• Pennsylvania American Water Has New and Expanded Customer Assistance Offerings

    Pennsylvania American Water Has New and Expanded Customer Assistance Offerings

    Pennsylvania American Water has expanded its H2O Help to Others™ customer assistance program offerings, which have helped customers in need for more than 30 years. Increased income level thresholds for the program’s grant and bill discount offerings became available to water and wastewater customers starting Aug. 7, 2024. Additionally, the program’s grant application period is now open,…

  • Are All Credit Unions Serving the Community First?

    Are All Credit Unions Serving the Community First?

    In the fast-paced world of finance, it’s easy for institutions to lose sight of their original mission. Community credit unions, established to serve their local communities, sometimes grow so large that they start acting more like for-profit banks than the community-focused entities they were intended to be. Remember the old saying, “If it walks like…

  • VRA Realty Welcomes Chief Results Officer Rebecca Barton

    VRA Realty Welcomes Chief Results Officer Rebecca Barton

    VRA Realty recently welcomed Rebecca “Beckie” Barton as Chief Results Officer, a position that reflects its continued commitment to agent support and growth. Barton’s expertise and passion for fostering professional success complement VRA Realty as it continues to grow and shape the future of real estate in its brokerage. Barton, with over 20 years of experience,…

  • People’s Light Kicks Off Flight Night Series with ‘Something Wicked’ on Mischief Night

    People’s Light Kicks Off Flight Night Series with ‘Something Wicked’ on Mischief Night

    People’s Light will soon launch its much-anticipated Flight Night series with “Something Wicked” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. This inaugural event of the 50th Anniversary Season promises a thrilling evening of storytelling, featuring twisted takes on beloved tales and folklore that will delight and surprise. In true Mischief Night fashion, guests can expect more than…

  • MacElree Harvey Welcomes New Partner, Natalie R. Young

    MacElree Harvey Welcomes New Partner, Natalie R. Young

    MacElree Harvey recently welcomed Natalie R. Young as a new Partner to its expanding legal team. Joining the Firm’s Land Use Department in the West Chester office, Young brings extensive experience in construction defect litigation, real estate, and land use matters. She has represented commercial developers, contractors, and homeowners, handling everything from zoning disputes to…

  • DCCC’s Live Music Series Presents the Jason Wolbach Group Nov. 13 

    DCCC’s Live Music Series Presents the Jason Wolbach Group Nov. 13 

    Delaware County Community College will close its fall Live Music Series with a performance by the Jason Wolbach Group on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). A dedicated music educator and faculty member at DCCC, Jason Wolbach will present a collection of his favorite…

  • Savor the Journey: How Propell Credit Union Helped Taste & Sea Make Waves in Chadds Ford

    Savor the Journey: How Propell Credit Union Helped Taste & Sea Make Waves in Chadds Ford

    The culinary realm is nothing new to the husband-wife team Christina and John Talbot, whose new Chadds Ford-based establishment, Taste & Sea, opened in early 2024. John’s 30-plus years in the restaurant industry, his training at the Philadelphia Restaurant School, and his stint as Executive Chef at Creed’s Seafood and Steaks in King of Prussia for 22 years, all…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in West Chester, Across Commonwealth

    Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in West Chester, Across Commonwealth

    Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca joined leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal and local officials to highlight the importance of identifying and replacing lead and galvanized service lines in Pennsylvania. Officials gathered in West Chester to celebrate over $4 million being invested by Aqua throughout parts of Chester County. The loan,…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Secures Two PENNVEST Loans and a Grant for Water and Wastewater Upgrades

    Pennsylvania American Water Secures Two PENNVEST Loans and a Grant for Water and Wastewater Upgrades

    The Shapiro administration recently revelaed that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded $7.9 million in low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), for two infrastructure improvement projects, including the replacement of lead service lines in the City of Pittsburgh and wastewater collection system repairs in Exeter, Berks County. “At Pennsylvania American Water, we strive to provide our customers with high-quality,…

  • Chandan Shivalingaiah’s Inspiring Journey in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley

    Chandan Shivalingaiah’s Inspiring Journey in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley

    When you meet Chandan Shivalingaiah, you can’t help but notice his drive to improve his skills in software engineering and to use them to improve the world. “The thing about software engineering that excites me is that, using just one simple software, you can reach millions of people,” he said. “By exchanging information with a…

  • Chester County Library To Host Housing Fair on Oct. 29

    Chester County Library To Host Housing Fair on Oct. 29

    The Chester County Library & District Center will host a Housing Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. This event is intended to aid unhoused and at-risk populations in securing stable housing. Several service organizations from around Chester County will attend to share information about their housing programs. Registration is not required. Participating…

  • Enjoy Uptown’s Movie Mondays with an Exciting Film Lineup Through the End of the Year

    Enjoy Uptown’s Movie Mondays with an Exciting Film Lineup Through the End of the Year

    The calendar year may be winding down, but Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is dialing up the action with a full line-up of exciting films. From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the holiday favorite Elf, Uptown! has something for everyone in this season of holiday festivities. The Rocky Horror Picture Show A newly engaged…

  • Upper Darby Township Honors DCCC President as Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

    Upper Darby Township Honors DCCC President as Part of Hispanic Heritage Month

    On Oct. 16 at the Upper Darby Municipal Building, DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin was honored by Upper Darby’s Mayor Ed Brown and Upper Darby Township Council as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Also recognized were Pastor Nolberto Guerra Chacón, Lead Pastor of Casa De Dios Fresca Unción Central, for his work in serving Hispanic…

  • Launch Your STEM Career with WilmU’s New Chemistry Degree

    Launch Your STEM Career with WilmU’s New Chemistry Degree

    When Dr. Esosa Iriowen — aka “Dr. E” — talks about chemistry, his face lights up. It is his calling and his passion, which he’s happy to share with students in Wilmington University’s new bachelor of science in Chemistry program, with classes starting in January 2025.  “I’m excited about this program because it represents a significant step…

  • The Immaculata Symphony Presents Fall Concert Featuring the Music of Brahms

    The Immaculata Symphony Presents Fall Concert Featuring the Music of Brahms

    On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “A Brahms Compilation,” beginning at 7:30 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. The fall concert opens with the famous snare drum rolls of “The…

  • Two WCU Biologists Recognized in New Online Directory Recognizing Hispanic and Latinx Scientists

    Two WCU Biologists Recognized in New Online Directory Recognizing Hispanic and Latinx Scientists

    Dr. Oné R. Pagán and Dr. Manuela Ramalho, both West Chester University (WCU) Biology Faculty, have been named to the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists, a grassroots effort developed to showcase the expertise, talents, and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx scientific faculty in the United States. The atlas was created as a space to build community and…

  • West Chester University Presents The Silhouettes Nov. 2

    West Chester University Presents The Silhouettes Nov. 2

    The Silhouettes, known as America’s premiere shadow dance company and made famous as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT), will perform at West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public online or by calling 610.436.2266. The performance takes place in the Emilie K.…

  • Penn State Great Valley To Host ‘Bollywood Bonanza’ Community Event Oct. 24

    Penn State Great Valley To Host ‘Bollywood Bonanza’ Community Event Oct. 24

    Join Penn State Great Valley at the campus’ Conference Center in Malvern on Oct. 24 for an electrifying evening in the vibrant world of Bollywood, where the magic of Indian cinema will be celebrated. Get ready to sway, laugh, and shed a tear as the event showcases a blockbuster Bollywood film on a giant screen.…