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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes Ahead of Winter Storm Fern
With Winter Storm Fern set to affect 180 million Americans this weekend, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips to…
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DCCC Receives Grant to Support Student Food Pantry and Basic Needs Services
When college students face food insecurity, it can hurt their academic performance and ability to achieve their educational and professional goals. Since 2020, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) — designated a PA Hunger-Free Campus by the Pennsylvania Department of Education — has been a critical resource in addressing food insecurity and other basic needs for students,…
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West Chester University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
West Chester University (WCU) has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation that recognizes institutions for their commitment to community engagement and partnerships. The 2026 classification was announced by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, which jointly administer the elective…
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Valley Forge & Montco Primed for a Historic Year
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has positioned Montco for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize on the region shining under a global spotlight. With the Philadelphia region set to welcome domestic and international visitors to several large-scale events such as NCAA March Madness, the PGA…
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Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day Is Coming Up — Spots Still Available!
Harcum College is hosting its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 16, offering free preventive dental care for children ages 6-12. Families can take advantage of no-cost services, including cavity-preventing sealants, fluoride treatments, oral exams, and oral health tips provided by Harcum’s Dental Hygiene Program students and faculty. The event will be held at Harcum…
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80s Revolution Rocks WCU Jan. 23-24
There’s a new band in town, and they’re totally rad. West Chester University’s (WCU) Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is bringing the ultimate throwback experience to campus with 80s Revolution, a high-energy concert event celebrating one of the most iconic decades in music. Part of the WCU CJSA Concert Series, 80s Revolution takes over the…
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WCU’s Knauer Art Gallery Presents ‘Reflections of New Sweden’ Jan. 20-Feb. 22
From Jan. 20-Feb. 22, West Chester University (WCU) will present Reflections of New Sweden: Swedish and Finnish Culture along the Delaware, a special exhibition celebrating nearly four centuries of cultural heritage and community building along the Delaware River. The exhibition is free and open to the public in the Knauer Art Gallery at West Chester…
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First Resource Bank Makes Record-Breaking $450,000 in EITC Contributions to Support Local Education, Community Growth
First Resource Bank marks a record-breaking year of community investment, contributing $450,000 through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to support 60 local schools and educational organizations. This landmark achievement underscores the Bank’s deep commitment to expanding educational opportunities that drive the growth, vitality, and long-term success in the communities it serves. This…
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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, launching a transformative seven-year initiative to support 1,833 sixth- and seventh-grade students through their journeys to college completion. The grant is the largest secured…
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$8M U.S. Shipbuilding Grant Awarded to Partners: DCCC, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and a Regional Higher Education Consortium
A public/private partnership — led by Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and shipbuilder Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) — has been awarded an $8 million federal grant over four years to create an innovative, new model of education and training for U.S. shipbuilding that will include sending U.S. instructors and workers overseas to learn advanced…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 7 to Feb. 6
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its tenth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. It is a rare opportunity for high school students’ work — selected by teachers at…
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PFAS Treatment, Infrastructure Investment, and the Power of Partnerships
Last month, we completed the installation of our tenth PFAS treatment facility since 2018 at our Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. You may be wondering: What does it take to remove chemicals designed to last forever? The answer at the Edgley facility is six ion exchange resin filters, millions in funding,…
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State and Local Lawmakers, College Supporters Join Dr. Cronin in Discussion about DCCC’s New Southeast Center
State and local lawmakers, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students, faculty, staff, board members, and supporters gathered on Dec. 3, 2025. to learn more about DCCC’s new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, which will open at the site of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in January 2026. More than 75 attendees participated in “Coffee…
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PBJ Recognizes Meridian Bank’s Christopher Annas as a 2025 Most Admired CEO
Christopher Annas was recently featured by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of its 2025 Most Admired CEOs, and the recognition reflects a leadership story rooted in long-term vision, disciplined growth, and community commitment. As Chairman and CEO of Meridian Bank, Annas has spent more than 20 years building the institution from a startup into…
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Malven-Based Meridian Bank Opens Full-Service Branch in Bonita Springs
Meridian Bank has opened a new full-service branch in Bonita Springs, Fla. This expansion builds on the success of Meridian’s Loan Production Office, which opened in Bonita Springs in 2022 to serve the growing commercial lending needs of the region. The new full-service branch, located at 12611 Bonita Beach Road, marks another milestone in Meridian…
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48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun Valley High School in Aston. The graduation class included nine newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), five Upper Darby Police Department officers, and 10 Chester County…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this week, Aqua is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips…
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