculata during the 8 to 11 AM session, with registration held in the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall.…
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