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Aqua PA Awarded $17.3 Million in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $15.05 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $2.3 million in funding will go toward Aqua Pennsylvania’s ongoing lead service line replacement program. PENNVEST funds allow…
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7 Questions With WilmU DNP Graduate LaVonne Colasuonno
A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and recent Wilmington University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate, Dr. LaVonne Colasuonno grew up in New Jersey and moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2020 as a Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse. She specializes in women’s health at the St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation. Q: Why did you choose Wilmington University…
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Good Girls Bakery & Sourdough Cafe Opens Its Doors in Eagleview Town Center
Good Girls Bakery has opened its first brick-and-mortar location at Eagleview Town Center in Exton, shared Hankin Group, a full-service, family-owned real estate company. Good Girls Bakery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM at 565 Wellington Square. Good Girls Bakery follows the recent openings of Good Life Organic Kitchen and Twin Valley Coffee,…
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WilmU’s Nurse Anesthesiology Program Opens Admissions After Promising COA Visit
On Apr. 8, representatives of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) visited Wilmington University to meet with staff, evaluate facilities, and review WilmU’s accreditation self-study for the Delaware Nurse Anesthesiology Program (DNAP), a collaboration of Wilmington University and ChristianaCare, with the support of Anesthesia Services, P.A., and other leading local health care organizations. The COA Onsite Review Team reported…
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Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Singalong Comes to People’s Light for One Night Only
People’s Light will present a special one-night-only performance of Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook Sing-Along on Sunday, May 18, at 7:00 PM. This unforgettable evening invites audiences to experience the joy of singing along with some of the most iconic songs in American history. Led by celebrated Pianist, Performer, and Storyteller Hershey Felder, this interactive concert features beloved…
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Chester County Library Hosts Local Author Showcase ‘Read Local!’ on May 18
The Chester County Library is excited to host its annual “Read Local!” — now in its second year — a celebration of local creativity featuring authors and illustrators from Chester County and neighboring areas. The event will highlight a wide range of books and genres for both children and adults. According to April Nickel, Youth…
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S&T Bank Thanks Frank J. Palermo, Jr. for 12 Years of Service on Board of Directors
S&T Bank recently shared that longtime Board Member Frank J. Palermo, Jr. will be stepping down after 12 years of dedicated service. Palermo has reached the mandatory retirement age outlined in the company’s governance guidelines and won’t be running for reelection. He’ll continue to serve on the board through the end of his current term,…
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Immaculata Celebrates 101st Commencement with Two Trailblazing Alumnae Serving as Speakers
Immaculata University celebrates its 101st Commencement on Sunday, May 18, with two ceremonies honoring the 566 graduates from the Class of 2025. Among them, 68 students attained doctoral degrees, 174 obtained master’s degrees, 315 completed bachelor’s degrees, and nine earned associate’s degrees. Immaculata alumna Theresa Major Payton ’89 will deliver the keynote address at the…
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Elisa Ford ’12 Receives DCCC Outstanding Alumni Award, Will Deliver 2025 Commencement Address
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) alumnus Elisa Ford ’12 of Yeadon, a SEPTA Executive and the Assistant Coach of the DCCC Phantoms Track and Field team, will speak at Delaware County Community College’s Commencement on Thursday, May 15 at West Chester University. Ford is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Wong Moss Alumni Award, one of…
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This Week’s PGA Truist Launches Record-Breaking Season for Montgomery County
Montgomery County enters a record spring and summer as the PGA Truist event tees off at Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown this week, anchoring a lineup of major sports tournaments expected to bring a positive economic impact to the region. The PGA Truist, one of several premier events hitting Montco this spring and summer, marks…
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S&T Bank Donates $10,000 to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc.
S&T Bank recently donated $10,000 to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. (PAWW), an independent, statewide non-profit organization providing support to Pennsylvania wounded warriors, veterans in crisis, and their families. During the 2024-2025 Steelers football season, as part of their partnership with iHeartRadio, S&T pledged $300 to PAWW for every Steelers takeaway that occurred in a game,…
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Unlocking Potential, Building the Workforce: How Chester County OIC Transforms Lives in Chester County
Chester County is home to more than half a million residents, with nearly 400,000 adults aged 18 and over. While the county boasts a high rate of high school graduation — 94.9 percent according to Data USA — more than 20,000 residents still do not hold a high school diploma. The U.S. Census reports that…
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Chester County Library to Host ‘Free for All’ Film Screening and Community Discussion
To kick off this year’s Summer Reading program, Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS in partnership with Henrietta Hankin Branch Library and WHYY, will host a screening of Free for All: The Public Library, followed by a discussion led by a panel of special guests. The discussion panel will feature Chester County Library…
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Ursinus Students Set Sail with Aqua PA’s Floating Classroom at Green Lane Reservoir
Education met environmental science on the waters of Montgomery County last week as Ursinus College students boarded a unique vessel: the Floating Classroom, a solar-powered pontoon boat docked at Aqua Pennsylvania’s Green Lane Reservoir. This hands-on learning experience is part of a broader partnership between Aqua PA and the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy — an alliance…
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Raise a Glass, Raise a Roof: Hops for Homes Returns to Support Affordable Housing in Chester County
Join Habitat for Humanity of Chester County on Jun. 14 from 12-5:00 PM at the Chester County Art Association in West Chester for the annual Hops for Homes festival — a high-spirited event with a higher purpose. Hops for Homes isn’t just about great beer (though you’ll find plenty of that!). The festival features local breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries, alongside craft mercantile…
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Taylor-Made at Uptown!: A Premier Singer-Songwriter Contest Showcasing Local Talent
Calling all solo musical artists in West Chester and the surrounding region: Taylor-Made at Uptown! is your chance to shine! Presented in partnership by Taylor’s Music Store & Studios and the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, this exciting singer-songwriter contest celebrates the creativity, passion, and unique voices of the local music community. Auditions are now…
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Final Call: Don’t Miss the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7
Time is running out to join changemakers at the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, hosted by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation on Wednesday, May 7, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center in West Chester. This free, full-day event is more than just a conference; it’s a vital opportunity for donors, businesses,…
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Summer Kids Camps at DCCC Cover Diverse Interests, with Scholarships Available
From cooking to cyber security to drone adventures, from digital music production to ROBLOX Studio torobotics, from arts and crafts to Minecraft to AI machine learning, and from coding to construction to babysitter training with CPR and first aid certification, there is something to appeal to almost any child or young teen’s interest at Summer Kids Camps at Delaware…
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