• First Bank Launches ZEscrow and ZRent Escrow and Rent Management Tools

    First Bank Launches ZEscrow and ZRent Escrow and Rent Management Tools

    First Bank has launched ZEscrow and ZRent, two innovative financial platforms designed to increase the convenience and efficiency of businesses in managing escrow, subaccounts, and rent collection. Developed by ZSuite Tech, ZEscrow and ZRent are responsive digital solutions designed to simplify escrow account management and monthly rent collection. ZEscrow streamlines the escrow process, providing customers with…

  • The Immaculata University Symphony To Present Its Annual Spring Concert Apr. 13

    The Immaculata University Symphony To Present Its Annual Spring Concert Apr. 13

    The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual spring concert, Radiant Light, on Saturday, Apr. 13, at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall on the campus of Immaculata University. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920.   Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for senior…

  • Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino

    Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino

    During a recent celebration of his inspirational legacy, West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Downtown West Chester, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. The tribute drew numerous members of the faculty and staff, as well as…

  • Immaculata University To Host Annual Fashion Show on Apr. 13

    Immaculata University To Host Annual Fashion Show on Apr. 13

    Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program is hosting its annual fashion show, “Strut Through the Twenties,” on Saturday, Apr. 13, from 6:30-9:00 PM in Immaculata’s Great Hall. This event is not only a showcase of style but also a philanthropic endeavor aimed at assisting high school students in need by easing the financial burdens associated with prom, including…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania, Riverbend, and Upper Darby School District Collaborate to Bring Environmental STEM Program to Nearly 1,000 Fifth Graders

    Aqua Pennsylvania, Riverbend, and Upper Darby School District Collaborate to Bring Environmental STEM Program to Nearly 1,000 Fifth Graders

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly 1,000 fifth-grade students in the Upper Darby School District. Aqua’s generous donation of $12,000 will fund the implementation of the “Where Does My Water Come From?” Environmental STEM (Science, Technology,…

  • West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Silent Sky’

    West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Silent Sky’

    West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women astronomers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. Performances are Apr. 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 PM and Apr. 7 at 2 PM at the MainStage Theatre in the E.O.…

  • Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways

    Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways

    Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation and real estate development. Additionally, Immaculata students who are admitted into the master’s programs as full-time graduate students will receive an annual $5,000 Dean’s Scholarship from Jefferson. The Master of Science in…

  • Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research

    Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research

    Researchers at Wilmington University (WilmU) are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change. Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing. She is working under…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County

    Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County

    Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 8,400 feet of aging water mains in Nether Providence and Upper Darby townships. The company is upgrading cast iron water mains with new ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and are comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled metal materials.   This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement…

  • Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight

    Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight

    Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state.   “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, and individuals are recognizing that is amazing. [It’s] truly incredibly valuable,” said Berke, Director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science, and a…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Installs More than 17,000 Feet of Water Mains in Chester County  

    Aqua Pennsylvania Installs More than 17,000 Feet of Water Mains in Chester County  

    Aqua Pennsylvania is installing approximately 17,000 feet of water mains in West Brandywine and Caln townships and Downingtown Borough. The company is tying in ductile iron water mains, which are durable and comprise nearly 90 percent recycled materials, to existing lines.   This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to add new infrastructure…

  • From Trauma to Triumph: How an Immaculata University Graduate Overcame Poverty and Depression

    From Trauma to Triumph: How an Immaculata University Graduate Overcame Poverty and Depression

    Immaculata University graduate Kendall Reese (’15 M.A.) grew up in generational poverty, one of six children raised by a single mother in Philadelphia’s public housing. He witnessed so much violence in his neighborhood and so many deaths that he became desensitized. “As a kid, I kind of lost emotion,” Reese said. “A lot of my…

  • West Chester University Exceeds Fundraising Goal with Fourth Annual Day of Giving

    West Chester University Exceeds Fundraising Goal with Fourth Annual Day of Giving

    West Chester University’s fourth annual Day of Giving exceeded its fundraising goal of $180,000. The University’s community demonstrated remarkable strength and generosity by raising $237,165 – a 40 percent increase from last year. The WCU Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event, has quickly become a special tradition that invites alumni, faculty, staff, family, and…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome

    Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome

    Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program

    Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…

  • First Resource Bank Welcomes Jennifer MacMullen as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer

    First Resource Bank Welcomes Jennifer MacMullen as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer

    First Resource Bank, a leading financial institution committed to providing personalized banking solutions, has appointed Jennifer MacMullen as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience serving the financial needs of businesses and individuals in the Delaware Valley, MacMullen brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the…

  • Melodic Magic: Immaculata University’s Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes

    Melodic Magic: Immaculata University’s Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes

    Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues. Hailing from a rural New Mexico town, Flórez-Mansi initially aspired to be a farmer, but she ultimately blazed a successful musical career. Enamored with music, she joined Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Music program. Under Sister Regina Foy, IHM,…

  • Immaculata University and Moravian University Partner To Provide Discounted Graduate Pathways for Music Therapy Majors

    Immaculata University and Moravian University Partner To Provide Discounted Graduate Pathways for Music Therapy Majors

    Under a new agreement between Immaculata and Moravian universities, graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Moravian receive guaranteed preferred acceptance into Immaculata’s graduate music therapy program. In addition, Moravian students receive a 20 percent tuition discount on Immaculata music therapy programs. Immaculata’s master’s in music therapy programs provide extensive training in the musical,…