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West Chester BID Partners with StreamGeeks to Provide Businesses with Live Streaming
The West Chester Business Improvement District (BID) has partnered with StreamGeeks to provide downtown small businesses with live streaming services. Through the partnership, the West Chester BID is helping small businesses in retail, fashion, and food services. It’s leveraging the power of Facebook live streaming to increase both customer traffic and sales for businesses. “This…
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WCU Dance Company to Turn the Stage into a Mosaic at Annual Spring Concert
The West Chester University Dance Company, in cooperation with The College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Theatre and Dance, will present Mosaic, the annual spring dance concert, at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre from April 19-21. Directed by dance professor Gretchen Studlien-Webb, Mosaic incorporates choreography created by faculty, guest artists, and recent…
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Five Guests Leave Greater West Chester Chamber’s 13th Annual 10 Grand Club Event $2K Wealthier
Special thanks to John Serock Catering and Breakthru Beverage for their support as well as Massive Dynamic Productions for their audio/video/lighting services.
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Paddle Down the Brandywine to Support the Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County
Paddle down the scenic Brandywine River in Chester County for a great cause! Join the Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County for the 37th Annual Northbrook Canoe Challenge & Duck Race on Sunday, May 6. The Canoe Challenge is 9.5-miles long and takes approximately two to three hours to complete. The day begins at 10:30…
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Bournelyf Special Camp in West Chester Has Been Serving the Community Since 1980
Bournelyf Special Camp (pronounced “born-a-leaf”) is located just down the road from West Chester University on South New Street, on the beautiful grounds of the Church of the Loving Shepard. The camp has operated for 38 years as a summer day camp with programs involving recreational, physical fitness, and lifetime wellness in conjunction with developing…
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West Chester Man Runs, Bikes His Way to National Title in Duathlon
David Lowe from West Chester managed to successfully defend his national title in his age group at the 2018 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships in Greenville, S.C. Lowe competes in the group for men between 70 and 74 years old. More than 1,100 people registered for the event, making it the third-largest in the history…
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Chester County Briefly: April 10
Lamb McErlane Andrew Stein has joined the firm as an associate. He concentrates his practice in the areas of health law and business law, with a primary focus on licensed medical and dental professionals, medical and dental practices, and other healthcare entities. He has extensive experience handling complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and asset…
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First Priority Bank Asks for Help in Keeping Pets at Home, Out of Animal Shelters
First Priority Bank is asking for help as it works to keep companion pets in homes and out of animal shelters. The bank is collecting pet food and pet care items on Wednesday, April 11, which is also National Pet Day, from 11 AM-2 PM at its new West Chester branch, located at 237 East…
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Drummers, Dancers from Top Performing Arts University in Japan Take Stage at WCU
WCU Live! will welcome the Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming & Dance Troupe to Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 PM for a high-energy audio and visual spectacle for all ages. As one of the top-ranked Taiko groups in Japan, their amazing stage show, featuring thundering Taiko drum percussion and visually…
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The Arc of Chester County to Host Annual Arc Achievement Walk, Run, Fun Day on April 21
The Arc of Chester County, a human services nonprofit and Chester County’s premier provider of programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, invites the community to join it for the Annual Arc Achievement Run, Walk, and Fun Day on Saturday, April 21. Held at 900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester and adjacent to…
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WCU Grad Is Peerless After Reaching Milestone as Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Navy
West Chester University graduate Cindy Timchal became the first lacrosse coach at the Division I level to win 500 games after the Navy women beat Holy Cross, 19-7, last weekend, write Bill Wagner for The Capital Gazette and Adam Zielonka for The Washington Times. “Five hundred wins are the players; all the losses are the…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Host Team Pennsylvania as It Prepares for Special Olympics USA
A few branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host training camps this weekend for the athletes representing Team Pennsylvania in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games this summer in Seattle. The Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in downtown West Chester will serve as the team’s main hub. It’s where athletes will train…
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West Chester-Based Radiate Athletics Held in Contempt of Court
West Chester-based Radiate Athletics has been held in contempt of court over its athletic t-shirts that change color in response to body temperature, writes Fran Maye for Daily Local News. The company’s owner, Kenneth E. Crockett Jr., reached a settlement with the Office of Attorney General last year in April, but failed to comply with…
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WCU, Delaware County Community College Sign New Agreement to Benefit Students
West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have signed an on-site degree completion agreement that will enable associate degree graduates of the college to earn a WCU Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Business Law without ever having to leave the college’s Marple Campus. The agreement offers students convenience…
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Chester County Briefly: April 4
Dr. Lawrence Mussoline Dr. Lawrence Mussoline, former superintendent of the Downingtown Area School District, has been appointed to the same position in the Haddonfield (N.J.) Public School District. The Board of Education in Haddonfield has approved a five-year contract with Dr. Mussoline that begins in July. He officially retired from Downingtown on July 1, 2017.…
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‘Citizen of the World’ to Discuss Her Memoir at Chester County Historical Society
Kanta Bhatia will discuss her experience growing up in British Punjab, becoming a refugee in India, and her difficult journey to America on Wednesday, April 18 at 5:30 PM at the Chester County Historical Society. Now a Chester County resident, Bhatia, who is considered a citizen of the world, will share a glimpse into her…
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Pair of MacElree Harvey Attorneys to Speak at Upcoming Chamber Events
Timothy F. Rayne, a personal injury attorney with MacElree Harvey, will present “A Lawyer’s Guide to Purchasing Car Insurance” at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Breakfast on Wednesday, April 4. For more than 20 years, Rayne has been helping people injured in accidents understand their legal rights and receive fair…
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Local Nonprofit Is Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Vulnerable International People
Last week, iHi International – a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable international people, or VIPs – celebrated its newly donated administrative office space in West Chester with a ribbon-cutting and open house. iHi (In His Image) identifies needs and develops solutions to improve the lives of VIPs worldwide through meaningful connections, capacity…
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