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Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced
One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 1,000 homes and businesses across the Commonwealth. These service line replacement projects are a major improvement for customers in 62 municipalities throughout Pennsylvania. Customer-owned service lines are the pipes running…
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Essential Utilities Donates $385,000 to United Way, Matches Employee Giving
Essential Utilities Inc. raised more than $770,000 in total contributions during the company’s 2024-2025 United Way campaign. The total donation was achieved through individual pledges made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, as well as a matching gift from the company’s Essential Foundation, presented to the United Way…
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Take Your First Step Toward a Behavioral Health Career With WilmU’s New Associate Degree
If you are interested in working in areas of mental health care, substance abuse counseling or recovery support; becoming a corrections officer; providing geriatric or foster care; or working in youth and family services — then think about a career in behavioral health. It is one of the fastest-growing fields, according to the Bureau of…
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42 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy, Including 16 SEPTA Police Officers
Forty-two new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Dec. 12 during a ceremony held at Ridley Middle School in Ridley Park. The graduation class included 16 newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, nine Chester County Sheriff’s Office officers, two Chester City officers, two Drexel…
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Penn State Global Hosts Day of Service, Leadup to Sustainability Conference
On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses — Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley, and University Park — participated in four service experiences, including planting trees, invasive species removal, service work at…
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First Resource Bank Donates $350,000 in EITC Contributions to Over 50 Local Schools and Organizations
First Resource Bank recently contributed $350,000 to over 50 local schools and organizations through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This significant donation underscores the Bank’s deep commitment to giving back to the communities it serves and its unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. Since 2011, First Resource Bank has been a…
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Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley
Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held at Great Valley. The Idea TestLab not only supports Penn State students but also encourages…
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Aqua PA Installs 5th PFAS Treatment System in Montco
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system at its Hatboro well station in Montgomery County. This is the fifth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has completed and placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water from two…
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Philadelphia Filmmaker to Screen Documentary ‘Pardon Me’ at DCCC Dec. 10 for Human Rights Day
Pennsylvanians with criminal records continue to experience prejudice and lose employment opportunities long after they have completed their sentences. Documentary Filmmaker Shuja Moore, a fourth-generation West Philadelphian and Community Advocate who himself served 12 years in prison, will screen his short documentary, Pardon Me, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media)…
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WCU to Graduate More Than 1,000 Students at Four Winter Commencement Ceremonies
There are 1,017 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University (WCU) at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate the 769 undergraduate students eligible to graduate at the University’s undergraduate commencement…
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DCCC Student Awarded $5K Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 7
West Chester University’s (WCU) Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join in this joyous celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3:00 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Professor and…
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WCU University Theatre Aims to Raise $25K at 25th Broadway Cares Benefit
The student-led University Theatre group at West Chester University (WCU) is celebrating a milestone with the 25th annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids (BC/EFA) Benefit Performance and Silent Auction. From Dec. 6-8, students will transform the lobby and interior of the MainStage Theatre, E. O. Bull Center (2 E. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester), for performances and a…
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DCCC, County Council, Visit Delco Partner to Boost Hospitality, Culinary Careers
Delaware County Community College (DCCC), Delaware County Council, and Visit Delco have partnered to enhance hospitality and culinary arts education, strengthening workforce development in the region. The initiative, unveiled during a Nov. 21 press conference at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center in Drexel Hill, will support a state-of-the-art facility for DCCC’s Culinary Arts and…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Avoid Costly Clogs This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us, and Aqua, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, is urging customers to take simple steps to protect their plumbing systems and the local environment during the holiday season and beyond. As families gather to celebrate and share festive meals, it’s important to remember that improper disposal of fats, oils, and grease…
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Discover Holiday Enchantment in Lancaster County with Activities for the Whole Family
The holidays are upon us, and even if there’s not a snowflake in sight, Lancaster County turns into a winter wonderland for all this time of year. From caroling to hot chocolate to outdoor explorations among Christmas lights — there’s something for everyone to find joy in this holiday season. “The holiday season in Lancaster…
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Immaculata Launches Master of Music Education with Wellness Focus
Immaculata University is expanding its music program with the launch of a new master of Music in Music Education (MME) degree. Tailored to meet the needs of working music educators, this flexible, hybrid graduate program combines online asynchronous coursework during the fall and spring semesters with in-person, intensive sessions on select weekends over the summer.…
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VFTCB Congratulates Board Chair Rick Odorisio on November Mirror Spotlight
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) congratulates the Chairman of its Board of Directors, Rick Odorisio, on being recognized in the November Mirror Spotlight by Meyer Jabara Hotels. Rick has been honored for his exemplary leadership, which aligns with the “Three P’s” principle of the Journey Program: Purpose, People, and Performance. Odorisio’s daily…
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