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Dr. Lisa Grimm has been named dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1, following the retirement of David Leaman…
Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to…
Widener University is providing financial aid programs and policy changes to assist students in understanding the college financial aid process as the federal government declares…
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6…
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and…
Swarthmore, Eastern University, and Widener University, all NCAA Division III teams, will take part in the NCAA Tournament this year, writes Matt Leon for KYW…
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards.
The awards recognize high…
Hundreds of beautiful communities on the East Coast cater to wide tastes, from an energetic urban landscape to the sedate natural surroundings of rural life…
A Widener University open house invites prospective undergraduate students to a number of events rolling out over the next several weeks. Students can engage with…
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice.
Nicole…
Improvements on the nursing licensure exam last year means five Philadelphia area nursing programs, including one at Widener University in Chester, will be taken off…
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad…
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that student data for federal financial aid will be delayed until March, meaning students won’t…
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice…
The New Hampshire primary is known for being the first-in-the-nation primary election in presidential election years.
As candidates flocked to the small…
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish…
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently reappointed one Council of Trustee (COT) member and made one new appointment to West Chester University’s 11-member Council…
Widener’s growing partnership with the August Wilhelm Scheer Institute for Digital Technology continues to find new ways to prepare students to be leaders in…
Widener and the Philadelphia Union teamed up recently to host area high school students at Subaru Park and Union Power Plant, home of the Union…
CityTeam Chester, with a new executive director on board, distributed more than 400 food boxes on Nov. 18 as part of its annual Thanksgiving distribution…
The Philly band Paint It Black includes the squeaks and squeals of a SEPTA trolley on one of the tracks of their newest album, Famine…
Websites and social media channels say a lot about an institution, but there’s nothing like experiencing the culture firsthand.
To help, Widener University allows…
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on…
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past…
For over 30 years, every month between September and June, more than a thousand entrepreneurs from all around the Delaware Valley area have come to…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
How to Launch a…
In-Person–How to…
In a demonstration of Widener solidarity, the university president, Stacey M. Robertson, has invited all of nearly 900 new freshmen to dinner at her home…
Two Delaware County universities had the right stuff to make the U.S. News and World Report’s annual best national college list for 2024…
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great Colleges to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based…
There was a meeting Tuesday to consider plans for a possible liquified natural gas processing plant and LNG export terminal in Chester.
While protesters against…
In 1972, Art Reilly, a combat photographer who had served 19 months in Vietnam, “didn’t know Bruce Springsteen from a hole in the wall…
Neumann University has appointed Dr. Sarah Wesolowski Williamson, an experienced administrator in student affairs, as its new Dean of Students.
Williamson comes to Neumann from…
Widener University’s School of Nursing has been recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence in the area of advancing…
The Widener University Board of Trustees has appointed rising junior nursing major Maritza Garcia to the student seat on the board. She will serve a…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE summer workshops, to help your small business reach its potential.
How to Start and Operate a Small…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE June programs, including webinars and workshops, to help your small business reach its potential.
Entrepreneurship: Is It…
Widener University is offering multiple summer camps and enrichment experiences for area high school students that explore several subject areas – from creative writing to robotics…
Widener University recently presented the William David Eckard, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Courtney Kelly of Wallingford, executive director of undergraduate admissions, and Jeanne…
Ridley native Tommy Knotts is always on the lookout for unique wooden logs that one day may become crown molding, a custom-built bar top…
Finance Basics for…
Eric Kniskern, director of recruitment and diversity enrollment initiatives at the Widener University Delaware Law School, has been honored with the 2023 Julie E. Wollman…
Perfect Launch Program…
Widener University has named Pamela McCauley, a renowned scholar, educator, university administrator and entrepreneur, as dean of the School of Engineering.
McCauley will assume the…
Brainstorming sessions at work is a highly suspicious activity of loosely formed thoughts that’s unlikely to show any real benefit, according to research from…
Coors Light is now the official domestic beer at Subaru Park in Chester after the Molson Coors Beverage Co. partnered with the Philadelphia Union to…
Widener University celebrated the achievements of 1,375 Chester-campus graduates in five ceremonies held on Memorial Field this week.
The Widener University graduation ceremonies…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
Registering to Sell…
The first time Sam Sturkey rolled her wheelchair onto a basketball court, she was only five years old. Within an hour, young Sam was certain…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE May programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
Three Key Strategies…
The sinking of the RMS Titanic 111 years ago on April 15, 1912, left its mark on the ultra-wealthy Widener family here in Philadelphia…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free May SCORE programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
National Small Business…
Dr. Stacey Robertson was inaugurated Thursday as Widener University’s 11th president, offering a message that combined elements of humility, belonging, exceptional care, and agility…
Widener University continued its annual President for a Day tradition Monday by placing senior marketing student and ROTC cadet Vincent Starkey of Chester temporarily at…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free April SCORE events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
How to Start…
A 25-year Delaware County icon, Johnny Paisano’s restaurant at 226 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, closed its doors at its longtime location April 2…
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, has named the winners of the 12th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards.
The awards recognize…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE March events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
Using Digital Marketing to…
A unique research program for undergraduate and graduate students at Widener University in Chester is helping bioengineering professor Dr. Anita Singh study, diagnose, and treat…
Widener University will host a Widener Day open house Sunday, March 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester…
Historical artifacts stolen decades ago have been returned to the Delaware County and Haverford historical societies, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times.
The Federal…
Widener University is partnering with The Jed Foundation (JED) to become a JED Campus institution supporting student well-being and mental health.
The JED program…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE events in March, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
Bookkeeping Basics for…
Mexican-born sex educator Lorena Olvera-Moreno, now a doctoral student at Widener University, has been named to Newsweek’s “Women of the Future” list…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE events in March, including webinars and workshops to help your small business realize its potential.
LIVE EVENT: Entrepreneurship…
LIVE EVENT: Marketing…
The Widener University men’s basketball team is scheduled to play at 3 PM today in the Division III NCAA Men’s and Women’s…
Widener University announces the appointment of Todd J Clark, an accomplished leader, scholar, and award-winning professor, as Delaware Law School’s new dean.
Clark…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a March webinar or workshop to help your small business achieve success.
How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February webinar to help your small business achieve success.
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
If…
Under a new partnership deal, Widener University in Chester has become the “official university” of the Philadelphia Union, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal…
College students staying up late after the Super Bowl Sunday helped save Charmaine Burrell after a fire broke out at a twin home in Chester…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a wide range of February SCORE webinars to help small business owners achieve success with their businesses.
Get Your…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed the richest contract for an athlete in the history of American sports. And a Coatesville native helped broker…
Garrett Kluthe ’26 was searching for a campus housing option where he could connect with fellow engineering students and benefit from their shared experiences.
Drew…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a wide range of February SCORE webinars to help small business owners achieve success with their business.
How To…
American Community Journals is excited to announce the promotion of two longtime team members, Kim McGuane and Mitchell Phillips.
American Community Journals is the parent…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February frenzy of tools like free webinars for small business owners to their businesses succeed.
How to Create…
Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about her childhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Jose, California, where she played as many…
The Widener University Center for Civic and Global Engagement is hosting “A Conversation with Patrick Parr” on Zoom for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday…
Clinical experience is critical for a nursing student’s education. At Widener University, the Center for Simulation provides students with hands-on experience well ahead…
Immaculata University has announced that Ridley Park resident Mary Powell has been named as the founding dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions…
History-making. Record-breaking. Firsts and bests.
It’s easy to find the words to describe the success of Widener Pride Athletics this fall. Four…
Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill has received the 2022 Liberty Bell Special Achievement award.
The award was presented along with Liberty Bell…
Donna Urian, Board Chair of the YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in…
The Foundation for Delaware County, in partnership with Baby’s 1st Project partners, announces a screening of the documentary, Aftershock, Friday, Dec. 2 from 1…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following free SCORE workshops and November business webinars.
In-Person Program–Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?
This…
Patton Vo has joined Penn State Brandywine in Media as the new director of campus development, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine.
Vo began…
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney that debuted yesterday afternoon…
Red Lobster Executive Chip Wade, whose single mom worked at the Scott Paper factory in Chester, is taking over the fine dining scene in New…
Paula Lehrberger has joined the Enrollment Management team at Harcum College as Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid.
Lehrberger is chiefly responsible for the administration…
Billy Johnson is the greatest football player to ever come out of Delaware County, writes Jack McCaffrey for Lancaster Online.
The Widener University graduate and…
Frank Capriotti, CFP, a Widener University graduate and a resident of Glen Mills, has joined the team at Delphi Wealth Management Group as a new…
When Megan and Chris Chamberlain were looking for an activity for their 5-year-old autistic son, Julian, they discovered JK Gymnastics in Broomall, writes…
Phil Martelli, who was head basketball coach at St. Joseph’s University for 24 years before heading over to Michigan, will be inducted into the…
The Foundation for Delaware County celebrated its 5th anniversary on May 19.
More than 300 guests turned out to join the foundation at the Ballroom…
The Foundation for Delaware County has served more than 10,000 people a year in the past five years with its public health programs and…
Dr. Charles Waldauer, formerly of Rose Tree and a professor emeritus of economics at Widener University, died April 10, He was 86, writes Gary Miles…
Patrick Gallo, a Norwood native and Interboro High School graduate, is a Partner at MacElree Harvey, where he concentrates his practice on complex commercial, construction…
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, a district that includes almost all of Montgomery County and a small sliver…
Neumann University has named Dr. Theresa Pietsch as the new dean of its School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Pietsch succeeds Dr. Kathleen Hoover, who…
Dr. Marilyn Wells, the Chancellor of Penn State Brandywine, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up outside Pittsburgh as the daughter of first-generation-born…
Crozer Health is working to reduce a critical shortage of EMTs nationwide with a new training facility, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal.
The…
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Delaware County communities and organizations are hosting ceremonies and activities to commemorate the day…
Delaware County leads the way when it comes to the number of top universities and colleges that reside here.
A list of the 146 best…
Several local universities are starting to enact vaccination policies for students and staff, before they can be on campus in the fall, writes Pete Bannan…
The president of Widener University in Chester is retiring next June after six years with the university, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Julie…
Neumann University has named a laboratory classroom in honor of Dr. Sandra Weiss. Dr. Weiss is retiring after 45 years teaching clinical laboratory science at…
A free webinar from SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties in May provides helpful advice to small business owners.
Understanding Cash Flow-A Business Survival Guide…
The Foundation for Delaware County, the largest public charity in the county, has issued its third major round of nonprofit grants to 48 local organizations…
Widener University is preparing for its first in-person semester in more than a year by enhancing the student experience, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia…
There is no more widely planted conifer in the Delaware Valley than the white pine, Pinus strobus. A popular conifer as communities were being developed…
It’s the new year and the pandemic is still impacting our business and our economy.
But there are practical steps you can take in…
A Philadelphia Magazine guide to savory pies, from chicken pot pie to British meat pies, included English Offerings in Media and Hill’s Quality Seafood…
More than 150 nursing students at Widener University are stepping up to help administer COVID-19 vaccines, reports Bob Brooks for 6abc.com.
The Citizen…
Anthony’s At Paxon waitress Gianna DiAngelo got a surprise tip of $5,000 recently on a $205.94 customer bill, reports 6abc.com.
Deep Six, a CBD boutique that is veteran-owned and women-led is opening in Ridley, reports prnewsire.com.
Deep Six combines a Caribbean-inspired…
Delaware County has been visited by several presidential candidates over the decades from both sides of the political fence, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily…
With about a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden visited Democratic campaign volunteers…
Widener University in Chester has been hit with a class action lawsuit claiming online courses aren’t worth as much as in-person classes, yet…
This property at 2 Todmorden Lane is available for sale in Rose Valley.
Once part of a farmstead that included several nearby historic houses, this…
The Delaware County Literacy Council promises some headline Delco personalities for its first-ever Literacy Is Essential Telethon, writes Max Bennett for patch.com.
Tina…
DELCO Today is many things.
It’s an online celebration of Delaware County. It’s a vehicle for creative storytelling and an advocate for the…
The 2021 Best National University Rankings from US News and World Reports is out and two Delaware County universities made the list of 389 schools…
With students starting to arrive on campuses, Delaware County colleges will be the first to test the waters locally regarding the best way to teach…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August.
How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic
On Tuesday, Aug. 11…
Michael G. DeFino of DeFino Law Associates has joined Lamb McErlane in its Newtown Square location.
DeFino is the latest addition that bolsters Lamb McErlane…
How to Boost Your Business on LinkedIn
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, you can…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars during the rest of July and in August.
Understanding Cash Flow—A Business Survival Guide…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July.
“How to Gain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness”
On Tuesday, July 14, learn…
“Productize – Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product”
On Thursday, July 9…
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties:
JUNE 9
Simple Ways to Boost Your…
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars in June.
JUNE 2
10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well…
Endo International, the Dublin-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in Malvern, has found its new CEO in Blaise Coleman. The Widener…
Two Widener University students have developed an online tool for students that directs them to mental health resources, writes Bethany Ao The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Michaela…
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener has developed…
The recession caused first-year enrollments at area law schools to drop, but that trend now is reversing, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business…
Villanova and Lehigh Universities tied for the most top-paying degree programs, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Students with degrees related to…
For several years, PIVOT.Today has been bringing you stories that celebrate the businesses, nonprofits, universities, people, places and events of Delaware County.
Delaware County…
Arthur Weisfeld is director and one of the founders of Senior Community Services, a Delaware County non-profit which provides activities, information and support to…
The 25 priciest colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area cost (in the last fiscal year) an average of $62,232 per year to attend…
When Dr. Janet Farahmand taught Neumann University nursing students from 1990 to 2003, she often met with them and faculty colleagues in the library, one…
There are seven sets of twins starting the new college year at Widener University, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delaware County News Network.
The number…
Here’s a sampling of what’s waiting for students when they step on to regional college campuses this fall, writes Susan Snyder for The…
Bill and Tracey Swanson, with their combined 71 years of service to Widener University, came to the university at a fortuitous time when it was…
State Sen. Tim Kearney, 58, represents the 26th District, which covers 18 Delaware County communities as well as Easttown and Willistown in Chester County.
In…
As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this Saturday, July 20, it’s important to note that Delaware County was…
Honey Brook’s Gabrielle Gehron, a senior at Widener, recently took over the reins as the university’s 2019 President for a Day, writes Colin…
Brent Staples, winner of a 2019 Pulitzer Prize, had a challenging path from growing up in Chester to earning journalism’s biggest prize, writes Valerie…
A group of 75 male students at Widener University recently slipped on high heels for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, the international men’s…
Six months after becoming the first school in the region to offer a bachelor’s degree in robotics engineering, Widener University’s School of Engineering…
The Federal Reserve of Philadelphia visited Chester for the second time in 12 months, reaffirming its focus on revitalizing the city, writes Colin Ainsworth for…
Dr. Anna Broomall, a pioneer in the field of women’s medicine, made a huge impact on both obstetrics and the history of Delaware County…
Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law placed 71st in U.S. News & World Report’s annual law school rankings, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
A career as a paralegal can be as satisfying as a career as a lawyer, and it can be achieved in just a fraction of…
The Foundation for Delaware County, a public charity founded in 2016 and the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County, has elected Nathaniel C. Nichols to its…
Upper Providence Township resident Doug Roberts, a longtime fan of Wheel of Fortune, got the opportunity to test his luck as a contestant on an…
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, has welcomed attorney Konstantinos Patsiopoulos to the firm, where he will focus his practice on…
Sarah Heyward, an adjunct professor at Widener University, has fashioned a unique art installation on the I-95 bridge in Chester, writes Pete Bannan for…
Widener University students ensured that children at Stetser Elementary School in Chester have a recreational reading area by reviving the school’s library, writes Kevin…
Based on reputation and the future earnings of their graduates, three local institutions of higher education are among the 50 most underrated colleges in America…
The MBA programs at Villanova and West Chester universities rank among the Top 10 MBA programs in Greater Philadelphia by student enrollment, with Wilmington University…
Melissa Fabello, a social justice educator who earned a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, is on a mission to spread body…
What is your full name and who are you named after?
My full name is Laura Ann Dugan. I wasn’t named after anyone, my…
A group of Widener University freshmen recently visited Comcast’s headquarters to get an inside look at the company they’ve been studying all semester…
The latest College Scorecard has been released by the U.S. Department of Education, and this in-depth look at the performance of almost every…
Widener University can trace its roots back to 1821, when it was originally a boarding school in Wilmington, Del., writes Colin Ainsworth for Daily Times…
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener was recently…
Niche.com has published its rankings of the Best Value Colleges in Greater Philadelphia, a list that focus on what a degree from each school…
Main Line Today once again has named Raffaele Puppio attorney Ernest Spiros Angelos among the Main Line’s “Top Lawyers 2018” in its Reader Choice…
The Avenue of the States, a main artery in downtown Chester, has seen a surge of interest from developers and investors in recent months. Most…
The Foundation for Delaware County, a nonprofit with a mission to build a healthy community and encourage philanthropy in Delaware County, has elected two new…
Delaware County Community College is continuing to expand its study-abroad opportunities for students, allowing them to gain a global perspective before they transfer to…
Denise Romanelli, the Director of Employee Development and Community Relations at Sun East Federal Credit Union, and Jeff Graber, a professor in Neumann University’s…
Nicholas M. Orloff, Esq., an attorney with Media-based Raffaele Puppio and who’s practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration and orphans’ court litigation…
Widener University has begun a partnership with Natural Lands, the land conservation nonprofit, to plan for the future of Taylor Arboretum.
With support from a…
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private school focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener was recently…
Kathleen Piperno, a Partner with Media-based law firm Raffaele Puppio practicing Family Law, shares her memories of growing up in Philadelphia, moving to California…
Widener University will welcome Rick Steves to campus on Monday, Feb. 26.
The popular author, television host, and European travel guide will lead a compelling…
Ten colleges will share information about their post-baccalaureate programs at Neumann University’s Graduate Fair on March 15.
The event, which is free and…
Ernest Angelos, a Senior Associate with Raffaele Puppio, shares memories of growing up in Delaware County, his first job at Concord Pharmacy in Glen Mills…
Widener president Julie Wollman is determined to turn the university into a game-changing institution of higher education, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business…
Prosthetic limbs have long been helping people with lower limb amputations, but the resulting sweat has limited their full benefits, thus prompting a study from…
Swarthmore College is one of the Top 30 institutions of higher learning in America, according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings…
The Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation has selected two local nursing students to receive scholarships from the Eva Miller Scholarship Fund, made possible by Gerald Miller…
The Pennsylvania Military College, now Widener University, straightened out aspiring sportscaster Bill Stern in 1925, but it didn’t straighten out his facts, according to…
A recently published “Student Loan Debt by School by State 2017” report shows that students graduating from Delaware County’s colleges have a wide range…
Three Delaware County schools rank among the Top 10 on the list of Best Colleges in Pennsylvania by Salary Potential published by PayScale.
The rankings…
Widener University has been selected as the university in Pennsylvania with the most altruistic, civically minded students. The designation on the “Pillars of America” map…
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, experiential learning, and civic engagement.
Programmer…
The School of Engineering at Widener University has announced a new undergraduate major: Robotics Engineering.
Robotics engineering is an emerging discipline that crosses over a…
Widener University has announced that two alumni – civil engineer Louis A. Rodriguez Jr. and former Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Patrick Murphy – will…
With finals week over, it’s high school students and parents — not college professors — who are grading prospective universities and deciding their future educational path…
Widener University President Dr. Julie E. Wollman has announced the appointment of Dr. Dale Scalise-Smith as the next provost of the university.
Scalise-Smith…
Campus Compact, a Boston-based nonprofit working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has honored 273 students as 2017 Newman Civic Fellows, including…
Peter Gilmore, Program Manager of Delaware County Community College’s Culinary Arts program, was recently named Chef Educator of the Year by the Philadelphia Chapter…
Every year, it seems our communities are shaken by the tragic loss of a brave first responder, whether he or she serves as police officers…
With billions of dollars literally headed down a natural gas pipeline, the anticipation of an industrial boom in Chester is palpable.
And Lt. Gov. Mike…
Widener University and the City of Chester are investing big into the future of the community with a big deal on higher education.
The nearly…
Career…
Chester Upland Soccer for Success will host its 4th Annual Spring Play Day on Wednesday, April 19, and sponsors are needed.
More than 200 children…
Widener University’s School of Engineering will host its annual Distinguished Lecturer presentation from 4-5 PM in the Alumni Auditorium on Tuesday, April 4…
Despite living in a culture that has evolved to a point where sex is openly discussed and accepted in many forms, Americans are having sex…
Widener has been ranked No. 1 on the list of 2017 Top Online MSW Programs published by GraduatePrograms.com, marking the second consecutive year the…
The Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation has announced the appointment of new officers to its Board of Directors.
The following community leaders have been elected to…
Cheyney University scored highest among Delaware County colleges in a new study that measures schools’ roles in intergenerational mobility based on the economic makeup of…
Delaware County Councilman Dave White, Vice Chair Colleen Morrone, and Councilman Mike Culp visited and commended the young players participating in the annual Hoops from…
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership…
The Widener University School of Business Administration announced that it will give its 2017 Distinguished Performance in Management Award to David Cohen of Comcast.
When the Philadelphia Business Journal noted the Greater Philadelphia Metro’s net gain of just 412 small businesses (defined as having one to 99 employees…
Delaware County Kennel Club
Two Labrador retrievers recently attended a County Council meeting when Councilman and retriever owner John McBlain reminded pet owners to get…
Delaware County Food Drive
Delaware County employees recently delivered dozens of boxes of non-perishable food items and fresh produce to the First United Methodist…
Widener University makes sure to send its students out into the world with good leadership skills, as all of its nursing majors attend the Oskin…
Veterans Day Parade
The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held today beginning at 11:11 AM in Media. Delaware County Council, District Attorney Jack…
While many people try to avoid putting themselves in situations where they would be in an emotionally vulnerable position, Hal Shorey says taking that step…
The Widener University School of Business Administration has opened a state-of-the-art learning environment for students interested in wealth management.
The new Finance…
“The Electoral College is the strange way in which we elect presidents in the United States,” said Rod Smolla, Dean of the Widener University Delaware…
The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard has ranked the nation’s colleges and universities by the median salary earned by alumni – who…
Widener University honored its top faculty in the areas of teaching innovation, research, civic engagement, and institutional leadership at its annual Faculty Awards banquet on…
The Wall Street Journal, in collaboration with Times Higher Education, recently released its inaugural ranking of U.S. colleges and universities, and two Delaware County…
Delaware County Council declared September as Recovery Month in Delaware County, and praised the work of two recovery house programs, Myra’s Place and MVP…
Catherine Bittle, a literacy advocate with 15 years of experience in the field of Library Sciences, is the new director of Delaware County Libraries (DCL…
Widener is using its recently acquired Taylor Memorial Arboretum as a resource for both students and teachers to learn more about nature, writes Susan Snyder…
Larry Douglas has seen just about every financial profile imaginable, from resumes with poor credit scores to portfolios with a healthy number of assets.
As…
Just like in their work preferences and affinity for technology, millennials are doing things differently than previous generations in their sexual lives. It’s just…
Fitch Ratings, a global credit-rating agency, has affirmed a favorable “A-” bond rating for Widener University and issued a “stable” outlook for the university…
Widener University’s online MBA program has been ranked a Top 50 “best value” program by Value Colleges, an online guide to the best values…
Calen Robinson from Brookhaven recently graduated as a home-schooled student, supplemented by dual enrollment classes at Widener and Delaware County Community College.
His academic…
Widener University’s College of Arts and Sciences is now accepting applications for four new graduate certificates: Non-profit Leadership, Creative Placemaking, Diversity in the…
Chester magazine, the online and print publication produced by Widener students about the city, has won gold at the 2016 CUPPIE Awards, writes Louis Bolling…
Chester residents and individuals with ties to the city through work, school, or a community group are encouraged to showcase their art and/or art…
Thanks to a special partnership between Delaware County Community College and Widener University, the former will offer cooking classes at the latter starting this fall…
Widener University has relocated its popular Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) from Exton to its main campus in Chester.
Individuals aged 50 and older who…
The powers that be at Widener University certainly knew what they were doing, when in 2006 they changed the school’s nickname from Pioneers to…
City Councilman Nafis Nichols alluded to Chester’s booming economy in the 1950s and ’60s during the recent grand opening of Uno Chicago Grill, the…
Charlotte’s Restaurant, a Newtown Square landmark for decades, is known for its Victorian charm, consistently good food, soft ambience, and welcoming feel, writes Peg…
What keeps a professor at a school for 40 years? The answer is easy for Dr. Sandra Weiss.
She simply enjoys teaching at Neumann University…
Uno Chicago Grill, home of the original deep dish pizza, opened its newest location Monday on the campus of Widener University in Chester.
The location…
Widener University has acquired Wallingford’s Taylor Memorial Arboretum, a 30-acre reserve of plantings and natural lands.
The arboretum will remain free and open…
Bucks County native and Villanova resident Michael Smerconish – the popular radio and television host, author, and lawyer – addressed the graduates of Widener University last weekend…
Aleisa Myles of Media proves every day that visual impairment is no barrier to educational success, according to a recent report in the News of…
Chester is set to get a major chain restaurant this year, writes Kenneth Hilario of the Philadelphia Business Journal.
An Uno Chicago Grill is currently…
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