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WCU’s Department of Communication Sciences, Disorders Celebrates 100th Anniversary on World Voice Day
National World Voice Day will be recognized on the 100th anniversary of West Chester University’s Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders on Tuesday, March 21, 7 – 9 PM, in The Sciences and Engineering Center and The Commons, Ballroom A, located on campus at 155 University Avenue in West Chester. Bringing voice disorder scholars, speech-language pathologists as…
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Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Project
Pennsylvania American Water wants to get rid of lead water lines — but to do so, it will need customers’ help. The company has announced it has reached the customer information-gathering phase of its statewide service line material inventory project and is asking customers to “pipe up” and tell the company what their water service…
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Beloved Phoenixville Waiter Gets Massive Tip Thanks to Local Businesses, Residents
The Phoenixville community came together to surprise a beloved Bistro on Bridge waiter Zeyad Said with an $800 tip, reported Bob Brooks for 6abc. Said was serving a table like any other. However, the customer sitting at the table was Chris Lerch, who operates the Hello 422 group. “It’s a small business initiative to highlight…
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Malvern Bank to Sponsor ‘Building Impact and How to Create Change’ Seminar
As a supporter of Chester County, Malvern Bank will be sponsoring a free interactive seminar presented by the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC). This seminar is designed to bring together for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations in order to build impact and create change in their local communities. The seminar, “In the Know 2.0: Building…
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‘Amish Soul Food’ Is a Beautiful Blend of Two Chester County Communities
Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to have a nearly 95 percent success rate in their businesses, writes Ryan Cashman for Tasting Table. A distinct strain of Amish food has emerged, thanks to the Black Americans…
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West Chester’s IT Edge Focuses On Making Dental Websites Squeaky Clean for March
With the winter months soon to be behind us, it’s time for people to start preparing for Spring and Summer. When people think about the Spring and Summer, they think of new beginnings and rejuvenation. Additionally, people will start putting more effort into their appearance in order to feel and look good for the rapidly…
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Grammy-Award Winning Artists Headline West Chester University’s Annual Jazz Festival
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 33rd annual Jazz Festival from March 22 – 25, 2023. All performances except for the High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope…
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Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that STEM (science, technology, education, math) education grants totaling $67,055 have been awarded to four organizations supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. “We’d like to congratulate the recipients of this…
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UK’s Largest Family-Owned Department Store Adopts Qlik Cloud
Qlik has announced that the UK’s largest family-owned department store, Fenwick, has adopted Qlik Cloud, to advance its analytics capabilities and empower more employees at the company to use data in their day-to-day roles. Fenwick, which launched its first store in Newcastle in 1882, is known for premium shopping and dining, with categories across beauty, fashion,…
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Immaculata’s Fashion Show Fundraiser Donates Prom Dresses to High Schoolers In Need
Immaculata University is holding its annual fashion show fundraiser on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Immaculata’s Great Hall at 6:30 PM. This year’s theme is “Hollywood SweetHearts.” The annual fundraiser raises money to provide prom dresses for struggling high school students so they can attend their prom. “While creating this show, the first thing we wanted to do was figure out how to…
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One-of-a-Kind Bachelor’s, Master’s Program Takes Quantum Leap at WCU
As the first and only bachelor’s/master’s program of its kind in the U.S., a new 3-2 dual degree program in Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) has launched to prepare students for a technical revolution — the emerging $3.2-billion quantum-computing market. In partnership with the University of Delaware (UD), the 3-2 dual-degree program allows students to spend three…
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Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms Permanently, Three Are in Chester County
The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more than $10 million in state, county, and local dollars preserves prime farmland for the future, helping Pennsylvania farms continue to feed families and the economy. “Protecting prime farmland from…
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WCU Alumni Featured on Today Show and NBC News for Critical Efforts in Education
West Chester University alumni Michael Flemming ’14 and Marsalis Chism ‘17 were recently featured on the Today Show’s Sunday Spotlight and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt for their involvement in a critical effort to have students taught by teachers who look like them. Flemming, Chism and two other men are core subject teachers at…
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WCU’s Golden Rams Marching Band Celebrate ‘National Marching Music Day’
National Marching Music Day on March 4 is drumming up lots of interest on campus this year as West Chester University’s “Incomparable” Golden Rams prepare to “march forth” in the preeminent Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. “National Marching Music Day” serves as an annual day to honor the dedicated musicians, composers, and performers of marching music…
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Chester County’s Oldest Cemetery Is Rich in Revolutionary History
Kennett Square is home to one of the oldest cemeteries in Chester County, belonging to the Old Kennett Meetinghouse. Although it has a strong Quaker history, the occupants of the graveyard represent a more diverse mix of Chester County residents, writes Lars Farmer for The Daily Local News. The cemetery traces its origins back…
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Local Branch Manager Leads First Bank’s New Location in West Chester
First Bank has announced that their newly relocated West Chester branch will be managed by current branch manager and Chester County resident Jessica DiRocco. DiRocco, who was born and raised in Chester County, has been a core team member of First Bank’s West Chester location since the community bank entered the market in 2018. On March…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre & Dance to Present ‘Charlotte’s Web’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present Charlotte’s Web from March 3–5, 2023. One of the most beloved and celebrated pieces of children’s literature ever written, Charlotte’s Web is adapted to the stage by Joseph Robinette and directed by WCU Associate Professor of Theatre, Charlie DelMarcelle. Charlotte’s Web runs Friday, March 3 and Saturday,…
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Local Technology Consulting Company Launches New Podcast
You may have heard of local technology consulting company, IT Edge, in our publications before. Founded over 30 years ago, IT Edge has been dedicated to helping small businesses all throughout Chester County ever since. Now you can get IT Edge’s professional help and advice completely free of charge. It may seem too good to…
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