• Summer Camps at Delaware County Community College Cover Diverse Interests, with Scholarships Available

    Summer Camps at Delaware County Community College Cover Diverse Interests, with Scholarships Available

    From Artificial Intelligence Designing and Developing to Art Workshops, from Babysitter Training with CPR to Cooking and Baking, to Model United Nations and Python Programming, there is something to appeal to almost any child or young teen’s interest at Summer Kids Camps at Delaware County Community College. The camps are for kids ages six through 14 and will…

  • West Chester University Students Turn Move-Out Into a Force for Good with Campuswide Donation Drive

    West Chester University Students Turn Move-Out Into a Force for Good with Campuswide Donation Drive

    Beginning this week, Goodwill donation bins at West Chester University campus locations will be available for students to recycle usable things they don’t plan to take with them when they move from their residence halls and apartments. The University’s last day of classes is Monday, May 4. Thanks to a successful pilot in the fall…

  • West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’

    West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’

    West Chester University’s Opera Theatre invites the campus and surrounding community to experience a fresh and entertaining take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with performances on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West…

  • Six Delaware County Community College Track and Field Student-Athletes Qualify for Nationals

    Six Delaware County Community College Track and Field Student-Athletes Qualify for Nationals

    They don’t even have a track of their own, but that hasn’t stopped the Delaware County Community College Phantoms Men’s and Women’s Track and Field team from tearing it up this spring. Six DCCC student-athletes have qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Meet, to be…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 25,120 Feet of Aging Water Mains 

    Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 25,120 Feet of Aging Water Mains 

    Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 25,120 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 upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure around the country. It will help prevent leaks,…

  • Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO

    Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO

    The 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit & EXPO is back on Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center. The Summit will host expert speakers who will share knowledge and ideas on topics that matter most to today’s philanthropic community, with sessions covering Diagnosing Strategic Problems, Transactional to Strategic Corporate Sponsorship Investments,…

  • WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th 

    WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th 

    As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are building, installing, and putting the finishing touches on an elaborate exhibition that simulates the historic Turk’s Head Tavern, known as the hub of West Chester Borough during Revolutionary times. The…

  • WCU’s Exercise Is Medicine Day Brings Campus and Community Together for a Celebration of Health and Wellness

    WCU’s Exercise Is Medicine Day Brings Campus and Community Together for a Celebration of Health and Wellness

    Around 25-30 student organizations and community groups came together on the Academic Quad at West Chester University on Wednesday, April 22, for the annual Exercise Is Medicine Day (EIM) event. From 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, the quad buzzed with energy as attendees enjoyed free health screenings, giveaways, snacks, and interactive activities — all aimed at promoting…

  • DCCC’s Natalia Rodriguez Lopez Receives $3,000 Scholarship, Named to National and Statewide Academic Teams

    DCCC’s Natalia Rodriguez Lopez Receives $3,000 Scholarship, Named to National and Statewide Academic Teams

    Delaware County Community College student Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester was selected from more than 2,300 nominees nationwide for the prestigious 2026 All-USA Academic Team. In recognition of her intellectual achievement, leadership, and community and campus engagement, Rodriguez Lopez will receive a $3,000 scholarship. She was also honored during the American Association of Community…

  • Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient

    Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient

    Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving…

  • Wilmington University to Host All-Day Open House with Online and In-Person Options on May 6

    Wilmington University to Host All-Day Open House with Online and In-Person Options on May 6

    Thinking about going back to school or starting something new? Wilmington University is opening its doors — both virtually and in person — for a full day of exploration, guidance, and opportunity. The university will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 6, offering prospective students the flexibility to connect online from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM,…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Wins $3.6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Lead Service Line Replacements

    Aqua Pennsylvania Wins $3.6 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Lead Service Line Replacements

    In a move to improve water infrastructure, Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a $3.6 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority for lead service line replacements throughout Delaware County. Nearly 400 customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines will be replaced in the following communities: · Upper Darby · East Lansdowne · Lansdowne…

  • Wilmington University Law Students Launch Law Review

    Wilmington University Law Students Launch Law Review

    Wilmington University School of Law students have launched the Wilmington Law Review, a student-edited journal that published its inaugural volume on March 20, 2026. Bringing the publication to life required students to build its structure, processes, and editorial foundation from the ground up, says Law Student and Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marisa Rauscher, who holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology…

  • Two DCCC Students Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Semifinalists

    Two DCCC Students Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Semifinalists

    The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation shares that Delaware County Community College students Paulina Jaus of Media and Fatumata Kaba of Folcroft are among the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The Foundation named 485 semifinalists for the scholarship, which supports the nation’s top community college students with financial need seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree at four-year…

  • WilmU’s Longstanding Commitment to Online Learning 

    WilmU’s Longstanding Commitment to Online Learning 

    As a professional E-Learning Developer and Technology Consultant, Chanda Boone understands the value of online education, which is why she chose Wilmington University. From her home in Chesapeake, Va., she’s earning an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation. “I researched, I believe, almost every Ed.D. program in the country, and I had a list of criteria,” said…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting at Hildacy Preserve

    Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting at Hildacy Preserve

    Aqua Pennsylvania partnered with Natural Lands for an important floodplain restoration project along Crum Creek at Hildacy Preserve in Media, Delaware County. The event was part of Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations, and employee education opportunities in line with the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources…

  • WCU’s Pistachio Quick Bread Contest Brings Campus Together One Bite at a Time

    WCU’s Pistachio Quick Bread Contest Brings Campus Together One Bite at a Time

    The College of Health Sciences at West Chester University recently hosted its third annual Food and Sensory Evaluation Competition through the Department of Nutrition, led by Associate Professor Dr. Amir Golmohamadi. Four teams from across campus created original quick bread recipes centered on a single, distinctive ingredient: pistachio. Each team included students, faculty, and staff…

  • Eight Delaware County Community College Students Named to 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team

    Eight Delaware County Community College Students Named to 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team

    April is Community College Month, and eight Delaware County Community College students were recognized as part of the 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team for their academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Kimberly Briggs of Palmyra, Marjorie Charles-Dasne of Lansdowne, Colin Evans of Toughkenamon, Diego Garcia-Cintora of Kennett Square, Gillian Keener of Aston, Lydia Kirkpatrick of Folsom, Natalia Rodriguez-Lopez of West Chester, and Meredith Stefanelli of…