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International Student is Widener University’s 2026 ‘President for a Day’
A 20-year-old international student who first saw the Widener University campus the day she moved in – after leaving behind her country, family, language, and culture and traveling to Pennsylvania from Angola in southern Africa –…
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Chester County Leadership: Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer, C&N | Banking, Lending, Wealth Management
Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer at C&N, spoke with VISTA Today about his globe-hopping childhood as the son of an economist and an…
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Unknowingly Meeting Brian Dawkins Changed the Life of Coatesville Immigrant
A meeting with former Philadelphia Eagles‘ player Brian Dawkins, which began as a disaster, led to Coatesville’s Ashley Shumba turning his life story into a…
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It’s Back: Invasive Monstrosity of a Fish Infecting Chester County Waters
The northern snakehead, an invasive fish species, again has shown up in Chester County waters, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Earlier this month, a northern…
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Wilmington University Awards 3,900 Degrees at 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Wilmington University celebrated its 54th Commencement ceremonies on Jun. 1-2, awarding more than 3,900 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington,…
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Philadelphia Airport Ups Incentives to Airlines for New Routes
Philadelphia International Airport is offering up to $4 million in incentives, an 80 percent increase, starting July 1 to encourage airlines to offer more international…
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Chester County Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with VISTA Today about her childhood growing up…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Announces Programming for Black History Month
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced its lineup of programming and events in honor of Black History Month, which this year is…
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Joseph Passaretti, 1 of Delaware County’s Oldest Veterans, Remembered
Joseph Passaretti of Collingdale served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in Africa and Europe, receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other medals.…
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HFHCC Celebrates World Habitat Day 2024, Shares How Chester County Is Making a Difference
Oct. 7 marks World Habitat Day, a global initiative recognized by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of adequate shelter and to reflect on…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes…
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Penn State Brandywine professor receives grant for business research
Luna Yang, assistant professor of business at Penn State Brandywine in Media, has recently received a $10,000 research grant from the Academy of International Business,…
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Wilmington University Celebrates Its Class of 2024
Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies Jun. 2-3, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Del. …
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa…
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Nexus Revealed: Brandywine Museum of Art Showcases Frank Stewart’s Visionary Work
This summer, the Brandywine Museum of Art invites you to step into the world of Frank Stewart with their latest exhibition, “Nexus: An American Photographer’s…
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Tamagawa University Brings Thrilling Taiko Drumming and Dance Back to West Chester University Apr. 9, Followed by Performance of ‘Jersey Boys and Girls’ on Apr. 12
Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 9, at 7:30 PM.…
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Could Changing Weather Patterns and Rising Costs Curb Our Chocolate Cravings?
Each year, Americans consume the equivalent of 20 pounds of chocolate per person. Couple this with the rising global demand projected to reach 7.5 million metric…
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Three WCU College of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Awards
During December’s commencement ceremonies, three faculty from West Chester University’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) were recognized for their excellence in the classroom and beyond.…
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