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President of Panama Welcomes Valley Forge Academy President to Palace
Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen has welcomed Col. Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), president of Valley Forge Military Academy & College, along with VFMAC alumni, to the presidential palace in Panama. President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen is a 1972 graduate of Valley Forge Military College. Col. Helgeson led the contingent of alumni to the Central American nation as…
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Children Become Explorers With General Recreation’s Smart Play Summit
Exploring is a great way for a child to develop. Exploring stimulates the senses with new sights, sounds, and smells; while it improves motor skills and tones muscles. Exploration, particularly shared among children, can develop social and emotional skills, fostering imagination and cooperation. It teaches problem-solving and strategic thinking. Some of the best explorations happen…
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Heated Pool in Winter Turns the Tide for This Swim Club in Delco
In 2019, the Lawrence Park Swim Club, an outdoor pool in Broomall, was struggling, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The 53-year-old facility saw its membership drop to 175 people. Then, something happened that no one expected. The pandemic. It closed indoor pools, the destination of choice for swimmers in the winter. Lawrence Park remained…
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VISTA Careers — The Arc of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocate, educate and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives. Arc employees value their work and are committed to providing quality services to help support individuals achieve their goals. The following positions at…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates Black History Month With Events
Penn State Brandywine is providing programming and events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Below is a list of ways the campus community can participate in this month dedicated to honoring Black history. Black History Month Trivia Game Show Feb. 10, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Parsons Hall. Test your knowledge of Black History.…
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Never Released Live Album from Bruce Springsteen’s Tower Theater Concert in 1995 Now Available
A previously unreleased live album from Bruce Springsteen of his 1995 concert at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby became available last week, writes Nate Todd for JamBase.com. The live concert was recorded Dec. 9, 1995, during Springsteen’s first solo tour promoting his album The Ghost of Tom Joad. The concert is newly mixed…
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Film Based on True Love Story in Delco Seeks Nomination for Academy Award
The film crew and cast who helped create Ageless Love are hoping the locally flavored film will bring an Academy Award nomination, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Ageless Love was co-written, directed, and produced by filmmaker Joshua Coates, an Upper Darby native. Shot in Swarthmore, Media, Bryn Mawr, and Atlantic City, it’s based…
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Honors College Freshman Crowned Miss WCU 2022
West Chester University Honors College student Julie Stinson, a business management major with a minor in dance performance, was crowned Miss WCU during the 23rd live competition held on Saturday. Allison Short, Miss WCU 2020, completed her final duty as she crowned Stinson, a freshman from Lancaster, as the 23rd titleholder. Stinson is prepared to…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Hires New Development Director
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media announces it has hired Jeannette Barr as its new Director of Development. Jeannette’s hire marks a new opportunity for growth within the College, which is establishing a Development department. The department will amplify the work being done at the college to the outside community. Jeannette brings a wealth…
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Startups, Taxes and Tips! Plan 2022 with SCORE
What it Takes to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit Today, between 2 and 3 p.m., join this free live Zoom event to learn What It Takes to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit This interactive presentation is designed to cover three main areas: What are the key-steps in starting a Non-profit? What are some…
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Ukrainian Couple Brings Taste of Europe to Their Delco Bakery
Raisa and Illya Zayarchenko live in Folsom, but they’ve traveled the world visiting the small cafes that dot the streets of European towns. Now they’ve brought that experience home at the Ardour Bakery and Coffee at 119 East Sellers Avenue, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “We’ve always had a dream to own our…
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WCU’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2022 Business Idea Competition
Now celebrating its 10th year, the annual Business Idea Competition (BIC) at West Chester University welcomes all those who have business-startup dreams and big ideas to compete for $11,500 in prize money in the 2022 contest. Ideas that have not yet been commercialized and can be used as the foundation for a new business are…
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Actor to Bring Phillis Wheatley to Life at Neumann University
The acting skills of Dr. Daisy Century will bring to life Phillis Wheatley, a slave who became an American poet, on Thursday, February 10, at Neumann University. Century will portray Wheatley in a program entitled The Life of Phillis Wheatley: Literary Genius at 1:30 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre. Wheatley (c. 1753-1784), a young slave…
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New CEO Named for Crozer Health; State Steps in with Staffing Help
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. has named Kevin Spiegel the CEO for Crozer Health. He replaces Peter Adamo, who held the position for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spiegel joined Prospect as senior vice president of strategy and revenue development in March 2020. Before that, he was CEO of Erlanger Health System,…
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Sign Up for Virtual Spring Term Open House Feb. 8 at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media wants to get to know you and give you an opportunity to learn about the school. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, a virtual open house will take place on Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a chance for you to learn about P.I.T’s admissions process, take…
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You’ll Find Him in the Ozarks, but Bruce Davison’s Roots Are in Delco
Veteran character actor Bruce Davison is in the new hit Netflix series Ozark, but he was once a familiar face here in Delaware County, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. Davison’s the guy you’ve seen in hundreds of TV shows, from Star Trek: Enterprise to Law & Order. He’s been in X-Men and had the starring…
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Miss WCU Scholarship Organization to Hold 23rd Live Competition Highlighting Leadership, Achievement
Miss West Chester University will host its 23rd live competition on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located at 700 South High Street. Miss WCU is being coordinated this year by past Miss WCU recipients. Nine women currently studying at WCU will compete for $3,000-plus in scholarships through an…
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WCU Live! Performance Series Stages March Return
Tickets are now on sale for three March performances that are part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series and the President’s Speaker Series at West Chester University. All performances take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. More information is available online.…
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