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WCU’s Graduate Programs Earn High Praise from U.S. News & World Report
West Chester University appears on several of U.S. News & World Report’s lists of the best graduate schools for 2023. WCU’s master’s of social work is among the nation’s Top 100 MSW programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. WCU is ranked No. 94 in a tie with 21 other schools. This is…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers May Scoop Up and Develop Phoenixville’s Closed Kindergarten Center Site
The Phoenixville Area School Board voted 5 to 3 to sell the Kindergarten Center, which has been closed since 2017, to Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers for $4.6 million, writes Holly Herman for the Patch. Toll Brothers has plans to turn the 7.4 acre lot at 100 School Lane, which was built in 1958, into townhouses.…
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West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer
Artillery Brewing Company, only the second small-batch brewery on the western side of downtown West Chester, offers a patriotic take with its craft beer and food items, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Hidden in an alleyway, the 2,800-square-foot space can seat up to 60 people, with additional outdoor dining available during the warmer…
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Launched by Woman Who Grew Up Homeless, West Chester-Based Jewelry Biz Now Getting Plugged by Oprah
Valencia Key, a jewelry business based in West Chester, has grown from its early, word-of-mouth days into a brand worn by powerful women across the country, like Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The jewelry brand was launched in 2015 by Lia Valencia Key. She was inspired by…
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$10,000 Scholarship Available at Bryn Mawr’s Harcum College’s Bear-Nanza on April 23
Accepted and prospective students and their families are invited to explore Harcum College’s Bryn Mawr Campus on Saturday, April 23, during Bear-Nanza, a bear-themed open house. Guests can take a self-guided tour, meet with various departments, and hear from current students, faculty, financial aid representatives, and more. Students who are accepted, pay (or have paid) their…
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Gateway HorseWorks in Malvern to Host Film Premiere & Farm Celebration on May 7
Gateway HorseWorks, a Malvern nonprofit that incorporates horses into the mental health treatment of people, will host a film premiere and farm celebration on Saturday, May 7 from 4-7 PM. Executive Director Kristen de Marco started Gateway HorseWorks in 2011 after witnessing how working with horses can help people overcome challenges in their lives. In…
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Wall Street Journal: Birthday Cake Served with a Side of Caution, Ambler Mother On Parties During Pandemic
As COVID mask restrictions ease and vaccinations become more prominent, families like Cara Finn’s in Ambler try to find the “right” way to host their child’s birthday party, writes Alina Dizik for the Wall Street Journal. What used to be a chance for parents, children, and friends to celebrate in a fun-filled environment, now proceeds with…
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Long-Time Eagles Blue Bell’s Announcer Merrill Reese Signs New Contract for WIP-FM
Eagles radio announcer Merrill Reese, who lives in Blue Bell, has signed a new contract to continue announcing for WIP-FM for three more years, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At age 79, Reese has been calling games for more than 45 years since his career started in 1977. “I will never willingly…
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Pottstown Scientist Becomes Lab Director with Goals to Bring Down Carbon Emissions
Jhansi Kandasamy, a scientist who grew up in Pottstown, is the recently appointed Idaho National Laboratory’s net-zero director with goals of achieving net-zero carbon emissions at the lab, writes staff for Idaho Falls Magazine. Kandasamy, whose family settled in Pottstown when she was 8 from India, was inspired by her late father to become a nuclear engineer.…
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King of Prussia-Based Workhorse Brewing Rides Back into Town with Golf and Beer Event
King of Prussia-based Workhorse Brewing Company returns with “The Workhorse Tour,” which combines the game of golf while enjoying locally made craft beer, writes staff from Breweries in PA. Originally launched for the 2021 golf season, the program was such a success that it has come back stronger than ever. Partnering with the Golf Association…
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Suburban Philadelphia-Based Hair-Care Brand Promotes Sustainability with Its 100-Percent-Natural Products
Anne Cheatham and Christine Martey-Ochola, owners of Coatesville-based Nuele Hair, combined their scientific backgrounds to create non-toxic, sustainable products that are 100 percent natural, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. “Ultra-clean hair products,” said Martey-Ochola. “They’re paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free.” The beauty line was launched in 2020. Since then, the business has won several…
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs May Close Coatesville, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Shift Services to New King of Prussia Facility
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 VA medical centers across the country, including centers in Coatesville and Philadelphia, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com. The department’s recently unveiled plan also calls for the shift of services to more than 30 new or rebuilt hospitals. In some cases, private care would be relied…
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Suburban Philadelphia Nonprofit Finds Itself in Spotlight Amidst Investigation into Trump’s ‘Fraudulent’ Schemes
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into Donald Trump’s dealings, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investigation has labeled Trump’s $21 million tax deduction for preserving his Seven Springs Estate a part of a pattern of…
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C&N to Relocate Its Paoli Office to Chesterbrook
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected to be complete this summer with an opening tentatively scheduled for mid-June. The 2,400-square-foot, free-standing branch will provide customers with improved convenience and easier accessibility. After renovations, the branch will feature an…
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Women in Banking: WSFS Bank Supports Women as They Climb the Corporate Ladder
Statistics indicate that there’s an almost equal share of men and women working at the entry level of the financial services industry. However, the number of women declines with each rung up the corporate ladder. WSFS Bank fosters an environment where women are supported, and it has an impressive roster of women to prove it.…
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See Where PA Ranks in Top 10 States with Most UFO Sightings
Have you ever seen a UFO? If so, you are not alone. Pennsylvania ranks 7 out of 10 for the top states where people report UFO sightings, writes Carl Borg for Outforia. While extraterrestrial life and/or visitations may be unexplained, people will still look at the stars to find answers. If you want to get…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … but Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world premiere of a heated debate that never was but should have been. Charles Cook, an Emmy-nominated documentarian who resides locally, has reached back in history to create a riveting stage production that draws from the…
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Immaculata’s Annual Fashion Show Helps High-Schoolers Who Can’t Afford a Prom Dress
Students in Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program are sponsoring a fashion show, Under the Stars, on Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 9 PM in the Great Hall. The fashion show is a fundraiser to support high school students who cannot afford to buy a prom dress or a ticket to their prom. The evening features prom dresses from…
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