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M. Night Shyamalan to Sell 90 Acres of ‘Spectacular Landscape’ at Kirkwood Farm
Famous director M. Night Shyamalan, whose work includes The Sixth Sense and Split, is selling 90 acres of the 210-acre Kirkwood Farm to the Willistown Conservation Trust for $9 million, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan purchased the farm in March for $24 million. Shyamalan’s Willistown estate is close to Kirkwood Farm. The…
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Lincoln Professor’s Installation Project Shows Brandywine Valley Artists in Another Dimension
A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place exhibit is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and collaborator Matt Nelson. The works from artists such as Brandywine Valley legend Andrew Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and Karl J. Kuerner are projected onto their sites of inspiration, writes J.F. Pirro…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Information Session on June 24
Immaculata University will hold an information session on campus on Saturday, June 24, from 9 to 11 AM in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall on the university’s campus. This event is for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. An admissions counselor will discuss academic programs, financial aid, campus…
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Delaware County Student Earns Prestigious Academic Medal from Immaculata University
During Immaculata University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies, several recent graduates, including David Crowell from Aston, were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. The student is listed below with his/her hometown and name of the award/medal received. Chester County: Cumberland County: Delaware County: Montgomery County: Lancaster County: Delaware State: New Jersey: Learn more at Immaculata University.
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DELCO Careers – Aqua
Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., knows that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why they take seriously their mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Aqua is guided by a set of principles that embody the character of the company and inspire…
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Downingtown Scored a Win with This Freshly Opened French Restaurant
De La Terre BYOB, which opened in December 2022, brings upscale French flair to Downingtown in an elegant space that is the perfect setting for its mouthwatering dining, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The establishment is owned by Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, who recently got engaged. They met in State College while…
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Malvern Bank Supports Equestrian Community through Sponsorship of 2023 Devon Horse Show
Malvern Bank is excited to sponsor the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, America’s oldest and largest outdoor, multi-breed horse competition. The bank has served as a sponsor of the Horse Show for more than a decade, and this year, Malvern Bank will co-sponsor the Arena Eventing competition on Sunday, May 28. The Devon Horse…
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West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America
Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes. Each year, the company that connects people with great local businesses analyzes the millions of reviews users submit on its platform to name the best local eateries. “From food trucks…
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West Chester University Opens Registration for Summer Camps, Programs
Registration is now open, and spots remain for select summer camps and programs at West Chester University. More than 20 camp programs are available for the enrichment and education of area youth from ages 7 – 22. The high-quality, relatively low-cost programming will keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration…
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Here is How Phoenixville Woman Took Las Vegas by Storm
Jennifer Slifer, a Phoenixville resident, crowned her visit to Las Vegas with a win at the 2023 APA 8-Ball Classic Pool Championship late last month, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. Slifer is one of almost 6,000 pool players throughout North America who tried to qualify for the American Poolplayers Association’s…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Use a Digital Marketing Company?
Running a small business can be difficult, and local technology consultant, IT Edge, knows that. They’ve been serving the Chester County area for over 30 years, and have helped over 500 businesses local to the Philadelphia area. Within the last three years, IT Edge has opened a brand new branch of its company, focused specifically…
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West Chester University Senior Nets Multiple Wins for Her Entrepreneurship
WCU senior Hannah Karaman has a passion for entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and sustainability. She received honors from two business idea competitions hosted this April by West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. Karaman took the top prize in the Social Innovation Competition with her idea for Second Hand Celebrations and first place in the undergraduate…
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New Meridian Bank Partnership Will Launch Business Credit Card Program
Meridian Bank has partnered with Corserv, a company that empowers banks and fintech with payment programs, to implement an industry-leading credit card program to serve Meridian’s business and commercial customers. Meridian Bank is a $2 billion full-service commercial bank, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Greater Philadelphia with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,…
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Kennett Township Farm Where Mare of Easttown was Filmed Makes Grand Opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spar Hill Farm in Kennett Township marks the decade-long fight to preserve the land, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. On May 13, elected officials flocked to the 100-acre property bound by Burnt Hill Road and the Delaware State Line to honor the farm’s new era. Spar Hill has…
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Registration Open for West Chester University’s Annual Poetry and Creative Arts Festival
Students, teachers, poets, and all who are interested in poetry from around the world, are invited to attend West Chester University’s Poetry and Creative Arts Festival from June 9 – 11, 2023. This is the first time in four years that attendees can attend the event in person and board in West Chester University Residence…
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Ardmore Public Relations Firm’s AI Press-Release Generator a Game-Changer for Clients
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for years as people try to seek ways to improve their work lives and find the best methods of using technology to their advantage. Gregory FCA, a public relations firm based in Ardmore, is one such company that, instead of fearing AI, has harnessed its power to create a…
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Immaculata University Honors Student Leaders
Immaculata University has announced the 2022-2023 recipients of the University’s Student Leadership Awards. Student leadership award winners are listed below. Delaware County Theresa Arata ’24 of Broomall, PA Montgomery County Madison Palma ’25 of Pottstown, PA Meghan McKelvie ’23 of Oreland, PA Learn more at Immaculata University.
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Mother’s Day Founder Died in West Chester Fighting Against Holiday She Created
Mother’s Day was created by social activist Anna Reeves Jarvis who later disowned the holiday and died in West Chester fighting against its rampant commercialization, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anna Reeves Jarvis came up with the idea after the death of her mother. She convinced John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia department store founder,…
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