West Chester
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West Chester Resident, One of America’s Best, Young Open-Water Swimmers Commits to USC
West Chester resident Ivan Puskovitch – a junior at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square and one of the best, young open-water swimmers in America – has committed to the University of Southern California, writes Anne Lepesant for SwimSwam Magazine. Puskovitch, 17, is primarily an open-water swimmer and distance freestyle specialist. “I am honored to…
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Chester County Briefly: June 1
Fox Rothschild The Exton office recently elevated three associates – Ashley L. Beach, Michael J. Meehan, and Matthew J. Redding – to partner. As a member of the firm’s Litigation Department, Beach focuses her practice on commercial disputes and creditor’s rights. She has successfully represented clients in state and federal court proceedings, as well as…
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Arc Achievement Run, Walk, Fun Day Raises $86,000 for Individuals with Disabilities
The Arc of Chester County, a human services nonprofit serving children and adults with disabilities, raised more than $86,000 at its annual Arc Achievement Run, Walk & Fun Day. More than 300 walkers, runners, and volunteers participated in the event at The Arc’s facility in West Chester. The Downingtown Dominators kicked off the run with…
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Elwyn Grad Honored by West Chester’s Acero Precision for His Three Decades with the Company
Ken Goldsborough, a building maintenance technician at West Chester’s Acero Precision, has been honored for his three decades with the company, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Goldsborough, a graduate of Elwyn Institute, has been with Acero since 1988. To this day, he is well-known among co-workers for always arriving at work with…
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CCIU’s Partnership with Sheriff’s Office Benefits Students Pursuing Careers in Criminal Justice
In the not-so-distant past, high school students with an interest in criminal justice considered themselves fortunate if they got minimal face time with a law enforcement representative during their high school’s annual career day. These days, Chester County’s aspiring public servants have multiple opportunities their parents never experienced. At the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Technical…
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MacElree Harvey Sponsors Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s 14th Annual Trial Run
MacElree Harvey has once again taken the lead sponsorship role of the Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s 14th Annual Trial Run, which takes place on Saturday, June 23 in Downingtown. Proceeds from the event will support Legal Aid’s free services for low-income and vulnerable families in Chester County. Since its start in 2005, the race…
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Renovated F&M Building in West Chester Set to Reopen
The Farmers and Mechanics Trust Co. building, at Market and High streets in the heart of West Chester, is ready to reopen after a one-year renovation, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The six-story building dates back to 1908. It was the tallest building in the borough until the Justice Center opened in…
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West Chester-Based Nonprofit Stocks Area Laundromats, Other Sites with Children’s Books
The Laundromat Library League, a West Chester-based nonprofit, is on a mission: to stock area laundromats and other sites with children’s books, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The LLL started four years ago, and now has 215 volunteers and stocks 112 sites in 12 states, including 64 in Pennsylvania. Carol Scott, owner…
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Uptown! to Host Inaugural Blues ’N Brews Festival in West Chester on Friday
The inaugural Blues ’N Brews at Uptown! – a festival-style event that will highlight several of Pennsylvania’s favorite blues-style musicians and showcase two local breweries – is set for Friday, May 25 from 6:30-10 PM in West Chester. Presented by Windish Music and Productions, the occasion is all about having fun, seeing and listening to…
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With No Tenants Lined Up, Local Contractor to Invest Millions to Develop Building in Marcus Hook
West Chester’s Tamora Building Systems is planning to invest $5 million into developing an industrial building in Marcus Hook, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 63,000-square-foot project about a half-mile from I-95 has no tenants lined up, but that doesn’t deter Anthony Diver, owner of Tamora Building Systems. “The vacancy is low,…
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Maternal and Child Health Consortium Raises $30,000 at Annual Spring Luncheon
Maternal and Child Health Consortium, a private nonprofit organization serving Chester County and surrounding areas, raised approximately $30,000 at its annual spring luncheon – entitled “Celebrating Healthy Families” – at the Inn at Mendenhall. The funds will support its mission to empower families to build a healthier and brighter future for their children by overcoming…
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Lamb McErlane Boasts 13 Super Lawyers, One Rising Star
Lamb McErlane, a full-service law firm based in West Chester, has announced that 13 attorneys have been named “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers” and one a “Rising Star.” No more than five percent of all Pennsylvania lawyers are named to the Super Lawyers list. Candidates for inclusion on the list are evaluated based on their career history,…
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Local Allergist Controls What He Can, Not What He Can’t, Amidst Growing Air Pollution
With deadly, non-communicable diseases from ambient air pollution on the rise, physicians cannot come to a consensus on how to help their patients achieve better health, writes Kevin Kunzmann for MD Magazine. Dr. Andrew Murphy – an award-winning allergist with practices in West Chester, Coatesville, and Kennett Square – gives little consideration to the environmental…
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CEO of West Chester’s STP Investment Services One of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
Patrick Murray, the founder and CEO of STP Investment Services, now an international company with offices in West Chester and India, has been named one of this year’s 40 Under 40 by the Philadelphia Business Journal. This honor recognizes young professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region for their leadership and contributions in various industries and…
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MacElree Harvey Has 16 Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
MacElree Harvey has announced that eight attorneys have been selected to the list of 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and eight attorneys have been selected to the list of 2018 Pennsylvania Rising Stars. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service and publication, selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas…
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Record Store’s Closing Marks the End of an Era in West Chester
After more than four decades of providing music to West Chester, the Mad Platter will close its doors this summer, writes Malcolm Johnstone for the West Chester Business Improvement District. Since opening in 1976, the Mad Platter has been a favorite destination for those seeking vinyl records and CDs. Today, it’s primarily a source of…
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WCU’s Philadelphia Campus Celebrates Historic Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University students who completed their degree requirements at the Philadelphia campus recently participated in commencement ceremonies at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Center City. It marked the first time that the Philadelphia campus graduates were all under one roof to celebrate their WCU accomplishments together. Previously, only one program (master’s degree in…
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Gawthrop Greenwood Partner Elected to Radnor Board of Commissioners
Jack Larkin, a partner at Gawthrop Greenwood in West Chester, has been elected Ward 1 Commissioner for the Radnor Board of Commissioners. Larkin is a member of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Litigation Department, where he focuses his practice on municipal and corporate litigation. He’s also a member and former chair of the American Red Cross Leadership Board.…
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