• Eagleview Town Center Spreads Festive Cheer with Annual Holiday Spectacular

    Eagleview Town Center Spreads Festive Cheer with Annual Holiday Spectacular

    On Saturday, Dec. 7, Eagleview Town Center hosted its annual Holiday Spectacular.   Residents, neighbors, families, and the local community gathered together to kick off the holiday season with a festive tree lighting, live performances from popular local artists, and fun events for families and guests of all ages, including a special visit from Santa, gingerbread…

  • Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley

    Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley

    Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held at Great Valley. The Idea TestLab not only supports Penn State students but also encourages…

  • Rockefeller Tree Tradition: A Gift of Hope for Habitat for Humanity Families

    Rockefeller Tree Tradition: A Gift of Hope for Habitat for Humanity Families

    This time of year, the holidays, holiday traditions, and gifting seem to consume our thoughts. But behind the hustle and bustle, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) is asking the community to consider the impact some of our favorite traditions can make. For instance, the Rockefeller Tree is not only beautiful and iconic, but…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates Local Heroes with Holiday Membership Incentives 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates Local Heroes with Holiday Membership Incentives 

    This holiday season, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is showing gratitude with its ‘Tis the Season Membership Promotion, a heartfelt initiative to recognize and honor the contributions of healthcare workers, teachers, and first responders/public safety workers in strengthening our community. On specific dates between Dec. 10-Dec. 28, YGBW invites these local heroes to save up to $99…

  • Experience the Magic: Uptown Theater’s Spectacular 2025 Lineup

    Experience the Magic: Uptown Theater’s Spectacular 2025 Lineup

    As 2024 draws to a close, Uptown! is thrilled to share what’s in store for 2025. Get ready for a spectacular lineup of performances that will delight audiences of all ages and interests. From family-friendly musicals to stirring dramas, high-energy concerts, captivating films, and laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something for everyone. The curtain rises on the…

  • Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide – At Least For Now

    Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide – At Least For Now

    On Dec. 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effectively pausing its Jan. 1, 2025, compliance deadline. This decision in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland et al. raises significant constitutional questions about federal overreach…

  • Experience the Magic of People’s Light Holiday Pantos: A Festive Tradition for All Ages

    Experience the Magic of People’s Light Holiday Pantos: A Festive Tradition for All Ages

    The holidays at People’s Light offer a mix of festive fantasias and family celebrations, always made specifically for our community. At the heart of these festivities are the beloved Holiday Pantos, inspired by the rich theatrical tradition of British pantomime — a lively art form with roots tracing back to 16th-century commedia dell’arte, the Twelfth…

  • Philadelphia Filmmaker to Screen Documentary ‘Pardon Me’ at DCCC Dec. 10 for Human Rights Day 

    Philadelphia Filmmaker to Screen Documentary ‘Pardon Me’ at DCCC Dec. 10 for Human Rights Day 

    Pennsylvanians with criminal records continue to experience prejudice and lose employment opportunities long after they have completed their sentences.  Documentary Filmmaker Shuja Moore, a fourth-generation West Philadelphian and Community Advocate who himself served 12 years in prison, will screen his short documentary, Pardon Me, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media)…

  • Aqua PA Installs 5th PFAS Treatment System in Montco

    Aqua PA Installs 5th PFAS Treatment System in Montco

    Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system at its Hatboro well station in Montgomery County. This is the fifth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has completed and placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water from two…

  • Chester County Library will Hold Its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 14

    Chester County Library will Hold Its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 14

    Make it a homemade holiday! The holiday season can be a busy time of year, filled with family gatherings and the search for the perfect gifts for loved ones, which often leads to frustration and stress. Since time is a precious commodity, remember that the library is your best destination for family entertainment, holiday de-stressors,…

  • WCU to Graduate More Than 1,000 Students at Four Winter Commencement Ceremonies

    WCU to Graduate More Than 1,000 Students at Four Winter Commencement Ceremonies

    There are 1,017 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate the 769 undergraduate students eligible to graduate at the University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies…

  • S&T Bank Continues You Give-We Give Tradition

    S&T Bank Continues You Give-We Give Tradition

    While it may be better to give than receive, participants in S&T Bank’s You Give-We Give sweepstakes can enjoy doing both! For the second consecutive year, S&T Bank is celebrating December as the month of giving by offering an Instagram video/photo contest, which launched Dec. 2 and continues through the end of the year. Entrants…

  • DCCC Student Awarded $5K Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship

    DCCC Student Awarded $5K Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development…

  • Eagleview Town Center Holiday Spectacular 2024: Tree Lighting and Festivities

    Eagleview Town Center Holiday Spectacular 2024: Tree Lighting and Festivities

    Eagleview Town Center (565 Wellington Square, Exton)  will host its annual Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2:00-5:00 PM.  Residents, neighbors, and local community members will celebrate the holiday season with a festive tree lighting, live performances from popular local artists, and fun events for families and guests of all ages, including a visit…

  • WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 7

    WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 7

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join in this joyous celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:00 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Professor and…

  • WCU University Theatre Aims to Raise $25K at 25th Broadway Cares Benefit

    WCU University Theatre Aims to Raise $25K at 25th Broadway Cares Benefit

    The student-led University Theatre group at West Chester University (WCU) is celebrating a milestone with the 25th annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids (BC/EFA) Benefit Performance and Silent Auction. From Dec. 6-8, students will transform the lobby and interior of the MainStage Theatre, E. O. Bull Center (2 E. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester), for performances and a…

  • DCCC, County Council, Visit Delco Partner to Boost Hospitality, Culinary Careers

    DCCC, County Council, Visit Delco Partner to Boost Hospitality, Culinary Careers

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC), Delaware County Council, and Visit Delco have partnered to enhance hospitality and culinary arts education, strengthening workforce development in the region. The initiative, unveiled during a Nov. 21 press conference at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center in Drexel Hill, will support a state-of-the-art facility for DCCC’s Culinary Arts and…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Avoid Costly Clogs This Holiday Season 

    Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Avoid Costly Clogs This Holiday Season 

    The holidays are upon us, and Aqua, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, is urging customers to take simple steps to protect their plumbing systems and the local environment during the holiday season and beyond.  As families gather to celebrate and share festive meals, it’s important to remember that improper disposal of fats, oils, and grease…