• YMCA of Greater Brandywine Provides Free Memberships to Youth, Expands Teen Programs 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Provides Free Memberships to Youth, Expands Teen Programs 

    The expectations facing teens are ever-increasing, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is thrilled to offer a new program to uplift children in grades five to eight. Registration is now open for Y Achievers, a free program designed to empower teens and pre-teens to set and achieve goals through mentorship, skill-building workshops, and more.…

  • Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center Reveals Fall 2024 Event Lineup

    Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center Reveals Fall 2024 Event Lineup

    Hank Group’s Eagleview Town Center has unveiled its fall 2024 event lineup, featuring a Halloween Movie Night, Town Center Trunk-or-Treat, Thanksgiving Farmers Market, a Holiday Spectacular, and more. This season is packed with exciting and engaging events for the community from September through December. Highlights of the series include Eagleview’s Oktoberfest Beer Festival, hosted by Suburban Restaurant…

  • DCCC Presents Panel on Project 2025 and the 1619 Project on Sept. 30

    DCCC Presents Panel on Project 2025 and the 1619 Project on Sept. 30

    Delaware County Community College will present a panel, “Examining the Similarities: Project 2025 and the 1619 Project” on Monday, Sept. 30 at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). The panelists will be: The event will take place from 11:15 AM-12:10 PM in the Large Auditorium, Room 2225, in the Academic Building.…

  • Immaculata University To Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Information Sessions

    Immaculata University To Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Information Sessions

    Immaculata University is hosting information sessions for undergraduate Nursing programs and accelerated, second-degree nursing programs on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Loyola Hall. The two-hour undergraduate nursing information session begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school and college transfer students interested in studying nursing. The information session will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing…

  • VRA Realty’s Dillan Buettner Featured in ‘Philadelphia Style’ as a 2024 Top Real Estate Performing Agent

    VRA Realty’s Dillan Buettner Featured in ‘Philadelphia Style’ as a 2024 Top Real Estate Performing Agent

    Dillan Buettner of VRA Realty has been named to Philadelphia Style’s 2024 list of Top Real Estate Performing Agents. Buettner has garnered a reputation for his unique approach to closing business for his clients, and with years of experience in the industry, he has mastered the art of not only finding the perfect property for…

  • The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale To Take Place Oct. 4-6

    The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale To Take Place Oct. 4-6

    The Friends of the Chester County Library Fall Book Sale will take place the weekend of Oct. 4-6. A variety of books, music, movie CDs, and DVDs will all be sold at bargain prices. A large selection of children’s books will be available in a separate room. The schedule for the Fall Book Sale is…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Partners with Chester County Imagination Library To Provide Free Books 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Partners with Chester County Imagination Library To Provide Free Books 

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has joined forces with the Chester County Imagination Library, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free books for children up to age five. Children who reside in Chester County can apply to have a free book delivered to their home each month.  Families can enroll online…

  • S&T Bank Donates $20,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for the Second Year in a Row

    S&T Bank Donates $20,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for the Second Year in a Row

    S&T Bank recently made a $20,000 donation as a participant in this year’s WDVE iHeartMedia Pittsburgh fundraiser in support of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This is the second year in a row that the Bank has donated $20,000 to this important cause. In support of this year’s fundraiser, S&T pledged to donate money during…

  • WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney ’69

    WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney ’69

    In true Golden Ram spirit, West Chester University (WCU) recently named its newly designed basketball court after two beloved University basketball coaches who are living legends — former Women’s Basketball Coach Deirdre Kane and former Men’s Basketball Coach Dick DeLaney ’69. More than 300 alumni, former West Chester University athletes, friends, and members of the…

  • The Colonial Theatre Unveils Exciting Fall Events, Featuring Season Festivities, Immersive Experiences

    The Colonial Theatre Unveils Exciting Fall Events, Featuring Season Festivities, Immersive Experiences

    The historic Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville), known as the premiere destination for entertainment in downtown Phoenixville, has unveiled its upcoming events and engagements for the 2024 fall season. In the coming months, audiences can look forward to the Noir City Film Festival, Halloween movie screenings, live music performances, and the return of the…

  • Meridian Bank Sponsors Devon Fall Classic, SVP of Commercial Lending Presents Feature Class Award

    Meridian Bank Sponsors Devon Fall Classic, SVP of Commercial Lending Presents Feature Class Award

    Meridian Bank was the Wheeler Sponsor of the Devon Fall Classic, which spanned from Sept. 12-15. On Sept. 13, Marc Pelletier, SVP of Commercial Lending, had the honor of presenting the “Speed Stake” Award ($10,000) to the Feature Class champion in the Dixon Oval. The Devon Fall Classic is a signature Main Line tradition and…

  • Legal Triumph: Gibbons Secures Rare Court-Ordered Property Transfer

    Legal Triumph: Gibbons Secures Rare Court-Ordered Property Transfer

    My client, 4860 Lancaster, LLC (“4860“), was under contract to purchase real estate in Philadelphia, for a restaurant and bar business, along with the liquor license and other licenses, from EP White Horse Tavern, Inc. (“White Horse“) in the Fall of 2020. 4860 was faced with a significant problem because it was intent on completing the…

  • Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Hosts ‘Dreams and Drama’ Exhibit and KVNB Jazz on Oct. 4.

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Hosts ‘Dreams and Drama’ Exhibit and KVNB Jazz on Oct. 4.

    On Oct. 4, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will host a dynamic evening of art and music. The event will feature “Dreams and Drama,” a striking art exhibit by local Artist Gwenn Knapp, whose bold oil paintings capture the emotion of live performances at Uptown. The exhibit is part of West Chester’s Gallery Walk, running…

  • West Chester Christmas Parade, Sponsored by Chester County Hospital, Features All-Star Marching Bands

    West Chester Christmas Parade, Sponsored by Chester County Hospital, Features All-Star Marching Bands

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has revealed its all-star lineup of marching bands for the 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade sponsored by Chester County Hospital, as the borough caps off its 225th anniversary year during the parade voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly Event” by readers of Main Line Today. “Save yourself a trip into the city when…

  • 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Peter Urscheler

    2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Peter Urscheler

    Florida native Peter Urscheler is the Mayor of the Borough of Phoenixville, where he describes the role as providing him with a unique opportunity to profoundly serve the community.  “As Mayor, I’m not just responsible for the safety of our town, but I also have the privilege of setting the cultural tone for the community…

  • Delaware County Community College Seeks Candidates for Its Board of Trustees

    Delaware County Community College Seeks Candidates for Its Board of Trustees

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is expanding to a 15-member Board of Trustees and, as such, is seeking two candidates to fill those positions. The positions would be six-year terms that end on Jun. 30, 2030. Interested candidates should contact the President’s Office at [email protected] or call 610-359-5288. The application deadline is Oct. 11, 2024.…

  • Impacting Investing or Philanthropy?

    Impacting Investing or Philanthropy?

    Engaging in impact investing or a philanthropic venture both reflect a commitment to values. Each may shape the future, but how do they differ? Impact investing focuses on an investment strategy factoring companies that align with investor values. For reference, 88 percent of public companies have ESG initiatives in place.[1] Philanthropy differs in that it…

  • Moving Pain Free

    Moving Pain Free

    Despite her increasing immobility, 47-year-old Christy Hofmanner was surprised to learn that the cartilage in her knees had almost completely worn away. She underwent a state-of-the-art procedure at Chester County Hospital to correct the more troublesome knee. Hofmanner could no longer ignore that she was having difficulty lowering herself to the floor and standing back…