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Conestoga High School Senior Who Stands One Inch Shy of Seven Feet Makes College Commitment
Conestoga High School senior Michael Walz, a 6-foot-11 center who towers over his opponents on the basketball court, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Richmond. Walz had nine scholarship offers from Division I schools, including Saint Joseph’s University and Penn State. He nearly averaged a double-double last season at…
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‘We’re Quickly Growing Here’: Need for More Elbow Room Prompts Meridian Bank to Purchase Building in Exton
After outgrowing its Malvern headquarters, Meridian Bank has purchased a 32,800-square-foot office building in Exton. The site will be used for the expansion of the financial services company, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Meridian bought 367 Eagleview Boulevard for $3.69 million from Willner Properties, which acquired the site that was vacated by…
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Bryn Mawr-Based Hill Top Prep Makes ‘Landmark’ Announcement with Appointment of New Headmaster
Bryn Mawr’s Hill Top Preparatory School, which serves students in grades 5-12 with neurodiverse learning differences, has appointed Kevin M.R. Mayne as its new Headmaster. Mayne — who is currently Vice President for Enrollment Management at Landmark College, a school for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism — will replace Thomas W. Needham, who…
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Listed on National Register of Historic Places, 18th-Century Inn in Chesco Now Renovated and Up for Sale
After having undergone an extensive renovation, the West Whiteland Inn, which boasts an illustrious history that predates the Declaration of Independence and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now on the market. The West Whiteland Inn, where George Washington is rumored to have slept, is located in central Chester County, one…
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As Presenting Sponsor, Meridian Bank Helps United Way of Chester County Launch First Annual Golf Outing
United Way of Chester County will host its First Annual Golf Outing on April 26 on the lush, picturesque greens of Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester. Participants will unite for the worthy cause of contributing vital support to UWCC in its fight for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in…
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Immaculata University to Host December Admissions Events for Adult Undergraduates and Grad Students
Immaculata University will hold two admissions events in December, an on-campus session for adult undergraduates on Saturday, Dec. 11 and an online open house for graduate students on Monday, Dec. 13. Immaculata’s College of Adult Professional Studies will host the Dec. 11 event from 10 AM-12 PM for adult students interested in earning an associate…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Annual Holiday Program with Dec. 11 Concert
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music celebrates the 100th anniversary of the annual Holiday Program with a celebratory concert on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 3 PM in the 1,200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. Associate Professor and Associate Director of Choral Activities Ryan…
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WCU, United Way of Chester County Coordinate Holiday Diaper Drive Through Dec. 17
West Chester University’s Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) has partnered with United Way of Chester County to host a Holiday Diaper Drive now through Dec. 17. Members of the community are asked to donate diapers to children and families in need in Chester County. Donations can be made Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to…
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C&N Partners with Carefull, New Service Built to Organize and Protect Older Adults’ Daily Finances
C&N is partnering with Carefull, the first service built to organize and protect older adults’ daily finances, to provide its customers with Carefull’s safe money monitoring technology. In becoming the Financial Caregiving Partner to C&N, Carefull’s artificial intelligence platform will help C&N’s senior customers by analyzing checking, savings, and credit card accounts for more than…
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WCU’s Sensory-Friendly Evening with Santa to Provide Delight for Kids Needing Less-Stimulating Holiday Magic
Blinking lights, clanging sleigh bells, and crowded lines characterize numerous Santa-visit experiences, but for children with sensory sensitivities, including those on the autism spectrum, such an atmosphere can be anything but jolly. Understanding that every child deserves a special Santa moment, the West Chester University Alumni Association will host children with sensory sensitivities ranging from…
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Penn State Great Valley Raising Funds for Its Arts and Culture Program on GivingTuesday
Today, Penn State’s seventh GivingTuesday is an opportunity to remind its students that they are a part of a community that believes in their potential. It is a chance to show support for the people and programs that shape the university. It’s a day to remind friends and neighbors that “We Are” a community that stands beside…
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Malvern Bank Demonstrates Its Commitment to Education by Awarding $20,000 to Five Local Independent Schools
Malvern Bank, National Association has awarded $20,000 in Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) funds to five local independent schools. The OSTC program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, provides tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to an Opportunity Scholarship Organization. These contributions are then used by organizations to provide tuition assistance…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “Christmas Around the World,” in Alumnae Hall on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Take a trip around the world with the Immaculata Symphony…
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This Holiday Season, Aqua Reminds Customers to Keep Wastewater Lines Clear of Fat, Grease with Proper Disposal
Aqua reminds customers that they play a role in ensuring their local wastewater system operates properly, from the pipes that run from their homes and businesses to the treatment plant itself. This holiday season, Aqua offers customers the following tips for the proper disposal of fat, oil, and grease: Garbage disposals do not keep fat, oil, and grease out of plumbing systems…
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WSFS Bank: This Holiday Season, Approach Your Spending with an Eye on Saving
It seems everywhere we turn right now, experts are telling us to start our holiday shopping early, as supply chain challenges are expected to impact inventories for a large variety of products through the end of the year and possibly beyond. Coupled with rising inflation, this year’s holiday shopping budgets may feel particularly crunched, and…
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Parent Company of Aqua Pennsylvania Presents $75,000 Check to WCU Resource Pantry
In survey data collected last year, approximately 40 percent of West Chester University students reported experiencing some type of basic-need insecurity, including not having enough food to eat. During this season of thanks and giving, Essential Utilities, the parent company of Aqua Pennsylvania, stepped up in a big way to assist WCU students who depend…
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Nonprofit Collecting College Athletic Apparel for Under-Resourced Children in Tri-State Area
Sow Good Now, a Devon-based nonprofit that utilizes youth sporting activities as a platform for philanthropic education and inspiration, is currently collecting athletic apparel for children in under-resourced parts of the tri-state area. Founded in July 2018 by three mothers who are former college athletes, Sow Good Now partners with sports teams and other nonprofits…
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Layer 8 Security Establishes Scholarship for Info Science Students at Penn State Great Valley
Malvern-based Layer 8 Security has a connection to Penn State Great Valley that runs deeper than the physical proximity. CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Lipson earned his master’s degree in information science from the campus after serving almost six years of active duty in the Marine Corps. Last year, Lipson created cybersecurity units for the Marine…
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