• First YMCA Building in Chester County to Become Coatesville’s Newest Restaurant

    First YMCA Building in Chester County to Become Coatesville’s Newest Restaurant

    The first YMCA building in Chester County will soon become Coatesville’s newest restaurant and brewery, Steel City Brewing, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.  The new establishment is one of several newcomers to Coatesville’s Historic District and is part of Coatesville’s transformation into “the next foodie scene in Chester County,” said City Manager…

  • Phoenixville Distillery Goes National, Pairs with Country Singer for New Album

    Phoenixville Distillery Goes National, Pairs with Country Singer for New Album

    A Phoenixville-based distillery is taking the country road with its latest whisky. Bluebird Distilling paired up with country star Jordan Davis to promote his new album “Blue Bird Days,” writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The limited-edition whiskey called Blue Bird Days Straight American is flavorful, with notes of toffee, vanilla, and…

  • Immaculata University to Host March Adult Undergrad and Grad Info Sessions

    Immaculata University to Host March Adult Undergrad and Grad Info Sessions

    Immaculata University will hold two online admissions information sessions in March for adult undergraduate and graduate students interested in earning college degrees to improve their job prospects. Adult Undergraduate Online Info SessionSaturday, March 11, 10 AM Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, and the personalized support Immaculata provides for adult…

  • Daughter of Penn Valley’s M. Night Shyamalan Follows in His Footsteps

    Daughter of Penn Valley’s M. Night Shyamalan Follows in His Footsteps

    The daughter of Penn Valley native M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana, will direct a new thriller called The Watchers, which will be out in June 2024, writes Franki Rudneskey for PhillyVoice. The Watchers is based on a 2021 horror novel by A.M. Shine. The plot focuses on an artist named Mina who gets lost in a forest…

  • Wilmington University Is Committed to Military Students

    Wilmington University Is Committed to Military Students

    For military service members and veterans, a college degree represents a crucial step in the transition to civilian life. “Higher education serves as a critical component to long-term success while volunteering to serve, as well as after service,” said James Webb, director of Military Affairs for Wilmington University. “A wealth of opportunities exist, and when…

  • From Oxford to Avondale to Westtown, This Chester County Eighth-Grader ‘Got Game’ Beyond Her Years

    From Oxford to Avondale to Westtown, This Chester County Eighth-Grader ‘Got Game’ Beyond Her Years

    Eighth-grader Jordyn Palmer has basketball acumen beyond her years and is already making a big impact on the varsity team at the Westtown School, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The 6-foot-1 Palmer exhibits elite athleticism combined with a deft touch and exquisite footwork. Last week, she led her team with 19 points, seven…

  • IT Edge Details How Managed IT Can Help Small Businesses

    IT Edge Details How Managed IT Can Help Small Businesses

    Today, almost all of the business world is built with technology. Whether you’re hosting websites, or managing client information with spreadsheet software, technology is an integral part of day to day functions at any given business.  Unfortunately, when technology is so prevalent, there are bound to be issues. Life and business move too quickly for…

  • ‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam

    ‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam

    A well-respected researcher, scholar, chemist, and advocate for all things STEM, West Chester University Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics Radha Pyati had one item on her academic bucket list that she always wanted to pursue — a Fulbright. Yearning transformed into reality when Pyati received word from the U.S. Department of State…

  • Phoenixville Ukrainians Prepare to Mark Anniversary of Russian War Against Ukraine 

    Phoenixville Ukrainians Prepare to Mark Anniversary of Russian War Against Ukraine 

    Ukrainians in the Phoenixville area are preparing to mark the anniversary of the Russian war against Ukraine with services, vigils, and other special events, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch.  “We are marking the one-year anniversary,” said Vera M. Andryczyk, a member of the Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Phoenixville. “The…

  • Qlik to Assist Leading IT Innovator in Analyzing, Drawing Insight from Data

    Qlik to Assist Leading IT Innovator in Analyzing, Drawing Insight from Data

    Qlik has announced that NTT Data Corporation, the leading innovator of IT and business services, has adopted Qlik Sense to analyze and actively draw insights from highly dense procurement data on externally acquired IT products and services. NTT Data has been at the forefront of transforming businesses through digital and IT modernization and managed services, enabling…

  • CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Recognized as ‘Outstanding Citizen’ at Awards Dinner

    CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Recognized as ‘Outstanding Citizen’ at Awards Dinner

    Frederick Hubler, CEO and Chief Wealth Strategist of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Chester Springs, will be honored at the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual of Awards dinner. The event will be held at RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve in Phoenixville on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Each year,…

  • Former Steelers Linebacker Creates Cannabis Line to be Sold Around Pa., Including Paoli

    Former Steelers Linebacker Creates Cannabis Line to be Sold Around Pa., Including Paoli

    Former Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker Ryan Shazier’s football career ended with an unexpected an spinal cord injury, and after learning how to walk again and move forward with his life, he has pursed a new business venture with Pennsylvania dispensary Organic Remedies, writes Brian Linder for Penn Live. Shazier was injured in December of 2017…

  • Film Director to Visit WCU to Discuss ‘The Bell Affair’

    Film Director to Visit WCU to Discuss ‘The Bell Affair’

    As part of a series of events celebrating Black History Month, West Chester University welcomes Kwakiutl L. Dreher on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 4:30 PM for a free presentation on the creation of her animated, feature-length film, The Bell Affair, which was released in June 2022. She will detail her journey as the director, producer, and…

  • Rhythm of the Dance to Dazzle at West Chester University

    Rhythm of the Dance to Dazzle at West Chester University

    The worldwide Irish Music and Dance Spectacular, Rhythm of the Dance, will take the stage at West Chester University on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com/wculive or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street in…

  • Exton Man Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County

    Exton Man Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County

    Exton resident Gene Delaplane, a former history teacher and the president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology’s local chapter, is among a group of volunteers who have worked at the oldest house in Berks County to uncover remnants of everyday life in the 1700s, writes Susan Miers Smith for The Daily Local News.  For the…

  • West Chester University to Welcome Erin Brockovich for President’s Speaker Series

    West Chester University to Welcome Erin Brockovich for President’s Speaker Series

    Famed law clerk and the subject of the 2000 Oscar-winning film named for her, Erin Brockovich will speak at West Chester University on Saturday, March 11, at 8 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S.…

  • Qlik Helps Boost Store Operational Performance for Companies Like Urban Outfitters

    Qlik Helps Boost Store Operational Performance for Companies Like Urban Outfitters

    Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer selling women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, a range of items for interior furnishing and décor and a music and technology collection. With 550 stores in the USA and 100 across Europe and the UK, gaining daily visibility of actionable data was…

  • Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: How Analytics Reporting Can Serve Your Business

    Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: How Analytics Reporting Can Serve Your Business

    In today’s day and age, the internet can be a businesses’ best friend or its worst enemy. This all depends on where a business stands with technology. For the consumer, on the other hand, the internet is a tool that opens all sorts of doors to services they can employ, products they can buy, or…