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Here Are the Five Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chester County
Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious al fresco meal at some of the best eateries in the region, according to reporter Ed Williams in Main Line Today. Within Chester County, five restaurants placed among the best sites for outdoor dining around the Main…
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46 Percent More Employers Have Been Recruiting West Chester University Grads Over the Past Five Years
It’s cap and gown season and numerous college graduates at West Chester University have a lot to celebrate — new degrees and new jobs. According to the National Association of Colleges’ and Employers’ Job Outlook report for the Class of 2023, employers are planning to hire 3.9 percent more graduates from the Class of 2023…
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More than 3,300 Students to Graduate at West Chester University Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 15 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,300* spring graduates and their guests. The main campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 12, and Sunday, May 14, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,465 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s…
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West Chester University Students Donate Furniture to Community Warehouse Project
For the first time, West Chester University has organized a furniture collection for students living off-campus that will benefit the Chester County nonprofit Community Warehouse Project (CWP), as well as the environment. Jacinda Maus, a senior media and culture major interning in the university’s Office of Off Campus and Commuter Services, developed the pilot program…
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Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing
The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and the globalization of markets, investors have more choices than ever. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, alternative investment strategies are becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. In this article, we’ll explore…
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Family-Owned Brewery Coming to Phoenixville
Phoenixville is about to get another brewery, to the joy of many local beer aficionados, writes Breweries in Pennsylvania. Phoenixville locals Steve and Kara Rogacki are planning to open their Twelve78 Brewing Company at 35 Bridge Street this fall. The family-owned brewery previously took part in the first-ever Pennsylvania Homebrew Invitational, where it received rave…
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Two West Chester University Women Take on Gender Gap in Computer Science
Over the past two months, Jessica Arriaga and Erin Shaughnessy, WCU Honors College computer science majors, have been addressing the gender gap within the field of computer science. Realizing the magnitude of the issue, they decided to work within the campus and local communities at the younger level to encourage more women to go into…
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Phoenixville Neighborhood Surprises Longtime USPS Carrier on His Final Day
Residents of a Phoenixville neighborhood got together to prepare a special surprise for their longtime USPS carrier Tony’s last day at work, writes Sarah Burns for KTXS 12 ABC. The idea came from a post on a local Facebook group after one of the residents found out he was leaving. Soon, everybody decorated their mailboxes…
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West Chester Technology Consultant Helps Fellow IT Company Find Their Footing
As we all know, running a small business can be extremely difficult. Whether you’re going through periods of extreme business where you don’t have enough staff to keep up with demand, or if you’re going through periods of extreme slowness, when it feels like it might not pick back up again. Regardless of what stage…
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Malvern Bank Supports Mission of Equestrian Nonprofit Gateway HorseWorks
“When Malvern Bank supports an industry, we don’t do so halfway,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO of Malvern Bank, National Association. Malvern Bank launched its Equestrian Business in 2017, providing financial services including private banking and investment management to horse owners, horse farms, and other equestrian-related clientele. The business is tailored to the…
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Chester County Lawmaker Fights to Curb Impact of Hospital Closures
State Senator Carolyn Comitta is fighting for legislation to ease the effects of hospital closures throughout Chester County and the Keystone State, writes Peter Hall for Tioga Publishing. Comitta and State Reps. introduced a pair of bills that puts more requirements on hospital owners to go through the closure process. Policy experts say…
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Community Walk for Autism Led by Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at WCU
Prior to the university’s traditional Spring Football Scrimmage on Friday, April 28, the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at West Chester University (WCU) hosted an indoor walk for autism that drew more than 100 neighbors and friends to Sturzebecker Health Science Center Gym on South Campus. Lines of people, including members of the Golden…
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IT Edge Helps Prepare HVAC Professionals This Month for Summertime Services
With summer right around the corner, it’s an important time for HVAC professionals to be marketing themselves correctly. Nobody likes being uncomfortable, especially in their own home. So, with the right amount of digital marketing, the months leading up to summer can be a very lucrative time for HVAC professionals. Local technology consulting company, IT…
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For World Champion Downingtown Sisters, Baton Twirling Is Family Legacy
Downingtown sisters Sterling and Shay Busza, baton twirling world champions, followed in the footsteps of their mother, Alysha Busza, writes Melissa Kiebort for BVM Sports. Alysha was four-years-old when she started twirling. She took to the sport with a passion and over the years started performing first individually and then with the highest nationally ranked…
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WCU Named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University has earned a national honor for sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education. WCU is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. West Chester University was nominated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. WCU excelled in the three focus areas promoted by the ED-GRS initiative:…
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Immaculata University Opens Registration for Flexible Summer Sessions
Registration for Immaculata University’s summer sessions is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective. Take advantage of summer courses to fulfill general education requirements in biology, business, chemistry, English composition, Spanish, psychology or music. The summer schedule includes three options:…
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In 40 Years of Fundraising, WCU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala Raises More than $2.6 Million for Students
Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to an annual benefit organized to fund Presidential Scholarships for West Chester University students who have earned academic distinction. This year’s benefit celebrated a triple Ruby Anniversary: Forty years ago, in 1983, the Presidential Scholarship program was first…
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This Black Cat from Chester County May Be Lucky After All
A black house cat that ran away from an Easter morning fire that displaced six families in Parkesburg was reunited with her family a little over two weeks later, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. King had been wandering around until she noticed a can of cat food inside a trap near her…
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