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Digital Marketing Experts Offer Advice at GWCC’s Panel Discussion
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a discussion on the landscape of digital marketing that featured a panel of three experts from regional digital marketing agencies. “The best way for a small business, or any business for that matter, to do it is to start off by mastering one (social media channel),”…
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Home Values in Chesco Continue to Grow; Willistown Township Sees 5.2 Percent Increase
Home values in Chester County continue to grow and are expected to increase an additional 2.2 percent over the next year, according to Zillow.com. Currently, the median home value in Chester County is $332,200, a 1.9 percent increase over last year. This puts the median list price per square foot at around $160, significantly higher…
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Historic Preservation Awards Recognize Efforts to Preserve West Chester’s Character
West Chester is known nationally for its efforts to preserve its historic fabric, and the people who work to achieve that goal are recognized by the West Chester Preservation Awards, writes Jane Dorchester for County Lines Magazine. The awards program was established by the West Chester Downtown Foundation eight years ago. Since then, the awards…
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West Chester’s First African-American Mayor Gifts $50,000 to WCU in Honor of Frederick Douglass
West Chester University will celebrate the legacy of the renowned abolitionist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass through a distinguished lecture series that will bring renowned experts to the attention of students and those within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. And it has been made possible courtesy of a $50,000 gift from the Honorable Dr. Clifford E.…
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Sponsors Needed for Up on the Roof, a Uniquely Fabulous Celebration of West Chester
Sponsors are needed for the 16th annual Up on the Roof, a uniquely fabulous event held on the rooftop of the Chestnut Street Parking Garage in West Chester. The event – which has sold out the last four years, with more than 400 people annually attending – is a joint fundraising effort between the West…
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DNB First House of the Week: Traditional Home in Picturesque West Chester Setting
A traditional home of five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms in a picturesque setting is available for sale in West Chester. In addition to the charming home, the property includes an in-ground swimming pool, spa, large outside entertainment area, and attached three-car garage. Inside, the home has a fully finished walkout lower…
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Chester County Briefly: February 21
Lamb McErlane Lamb McErlane partner Roger Huggins has been appointed to the Board of the Chester County Industrial Development Authority for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2022. The CCIDA provides capital financing for nonprofits, manufacturing companies, and first-time farmers through its Industrial Revenue Bond and Mortgage Program. At Lamb McErlane, Huggins practices in the areas…
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Chester County Recognizes 50th Anniversary of National 9-1-1 Service
When one of your priorities is public safety, you recognize the importance of the nation’s 9-1-1 system – and celebrate the fact that it has been saving lives for half a century. Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell joined personnel from the county’s Department of Emergency Services in the county’s 9-1-1…
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Chester County Briefly: February 20
Gawthrop Greenwood Mary Ann Plankinton, a partner at Gawthrop Greenwood, has been named chair of the firm’s Wilmington-area office, which will be relocated later this month to accommodate growth. “We are pleased to have Mary Ann at the helm of Gawthrop Greenwood’s office in Greenville, as she has played a pivotal role in its strategic…
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West Chester Startup Launches Platform to Connect Couples with Wedding Vendors
A West Chester startup named Flutter Social is looking to reduce the stress of organizing weddings by connecting couples with vendors based on their needs and desired style, writes Roberto Torres for Technical.ly Philly. The founding duo, Kaleigh Gallagher and Marcie Reilly, got together two years ago to work on their social network. It combines…
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WCU Launches Program to Help Students with Intellectual Disabilities Attend College
Getting accepted into college and having a “college experience” is a rite of passage for many young people in our society. A group that has traditionally not been able to have this experience is young adults with intellectual disabilities. While a typical college degree may be out of reach for many, the ability to learn,…
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WCU, i2n to Host Workshop to Help Individuals Become Successful Angel Investors
Angel investing is hard work and requires knowledge, experience, and a lot of patience. Accredited and non-accredited investors, as well as anyone interested in investing who wants to learn more about angel investing, are invited to the first of a series of workshops at the West Chester University Graduate Center designed to help individuals become…
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Chester County Briefly: February 14
MacElree Harvey Stephen M. Porter has joined MacElree Harvey’s West Chester office as an associate in the Estate Planning Department. Porter will work closely with clients across Pennsylvania, assisting them with various estate planning matters, including estates and trusts, tax planning, and elder law. “Stephen brings a strong level of experience and the appropriate measure…
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Goals, Objectives of Landscapes3 Released for Review
The latest developments of Landscapes3, Chester County’s next comprehensive plan, have been released and are available to review. The Chester County Planning Commission is asking for comments on the plan’s draft goals, objectives, and map. [uam_ad id=”58459″] Advertisement The goals and objectives are organized around the core themes that have been brought forth during the…
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WCU’s DNA Discussion Project Puts Race Perceptions to the Test
A West Chester University initiative is putting people’s genetic makeup and race perceptions to the test – a DNA test, writes Tara Bahrampour for The Washington Post. The DNA Discussion Project surveys people about their preconceptions of their ancestry before and after a DNA test is performed. Prior to the test, almost 80 percent of…
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GWCC Education Series: Business Owners In The Know – Demystifying Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is constantly changing – and at a pace faster than ever before. Is your business keeping up with change? Do you worry if you are spending your time and budget most effectively? Join us for a panel discussion featuring three experts from leading regional digital marketing agencies. From social media and paid search…
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West Chester-Based ANRO Finds Success in Short-Run Digital Printing Technology
West Chester-based ANRO is finding success by taking advantage of the ongoing improvements in short-run digital printing technology, writes Patrick Henry for Printing Impressions. Success in this field depends on defining “short run” accurately and having the right equipment, which is more difficult than it sounds. Digital printing and short-run printing used to mean pretty…
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New Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store Opens in West Chester
A new Fine Wine & Good Spirits store has opened in the Marketplace at Westtown Shopping Center on West Chester Pike. The 4,700-square-foot store operated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board offers more than 2,500 wines and spirits. The store design features a center table, where customers will find staff members to answer questions or…
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