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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 13-Feb. 14; Special Reception Jan. 22
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its ninth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. The students’ work is on view from Jan. 13-Feb. 14 in the Art Gallery, located…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Debuts Fit Truk to Improve Community Health
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) hosted elected officials, healthcare providers, and community leaders on Tuesday, Jan. 14 for a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the launch of the YGBW Fit Truk, a fully equipped wellness hub on wheels. The organization is the first YMCA Association on the East Coast (and the second in the nation)…
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Keeping Smiles Healthy: Harcum College to Host Free Oral Care Event
Harcum College is stepping up to promote oral health and wellness in the community with its upcoming Sealant Day, a day dedicated to providing free preventative dental care. The event, open to the public and the Harcum community, will take place on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic on Harcum’s campus at 750…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. These treatment facilities also mark an important milestone in Aqua Pennsylvania’s resolve…
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MacElree Harvey Reflects on 2024 Charitable Contributions and Community Impact
At MacElree Harvey, giving back is more than a commitment — it’s part of the culture. The firm has a long-standing tradition of supporting nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and educational programs that uplift individuals and strengthen the communities it serves. In 2024, MacElree Harvey donated roughly $200,000.00 to charitable causes. Through initiatives like Jeans Days,…
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WCU Dept. of Art & Design to Exhibit ‘Passages: An Installation in Progress’ Jan. 21-Mar. 30
From Jan. 21-Mar. 30, West Chester University (WCU) will exhibit Cheryl Harper’s Passages: An Installation in Progress (Passages) in the John H. Baker Gallery, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts, 2 E. Rosewood Ave., West Chester. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM…
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Meridian Bank Ranked a Top SBA Lender Nationwide
Meridian Bank, headquartered in Malvern, has once again been recognized as a top SBA lender nationwide by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Meridian ranked in the top 10 percent of SBA lenders nationwide for the total dollar value lent and the number of loans approved. Meridian was the top Pennsylvania-based lender in Greater Philadelphia ranked…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Help Customers Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
Temperatures are beginning to plummet and Aqua is urging customers to act now to prevent frozen pipes, which can lead to costly repairs and significant disruptions in water service. Pipes are at higher risk of freezing when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Preventative measures can help you avoid expensive cleanups and repairs. Tips…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188 pounds of food ($12,849). “We love to see local businesses step up to serve and give back to their community,” said Rachel Riley, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the VFTCB, and a Board…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Deliver Comfort and Support to Cancer Patients
For Aqua Pennsylvania’s last volunteer event of 2024, they teamed up with local nonprofit, Bringing Hope Home, to pack 50 “Bags of Hope” for individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Each bag was filled with comfort items, and once they were all packed, the volunteers had the opportunity to deliver the bags to patients at Bryn Mawr…
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Chester County Library Trust Speaker Series Kicks Off on Jan. 29 with Jim Zervanos
The Chester County Library Trust Speaker Series will kick off on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Struble Room at Chester County Library in Exton with Philadelphia-based Author and Teacher, Jim Zervanos. That Time I Got Cancer: A Love Story, is a memoir by Jim Zervanos, detailing his unexpected battle with cancer and…
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‘Heat or Eat’: Some Neighbors Have to Make This Difficult Choice
The first days of January have been chilly, and fellow Pennsylvanians know that there are still more blustery days of winter ahead. Unfortunately, as the chill of winter blasts through the hills and towns of Chester County, communities are still in desperate need. Hunger knows no season. Those less fortunate still require heat and hot…
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Crisis Management in Action: A Collaborative Learning Experience at Immaculata University
Immaculata University students gained valuable experience in crisis management during a joint crossover class focusing on crisis leadership, led by George Schwartz ’17 Ed.D., and crisis communications, led by Melissa Rice ’09, Ph.D. During this crossover class, students were first presented with a fictitious company and crisis and placed into groups. Each group then generated…
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Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Investors are routinely warned about allowing their emotions to influence their decisions. However, they are not often cautioned about their preconceptions and biases that may color their financial choices. In a battle between facts and biases, our biases may win. If we acknowledge this tendency, we may be able to avoid some unexamined choices when…
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Harcum College Partners for Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate at No Cost
Harcum College is partnering with Chester County Economic Development Council for the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally funded workforce training program designed to train residents in underserved populations in necessary skills and connect them with employment opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, and energy. The Good Jobs Challenge aims to prepare 3,000 residents for high-quality jobs…
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PA American Water Recognizes 15 American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Impact Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water and Pennsylvania American Water, awarded State Strategic Impact Grants to 15 organizations across the Commonwealth, totaling $215,000 in funding. “The Chester County Food Bank is incredibly grateful for Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation,” said CCFB CEO Andrea Youndt. “Through…
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HFHCC Honors Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and His Legacy of Service with Habitat for Humanity
It is with deep sorrow that Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) joins the world in mourning the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. On Sunday, Dec. 29, President Carter peacefully passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family. As HFHCC remembers his remarkable life and service, it reflects on…
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Chester County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including childhood sports and his first job after college. Steigerwalt began working summers in construction at age 12 and credits his father with instilling in him a strong work ethic. He…
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