• Penn State Great Valley to Host Lecture by Biographer of Abolitionist William Still

    Penn State Great Valley to Host Lecture by Biographer of Abolitionist William Still

    William C. Kashatus will discuss his new book, William Still: The Underground Railroad and the Angel at Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 PM at Penn State Great Valley’s Conference Center Building. Based in Philadelphia, Still, a free-born African-American, built a reputation as a courageous leader, writer, philanthropist, and guide for fugitive slaves. Still…

  • Personalized, Engaging Education Awaits Adult Learners at Villanova; Learn More at Virtual Open House on Nov. 17

    Personalized, Engaging Education Awaits Adult Learners at Villanova; Learn More at Virtual Open House on Nov. 17

    Higher education can unlock so many doors for adults looking to further their career, pivot to a new field, or continue a life of learning. No matter your reason for continuing your education, making the step back to school can be challenging while juggling work, family, and other commitments. Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies…

  • West Chester University’s Opera Theater to Present ‘Robin Hood’ on Nov. 12 and 13

    West Chester University’s Opera Theater to Present ‘Robin Hood’ on Nov. 12 and 13

    West Chester University’s Opera Theater will present Robin Hood with music by Ben Moore and libretto by Kelly Rourke on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Nov. 13 at 2 PM. Performances are staged in the 1,200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street.…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Completes $1.7 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Throughout Montco

    Aqua Pennsylvania Completes $1.7 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Throughout Montco

    Aqua Pennsylvania has completed $1.7 million in infrastructure improvement projects in Upper Moreland and Whitemarsh townships to improve service reliability for customers throughout Montgomery County. In Upper Moreland Township, crews completed a $1.2 million project that replaced about 5,500 feet of aging six-inch cast iron pipe with new eight-inch ductile iron water main on the…

  • Are You Covered? Malvern Bank Explains the Benefits of Working with a Non-Captive Insurance Agent

    Are You Covered? Malvern Bank Explains the Benefits of Working with a Non-Captive Insurance Agent

    When it comes to buying insurance, consumers have two primary options available: Captive Agents and Non-Captive Agents. While both can provide insurance services, the two types of insurance agents operate differently, and it is important to know the differences. In short, captive insurance agents are contracted to work for one insurance company and can only…

  • Data Analytics Student at Penn State Great Valley Turns Internship into Full-Time Job

    Data Analytics Student at Penn State Great Valley Turns Internship into Full-Time Job

    Summer internships help scores of Penn State Great Valley students develop valuable real-world experiences that can lead to full-time jobs, writes Christy Selagy for the university. For Master of Science in Data Analytics student Mahgol Nowparvar, her internship and upcoming full-time job couldn’t be more related. Nowparvar spent the summer as an engineering systems analyst intern for 3M,…

  • TOMORROW! PSU Scientists to Discuss Penn State’s Extraordinary Effort to Eradicate the Spotted Lanternfly on Nov. 4 NoonZOOM

    TOMORROW! PSU Scientists to Discuss Penn State’s Extraordinary Effort to Eradicate the Spotted Lanternfly on Nov. 4 NoonZOOM

    Since 2014, when the Spotted Lanternfly first appeared in neighboring Berks County, the invasive pests have not just spoiled our enjoyment of the outdoors in Montgomery County, but also threatened Pennsylvania’s $18 billion agriculture industry, including our beloved wineries and vineyards. Communities and industries suffering from spotted lanternfly infestations are feeling overwhelmed by the enormity…

  • RKL Supports CEOs on the Journey from Success to Significance

    RKL Supports CEOs on the Journey from Success to Significance

    Most CEOs have achieved some level of success in their business and finances and their personal lives. Beyond that, many seek something more – a bigger meaning, purpose or legacy. Finding that significance is a very personal journey; however, most successful people discover that aligning all the components of their lives (personal finances, business success…

  • Editor of Hemingway Letters Project to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on Thursday

    Editor of Hemingway Letters Project to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on Thursday

    Sandra Spanier, an English professor at Penn State and editor of the Hemingway Letters Project, will talk about the project to locate, research, and publish the complete collected letters of Ernest Hemingway on Thursday, Nov. 4 at Penn State Great Valley. Hemingway, who won the 1954 Noble Prize in literature, made a profound impact on…

  • World-Renowned Jazz Pianist to Perform Free Concert with WCU’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble on Friday, Nov. 5

    World-Renowned Jazz Pianist to Perform Free Concert with WCU’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble on Friday, Nov. 5

    West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will host a free concert featuring the Criterions Jazz Ensemble and world-renowned jazz pianist Orrin Evans. The ensemble will perform with Evans on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 PM in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, located in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center at 817 South…

  • Malvern Bank Understands Unique Needs of Independent Schools; SVP Discusses Her Role as WCU Trustee

    Malvern Bank Understands Unique Needs of Independent Schools; SVP Discusses Her Role as WCU Trustee

    Malvern Bank, National Association understands that independent schools have unique banking needs. Its employees have the knowledge and experience to assist with the distinctive needs of independent schools, from their seasonal cash flows to their tax-exempt financing strategies. Betty Silfa, Senior Vice President at Malvern Bank, was appointed by Gov. Tom Wolf to the West…

  • Tours, Tales, Tricks, and Treats: WCU to Host Halloween Fun for the Entire Family

    Tours, Tales, Tricks, and Treats: WCU to Host Halloween Fun for the Entire Family

    Tours, tales, tricks, and treats will be featured — free of charge — on West Chester University campus for community members on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 PM. Conjured for the entire family, the university’s “150 Spooky Stories Halloween Celebration” will provide just the right amount of spirited fun for G to PG-13 audiences. Bewitching…

  • Citadel Credit Union Expands Citadel Heart of Learning Award Program

    Citadel Credit Union Expands Citadel Heart of Learning Award Program

    Citadel Credit Union has expanded its 21-year Citadel Heart of Learning Award program that honors local teachers who are nominated and go above and beyond. The program traditionally honored teachers exclusively within Chester County, where Citadel founded the program in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 2001. Going forward, Citadel will award teachers in counties…

  • Working for the Greater Good: Why Consider a Nonprofit Job?

    Working for the Greater Good: Why Consider a Nonprofit Job?

    Since our founding in 1887, Malvern Bank has been a growing, profit-making financial institution. We have provided valuable banking and investing services to individuals and businesses along Philadelphia’s Main Line and, more recently, to clients in Delaware, northern New Jersey, and Palm Beach County, Fla. So, why do we talk so much about nonprofits? Malvern…

  • Immaculata Symphony to Celebrate School’s Centennial at Fall Concert on Nov. 6

    Immaculata Symphony to Celebrate School’s Centennial at Fall Concert on Nov. 6

    The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Fall Concert, entitled “Centennial Celebration,” on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the school’s founding in 1920. Under the leadership of Music Director Joseph Gehring, the Immaculata Symphony’s…

  • Gov. Wolf Selects WCU Prof to Represent PA Redistricting Advisory Council at Public Listening Session

    Gov. Wolf Selects WCU Prof to Represent PA Redistricting Advisory Council at Public Listening Session

    John J. Kennedy, a West Chester University professor of political science and an expert in legislative redistricting, is one of six individuals selected by Gov. Tom Wolf for the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, a group tasked with ensuring integrity and fairness when Pennsylvania’s congressional map is redrawn. Once every 10 years, Pennsylvania draws new congressional…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Completes $2.2 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Chester County

    Aqua Pennsylvania Completes $2.2 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Chester County

    Aqua Pennsylvania has completed about $2.2 million in infrastructure improvement projects in Westtown Township. These upgrades will improve reliability for customers throughout Chester County. Crews have completed a $1.1 million project to replace about 4,480 feet of aging six-inch cement pipe with new eight-inch ductile iron water main on the following streets: Crews have also…

  • Qlik Teams Up with Blacks In Technology Foundation to Increase African-American Tech Inclusion

    Qlik Teams Up with Blacks In Technology Foundation to Increase African-American Tech Inclusion

    King of Prussia-based Qlik is teaming up with the Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation to support efforts to increase representation of people of African descent in the Greater Philadelphia technology industry. As a regional sponsor, Qlik will collaborate with BIT Philadelphia to provide training and upskilling for workers who are transitioning into tech and technology…