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S&T Bank Named as a 2025 ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ Top Workplace
S&T Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of S&T Bancorp Inc., has been named a 2025 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces Winner. This regional recognition is based on anonymous employee feedback from a research-based survey issued by Energage. Top Workplaces recognizes organizations that have created outstanding workplace cultures. The survey captures employee sentiments around engagement, empowerment, feeling…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Athletes Shine at 2025 YMCA Short Course National Championships
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is proud to celebrate a remarkable week at the 2025 YMCA Short Course National Championships. Athletes from across Chester County delivered record-breaking performances, demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, and brought home national recognition for their branches and community. While individual results were certainly impressive, what stood out most was the unwavering…
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7 Questions With Lydia Kirby, 2025 VISTA NextGen Superstar and Current WilmU Student
On May 8, Wilmington University (WilmU) graduate student Lydia Kirby was recognized as a 2025 VISTA NextGen Superstar at a reception held on the Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern. Hosted annually by VISTA Today, the event honors 40 standout Chester County professionals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields and their communities prior to reaching the age…
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Young Author with Habitat Roots Publishes Acclaimed Children’s Book
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HfHCC) proudly recognizes the accomplishments of Siona Talekar, a 13-year-old Author and Illustrator whose debut children’s book, I Know What You Do When I Go to School, is earning critical acclaim for its creativity, warmth, and insight. Talekar participated in HfHCC’s 20th Annual Build a House, Build a Dream…
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Broadway Talent Meets Lancaster Hospitality: Why the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Is Worth the Trip
Dinner and a show: it’s a classic pairing that feeds both the appetite and the imagination. But if you’re looking to turn off the television, enjoy a delicious meal out, and discover the talent and charm of Lancaster County, this is your cue to book a table at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Now in…
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‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’ Includes DCCC in 2025 Top Workplaces Recognition
Delaware County Community College has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025 by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Top Workplaces program is now in its 16th year of illuminating Philadelphia-area companies that earn high marks from employees. Any organization with 50 or more employees in the Philadelphia region was eligible to compete for the 2025…
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S&T Bank Supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Across Entire Footprint
It all began with one lemonade stand in a little girl’s front yard. At just four years old, Alexandra (Alex) Scott decided to help raise money for research as she herself was battling childhood cancer. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) has raised more than 300 million dollars for the cause. In 2023, S&T…
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‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ Names YMCA of Greater Brandywine a Top Workplace 2025
Once again, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has been named a Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer. This honor is reflective of YGBW employee feedback, notably that staff feel respected, supported, and enabled to grow. “Congratulations and thank you to our amazing team for making the YMCA of Greater Brandywine a Top Workplace for a…
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Lisa Comber Hall Affiliates with MacElree Harvey as Of Counsel
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to share that Attorney Lisa Comber Hall has affiliated with the firm as Of Counsel. A recognized authority in estate planning and estate matters, Hall brings decades of experience guiding generations of families through complex legal proceedings with clarity and care. Hall holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Villanova…
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Caps Fly as DCCC Celebrates Class of 2025
On a day emphasizing the importance of never giving up on the desire for a college degree and using education to follow one’s flame, more than 1,200 students graduated from Delaware County Community College (DCCC) with associate degrees and/or certificates. On Thursday, May 15, the College held two separate Commencement ceremonies at West Chester University’s…
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The Credit Score Trap: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Applying for Capital
As a business owner, you’re used to making decisions that affect your bottom line every day. But one often-overlooked factor can quietly shape your access to capital, vendor terms, and growth opportunities: your credit score. Whether you’re applying for a business loan, seeking better payment terms from suppliers, or trying to lease equipment, your credit…
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Make a Meaningful Difference With WilmU’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
As a Nurse Practitioner with the Critical Care Team at Hackensack University Medical Center, Ianina “Yana” Metcalf meets many people who touch her heart, but she’ll forever remember one man — a cardiac surgery patient at her previous hospital. Struggling with depression, he chose to forgo a life-sustaining device. “Mental health is so undertreated,” said Metcalf, who’s…
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Chester County OIC’s 4th Annual Block Party Will Bring Coatesville Together for a Day of Fun and Impact
Mark your calendars! The Chester County OIC’s Annual Block Party returns on Friday, Jun. 27, from 3-7:00 PM at 22 N. 5th Ave., Coatesville. Now in its fourth year, this festive, family-friendly event brings the community together with food, music, fun, and valuable local resources — all outdoors at the CCOIC headquarters. This celebration is…
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Immaculata University Adds Career-Focused MBA Concentrations
Immaculata University has added four new concentrations to its online Master of Business Administration (MBA): Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and Human Resources. The online MBA concentrations, available in fall 2025, are offered in a flexible, asynchronous format and will equip students with specialized expertise in high-demand fields where employers are actively seeking skilled professionals.…
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Delaware County Community College Graduates 1,200 Students at 2025 Commencement
On Thursday, May 15, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will celebrate the accomplishments of approximately 1,200 graduates during its annual Commencement ceremonies, held at West Chester University’s Hollinger Field House. The day will feature two ceremonies: the morning ceremony (10:00 AM -12:00 PM) will honor graduates from Business, Computing and Social Science, and Workforce &…
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7 Questions With Dr. Stacie Zdrojewski, WilmU’s Clinical Studies Chair in the College of Education & Liberal Arts
Before joining Wilmington University, Dr. Stacie Zdrojewski spent 29 years as an Educator and Administrator in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, becoming one of the first mentor teachers in WilmU’s Year-Long Residency Program. Now chair of clinical studies in the College of Education & Liberal Arts, she oversees that and other initiatives. Q. What inspired you to pursue…
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West Chester University Hosts 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) celebrates a milestone by proudly presenting the 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition, taking place on Saturday, May 17, with a Winners’ Recital and Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 PM in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre at the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center (817 S.…
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Spring Updates from Chester County OIC
Spring is in full bloom at Chester County OIC (CCOIC), and with it comes an exciting season of growth, achievement, and opportunity. Education Updates The CCOIC is thrilled to celebrate its GED and ESL graduates. Additionally, in April, President and CEO Javonna Wylie represented CCOIC at the Pennsylvania Association for Adult and Continuing Education (PAACE)…





























































