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Lamb McErlane PC Expands Litigation Team with Addition of Jim Merkins and Ashley Blackburn
James J. “Jim” Merkins and Ashley N. Blackburn have joined the Lamb McErlane PC Litigation practice group. Merkins is a Partner and experienced Litigator, representing clients on a wide variety of commercial litigation, construction law, and general business matters, as well as estate, family law, criminal, and personal injury cases. He was previously a name…
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Harcum College Names Jordan A. Harris as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris is confirmed as speaker and will also receive an honorary doctorate in Political Science at Harcum College’s 109th Commencement Ceremony. The recognition, bestowed upon Harris for his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to public service, will be presented during the ceremony, where he will also address…
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Immaculata University Music Major Selected as Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department’s Olivia Baker ’25 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2024-25 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The scholarship award is designed to encourage and support the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community.…
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WilmU’s Cyber Wildcats Practice Cybersecurity Skills
This isn’t the Capture the Flag of your youth. The game’s name is the same, but it takes place in cyberspace. Two teams face off in a live attack scenario — one tries to break into a computer network while the other defends it. People play all over the world, and at Wilmington University, they’re…
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Immaculata University Offers New Clarinet Choir for Local Clarinetists
The Immaculata University Music Department is launching the Immaculata Clarinet Choir with a kick-off concert on Saturday, May 10, at 1:00 PM in Alumnae Hall Theater. Richardo Morales, the internationally acclaimed Principal Clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will participate in a joint performance with the choir. The concert is free and open to the public.…
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Wilmington University Names Judge Jan R. Jurden as Dean of its School of Law
Wilmington University has appointed the Honorable Jan R. Jurden as Dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, effective Apr. 1, 2025. Jurden brings an outstanding record of service to the role, having spent more than two decades on the bench. Appointed to the Superior Court in 2001, she was elevated to President Judge in 2015 — the…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s New High-Tech Robot Helping to Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Contamination
Aqua Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in protecting public water systems through advanced testing of drinking water for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” A robot is the latest tool in Aqua Pennsylvania’s toolbox that helps perform precise laboratory testing and highlights its commitment to removing these “forever chemicals” from drinking water.…
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Join FirstBank Charitable Foundation’s Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit 2025
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7 from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit (BG4GI) brings together everyone who cares about making a difference — donors, foundations, businesses, and nonprofit…
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West Chester University Inaugurates 16th President
Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, DPhil, was inaugurated as West Chester University’s (WCU) 16th President and, historically, its second woman president during a formal investiture ceremony on Friday, Mar. 28. A first-generation college graduate from rural Pennsylvania, Bernotsky currently leads the largest R2 institution (high research activity) within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Representatives from…
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Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester University for Taiko Drumming and Dance
Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University (WCU) for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $15-25, and are…
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Coffee and Conversations with DCCC’s President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Apr. 10
Interested in hearing more about Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) upcoming new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, which will open at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School site in January 2026? The public is invited to “Coffee and Conversations with Dr. Cronin” on Thursday, Apr. 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the Café at Delaware County…
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Harcum College’s Annual Student Fashion Show ‘Homecoming’ Theme Celebrates Identity and Growth
The much-anticipated Annual Student Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, Apr. 25 in Klein Hall at the Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7:00, and the show steps off at 8:00 PM. The theme of the show, “Homecoming,” celebrates identity, growth, and the journey back to where it all began. This year’s show…
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Maximizing Your Tax Refund: Smart Strategies for Saving, Spending, and Planning Ahead
Your much-anticipated tax return just hit your bank account. Or maybe you are working with your accountant to plan for a better tax return. How will you spend (or save) that money? When it comes to using tax refund money responsibly, it’s always a great idea to top off your emergency savings. But David B.…
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Empowering K-12 Students: WCU, Deloitte, and Heights Philadelphia Collaborate to Boost STEM Education
The West Chester University (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion (CSI) is collaborating with Deloitte’s Smart Factory Believers program and Heights Philadelphia to empower Pennsylvania’s K-12 students to boldly pursue fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The initiative unites innovators, technologists, philanthropists, and educators to enhance STEM education for students from under-resourced communities in…
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DCCC Theatre Presents ‘Into the Woods’ Apr. 9-12
Into the Woods, the James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim musical featuring everyone’s favorite storybook characters and a Tony Award-winning book and score, is coming to Delaware County Community College (DCCC). The enchanting modern classic — featuring songs like “No One is Alone” and “Children Will Listen” — took Broadway by storm and was adapted into…
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DCCC Holds Moon Shot for Social & Economic Mobility Week during Women’s History Month
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) held a Moon Shot for Social & Economic Mobility Week during Women’s History Month. The week kicked off on Monday, Mar. 17 for the College’s Full Moon Shot Update meeting. Topics discussed were the College’s progress in advising, transfer pathways, data sharing, and meta majors. On Tuesday, Mar. 18, Keynote…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘RENT’ Apr. 3-6
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present a high-energy, rock concert interpretation of RENT, the iconic rock opera by Jonathan Larson, from Apr. 3-6. Directed and choreographed by Associate Professor Liz Staruch, this reimagining blends live music, multimedia elements, and a contemporary perspective, channeling the musical’s raw energy. Performances will run Thursday through…
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Hit with a Bigger Tax Bill Than Expected? Here’s What to Do Next
Tax season: A time when some enjoy a much-anticipated return, when others break even, and when others dread knowing what they owe. If you’re in the category of “owing” and weren’t anticipating that expense, you may be panicking. What do you do now? What if you can’t pay that hefty bill immediately? David Fultz of…
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