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SCORE: How to Create Killer Content for Social Media and Your Website
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, learn “How to Create ‘Killer Content’ for Social Media and your Websites.” This free online live event, from 10 to 11 a.m., is hosted by attorney and SCORE presenter Judith Lee. Even if you do not consider yourself to be a writer or artist, you can learn how to create content…
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Tours, Tales, Tricks, and Treats: WCU to Host Halloween Fun for the Entire Family
Tours, tales, tricks, and treats will be featured — free of charge — on West Chester University’s campus for community members on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 PM. Conjured for the entire family, the university’s “150 Spooky Stories Halloween Celebration” will provide just the right amount of spirited fun for G to PG-13 audiences. Bewitching…
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History Trail with 15 Stops Will Trace the Battle of Brandywine
Fifteen interpretive signs are being installed in Delaware and Chester counties that trace the history of the Battle of Brandywine, the largest single-day land battle in the Revolutionary War, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Times. Last week, the sixth sign was unveiled in Westtown at the Church of the Loving Shepherd on New Street.…
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Congress to Campus at Valley Forge Military Academy and College
With an upcoming election and a nation seemingly divided, it’s more important than ever to understand democracy and the process of government. Valley Forge Military Academy and College conducted a two-day educational series Oct. 25-26, “Congress to Campus,” about the US democratic system, and its impact around the world. The program is offered by the…
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The Arc of Chester County 2021 Donor Awards Celebration Honors Advocates
The Arc of Chester County honored key businesses and individuals that championed the mission of assisting individuals with disabilities last week. Donor award honorees were selected for going above and beyond in their support and advocacy of individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. This year’s honorees were invited to a COVID-friendly…
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TEDxPSUBrandywine Event Nov. 17 Amplifies Climate Crisis Solutions
Penn State Brandywine’s faculty, staff and students will contribute their expertise to a discussion on climate change solutions taking place Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Student Union on the Middletown campus, 25 Yearsley Mill Road. The event kicks off from 5 to 6 p.m. with an exhibition in the Student Union’s Lion’s Den featuring community…
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Prospect Medical Denies Reports That It’s Selling Delaware County Hospitals
Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, is disputing a media report that its Delaware County health system is up for sale, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The for-profit hospital management company said it is conducting a “standard strategic review to explore new opportunities and consider developing partnerships with other organizations” for its…
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Tickets Available for Dec. 4 West Chester Charity Ball Benefitting Friends Association
Tickets are on sale now for the West Chester Charity Ball, benefitting the programs and services of Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children. The Charity Ball has been a longstanding local tradition of fun and philanthropy and has brought community members together during the holiday season for 33 years. This year, the event returns…
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It’s a Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru Spooktacular at P.I.T in Media This Friday
The P.I.T. faculty and staff will be handing out treats on the Media campus at the school’s Trunk-LESS Trick or Treat event Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology community invites families to join them for this FREE Spooktacular drive-thru trick-or-treating family activity, as it works to keep everyone safe…
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New Park in Media Will Honor Borough’s Black Heritage
A new park in Media named Heritage will be dedicated Nov. 6 to the lives and history of Black families who have lived in the borough, writes Christine Jean-Baptiste for WHYY. The land for Heritage Park was purchased by the borough from resident Norma Bean and her family. Media, the seat of Delaware County, has…
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TLC’s Leadership Academy Hosts Open House Oct. 27 at New Building
The Lincoln Center (TLC) Leadership Academy invites all school district and community partners to come to an open house, see its new location and learn about their programs and services! TLC had a ribbon cutting for the new building Aug. 26, with classes starting Aug. 30. Now the community is invited to see The Lincoln Center Leadership…
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Gov. Wolf Selects WCU Prof to Represent Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council at Public Listening Session
John J. Kennedy, a West Chester University professor of political science and an expert in legislative redistricting, is one of six individuals selected by Gov. Tom Wolf for the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, a group tasked with ensuring integrity and fairness when Pennsylvania’s congressional map is redrawn. Once every 10 years, Pennsylvania draws new congressional…
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P.I.T. Hosts 2 Virtual Events Tuesday: Domestic Abuse Webinar, Book Discussion
In recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October, P.I.T. is hosting a free webinar presentation Tuesday, Oct. 26, from the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County. The webinar will explore components of domestic violence, red flags (and green flags!), along with safety planning strategies for those experiencing unhealthy relationships. The webinar will take place…
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SCORE: Last Chance to Register for ‘Launching an eCommerce Store’ Webinar
OnTuesday, Oct. 26, you are invited to join the webinar, “Launching Your eCommerce Store the Right Way. The webinar, 10 to 11 a.m., will be hosted by Joshua Irons, CEO of River Avenue Digital. The future of eCommerce is incredibly bright, especially in these changing times. But starting an eCommerce business and launching your store…
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Delaware County’s Four Crozer Hospitals Up for Sale
The for-profit owner of Crozer Health’s four Delaware County hospitals has put them up for sale, according to industry sources, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prospect Medical Holdings, the Los Angeles company that has owned the hospitals since 2016, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Prospect Medical Holdings acquired the…
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Wayne-Based Shipping Company Offers Its Help in Getting Goods to Consumers
Wayne-based United Bulk Carriers is stepping up to do what it can to get goods to consumers, reports Katherine Scott for 6ABC. Consumers are facing empty shelves in stores, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages at a time when holiday shopping is expected to be heavier than normal. United Bulk Carriers transports bulk cargo like grain,…
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Coast Guard Names Cutter After Football Legend from Delco
Emlen Tunnell, a graduate of Radnor High School, was the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For most, that would be enough. But Tunnell, born in Bryn Mawr, is also a Delco hero who recently had a Coast Guard cutter named after him, writes Ashley Johnson for 6ABC. “He wanted…
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9/11 Hero, Valley Forge Military Academy Graduate, Honored With Order of Anthony Wayne
On January 18, 1929, several cadets of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College ran into the burning building that housed the school. At great risk, they assured all their brothers escaped the inferno. On September 11, 2001, VFMAC graduate, Durrell V. Pearsall Jr., VFMA class of ’86, ran into the burning World Trade Centers…
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