West Chester
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Former Wyeth Property Could Become West Chester’s New Skate Park #2
The West Chester Borough Council has considered turning the former Wyeth property at Bolmar and Nields Streets intersection into a skate park at its Tuesday meeting, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The idea was first mentioned by Councilman Bernie Flynn, who received support from the majority of council members to look into…
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West Chester University to Present the U.S. Premiere of ‘Me, War and Toy Grenade’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present the U.S. Premiere of Me, War and Toy Grenade from Nov. 16 – 19, 2023. WCU Professor Leonard Kelly directs. Me, War and Toy Grenade runs Thursday – Saturday, Nov. 16 – 18, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 PM, in the J.P. Adler Studio Theatre, at…
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Ranking Site Names West Chester University as Top Nursing Program in Pennsylvania
The website allnurses.com has ranked West Chester University’s nursing program as the No. 1 top RN to BSN program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “Impressively, the program ranks first among 1,922 comparable programs for NCLEX pass rates, cementing its reputation for cultivating skilled nursing professionals,” the allnurses.com website stated. Nancy Barker, associate professor and chair of WCU’s Nursing…
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West Chester Students Raise Over $40,000 for Children at CHOP
The results are in! West Chester University students’ 6-hour, no-sitting RamTHON Event raised $41,014.25 on Saturday, Nov. 4, to help children who are sick and receiving treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; the donation total is a 35 percent increase over last year’s donation total. A ramtastic time was had by all as RamTHON featured lots of line-dancing,…
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Here are Some of the Must-Try Cheesesteak Spots in West Chester
West Chester boasts numerous spots that make some of the best cheesesteaks in the area, including these five must-try places that have something for everyone, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Steaks West Chester is a new addition to the town’s cheesesteak scene and has been gaining a lot of attention for a good reason.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jessica Chappell, Executive Director, Safe Harbor of Chester County
Jessica Chappell, executive director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in West Bradford, Chester County, and her lifelong mission to serve others in need. She talked about turning down a spot and Penn State’s main campus to go to college near the beach and about honing her work…
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Former President Obama Wants to See Memory of West Chester’s Bayard Rustin Restored
Former president Barack Obama wants to see the memory of Bayard Rustin — a gay civil rights leader from West Chester who was instrumental in organizing the March on Washington — restored, writes Martha Teichner for CBS News. Rustin, who was a pacifist, convinced Martin Luther King Jr. to embrace non-violence as a tactic. He…
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West Chester University to Host Super Science Saturday for Young Women This Weekend
More than 40 West Chester University women STEM undergrads will spend Saturday, Nov. 4, inspiring younger versions of themselves at the university’s annual Super Science Saturday. Geared for girls in grades 6-12, this free event is designed to boost the girls’ confidence in their ability to be scientists, to provide inspiration and nurture career aspirations…
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West Chester University Museum Exhibit ‘Surrounded by Spirits’ Seeks to Enchant and Mesmerize
The current exhibition in West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology in the Old Library is magical — literally. Rare potions, amulets, musical instruments, sacred objects, and other artifacts on display in “Surrounded by the Spirits: Paul Stoller and the Songhay Journey Toward Wellbeing” represent West African healing practices including spirit possession, witchcraft and…
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Owner of Quirky Pizza Parlor in West Chester Opens New Cheesesteak Shop
Speer Madanat, owner of West Chester’s quirkiest pizza parlor, has recently branched out with sandwiches by opening a new cheesesteak shop, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two years ago, Madanat opened the door of Pizza West Chester, a pizzeria that just sells three types of pizza, only for walk-ins, only for cash, and…
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RamTHON Starting at West Chester University to Raise Funds for Children at CHOP
RamTHON, a no-sitting dance party organized to raise $30,000+ for the children at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), will officially start the season-of-giving at West Chester University on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-7 PM, in Sykes Student Union at 110 West Rosedale Avenue in West Chester. Promising a ramtastic time for all during every single hour, RamTHON will…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester
Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…
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West Chester University Professor to Be Honored by The Fund for Women and Girls
During its 7th annual Champions of Change Breakfast on Oct. 25 at The Farmhouse at People’s Light, The Fund for Women and Girls will honor West Chester University Professor of Management Susan Fiorentino, J.D., with the Gladys Black “Woman of Distinction” Award. With expertise in the area of employment and labor law, Professor Fiorentino has conducted…
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Former NFL Star, Good Morning America Host Michael Strahan Debuts Products on QVC
West Chester’s QVC is venturing into a partnership with famed NFL Star and ‘Good Morning America‘ Host Michael Strahan, writes Ritvik Mawkin for the website Meaww on MSN. Last week, Strahan made his QVC appearance where he showcased his new NFL product line, MSX. Leading up to the debut, the 51-year-old teased his…
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West Chester University One of 7 Pennsylvania Colleges to Receive Diversity Award
For the fourth year, West Chester University has received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award is the only national honor to recognize institutions of higher education for their outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. West Chester joins nearby…
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Cole Porter’s Classic ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Heats Up West Chester University Next Week
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents the Cole Porter classic, Kiss Me, Kate from Oct. 19 – 22, 2023. Guest Director Megan Bellwoar helms the show with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, libretto by Sam and Bella Spewack, and choreography by Associate Professor Elizabeth Staruch. Kiss Me, Kate runs Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 19 –…
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Completely Refreshed, This Striking All-Black Barn in West Chester Stands Out in Rural Landscape
When a couple who had previously lived a nomadic life on a boat decided to put down their roots on the ground and decided to make their home in West Chester, writes Sarah Akkoush for the Dwell. They were looking for a simplistic home that would ground them in the beautiful Chester County countryside. After…
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West Chester University President Highlights Student Success Stories in Final Welcome Back Address
Dr. Chris Fiorentino recently gave his final welcome back address to students, faculty, and staff at West Chester University, promising to be busier than ever during his final year as university president. The West Chester University president announced his retirement at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. That gives him a year to…
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