• Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Shares Tips to Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide

    Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Shares Tips to Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide

    It’s easy to keep tabs on the things you can see in your house, such as repairing a leaky faucet or adjusting the thermostat. But what about the things you can’t see, such as carbon monoxide (CO)? And how do you address a carbon monoxide issue if you have one? Bill Vanderslice of Brandywine Valley Heating…

  • Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Returns to WCU Feb. 21

    Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Returns to WCU Feb. 21

    Comedian/Entertainer Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra make a triumphant return to West Chester University (WCU) for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 21, at 8:00 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range from $70-$110 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Conklin’s…

  • Love Your Health: February Wellness Events at Chester County Hospital

    Love Your Health: February Wellness Events at Chester County Hospital

    Flowers, candy, and chocolate are sweet, but the best gift this Valentine’s Day is your health. Chester County Hospital offers a variety of classes and events to support your wellness journey and enhance your daily health habits. Here’s a glimpse at the February schedule, but you can find more on the hospital’s website. Take a look…

  • Community Invited to Visit YMCA of Greater Brandywine Branches for Free from Feb. 10-15 

    Community Invited to Visit YMCA of Greater Brandywine Branches for Free from Feb. 10-15 

    February is American Heart Month, a time to promote heart-healthy activities, education and heart disease prevention. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is celebrating in a big way, inviting all members of the community to visit one of eight YGBW branches for free from Feb. 10-15 as part of the organization’s Gift of Heart Health…

  • Music Under the Stars Returns: Eagleview’s Free Weekly Concert Series Celebrates 24th Summer

    Music Under the Stars Returns: Eagleview’s Free Weekly Concert Series Celebrates 24th Summer

    Music lovers, get ready for an unforgettable summer at Eagleview Town Center! The beloved Summer Concert Series, celebrating its milestone 24th season with an exciting lineup of performances, will return every Tuesday evening from June to August. Mark your calendars for these free weekly concerts, running from 7:00- 9:00 PM — perfect for a memorable…

  • Delaware County Community College Welcomes Grammy-Nominated Tenor Brian Giebler Feb. 20

    Delaware County Community College Welcomes Grammy-Nominated Tenor Brian Giebler Feb. 20

    Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Live Music Series will present Grammy-nominated Tenor Brian Giebler in an intimate performance on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:00 PM in the Large Auditorium, Academic Building at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). A Phoenixville native, Giebler has garnered praise for his “lovely tone and deep…

  • Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partnered for Successful Evening of Community Impact

    Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partnered for Successful Evening of Community Impact

    On Jan. 23, Meridian Bank partnered with Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) for an evening dedicated to community impact and meaningful conversations. “Cocktails & Conversations for a Cause” was more than just an event but also an opportunity to support mental health initiatives and critical services that benefit thousands of individuals in Bucks County. Lenape Valley…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes New Board Members 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes New Board Members 

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has welcomed five new members to its Association Board of Directors. Katie Angstadt, Brandy Smith, John Walker, Tia Wilson, and John Young join more than 30 returning board members, led by Board Chair Dr. Scott Heinerichs.   The new board members bring diverse expertise from prominent organizations such as Comcast…

  • Black Cowboys, Intersectionality are Topics of Black History Month Lectures at DCCC

    Black Cowboys, Intersectionality are Topics of Black History Month Lectures at DCCC

    On the heels of Beyonce’s hit album Cowboy Carter (2024), and films such as Lil Nas X’s hit time-travel Western, Old Town Road (2019), and Idris Elba’s Concrete Cowboy (2021), Pulitzer Prize-winning Photojournalist Ron Tarver, MFA will discuss the enduring heritage of Black cowboys on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at Delaware County…

  • Save the Date: Chester County OIC Job Fair to Take Place on Feb. 20

    Save the Date: Chester County OIC Job Fair to Take Place on Feb. 20

    If you’re looking to explore career opportunities and network with Chester County professionals and employers in the new year, make sure to pencil in the Chester County OIC Job Fair on Feb. 20 The Job Fair will be held from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM at 22 N. 5th Ave. in Coatesville. Interested attendees should contact Alicia…

  • WilmU Launches New Series of Human Trafficking Studies Webinars 

    WilmU Launches New Series of Human Trafficking Studies Webinars 

    More than 27 million — that’s the estimated number of human trafficking victims worldwide. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and to help raise awareness, Wilmington University (WilmU) invites you to attend expert-led webinars now through April.  These are “free educational and professional development opportunities for everyone to learn more about human trafficking, cultural aspects of…

  • Aqua PA Awarded Nearly $29M in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Across Commonwealth

    Aqua PA Awarded Nearly $29M in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Across Commonwealth

    Aqua Pennsylvania was recently awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. The funding, totaling as much as $28.9 million, will support 6 projects to install PFAS treatment systems at 15 community well sites in Chester,…

  • Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025 with Chester County OIC’s February, March Trainings

    Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025 with Chester County OIC’s February, March Trainings

    Looking to jumpstart your career or gain new skills? Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (Chester County OIC) has an exciting lineup of training sessions, job fairs, and career development opportunities to help you take the next step! DMV Supports with OIC will assist with DMV-related tasks, including Urgent Care for Physicals on Feb. 13 and…

  • WCU’s Weekly Sustainability Seminars Cover Local, National, and Global Topics

    WCU’s Weekly Sustainability Seminars Cover Local, National, and Global Topics

    Every Wednesday at noon, WCU’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and practice. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of topics related to sustainability in easily digestible segments. Free…

  • Jim Egan Joins First Resource Bank’s Commercial Lending Team

    Jim Egan Joins First Resource Bank’s Commercial Lending Team

    First Resource Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for First Resource Bank, welcomes Jim Egan as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. With an impressive career spanning 40 years in the banking industry — 38 of which were spent at Bryn Mawr Trust, where he served as Chief Commercial Lending Officer and Head of Commercial Real…

  • Penn State Great Valley Chancellor Aims to Improve Students’ Techniques to Accelerate Careers

    Penn State Great Valley Chancellor Aims to Improve Students’ Techniques to Accelerate Careers

    A swimming race taught Colin J. Neill, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer at Penn State Great Valley, a valuable professional lesson. In college, a friend of Neill’s — who was the captain of the women’s swim team — challenged him to an informal race up and down the length of the pool. Though Neill guessed…

  • Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025 at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

    Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025 at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

    Tired of feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Ready to be energized and organized? As you aim to move your goals forward in 2025, consider how you will go about doing that. How will you maintain focus and momentum to achieve your desired outcomes? Sometimes a new approach can be transformative. And techniques don’t need to be…

  • Propell Credit Union Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Commercial Lenders in Greater Philadelphia

    Propell Credit Union Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Commercial Lenders in Greater Philadelphia

    The Philadelphia Business Journal has recognized Propell Credit Union as the fifth fastest-growing commercial lender in the Greater Philadelphia region. This achievement underscores Propell’s position as a trusted financial institution dedicated to supporting small businesses and fostering economic growth in local communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. The report highlights Propell’s impressive year-over-year growth in commercial loan…