West Chester
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Recorded 330 Years Ago, First Chester County Deed on Display at Historical Society
The first real estate deed recorded in the original Chester County took place 330 years ago on March 10, 1688. The deed is for a Quaker meetinghouse now located in Chester. “As one of the first three counties in Pennsylvania, Chester County originally spanned a much wider area encompassing what is now Chester County and…
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Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Former WCU Quarterback, 9/11 Hero
Michael Horrocks, the West Chester University graduate who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will be inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, writes Eric Epler for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Horrocks’s tragic death touched many people in the region. He was First Officer of…
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Stop Haggling: Car-Buying Tips from Benchmark Federal Credit Union That Make More Sense
By Rebecca K. Worthington I recently read a fascinating article on the value of your time, when it comes to purchasing a new car. Nobody wants to sit in a dealership for hours. But so many of us do, when that time could have been devoted to more worthy pursuits. During a day (or even…
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Win $10,000 at GWCC’s 13th Annual 10 Grand Club
Join the Greater West Chester Chamber as it welcomes Spring and a special guest from the Eagles, as it is holding its 13th Annual 10 Grand Club on April 13th this year. This grand event, which is West Chester’s premier social event of the year, will take place at the The American Helicopter Museum at 1220…
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New Album from West Chester Native an Ode to ‘Breaking the Unbreakable’
Jason McCue, an indie singer/songwriter from West Chester who now lives and attends college in Seattle, is releasing a new album called Pangaea, writes Michael Lello for Highway 81 Revisited. Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, before the present-day continents broke apart from one another. Pangaea is…
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WCU Offers Learning Opportunities in Philadelphia for Busy Professionals
West Chester University offers learning opportunities in Philadelphia for busy professionals in a convenient and affordable format. The part-time evening coursework at WCU’s Center City location offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. There, students not only receive a customized educational experience, but also get the chance to network and build connections. Malika Brown is a…
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Great Valley Alum Overcomes Adversity, Lives Out Her Music Dream on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
A tragic car accident may have halted one of Jackie Verna’s dreams, but now, she’s well on her way to making a new one come true. Six years after being T-boned by a car that ran a red light, an accident that ended her dream of becoming a cheerleader at the University of Alabama, Verna,…
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WCU Grad Hired by Philly Startup Leaders to Foster Inclusivity
Philly Startup Leaders, a network of entrepreneurs in the city dedicated to helping build and provide resources to startups, has named West Chester University graduate Kiera Smalls its new executive director, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The move comes five months after the network admitted “poor efforts around diversity and inclusion.” Smalls, an…
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West Chester Native the Most Decorated Marine in American History When He Died
West Chester native Smedley Butler, who was the most decorated Marine in U.S. history at the time of his death in 1940, was also an esteemed writer and anti-war advocate, writes Celine Butler for The Quad. Butler enlisted as a teenager to fight in the Spanish-American War against the wishes of his pacifist family. Over…
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Philadelphia Flyers Recognize YMCA’s COO as Community Teammate
The Philadelphia Flyers have honored Andi Youndt, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, as a Community Teammate. The Flyers, in partnership with Philadelphia Insurance Companies, recognize Community Teammates throughout the Greater Philadelphia area for their service and dedication to improving their community. “Andi is one of the…
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Elementary School Teacher in West Chester Stays ‘Young’ Through His Work, Hobbies
Bill Young, a physical education teacher at Penn Wood Elementary School in the West Chester School District, creates fun games for his students using conventional gym mats, while also inventing cool stuff on the side, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Young, a former soccer standout, is also a member of Campbell University’s…
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Chester County Briefly: March 13
A. Stevens Krug Krug, a West Chester architect known for his work in sustainable design, has been named a Fellow of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Recognized for “having made significant contributions to the energy management and alternative energy industry,” he was one of 10 professionals worldwide honored with fellowship at the World Energy…
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VISTA Today Editor’s Newest Book a Great Read for College Basketball Fans This Time of Year
With March Madness now upon us, VISTA Today editor Mark Hostutler’s newest book, a retrospective on the original Big East conference, makes for a great read for college basketball fans this time of year. The book – entitled Fast Breaks, Finger Rolls, and Fisticuffs: Memories of Big East Basketball – commemorates the landmark conference’s first…
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Cookie Dope Lets Your Imagination Run Wild at New Store in West Chester
Cookie Dope, the new cookie dough shop in downtown West Chester, has been enjoying great success since it opened just over a month ago, writes Olivia Bortner for The Quad. The shop is owned by Preston Neidermyer, who drew from his previous experience working with frozen yogurt to create his own cookie dough recipes. Inside…
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Sartomer, Meridian Bank Accept United Way Color 5K Team Challenge
The United Way of Chester County is bringing back its popular Color 5K Run & Walk on April 29 at the unique location of the Brandywine Airport Runway in West Chester. Presented by Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., this fundraiser has already sold out of sponsorships at record levels in the…
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AAA World Magazine Highlights West Chester as Great Destination for Weekend Getaway
West Chester’s national profile continues to grow. After earning accolades like “Great American Main Street” and “Best Place to Live,” the borough was recently highlighted by Theresa Gawlas Medoff for AAA World magazine as a destination spot for anyone wanting a great weekend away. Once known as Turk’s Head after the inn that served travelers…
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QVC Exec Named One of the Top 10 Women in Retail Technology
Mary Campbell, chief interactive experience officer at West Chester’s QVC, is one of the Top 10 Women in Retail Technology, writes Deena Amato-McCoy for Chain Store Age magazine. Campbell has had a front-row seat during the evolution of QVC into a multi-platform retail giant with a growing online presence. She began working at QVC in…
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Media Conglomerate That Includes QVC Rebrands, Moves Leadership to West Chester
Liberty Interactive, a media conglomerate that includes QVC and Zulily, is changing its name to Qurate Retail Group and moving its leadership base to West Chester, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Qurate, which has been created by media investor John Malone, has around $14 billion a year in sales. Mike George, QVC’s CEO,…
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