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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the state, and their priorities and concerns will likely influence the outcome of the 2024 election. In a poll AARP Pennsylvania released on Oct. 1, older women voters are split on…
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WCU’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Highlights Empowerment Through Collaboration
During National Women’s Small Business Month this October, West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurial Center and SCORE of Chester and Delaware Counties, in partnership with the Chamber Alliance of Chester County, celebrate the important contributions and achievements of women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs with the WCU Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference. This in-person event will be held at Sykes…
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DCCC Hosts Fall Open House Events in Delaware and Chester Counties in October
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will hold two Fall Open House events this October. On Monday, Oct. 14 from 4-5:00 PM, prospective students are invited to take a tour of DCCC’s Downingtown Center (100 Bond Drive, Downingtown), with the branch director and an admissions representative. For the Downingtown Center Tour, visit DCCC, call 610-723-4000, or register here. On…
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Harcum College Launches Peer Support Program for Students in Recovery with IBX Foundation Grant
The Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation awarded Harcum College a grant to establish a peer support program for students in recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions. The program encourages an inclusive environment where students who identify as being in recovery can build community and access resources to promote their success and well-being. A…
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Meridian Bank Hosts CEO Series Featuring Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney
On Oct. 3, Meridian Bank hosted its CEO Series event at the Radnor Hotel, featuring Guest Speaker and former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney. The audience was filled with local business leaders to hear Diviney’s presentation, which was followed by cocktails, food, and networking. As a takeaway, each attendee received a signed copy of Diviney’s book,…
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ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley
While data informs the majority of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In response, Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG), founded in 1998 as an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), will present the 2024 TECH360 Innovative Business Technology Conference…
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First Resource Bank To Host Free Shred Event Oct. 19
Back by Popular Demand, First Resource Bank’s Free Shred Event will return on Oct. 19 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Start gathering those unwanted documents and come out and shred them for no charge. The Free Shred Event will take place at the Bank’s Exton Branch (800 N. Pottstown Pike). For more information, call 610-235-4700. While…
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WCU Earns Fifth HEED Award for Excellence in Advancing DEI
For the fifth consecutive year, West Chester University has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). “The HEED Award demonstrates engagement in…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100 guests attended the event, hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. This year, in memory of Harcum’s loyal Trustee Louise Strauss (1960-2024), the Circle of Excellence…
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Harcum College Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving at Annual Founders’ Day on Sept. 30
Harcum College’s Founders’ Day 2024 kicked off on Monday, Sept. 30, with a reception for employees and friends at Bedford Hall. As Harcum’s annual Day of Giving, it presents a unique opportunity for every member of the Harcum family to come together to make an impact. This special day celebrates the legacy of the college’s…
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WCU Hosts ‘Show Her the Money’ Screening To Amplify Women’s Voices in Entrepreneurship
In a powerful precursor to West Chester University’s upcoming Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference on Oct. 18, the campus hosted a screening of Show Her the Money, a documentary highlighting the struggles and successes of women entrepreneurs in securing venture capital. The screening on Sept. 25, organized by WCU’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center and the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, focused on…
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Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10
Educator, Minister, and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 3:00 PM at West Chester University. He will discuss “America’s Alternative: Embracing the Prophetic Possibilities of Frederick Douglass” in the University’s Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building…
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New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections
AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide election survey. Conducted in collaboration with bipartisan pollsters from Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, the briefing provided analysis and insight into where Pennsylvania voters stand on the Presidential, Senate, Attorney General, and…
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Girls Auto Clinic Founder Patrice Banks To Speak at DCCC Oct. 8
Tired of feeling helpless about car repairs and maintenance, Patrice Banks realized she was not the only woman who felt that way. Today she is the Founder of Girls Auto Clinic, an Upper Darby-based growing community of women and girls who are redefining the automotive world on their own terms. She has been featured on…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II. The event is open to the public and will take place on Oct. 29, 4-5:00 PM at Harcum’s Charles H. Trout…
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West Chester University Presents Comedian Trey Kennedy Oct. 25
Trey Kennedy, the star Comedian made famous on social media platforms, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to the public online or at 610.436.2266. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial…
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After January 2023 Fire, Hershey Farm Resort Debuts Renovated Resort with Optimal Guest, Diner Experience
Following a January 2023 fire that necessitated a full renovation of Hershey Farm Resort’s restaurant, the Resort is back up and running — and arguably, is doing better than ever. After 18 months, the Resort, located at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Lancaster’s Strasburg Township, re-opened in late July with a fabulous new restaurant and…
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The Transformative Power of Community Colleges and Democratizing Education: Q&A with DCCC’s President
A first-generation college student born of immigrant parents, Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D., has served in community colleges for more than two decades. Since assuming the presidency of Delaware County Community College (DCCC) in July 2023, she has focused on providing increased accessibility to education for students in eastern Delaware County and Chester County and introduced…
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