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Follow the Journey of an Eagle From Penn Station in New York to Valley Forge
The eagle statues that once adorned the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City found new homes thanks to a preservation effort back in the 1960s. One of those eagles ended up at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, writes Michelle Young for Untapped New York. When Penn Station was being demolished…
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Historic Chalice Dating Back to 1480s Ireland Now on Display at Villanova
The Connelly Center at Villanova University has displayed a historic golden chalice from southern Ireland dating back to 1480, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6ABC. “Most of the chalices and metalwork of Ireland were melted down or were taken by Cromwellian soldiers or other English soldiers in Ireland,” said Dr. Joseph Lennon, Villanova Professor and Emily…
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Ebony, Jet CEO Headlines Free Career Conference at Neumann University
Michele Thornton Ghee, CEO of Ebony and Jet magazines and digital platforms, will deliver the keynote address at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, during a free Neumann University conference designed to help professionals build a personal brand and improve career success skills. Sponsored by the university’s Center for Leadership, the ElevateU Conference features speakers who will offer practical advice on…
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Dive Team Solves 18-Year-Old Mystery of Local Man’s Disappearance in Ridley Township
A volunteer diving team has brought closure to a Ridley Township family after James Amabile disappeared in 2003 without a trace, writes Jason Nark and Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Adventures with Purpose used sonar equipment to locate a submerged Ford Explorer found Saturday in the murky waters of Darby Creek. The Explorer and…
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Heralds Opening of Brandywine LaunchBox in Lansdowne
The Brandywine LaunchBox, an innovation space for entrepreneurs and innovators, opened with a ribbon-cutting and dedication March 18 in Lansdowne. Several dozen community leaders, elected officials and business owners joined Penn State President Eric J. Barron and Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells at the ceremony. The Brandywine LaunchBox is located at 18 N.…
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Have Your Best Sales Year, Other Free Webinars in March
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties continues to offer free webinars and live events to help small businesses. The following webinars and events are available in March. : HAVE YOUR BEST SALES YEAR EVER: How to Avoid Unpaid Consulting March 22 10 AM – 11 AM ET | Online Closing a sale is a skill that…
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‘Enabling Bright Minds and Dreams to Flourish’: WCU to Receive Largest Cash Donation in Its History
A $3.5 million gift from Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) — the largest cash donation ever made to West Chester University — will be presented during a Gift Agreement Signing and Check Presentation Celebration on Tuesday, March 22 at 3 PM in the Philips Autograph Library. Bernie Carrozza, the Chair of SSI’s Board of Directors, and…
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Delaware County Takes Next Step to Transform Marple Township Property into County’s Largest Public Park
Delaware County Council approved a proposal this week to transform the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple Township into the largest public park in the county and its first major park in more than two decades. The Don Guanella Master Planning Process, led by Ann Toole & Associates, will include public input in planning the…
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You’re Invited to the Most Useful Marketing Presentation You’ll Ever Attend
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties invites you to “The Most Useful Marketing Presentation You’ll Ever Attend.” With all things “digital” these days, join this hands-on workshop Friday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Chester University Foundation, 202 Carter Drive in West Chester. You’ll quickly get up-to-speed on Brand strategy and its…
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Annual Jazz Festival Returns Next Week at West Chester University
For the first time since 2019, the Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and live jazz to the surrounding community during the annual Jazz Festival from March 23-26. Most performances are free and take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, located in the Swope Music Building and Performing…
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Annual House of Hope Concert Benefitting Home of the Sparrow Now in Its 12th Year
The 12th annual House of Hope Concert from West Chester East High School, benefitting Home of the Sparrow in Chester County, will take place Friday, April 1, starting at 7 p.m., in the West Chester East auditorium, 450 Ellis Lane in West Chester. Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the door. This annual charity concert is…
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General Recreation Partners Locally to Create ADA-Accessible Play Area
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in Robinson Township. The partnership was part of General Recreation’s mission to support local businesses and enhance recreational accessibility for the community. Robinson Township had completed a parks assessment with a recommendation…
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Neumann University Honors Five Delaware County Alumni
Neumann University’s annual Alumni Association Awards, presented March 8, recognized five residents of Delaware County. Nancy Gorevin Costello, a Radnor resident, received the Alumni Association Recognition Award. She currently serves as the director of communications for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 2010, she and her husband Tom co-founded The Joy…
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10-Year-Old Delco Boy Makes Broadway Debut
Ten-year-old Donovan Bazemore from Upper Chichester just got the role of a lifetime, writes Christie Ileto for 6ABC. Starting Tuesday, Donovan will make his Broadway debut playing Simba from The Lion King. The Lion King, a Disney classic, is one of the longest-running stage productions. Donovan has been working to secure the role for two…
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Alumni Gifts Continue to Pour into Villanova, as Businessman Donates Whopping $20 Million
For the third time since February, Villanova University has received a multimillion-dollar gift, this time from graduate Victor Maggitti, to help with campus renovations and programs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Maggitti is the founder and president of Vimco, a construction supply company in King of Prussia. The $20 million will…
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Penn State Brandywine Gave First-Year Student Confidence to Lead Thousands in New Student Orientation
Rabia Rafiqzadah would not describe herself as an extrovert. “Honestly, I’m a really shy person,” Rafiqzadah admitted. Which makes it that much more incredible that in the fall, the Penn State Brandywine junior found herself welcoming thousands of incoming first-year students throughout the Penn State campuses, writes Amanda Ayako Ota for Penn State Brandywine. “What…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts March 19 Virtual Open House for Those Curious About the School
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual Spring Term Open House Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who would like to find out more about the school and meet the staff and administrators. During Open House you can learn more about the school’s admissions process, the…
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Neumann University Helps Package Meals for Ukrainian Refugees Escaping Bombings
Neumann University administrators, staff, and students packaged 14,040 meals Wednesday for Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland to escape Russian bombings, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Meals were organized at the Bruder Life Center on campus, part of the activities for the university’s Charter Week. “We put this into Charter Week because it is…
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