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Sue and Frank Mattei: Behind the Laughter, A Legacy of Literacy
When it came time for Partners in Outreach to choose chairs for this year’s Laughs for Literacy fundraiser, the decision was clear. Longtime supporters and familiar faces at Partners in Outreach events, Sue and Frank Mattei, didn’t hesitate when asked to take the lead. “It was an easy yes for us,” they shared. “We’ve been…
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A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary
More than 100 gathered in the ballroom of West Chester University’s Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons (SECC) on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate the 50+ anniversary of the University’s Nursing Programs. Wearing purple scrubs and bearing wide smiles, proud nursing students in the Department of Nursing led tours of an impressive, technologically-advanced Duey Immersive…
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Chester County Futures Partners with Ursinus College to Inspire Future Goals and Possibilities
On Oct. 17, Chester County Futures (CCF) hosted its annual College Expo at Ursinus College, offering high school students a unique opportunity to explore their post-secondary education options. The event brought together representatives from 50 colleges and trade schools and engaged 77 students from Coatesville, Kennett, Oxford, and Phoenixville Area High Schools in a day…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Montgomery County. Launched in 2005 and formerly known as TreeVitalize Watersheds, the Trees for Watersheds program has received nearly $2 million in grants from…
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West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8
West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance and the University Dance Company (UDC) present the fall dance concert DIVERGENCE on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester.…
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Meet Carrie Ritrovato, Personal Care Director of Nursing at Barclay Friends
With a calm presence and a focus on individualized care, Carrie Ritrovato helps residents feel supported and understood every day. Her work reflects Barclay Friends’ ongoing commitment to honoring each person’s experience and promoting well-being through connection. As Personal Care Director of Nursing, she brings professionalism and empathy to each conversation, helping residents navigate daily…
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West Chester University Honored Military and First Responders at Nov. 1 Football Game
West Chester University (WCU) paid tribute to the men and women who serve our country and communities during its Military and First Responder Appreciation game on Saturday, Nov. 1, when the Golden Rams took on Bloomsburg University at Farrell Stadium. The event recognized veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with pregame honors and in-game…
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Water and Wastewater Bill Relief Available for 5,300 Chester County Households
With inflation still on the rise, Pennsylvanians are watching every dollar. Most of us look for obvious savings at the grocery store or the gas pump. While speaking with residents from across the Commonwealth, there’s another often overlooked option I like to share that could help stretch their budgets even further: saving money on utility…
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American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger, creating a premier, regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $40 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $63 billion, based on closing…
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Pints for a Purpose: An Evening to Support Barclay Friends
Join Barclay Friends on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5-8:00 PM for a night of camaraderie, great food, and community spirit at Locust Lane Craft Brewery during their Pints for a Purpose series! This special evening invites friends and neighbors to gather in support of programs that enhance the lives of older adults in our community.…
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First Graduates of DCCC/Downingtown Teacher Academy Land Jobs in Area School District
Two of the Downingtown Area School District’s newest teachers this fall, Lauren Klunk and Leah Cramer, began their journey to their new positions while still in high school. As students in the first Downingtown Teacher Academy cohort with Delaware County Community College (DCCC), they were able to earn 13 college credits, experience field observation opportunities in…
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Work Enclave Fall Cohort Launches at CCOIC
The Chester County OIC (CCOIC) proudly welcomed the Fall Cohort of its Work Enclave program this October, marking the start of an exciting journey for seven new participants committed to personal and professional growth. The Work Enclave is a five-week professional development program designed to support individuals at any stage of their career. Participants receive…
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CCOIC Celebrates CEO Javonna Wylie, Named as a 2025 Main Line Today Power Woman
Chester County OIC (CCOIC) proudly celebrates CEO Javonna Wylie, recognized as one of Main Line Today’s 2025 Power Women. Wylie joins 19 other inspiring leaders from across Southeastern Pennsylvania honored at the exclusive Power Women Summit, held at The Drexelbrook. Appointed as President and CEO of CCOIC in May 2024, Wylie is a dynamic force…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health
Every October, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week serves as a national reminder that protecting our drinking water systems isn’t just about improving infrastructure you can’t physically see — it’s about public health. Safe, reliable water service is essential for every family, and replacing lead and galvanized steel service lines is one of the most direct ways…
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WilmU One-on-One: MBA Program Chair Shares Insight and Advice
Dr. Shawn McCloud brings extensive financial, marketing, and operations experience to his roles as Wilmington University’s MBA Program Chair and Associate Professor in the College of Business and Technology. He’s also a proud WilmU graduate who holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University. Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in academia? After spending more than…
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Rock for a Cause: KASHMIR Brings Led Zeppelin’s Legacy to Uptown! in Support of Chester County OIC
Chester County OIC and Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester invite the community to join us on the evening of Nov. 8 to jam to the music of Led Zeppelin performed by KASHMIR, an exciting tribute band. It’s all part of Uptown’s Artful Impact program, blending arts with philanthropy. Led by powerhouse Vocalist…
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Gallery at DCCC Hosts ‘Dimensions: Jaime Brett Treadwell’ Oct. 27-Dec. 5
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) presents Dimensions: Jaime Brett Treadwell as its annual contemporary exhibition in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). The exhibit will run Oct. 27-Dec. 5. Featuring 30-plus oil-on-wood panels, Dimensions celebrates the ambiguity of Treadwell’s painting…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35 million, will fund construction of a new PFAS treatment system at Aqua’s Ridley Water Treatment Plant which will meet federal regulatory requirements for drinking water. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in…
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