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Delaware County Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing sports, and why he is excited about his role at Mid Penn. Norcross was an ambitious and hardworking teenager whose first job was as a page in the U.S. Senate…
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Final Call: Don’t Miss the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7
Time is running out to join changemakers at the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, hosted by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation on Wednesday, May 7, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center in West Chester. This free, full-day event is more than just a conference; it’s a vital opportunity for donors, businesses,…
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Summer Kids Camps at DCCC Cover Diverse Interests, with Scholarships Available
From cooking to cyber security to drone adventures, from digital music production to ROBLOX Studio torobotics, from arts and crafts to Minecraft to AI machine learning, and from coding to construction to babysitter training with CPR and first aid certification, there is something to appeal to almost any child or young teen’s interest at Summer Kids Camps at Delaware…
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Aqua Pa. Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 16,065 Ft. of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 16,065 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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Lori Shapiro, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, and Acting Secretary for the PA Dept. of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe Visit WCU
Pennsylvania’s First Lady, Lori Shapiro, Senator Carolyn Comitta ’74, and Acting Secretary for the PA Department of Education, Dr. Carrie Rowe, recently visited West Chester University (WCU) to have an in-depth discussion with students about the many ways that WCU prioritizes students’ basic needs in and out of the classroom. Serving up success to its…
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More than 3,100 Will Graduate at WCU’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 16 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,176* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 9, and Sunday, May 11, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. View the Commencement schedule, location details, and parking info here. There…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘Hansel & Gretel’ May 3-4
West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) and the West Chester University Opera Theatre present Hansel & Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 4, at 3:00 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are…
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First Resource Bank Triumphs in Community Food Drive, Collecting Nearly 1,600 lbs. of Food for CCFB
First Resource Bank, a community bank based in Exton, with three locations, has emerged victorious in a spirited “food fight” competition among five financial institutions. The challenge aimed to collect the most food to support the Chester County Food Bank (CCFB), which distributes over 3.9 million meals annually to combat hunger in the community. Despite…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the Eighth Annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 1
Pack some snacks and bring your lawn chairs! West Chester University’s Wells School of Music presents the eighth annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 1, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Four ensembles will perform free for all students, staff, faculty, and the general public. The concert is free and will be played on the Quad,…
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WCU Alumnus Jake Henry Wins First Place at Salisbury University’s Prestigious Shore Hatchery Competition
West Chester University (WCU) alumnus Jake Henry won first place and a $35,000 prize at the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery Program competition, hosted by Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business, in Salisbury, Md. Henry, who graduated in 2023, impressed judges with his wearable device designed to treat musculoskeletal pain without…
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WCU’s Inaugural Life Science Innovation Class Wins Big at Wistar Institute’s Shark Tank Event
In its first-ever run, West Chester University’s (WCU) new experiential course, MKT440-01 Life Science Innovation, has won two top awards at the prestigious Wistar Institute’s Life Science Innovation Shark Tank competition. Leading the way was the BioXvessel team, composed of WCU junior Biomedical Engineering majors Tasila Mkwayaya, Davi Saleet, and Sophia Nguyen, who are also…
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DCCC’s Return to Learn Week May 13-15 Offers Learning, Fun, and Fellowship for Adults 55 And Older
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will hold its 40th annual Return to Learn Week (formerly Elder Week) on May 13, 14 and 15, during which community members 55 years and older can learn new skills, make new friends and immerse themselves in new subject matter in specially designed mini-classes on the College’s Marple Campus (901…
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DCCC Showcases Work of 2025 AFA Grads with Annual Art Gallery Exhibition
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College is hosting the annual AFA Graduation Exhibition celebrating the 2025 graduates of the College’s Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree program in the Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). This year marks the largest cohort to graduate…
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Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum Marks 100 Years of Living History
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, renowned for its dedication to preserving Pennsylvania German culture, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a series of special events, new offerings, and a renewed focus on this significant historical site. Located at 2451 Kissel Hill Road in Lancaster, the museum invites visitors to step back in…
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WilmU to Host Virtual and In-Person Open House May 7
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at its open house (virtual and in-person) on Wednesday, May 7, at the University’s New Castle Campus, Pratt Student Center (320 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle). The event will take place online from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; in person from 3-7:00 PM; and a live chat begins at 11:00…
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WCU Students Take Top Honors in WCU Business Idea Challenge, Present at Wistar Institute
A team of three Biomedical Engineering undergraduates from West Chester University (WCU) has taken first place in the undergraduate track of the 13th Annual WCU Business Idea Competition, and their journey doesn’t stop there. The trio presented their Wednesday, Apr. 23, at the Life Science Innovation (LSI) Shark Tank Event hosted by the Wistar Institute,…
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DCCC Receives $99,925 Grant to Fund Healthcare Scholarships
The Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Educational Foundation has received a one-year, $99,925 grant from the Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation. The grant funding will support scholarships in DCCC’s non-credit medical programs, which provide workforce training in high-demand health care fields. The funds will be used to offer scholarships for up to 35 students in the Pharmacy…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Protecting Earth’s Most Essential Resource on Earth Day and Every Day
As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s important to recognize that protecting our planet goes beyond just conserving energy or recycling. It’s about safeguarding the very resource that sustains all life on Earth: water. At Aqua, we take our responsibility seriously when it comes to providing and protecting water. Since 1886, our mission has been to…
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