• Immaculata University Hosting Undergraduate Open House Nov. 16

    Immaculata University Hosting Undergraduate Open House Nov. 16

    Immaculata University is hosting an open house on its Malvern campus on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. This event is designed for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast and meet with admissions counselors to discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics…

  • The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election

    The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election

    Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the state, and their priorities and concerns will likely influence the outcome of the 2024 election. In a poll AARP Pennsylvania released on Oct. 1, older women voters are split on…

  • 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 the majority 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…

  • WCU’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Highlights Empowerment Through Collaboration

    WCU’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Highlights Empowerment Through Collaboration

    During National Women’s Small Business Month this October, West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurial Center and SCORE of Chester and Delaware Counties, in partnership with the Chamber Alliance of Chester County, celebrate the important contributions and achievements of women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs with the WCU Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference. This in-person event will be held at Sykes…

  • Harcum College Launches Peer Support Program for Students in Recovery with IBX Foundation Grant

    Harcum College Launches Peer Support Program for Students in Recovery with IBX Foundation Grant

    The Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation awarded Harcum College a grant to establish a peer support program for students in recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions. The program encourages an inclusive environment where students who identify as being in recovery can build community and access resources to promote their success and well-being. A…

  • DCCC Hosts Fall Open House Events in Delaware and Chester Counties in October

    DCCC Hosts Fall Open House Events in Delaware and Chester Counties in October

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will hold two Fall Open House events this October. On Monday, Oct. 14 from 4-5:00 PM, prospective students are invited to take a tour of DCCC’s Downingtown Center (100 Bond Drive, Downingtown), with the branch director and an admissions representative. For the Downingtown Center Tour, visit DCCC, call 610-723-4000, or register here. On…

  • Meridian Bank Hosts CEO Series Featuring Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney

    Meridian Bank Hosts CEO Series Featuring Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney

    On Oct. 3, Meridian Bank hosted its CEO Series event at the Radnor Hotel, featuring Guest Speaker and former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney. The audience was filled with local business leaders to hear Diviney’s presentation, which was followed by cocktails, food, and networking. As a takeaway, each attendee received a signed copy of Diviney’s book,…

  • Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner

    Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner

    Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100 guests attended the event, hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. This year, in memory of Harcum’s loyal Trustee Louise Strauss (1960-2024), the Circle of Excellence…

  • First Resource Bank To Host Free Shred Event Oct. 19

    First Resource Bank To Host Free Shred Event Oct. 19

    Back by Popular Demand, First Resource Bank’s Free Shred Event will return on Oct. 19 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Start gathering those unwanted documents and come out and shred them for no charge. The Free Shred Event will take place at the Bank’s Exton Branch (800 N. Pottstown Pike). For more information, call 610-235-4700. While…

  • Kimberton Whole Foods To Open at Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center in 2026

    Kimberton Whole Foods To Open at Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center in 2026

    Hankin Group has revealed that Kimberton Whole Foods, an independent, family-owned and operated grocery store, will open its largest Chester County location at Eagleview Town Center in the spring of 2026. Construction on the brand-new, 14,000-square-foot grocery store on Rice Boulevard will begin this month. Kimberton Whole Foods at Eagleview will offer a wide selection…

  • WCU Earns Fifth HEED Award for Excellence in Advancing DEI

    WCU Earns Fifth HEED Award for Excellence in Advancing DEI

    For the fifth consecutive year, West Chester University has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). “The HEED Award demonstrates engagement in…

  • Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Welcomes the Listening In! String Quartet Nov. 8 and 9

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Welcomes the Listening In! String Quartet Nov. 8 and 9

    This November, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will transform into an intimate chamber music haven as it hosts two captivating performances by the Listening In! String Quartet. Set for Nov. 8 at 6:00 PM and Nov. 9 at 4:00 PM, these concerts offer the West Chester community the rare opportunity to experience world-class music on…

  • Harcum College Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving at Annual Founders’ Day on Sept. 30

    Harcum College Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving at Annual Founders’ Day on Sept. 30

    Harcum College’s Founders’ Day 2024 kicked off on Monday, Sept. 30, with a reception for employees and friends at Bedford Hall. As Harcum’s annual Day of Giving, it presents a unique opportunity for every member of the Harcum family to come together to make an impact. This special day celebrates the legacy of the college’s…

  • Kennett Symphony Will Perform ‘Masterworks 1: Classical Brilliance’ at Uptown! on Oct. 13

    Kennett Symphony Will Perform ‘Masterworks 1: Classical Brilliance’ at Uptown! on Oct. 13

    Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional orchestra, will perform an unforgettable afternoon of classical music at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 3:00 PM. The event is titled “Masterworks 1: Classical Brilliance,” and the performance will feature: Your ticket includes a pre-concert talk with Music Director Michael Hall, Conductor, the full…

  • Brumbaugh Wealth Management Shares a Bucket Plan To Go with Your Bucket List

    Brumbaugh Wealth Management Shares a Bucket Plan To Go with Your Bucket List

    John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John and Mary may need to prepare for two or even three decades of retirement. How should they position their money?1 Brumbaugh Wealth Management’s approach is to segment your expenses into three buckets: Next,…

  • WCU Hosts ‘Show Her the Money’ Screening To Amplify Women’s Voices in Entrepreneurship

    WCU Hosts ‘Show Her the Money’ Screening To Amplify Women’s Voices in Entrepreneurship

    In a powerful precursor to West Chester University’s upcoming Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference on Oct. 18, the campus hosted a screening of Show Her the Money, a documentary highlighting the struggles and successes of women entrepreneurs in securing venture capital. The screening on Sept. 25, organized by WCU’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center and the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, focused on…

  • Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit To Host Trunk-or-Treat Event Oct. 20

    Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit To Host Trunk-or-Treat Event Oct. 20

    Chester County Hospital’s Pediatric Unit is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Parking is available in the North Hills Building located at 795 E. Marshall Street.  The event provides a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treating experience for children, featuring vibrantly decorated car trunks filled with treats to discover, and it’s a…

  • Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10

    Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10

    Educator, Minister, and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 3:00 PM at West Chester University. He will discuss “America’s Alternative: Embracing the Prophetic Possibilities of Frederick Douglass” in the University’s Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building…