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As Founder of Humane Prison Hospice Project, Valley Forge Native Brings Dignity to Death Behind Bars
Valley Forge native Sandy Fish has dedicated a good part of her life to increasing access to death with dignity for inmates. Emily Wilder, of The Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press Democrat, covered Fish’s outreach, the Humane Prison Hospice Project. In most cases, people in prisons die alone and without the palliative care that they need.…
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Meridian Bank Again Earns ‘Sm-All Star’ Status as Top-Performing Bank
For the second year in a row, Meridian Bank has earned a spot on Piper Sandler’s ‘Sm-All Star’ list, a line-up of top-performing U.S. small-cap banks. Piper Sandler, a middle-market investment bank and institutional securities firm, publishes this list annually in order to “uncover the next crop of stellar mid-cap banks before they are discovered…
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Immaculata University Offers Four-Week Classes During Winter Session
Immaculata University’s winter session, which begins Dec. 13 and ends Jan. 7, will offer a number of courses covering diverse topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All classes are online, and undergraduate courses will be discounted at $300 per credit during this time. Winter offerings include popular courses in world civilization, business, art, healthcare,…
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No Student Left Out in the Cold: WCU to Host Coat Drive for ‘Golden Rams in Need’
With temperatures ready to drop soon, West Chester University’s Office of Residence Life and Housing Services is joining forces with the university’s on-campus Resource Pantry to coordinate a coat drive to make sure “no student is left out in the cold.” The coat drive is designed to assist WCU students who may not be able…
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Air Line Pilots Association to Donate $50,000 to WCU for Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) — the largest pilot union in the world and a champion of all aspects of aviation safety — will present a $50,000 gift to West Chester University for the Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship Endowment Fund. Joseph Genovese, Vice President of Finance-Treasurer of ALPA, will present a check to WCU President Christopher…
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Nonprofit That Matches Seniors with Volunteer Opportunities in Local School Districts Seeks to Expand
In 1999, Beryl Katz, a former teacher, created Senior Adults for Greater Education (S.A.G.E.), a nonprofit that matches community members, 55 and older, with fulfilling volunteer opportunities within their local school districts. The goal was to bring generations together for their mutual benefit, and it has been a win-win for everyone involved. “Our country has…
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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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Phoenixville Area Community Services Builds a Future of Food Security, Marks First Anniversary of New Location
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS), a nonprofit that has been helping people get through difficult or challenging periods in their lives since it was formed in 1972, is celebrating the first anniversary of its new location this month. Last October, PACS cut the ribbon on its new home at 101 Buchanan Street. With more than…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Workforce and Career Development Certificate
Penn State Great Valley recently announced the launch of a new professional development program: the Workforce and Career Development Certificate. The four-course program provides important tools, knowledge, and awareness to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, capabilities, and capacities of the modern workforce. All courses are grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities and cover new technologies, making the…
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Distinguished Pastor, Scholar to Deliver WCU’s Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday
Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in West Chester, will deliver the 2021 Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Lecture at West Chester University on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 4 PM. The lecture will be given at DeBaptiste Plaza at the Frederick Douglass statue on the Quad behind Philips…
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C&N Energizes Its Customer Base with Celebrate Summer Sweepstakes, Gives Away $15,000
C&N has awarded three lucky customers $5,000 each in its Celebrate Summer Sweepstakes, held June through August. After a year of pandemic hardships, C&N energized its customer base this summer with an exciting sweepstakes promotion, whereby a lucky winner was chosen each month to receive $5,000. Participants were automatically entered when they opened a new…
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Pulitzer Prize Finalist to Speak at WCU in Recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week
What happens to mentally ill people who break a law? Pete Earley knows – and will share what he has witnessed when he speaks on Tuesday, Oct. 5, as the keynote of West Chester University’s Mental Illness Awareness Week events. His 6 PM speech and Q&A in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall are free and…
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Long-Lost Letters, Written by Local Man Who Died in WWI, Show Love for His Hometown, Freedom
The long-lost letters, written by Coatesville resident Cpl. Wellington Sahler more than 100 years ago, are now considered a true treasure by a local history buff, writes Ashley Johnson for 6ABC. Sahler died while fighting in World War I, and for many, his letters represent a mark of freedom and the ultimate sacrifice. “It really…
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WCU to Celebrate Homecoming Weekend with Full Slate of Events
Celebrating West Chester University’s 150th anniversary, “Once Upon a West Chester” is the theme for WCU’s 2021 Homecoming from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3. The Alumni Association welcomes alumni for reunions and other events all weekend. West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Sociology will host visitors to its two current exhibits from 4-6 PM…
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WCU Dedicates Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, Transforming Entrance to Campus and the Borough
Thanks to the generosity of Agnes and Roger Ware, members of West Chester University’s Class of 1982, the gateway to campus has been transformed and the borough of West Chester is now even more engaging. Located at the northwest corner of High Street and Rosedale Avenue, The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, which features a…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Virtual Open House on Wednesday
Penn State Great Valley will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 5-6 PM. Attendees will watch informational presentations to learn more about Penn State Great Valley’s graduate degrees and professional development programs. Discover how an advanced degree or certificate can move the needle on and advance your career. Collect information on…
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Local Restaurant Scene is Even More Tasty Thanks to Newcomers That Bring Varied, Appetizing Options
There are four newcomers on Chester County’s restaurant scene, each catering to a targeted, local niche. Ed Williams sampled the new Chester County restaurants for Main Line Today. Bella Trattoria opened its doors this summer in Spring City. It offers a seasonal, locally procured menu with standouts such as pizzas and plates of pasta. There…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Opening Reception for ‘Celebration of Trees’ Art Exhibit on Thursday
Penn State Great Valley will host an in-person opening reception for its latest art exhibit, “Celebration of Trees,” on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 PM in the Henry Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display at Penn State Great Valley until December 7 and features works by artists in the Da Vinci Art Alliance…
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