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Honors College Freshman Crowned Miss WCU 2022
West Chester University Honors College student Julie Stinson, a business management major with a minor in dance performance, was crowned Miss WCU during the 23rd live competition held on Saturday. Allison Short, Miss WCU 2020, completed her final duty as she crowned Stinson, a freshman from Lancaster, as the 23rd titleholder. Stinson is prepared to…
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With Unmatched Infrastructure, This Former Bank in West Chester Ready for the Borough’s Next Great Restaurant
Pillar Real Estate Advisors has listed a unique property, the future location of a restaurant that will be in a class of its own, in downtown West Chester. Formerly the prestigious First National Bank of West Chester, this 14,000-square-foot space offers unmatched opportunity. It features multiple levels, the grandiose ceiling height in the main room, large brick…
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Largest Campaign in WCU’s History Surpasses $46 Million to Support an Even Greater Number of Students
As the spring semester begins, West Chester University has secured $46 million in its goal to raise $65 million by June 30, 2024 as part of 150Forward: The Campaign for West Chester University. As the largest comprehensive campaign in the university’s history, the efforts are designed to help an even greater number of WCU students…
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WCU’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2022 Business Idea Competition
Now celebrating its 10th year, the annual Business Idea Competition (BIC) at West Chester University welcomes all those who have business-startup dreams and big ideas to compete for $11,500 in prize money in the 2022 contest. Ideas that have not yet been commercialized and can be used as the foundation for a new business are…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host Its Annual Children’s Concert on Feb. 13
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Children’s Concert, Adventures in Music, on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3 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. Conducted by Joseph Gehring, this year’s show presents music that is…
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Local Trail System Gains Five More Miles of Fitness, Beauty, Recreation
Chester County pedestrians and bicyclists will soon be able to spread out a little more. Current plans call for adding five more miles to the county’s 22-mile-long trail system of paved pedestrian trails. Bill Rettew traversed the particulars for the Daily Local News. The additional mileage is coming to the Chester Valley Trail and the…
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There’s a Lesson for All of Us in New Book About Kobe Bryant’s Formative Years on the Main Line
There have been several books written about basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and there will undoubtedly be several more. None, however, will have his local connections leaping off the page like they do in The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality by Mike Sielski, a Bucks County resident and an uber-talented sportswriter for The…
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Cryptocurrency 101: Here’s What You Need to Know
The topic of cryptocurrency is discussed by pundits on the news, influencers on social media, and people trying to make small talk. You would think with how much cryptocurrency gets mentioned we would all be experts by now. But it feels like when you try to ask someone what cryptocurrency is or why they own…
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Meridian Bank Closes SBA Loan for Local, Family-Owned Biotech Company
Meridian Bank SBA Lending Team has closed a $1,350,000 SBA loan for a Delaware County-based company to purchase commercial real estate and FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment). The mortgage loan was structured with a fully amortizing 25-year term and financed 90 percent of the real estate purchase, new equipment, funds for minor property improvements, and…
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Level Up Your Project Management Skills, Prepare for the PMP Exam with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMP Exam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The eight-week workshop is aimed at novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credentials in Project Management. It is designed to equip attendees…
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Aqua Teams Up with Cradles to Crayons to Provide Support for Local Children in Need
Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company, teamed up with Cradles to Crayons, renowned for its work in providing clothing and essentials for Philadelphia-area children living in low-income or homeless situations, for an ongoing partnership in support of the nonprofit’s Gear Up for Winter and Ready For Learning initiatives. In addition to signing on as the presenting…
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WSFS Bank’s Charitable Donations — More Than $2 Million in 2021 — Are a Catalyst for ‘Generational Change’
The charitable-giving arm of WSFS Bank, the WSFS CARES Foundation, provided grants and donations totaling more than $2 million to 349 organizations located across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in 2021. “For nearly 200 years, WSFS has worked tirelessly to enrich our communities through our philanthropic efforts, personal commitment to service, and intentional desire to…
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West Chester Chef Named a Semifinalist for the ‘Oscars of the Restaurant Industry’
Chef Anthony Andiario, who has been wowing diners with culinary creations at his eponymous restaurant in West Chester, is one of the semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards. Laura Smythe savored the task of covering the honor in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program, often referred to as the Oscars of the restaurant industry,…
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RKL: Follow These Steps to Mitigate the Loss of a Key Accounting Professional
Amid the so-called Great Resignation, many employers are experiencing the disruption and shock of losing employees. A two-week notice can be especially challenging when it comes from a team member in your accounting or finance department. Before searching for a replacement, make sure to prioritize these internal housekeeping items and procedures. RKL has created this…
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MONTCO Careers – West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, WCU is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. Digital Media Center Technician This position will…
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Phoenixville to Build First Hydrothermal Carbonization Plant in North America
Phoenixville plans to build the first hydrothermal carbonization plant in North America at a municipally-owned wastewater treatment center, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We could spend money doing the same old, same old and not change anything,” said Borough Manager Jean Krack. “Or maybe we can spend the money and improve the outcome and be…
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MONTCO Careers – Qlik
Based in King of Prussia and operating in more than 100 countries, Qlik helps enterprises around the world move faster, work smarter, and lead the way forward with an end-to-end solution for getting value out of data. Its platform is the only one on the market that allows for open-ended, curiosity-driven exploration, giving everyone — at any…
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Customers’ Reviews Push Local Cafe Onto OpenTables 100 Best in the Nation List
To create the list, OpenTable analyzed more than 10.5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners nationwide. The platform scanned comments, seeking praise for creative dishes, high-level hospitality, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. The Original Spence Cafe in West Chester has found its place on the online reservation platform OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Restaurants…
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