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StreamGeeks to Host Second Annual Summit Highlighting World’s Top Live Streaming Platforms
The StreamGeeks, a West Chester-based group of video production experts dedicated to helping businesses discover the power of live streaming, will host the second StreamGeeks Summit on Friday, Dec. 11 from 1-6 PM. The event will host panel discussions to uncover the business opportunities that live streaming brings. Last year, the StreamGeeks Summit was the…
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Meridian Bank’s Culture of Talent Development Makes It a 2020 Best Community Bank to Work For
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), has named Meridian Bank as one of its 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For. The honor is a testament to the bank’s efforts to create an exceptional work experience for employees. “Community banks have always valued relationships and trust,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Receives State Funding for PFAS Treatment in Montgomery County
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that funding has been included in the Pennsylvania state budget to construct a treatment facility at its North Hills well in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. The legislation, overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly, was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Nov. 23. The $3.9 million…
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WCU’s Early Childhood Education Programs Earn National Rankings
With West Chester University’s deep roots in teacher preparation, it’s no surprise that its Early and Middle Grades Education programs recently earned notable national rankings. The top placement comes from Study.com, which ranks WCU at No. 9 in the country for Best Early Childhood Education Programs for 2020. The website’s rankings emphasize accessibility, affordability, and…
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Former Radnor Man Pens Book as a Warning to Others After Affair Ends in Murder Suicide
Former Radnor resident Mark Geradot is hoping his story of an affair that led to his wife’s suicide and his girlfriend’s murder will keep others from following the same path, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Geradot has published a book detailing his tumultuous marriage and affair that led to the tragic deaths. The…
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Penn State Great Valley Residency Creates Valuable Experience for Finance Student
As an undergraduate biochemistry student headed toward a career in pharmacy, Angela Gray never considered a job in accounting or finance. She enrolled in an accounting course only to satisfy a prerequisite for her chosen doctor of pharmacy program. Much to her surprise, she loved numbers even more than molecules, and even considered changing her…
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Back by Popular Demand: WilmU to Host Virtual Open House on Dec. 2
Keep your education plans on track by attending Wilmington University’s Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 12-6 PM. Prospective students can: chat live with WilmU faculty and staff, including Academic Advisors and Transfer Credit Specialists explore 200-plus academic programs, affordable funding options, and student services learn about affordable funding options and supportive student…
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Villanova Coach Jay Wright Admires His Players’ Mental Toughness in a Season of Uncertainty
The impact of quarantine and positive COVID-19 test results for a few members of the Villanova basketball program does worry Villanova Wildcats coach Jay Wright, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His team is considered a favorite for the Final Four next spring and it’s ranked No. 3 in the preseason. But the team…
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Valley Forge Military Academy to Host Socially Distant Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5
Valley Forge Military Academy invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for a Socially Distant Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 PM. A college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 that boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, VFMA is open for…
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WCU’s 99th Annual Holiday Program Available Via Livestream on Dec. 5
The West Chester University Wells School of Music will continue an annual tradition, virtually, as the 99th Annual Holiday Program will be available to members of the community and audiences worldwide on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. This year’s event, which has been filmed and edited in advance, is being offered to audiences for…
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Students Who Use WCU’s Resource Pantry Will Have Support Across Eight Weeks This Winter
This year, the West Chester University Resource Pantry’s Operation SNOW (Student Needs Over Winter), which accommodates students in the Promise Program who stay on campus over the winter break, is expanding its services from its standard one week of supplies to eight weeks. The shift was necessary because Aramark, which operates the university’s dining hall,…
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Pandemic Triggers Record Sale of Million-Dollar Homes in Region
One side effect of the stay-at-home pandemic is that people are willing to pay a higher price for homes that have space, writes Brian McCrone for NBC 10. That, coupled with low inventory and low interest rates on mortgages, means it’s a sellers’ market right now, with million-dollar homes a hot commodity in the suburban…
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Local Family’s Heartbreaking Story a Reminder That COVID-19 Doesn’t Discriminate
Chester Springs resident Trish Phillips, whose family has been shattered by COVID-19, is now sharing her story, hoping to warn others to not take the threat of coronavirus lightly, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. Phillips’s husband, Andy, contracted the virus in the early days of the pandemic. Despite being healthy and in great…
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New Exhibit from WCU’s Department of Art + Design a Social Commentary on Current Political Climate
West Chester University’s Department of Art + Design is hosting a new, live exhibit through Jan. 4 in Knauer Gallery in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, located at 817 South High Street. The exhibit, “Evident Truth,” is a social commentary on the current political climate and features the work of four Philadelphia…
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Aqua Reminds Customers to Help Keep Wastewater Lines Clear with Proper Disposal of Fat, Oil, and Grease This Holiday Season
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: Never pour cooking grease down sink…
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It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County
In Delaware County, it will now cost you $50 if you’re caught in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Nov. 4 for ordinance 2020-8, which decriminalizes possession of a small amount of marijuana and turns it into a health code violation. Buying and…
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It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County
In Delaware County, it will now cost you $50 if you’re caught in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Nov. 4 for ordinance 2020-8, which decriminalizes possession of a small amount of marijuana and turns it into a health code violation. Buying and…
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