• More Than Banking: The Local Advantage Businesses Didn’t Know They Had

    More Than Banking: The Local Advantage Businesses Didn’t Know They Had

    For many business owners, a financial institution is simply a place for deposits and loans. While those services are critical, they only scratch the surface of what today’s businesses truly need to succeed. Beyond access to capital, owners face mounting challenges in managing payroll, controlling merchant service costs, offering competitive benefits, and finding affordable ways…

  • Keva Flats Building 7: Luxury Manor-Style Apartments Coming to Exton in September 2025

    Keva Flats Building 7: Luxury Manor-Style Apartments Coming to Exton in September 2025

    Hankin Group has revealed that Keva Flats Building 7, the newest addition to the award-winning luxury apartment community in Exton, will welcome its first residents in September 2025. The 24-unit manor house-style building will feature a combination of one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, and two-bedroom units ranging from 789 to 1,141 square feet.  Building 7 represents…

  • Philadelphia Flyers Bring Youth Hockey Experience to Coatesville YMCA

    Philadelphia Flyers Bring Youth Hockey Experience to Coatesville YMCA

    On Tuesday, Jul. 29, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to its Coatesville branch for a special youth engagement event centered around hockey. More than 150 summer campers participated in hands-on drills led by Flyers staff and alumni, leaving with new gear, fresh skills, and the unforgettable experience of meeting team…

  • WilmU Student Kayla Kosmalski — ‘A Role Model for Inclusivity and Perseverance’ 

    WilmU Student Kayla Kosmalski — ‘A Role Model for Inclusivity and Perseverance’ 

    Before Kayla Kosmalski even says hello, you’ll notice her energy. She radiates positivity. “I’m your battery charger,” says the Wilmington University (WilmU) student with a big heart, big smile, and big mission.  “I want to show little girls with disabilities that they can believe in themselves and dream of doing anything, that they can do anything in…

  • Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot at 100 S. Queen Street is a feast for your taste buds and your Instagram feed. Think global street food, craft cocktails, cool events, and serious small-town charm, all packed…

  • DCCC’s Joy Dickerson, Ed.D. Honored with International Hospitality Award

    DCCC’s Joy Dickerson, Ed.D. Honored with International Hospitality Award

    Joy Dickerson, Ed.D., Former Assistant Dean and now Liaison for Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) award-winning Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program, has received the 2025 Howard B. Meek Award, bestowed by the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE). She was honored on Jun. 20 at ICHRIE’s international conference in Indianapolis, Ind. It…

  • ChesPenn Health Services Celebrates 50 Years of Community Care

    ChesPenn Health Services Celebrates 50 Years of Community Care

    In 1973, ChesPenn Health Services began as the Children’s Clinic of Chester and Vicinity, with just three employees working out of a double-wide trailer on Tilghman Street in Chester. Their mission was simple but urgent: to provide quality healthcare for the children who needed it most. Fifty years later, that humble trailer has grown into…

  • Launch Your Career with WilmU’s New Associate Degree in Accounting 

    Launch Your Career with WilmU’s New Associate Degree in Accounting 

    Looking for a flexible, affordable entry into the accounting field? Wilmington University’s (WilmU) new A.S. in Accounting program prepares you for a stable and rewarding career.  “There is a significant demand for skilled accounting professionals across the industry, so there is a great opportunity for students to jump into a profession that will always be…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Showcases Adaptive Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Showcases Adaptive Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is hosting a tour of its growing catalog of Adaptive Programs and Summer Camps, designed for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Adaptive Programs are offered year-round at YGBW and are being highlighted as a celebration of Disability Pride Month.  The Adaptive Summer Camp tour will take place on…

  • Recognition of Academic Excellence: Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists at DCCC

    Recognition of Academic Excellence: Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists at DCCC

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) congratulates the 2,920 full- and part-time students who were named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must complete 12 or more credits, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and be in good academic standing for the semester. To be named…

  • Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Media Main and Media South Offices Moving to Newtown Square

    Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Media Main and Media South Offices Moving to Newtown Square

    Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) is excited to share that its Media Main Office and Media South Office (formerly Howe & Company) will be relocating to a new, consolidated space effective Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. The firm’s new address will be 10 Campus Boulevard, Suite 250, Newtown Square, Pa. 19073 The move is part…

  • KPMG U.S. and Partners in Outreach Work Hand-in-Hand to Empower Young Readers

    KPMG U.S. and Partners in Outreach Work Hand-in-Hand to Empower Young Readers

    In classrooms across Chester County, something extraordinary is happening: children are discovering a love of reading, one page at a time. And standing behind many of those stories — quietly but powerfully — is the professional services firm KPMG U.S. (KPMG). For years, KPMG has been a cornerstone supporter of Partners in Outreach. This year…

  • Twenty-Seven Lamb McErlane Attorneys Voted 2025 ‘Top Lawyers’ of Chester County

    Twenty-Seven Lamb McErlane Attorneys Voted 2025 ‘Top Lawyers’ of Chester County

    Twenty-seven Lamb McErlane attorneys have been voted 2025 “Top Lawyers” of Chester County by Daily Local News Readers’ Choice. The Top Lawyers list honors law professionals who have made an impressive and lasting mark on Chester County. Congratulations to: Joel L. Frank – Commercial, Government, & Litigation John J. Cunningham IV – Commercial & Litigation…

  • For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers

    For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers

    West Chester University (WCU) has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive year. The honor comes from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station

    Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station

    Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will improve wastewater service quality and reliability for customers in the area. “This rehabilitation project included upgraded pumps, electrical enhancements, and a complete wet well renewal,” said Kelly Jacunski, Engineering Project…

  • Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality

    Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality

    In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the classes needed for the graduate program. The summer program helped me catch up and start the fall semester on equal…

  • High School Students Get First Taste of College Life at Washington College Overnight Immersion Program

    High School Students Get First Taste of College Life at Washington College Overnight Immersion Program

    Washington College recently welcomed high school students from Chester County Futures, a local post-secondary success program, for a transformative overnight college immersion experience — an innovative initiative designed to inspire, prepare, and empower future college scholars. Over the course of two impactful days and one immersive night, students lived the life of a college student.…

  • An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

    An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

    Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…