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Paoli Native Aims to Inspire Future Sneaker Designers With His Success Story
Paoli native Darrell Alston goes after what he wants, even if it doesn’t work out the first time. He’s the founder of the renowned sneaker and apparel company Bungee Obleceni, and the first Philadelphia-area designer to launch his sneakers at Foot Locker, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. He gets exposure from department stores…
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As President of Pennsylvania American Water, Justin Ladner Helps Keep Life Flowing
Justin Ladner is no stranger to leadership as President of Pennsylvania American Water, the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. Once director of National Regulatory Affairs at American Water and president of Illinois American Water, Ladner has shown his commitment to…
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It Edge Aims to Help Nonprofits Grow Through Marketing Services
Local technology consulting company IT Edge has unveiled a new initiative for the month of April. IT Edge feels that nonprofits are the unsung heroes of communities, truly dedicated to bettering the area around them. That’s why this month, IT Edge is turning their focus towards nonprofit and community oriented organizations. IT Edge has been…
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Downingtown Mom Miraculously Saved After Rare Complication During Childbirth
Kayleigh Summers, a Downingtown resident, was saved by a blood transfusion after she experienced a rare and often fatal complication while in childbirth, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The mom had a healthy pregnancy. However, once she was in the delivery room everything changed. She experienced an amniotic fluid embolism which required immediate blood transfusions…
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Teen Aging Out of Philadelphia’s Foster Care System Finds New Home at Lincoln University
Nineteen-year-old Laniyah Little, who has spent the last five years in Philadelphia’s foster care system, found her new home at a school in Chester County, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS Philadelphia. “This is where I want to be,” said Little, who first stepped foot on the Lincoln University campus in 2022. Before then, she had…
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MONTCO Careers — Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. American Water employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater, and other related services in 24 states. Utility Person —…
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Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April
On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The spring concert begins with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor,…
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Chester County Resident, Former Eagles Linebacker Remembered for ‘Never Missing a Game’
Frank LeMaster, a Birchrunville resident and former Eagles linebacker who played for the Birds for nine seasons, died on March 23 at 71, writes Reuben Frank for NBC10 Philadelphia. “You know how many games he missed? He didn’t miss any,” said former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil, an East Fallowfield resident. “Didn’t miss a game his…
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Chester County History Center to Present ‘The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World’
One April 28, the Chester County History Center (CCHC) will present the world premiere of the documentary The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World: G. Raymond Rettew. The documentary highlights the life of West Chester chemist G. Raymond Rettew, his history-changing discovery: the method to mass produce penicillin, and his love and devotion to his…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Make Your Google Business Profile Serve You
A Google Business Profile is arguably one of the most important tools that a modern day business can seize and use to their advantage. Unfortunately, among many small businesses, Google Business Profiles can be neglected, which leads to potential customers choosing different businesses for their services or products. On this edition of Marketing Mastery, IT…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will be shared in person by several local Vietnam War veterans, as well as via the student-reveal of a powerful Vietnam War Digital/Oral History project that has been in the making for two years.…
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Avon Grove Student’s Original Composition Receives Global Recognition
Over the past month, Olive Wallace, a fifth-grade student from Avon Grove Intermediate School, has received significant media attention for her original musical composition that went viral on TikTok. Wallace, who is a musically talented child, plays the violin, the clarinet, and sings in the school choir. She writes music in her free time and…
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Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee Members to Visit West Chester University
West Chester University will host members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects the annual Nobel Peace Prize laureate, on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. These esteemed guests will share conversations about issues related to global peace and conflict, fraternity, civil conversation in the face of conflict, and behind-the-scenes stories of how the…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Online Information Session for Adult Students
Immaculata University will hold an online information session on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 to 7 PM for adult students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, the college credit review process and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers some…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship to West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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West Chester’s Andiario Among Growing Number of Restaurants Leaving Classic Menus Behind
Andiario in West Chester is among the growing number of restaurants that are foregoing classic menus in favor of meals selected in advance by the chef, writes Matthew Korfhage for AOL. Chef Anthony Andiario made the transition at his Italian-influenced farm-to-table restaurant out of necessity during the first year of the pandemic. By the next…
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Immaculata Partners with Penn State Great Valley to Create MSN in Nursing Informatics
Through an innovative partnership, Immaculata University’s M.S.N. in Nursing Informatics is now offered in conjunction with Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies’ graduate certificate in analytics for managers. The new program in nursing informatics combines two credentials that integrate nursing science, computer science and information science to manage and communicate data and wisdom…
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Decades-Old Eatery in Philadelphia Has Closed; West Chester Location Remains Open
Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philadelphia closed its doors for good on Mar. 5 after 53 years. But its West Chester location will continue to operate as usual, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The eatery has not shuttered because of a lack of business. The building in which the sports bar was located…
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