• DCCC Presents ‘William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom’ on Nov. 6

    DCCC Presents ‘William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom’ on Nov. 6

    This fall, Delaware County Community College is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and inequality, and more. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, the College will present “William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom” on Wednesday, Nov. 6…

  • Mental Health Matters for Staff Safety in This New Hospital Program

    Mental Health Matters for Staff Safety in This New Hospital Program

    The patient had dementia and was a bit confused, and they wanted to leave the hospital—now. They started to become verbally aggressive to the care staff and threatened to leave, even though they still needed more treatment for an infection.  That’s when nursing staff called Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital’s newly formed Behavioral Response Team,…

  • Presidential Election Poll Conducted by WCU Indicates Students Have Enthusiastic Voting Intentions

    Presidential Election Poll Conducted by WCU Indicates Students Have Enthusiastic Voting Intentions

    Pennsylvania college voter turnout for the 2024 U.S. presidential election is predicted to be historic in one of the most highly contested battleground states, and students’ votes could help define the outcome of one of the most contentious elections ever. West Chester University Assistant Professor of Statistics Laura Pyott and the statistics students in her…

  • DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens Season Nov. 4

    DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens Season Nov. 4

    As they prepare to face a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College men’s basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels good about his 2024-2025 squad. The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team features several former high school stars, including quick Darrius Best of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C.; savvy guard Jabree Martin of Wilmington’s Great…

  • Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders

    Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders

    Immaculata University has established a new partnership with the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), offering active and retired law enforcement officers from Chester County, as well as first responders, significant tuition discounts on both undergraduate and graduate programs. This initiative is effective immediately. Members of the Chester County FOP receive a 25 percent tuition…

  • Celebrating 50 Years of Magic: People’s Light Theatre’s Golden Anniversary Season

    Celebrating 50 Years of Magic: People’s Light Theatre’s Golden Anniversary Season

    Malvern-based theatre company People’s Light invites audiences across the region to celebrate its 50th anniversary season. The theatre’s golden anniversary promises drama, music, magic, and more for audiences of all ages — a lineup fit for the occasion that blends cutting-edge theatre with iconic classics.  “A great party involves a vibrant community coming together to connect and…

  • DCCC Hosts Juried Art Exhibition Nov. 4-Dec. 13 with Special Juror’s Talk on Nov. 14  

    DCCC Hosts Juried Art Exhibition Nov. 4-Dec. 13 with Special Juror’s Talk on Nov. 14  

    The Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will present the annual 215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, featuring the work of 46 emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region, in the Gallery on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media) from Nov. 4-Dec. 13. Photographer and educator Byron Wolfe is the Jurist for…

  • ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley

    ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley

    While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In response, Innovative Technology Action Group, (ITAG), founded in 1998 as an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will present the 2024 TECH360 innovative business technology conference…

  • Chester County Food Bank’s Garden Dedication Ceremony Celebrates Legacy of Bob McNeil 

    Chester County Food Bank’s Garden Dedication Ceremony Celebrates Legacy of Bob McNeil 

    The Chester County Food Bank came together to celebrate a meaningful moment — the dedication of The Bob McNeil Garden. The raised bed garden, nestled at the entrance of the Food Bank’s Exton Headquarters which was dedicated to Bob in June, was generously donated by The Moran Family in dedication of Bob McNeil, the Founding Chairman of CCFB,…

  • VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report, Guest Speaker Mick Ebeling

    VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report, Guest Speaker Mick Ebeling

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County with 650 attendees at the organization’s Annual Luncheon event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. With a “Possible” theme, the VFTCB released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting the positive economic impact of the hospitality industry in Montco. Tourism continues…

  • America’s Conflicting Constitutional Visions: The Quest for Common Ground at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

    America’s Conflicting Constitutional Visions: The Quest for Common Ground at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

    On Monday, Nov. 4, from 6:00-7:30 PM, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will welcome Constitutional Scholar, Rogers M. Smith, to address the controversies that often arise around America’s most significant founding document. Sharp clashes between traditionalist and progressive conceptions of the U.S. Constitution contribute to the severe polarization that plagues contemporary American politics. Smith argues that…

  • Penn State Great Valley Grad Student Works with Research Team To Strengthen Nonprofits’ Cybersecurity

    Penn State Great Valley Grad Student Works with Research Team To Strengthen Nonprofits’ Cybersecurity

    Anivesh Sinha, a student in Penn State Great Valley’s master of Science in Information Science program, is working with a team of faculty and students to conduct a Presidential Public Impact Research Project to help bolster Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations’ cybersecurity efforts. This project aims to benefit the community while also providing valuable research experience and learning opportunities for…

  • Follow the ‘Yellow Brick Road’ to CCOIC’s Elton John Benefit Concert on Nov. 1

    Follow the ‘Yellow Brick Road’ to CCOIC’s Elton John Benefit Concert on Nov. 1

    It’s not too late to secure your tickets for an unforgettable night of Elton John classics — all while benefitting the Chester County Opportunites Industrialization Center (CCOIC). The event is hosted by Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High Street, West Chester) as part of its Artful Impact. It will take place on Friday, Nov. 1, with a reception…

  • Busy Building the Business? Make Sure You’re Building It Right

    Busy Building the Business? Make Sure You’re Building It Right

    Navigating the world of small business ownership is both an exciting and challenging endeavor. The path is often fraught with hurdles that test even the most passionate entrepreneurs. Recent data shows that some of the biggest challenges small businesses face include securing funding, effective marketing, and managing a capable team. To address these critical issues,…

  • Geothermal Specialist of BVHVAC Recognized at West Chester Downtown Foundation Preservation Awards

    Geothermal Specialist of BVHVAC Recognized at West Chester Downtown Foundation Preservation Awards

    Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning recently attended the West Chester Downtown Foundation Preservation Awards at the Chester County History Center on Oct. 17 to celebrate the architectural work in the community. At the event, BVHVAC’s Geothermal and Big Project Specialist Rick Redmond did geothermal for two of the projects that won the Bricks and…

  • Swing (or Zip) into Fall and Holiday Adventure at Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center

    Swing (or Zip) into Fall and Holiday Adventure at Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center

    Fall is in full swing: Trees are showing off their brightest colors before the permanent winter chill sets in, and the crisp air is the perfect temperature to enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania’s outdoor paradise. Leaning into the beauty of the autumn season, Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center in Stevens has something for everyone to…

  • DCCC Empowers Adult Learners via Partnership with ReUp Education

    DCCC Empowers Adult Learners via Partnership with ReUp Education

    Over 40 million American adults have acquired college credits, but have no degree or credential, according to a 2023 report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Many adult learners have the drive to re-enroll in college but need support as they navigate their return to higher education. To better champion this population of students,…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Calls on Community To Spread Holiday Cheer To Help 800 Families

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Calls on Community To Spread Holiday Cheer To Help 800 Families

    Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County Planning Commission. During the holiday season and winter months, food and shelter insecurity hit hardest. In response, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), serving all of Chester County, is rallying the community…