• In 40 Years of Fundraising, WCU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala Raises More than $2.6 Million for Students

    In 40 Years of Fundraising, WCU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala Raises More than $2.6 Million for Students

    Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fund Presidential Scholarships for West Chester University students who have earned academic distinction. This year’s benefit celebrated a triple Ruby Anniversary: Forty years ago, in 1983, the Presidential Scholarship program was first established; West Chester State College…

  • DELCO Careers – Aqua Pennsylvania

    DELCO Careers – Aqua Pennsylvania

    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…

  • West Chester Student Invents Tobacco-Free Alternative to Nicotine Vaping

    West Chester Student Invents Tobacco-Free Alternative to Nicotine Vaping

    Dubbed a promising Student Entrepreneur in Residence at West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, 20-year-old Zach Starr is challenging the burgeoning vaping industry with a Quix fix that is designed to help a growing number of young vapers reduce their addictive habits. Starr’s company, Quix Labs, created The Quix as the first all-in-one disposable aerosol…

  • Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Is Social Media Important?

    Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Is Social Media Important?

    In today’s day and age, everybody knows how popular social media is. From Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, there are countless ways for people to share their message to the world. While many people may think that social media accounts are only for personal use, there are several reasons why plugging your business into social…

  • First Resource Bank Works to Paint a Brighter Future for the Community

    First Resource Bank Works to Paint a Brighter Future for the Community

    Last week, employees of First Resource Bank teamed up to help the Westside Community Center paint its newly acquired building. The revitalization of the former car wash, located on West Washington Street in the Borough of West Chester, will allow Westside Community Center to expand its robust after-school programs, providing youth in the community a…

  • Local Tech Company IT Edge Featured In Western Chester County Chamber Video

    Local Tech Company IT Edge Featured In Western Chester County Chamber Video

    Founded over 30 years ago, local technology consulting company IT Edge has been dedicated to helping small businesses find IT solutions that work for them. From center city Philadelphia to Coatesville, IT Edge operates all over the greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.  Recently, IT Edge was the subject of a video series brought to…

  • Immaculata University Offers Information Sessions for Business Graduate Programs

    Immaculata University will hold an online admissions information session on Wednesday, May 10 at noon for students interested in earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Science in strategic leadership. Both programs are offered online at a reduced rate of $500 per credit to meet the needs of business professionals and leaders in…

  • Lionville Fire Company Rescues Tangled American Flag at Creative Capital Wealth Management in Chester Springs

    Lionville Fire Company Rescues Tangled American Flag at Creative Capital Wealth Management in Chester Springs

    When Fred Hubler noticed that the American flag in the yard of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group had become tightly twisted, he knew it need to be fixed right away and placed back in its flying glory. Yet no matter how much his team tried to take it down and untangle it, the flag simply…

  • Essential Utilities Names Alicia Beauchamp to Lead Aqua Division’s Environmental Laboratory

    Essential Utilities Names Alicia Beauchamp to Lead Aqua Division’s Environmental Laboratory

    Essential Utilities has named Alicia Beauchamp, a 20-year veteran of the company, as Director of its state-of-the-art water analysis and technology lab. The lab is a cornerstone of the company’s work to ensure water quality across the eight states where it operates Aqua water and wastewater services.   Beauchamp played a significant role in the company’s…

  • Campus Corridor at WCU to Be Dedicated to Former State Senator Andrew Dinniman

    Campus Corridor at WCU to Be Dedicated to Former State Senator Andrew Dinniman

    West Chester University (WCU) will pay tribute to the impactful community work and inclusive teaching of former State Senator Andrew Dinniman by dedicating a popular campus corridor in his honor — Diversity Walk. A focal point for WCU students as they travel to classes on foot, Diversity Walk will be formally dedicated to the well-known Chester County…

  • Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester for Taiko Drumming, Dancing

    Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester for Taiko Drumming, Dancing

    After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiko drumming and dance make a triumphant return to West Chester University when Tamagawa University takes the stage on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 PM. Tickets range in price from $12 – $25, and are now on sale to the public here or at 610.436.2266. The event takes…

  • West Chester University to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s First Folio

    West Chester University to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s First Folio

    West Chester University will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s First Folio with a Fortnight of Festivities, a multi-week festival with free, public events taking place on West Chester University’s campus from April 10 — 23, 2023. The festival will culminate in a production of Twelfth Night, complete with the erection…

  • Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House April 22

    Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House April 22

    Immaculata University will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast, student-guided tours of…

  • Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester for Taiko Drumming, Dancing

    Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester for Taiko Drumming, Dancing

    After a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiko drumming and dance make a triumphant return to West Chester University when Tamagawa University takes the stage on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 PM. Tickets range in price from $12 – $25, and are now on sale to the public here or 610.436.2266. The event takes…

  • Immaculata to Host Presentation Detailing Current Trends in Supply Chain, Logistics

    Immaculata to Host Presentation Detailing Current Trends in Supply Chain, Logistics

    Immaculata University is hosting a presentation that introduces the high-demand field of supply chain management and explains essential success factors in today’s global marketplace. The event is being held on Thursday, April 20 from 2 to 3 PM in Loyola Hall, room 111 on Immaculata’s campus, or virtually from 6 to 7 PM. Michael Stevens, MBA,…

  • It Edge Aims to Help Nonprofits Grow Through Marketing Services

    It Edge Aims to Help Nonprofits Grow Through Marketing Services

    Local technology consulting company IT Edge has unveiled a new initiative for the month of April. IT Edge feels that nonprofits are the unsung heroes of communities, truly dedicated to bettering the area around them. That’s why this month, IT Edge is turning its focus towards nonprofit marketing and community-oriented organizations.  IT Edge has been…

  • Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April

    Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April

    On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The spring concert begins with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor,…

  • Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Make Your Google Business Profile Serve You

    Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Make Your Google Business Profile Serve You

    A Google Business Profile is arguably one of the most important tools that a modern-day business can seize and use to its advantage. Unfortunately, among many small businesses, these Profiles can be neglected, which leads to potential customers choosing different businesses for their services or products. On this edition of Marketing Mastery, IT Edge will…