• Get off The 1031 Merry-Go-Round

    Get off The 1031 Merry-Go-Round

    A 1031 exchange allows investors to sell a real estate property and exchange it for another property if the conditions are met. A 1031 exchange permits the owner to defer capital gains. For the last sixteen-plus years, investors have had the option of selling their property and going into a passive ownership role with a…

  • West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks “Big Ideas” for 2024 Idea Challenge

    West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks “Big Ideas” for 2024 Idea Challenge

    The 2024 Annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University is now open, and all ideas are welcome! $11,500 in prize money is being awarded at this year’s competition. Let your big idea become a reality by winning this competition and jumpstarting your business. Co-hosted by the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, and…

  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre Comes to West Chester University on Saturday, Feb. 10

    Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre Comes to West Chester University on Saturday, Feb. 10

    Circus performer Gregory Popovich and his entourage of world-class performing pets will be at West Chester University’s Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall for one performance only on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:00 PM at 700 S. High St., West Chester. Tickets start at $15. Heralded as “a Cirque show with animals!” by USA Today, Popovich is an…

  • Immaculata University to Add Master of Science in Criminal Justice to Its Roster of Advanced Degrees

    Immaculata University to Add Master of Science in Criminal Justice to Its Roster of Advanced Degrees

    Starting in fall 2024, Immaculata University is adding a Master of Science in Criminal Justice to its offerings of career-oriented advanced degrees. The new 30-credit online program focuses on the theoretical and practical applications of the study of criminology and the criminal justice field. Topics covered include behavioral analytics, cybercrime, forensics, homeland security, policing, community relations, sociology, and the…

  • The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign

    During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals and visitors with a consumer marketing program promoting easy-to-plan date ideas in Montgomery County. “February here in Montgomery County is all about having the most fun during the shortest month…

  • West Chester University Weekly Sustainability Seminars Offer Resilience and Hope for the Planet

    West Chester University Weekly Sustainability Seminars Offer Resilience and Hope for the Planet

    Every Wednesday at 12:00 PM, West Chester University’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) will offer a look into how West Chester University (WCU) scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and on-campus work. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of…

  • Eastern University to Begin Capital Renovation and Expansion for Templeton Honors College and Performing Arts

    Eastern University to Begin Capital Renovation and Expansion for Templeton Honors College and Performing Arts

    Eastern University will soon begin the public phase of its capital fundraising efforts to renovate and expand the existing Workman Hall on its campus. The building will be renamed “Templeton Hall” in honor of the historic and generous support of the late Drs. John and Josephine Templeton and will become the home of the Templeton…

  • Upbringing, Education, and Experiential Learning Give Holy Family Grad a Global Perspective

    Upbringing, Education, and Experiential Learning Give Holy Family Grad a Global Perspective

    Perspective is a beautiful thing. Ask Daniel Ortiz; The 2020 Dean’s List and summa cum laude graduate of Holy Family University credits the diversity of his family, the challenges of his autism spectrum disorder, and the experiences of his internship with the Global Philadelphia Association with giving him a unique vantage point of the world,…

  • WCU Professor to Hold Book-Signing and Discussion About New Book, “The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon: A History”

    WCU Professor to Hold Book-Signing and Discussion About New Book, “The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon: A History”

    Through the pages of his recently released book, “The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon: A History,” West Chester University Professor of History Robert Kodosky calls attention to the historic racial inequities around swimming that have repercussions to this day. According to the CDC, Black children ages 10-14 years old drown in pools at rates over seven…

  • Protect Your Identity During Tax Season

    Protect Your Identity During Tax Season

    As tax season approaches, it’s time to prep your financials and stay on guard against the looming threat of tax identity theft. It is perfect timing, as the last week in January is recognized as Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Here at First Bank, we’re sharing into essential tips…

  • Miss West Chester University Scholarship Organization to Hold 25th Live Competition

    Miss West Chester University Scholarship Organization to Hold 25th Live Competition

    Miss West Chester University (WCU) will host its 25th live competition on Feb. 3 at 7:30 PM in the University’s Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located at 700 South High Street. Eight WCU students will compete for the Miss WCU 2024 title and more than $3,000 in scholarships through an inclusive contest focusing on leadership, academic…

  • Holy Family University Hosts Bucks County Industrial Development Authority’s First Annual Economic Outlook

    Holy Family University Hosts Bucks County Industrial Development Authority’s First Annual Economic Outlook

    Holy Family University hosted the First Annual Economic Outlook sponsored by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) on Jan. 24 at Holy Family’s Newtown East campus location. The event, a collaboration between BCIDA and Startup Bucks, included a keynote address by Timothy Chubb, Chief Investment Officer at Girard, who reviewed recent history and projections…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces More Than 6,200 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Radnor Township  

    Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces More Than 6,200 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Radnor Township  

    Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 6,200 feet of aging water mains in Radnor Township. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials.   This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure…

  • Eastern University Ranked Among Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs for 2024 by Discover Business

    Eastern University Ranked Among Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs for 2024 by Discover Business

    Eastern University is starting 2024 off strong with a spot among the Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs compiled by Discover Business. The list celebrates academic institutions that offer a Master of Business Administration that is both affordable and high-quality. “We are committed to providing top-notch education to aspiring business leaders,” said Dr. Christa Lee-Chuvala, Dean…

  • C&N’s Unwavering Commitment Earns Coveted 5-Star Rating from Bauer Financial

    C&N’s Unwavering Commitment Earns Coveted 5-Star Rating from Bauer Financial

    Financial leader C&N has earned its 5-star Superior rating from Bauer Financial, the gold standard in bank and credit union analysis. This coveted accolade recognizes C&N’s unwavering dedication to financial strength, customer service, and overall industry excellence. C&N has consistently earned this designation each quarter for over a decade. Bauer Financial’s rigorous, independent assessment has…

  • Saxbys Inaugural Student Cafe Executive Officer at Holy Family Masterfully Handles What Life Serves

    Saxbys Inaugural Student Cafe Executive Officer at Holy Family Masterfully Handles What Life Serves

    Four weeks into her college career as an 18-year-old freshman at Holy Family University in September 2019, while walking down a hallway in the Campus Center, Beth Montgomery suffered a stroke. In hindsight, that event and her recovery from it have played a big role in her success. “I was on campus and walking down…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Recognized with Highest Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Recognized with Highest Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a renowned retirement community, received a five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This recognition is the highest possible rating CMS awards to nursing home health centers based on their performance on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. To determine ratings, CMS uses publicly available Medicare data…