Chester County
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Gallery at DCCC Hosts AFA Foundations Exhibit Sept. 11-Oct. 10
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the annual AFA Foundations Exhibition, featuring the work of students taking Foundations Art courses in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). There will be a special Opening Reception on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 11:00…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors American Community Journals with 2025 Partner of the Year Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that American Community Journals (ACJ) is the recipient of its 2025 Partner of the Year Award. The award was presented during the organization’s annual Celebration & Awards Dinner in recognition of ACJ’s steadfast partnership, powerful storytelling, and transformative support of The Arc’s mission. Best known for their widely respected…
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DCCC and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Sign High School Dual Enrollment Agreement
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School recently signed a High School Dual Enrollment (HDSE) Structured Pathways program agreement that enables Bonner & Prendie students to attend DCCC and earn college credits while still in high school, at no cost to them and their families. It is the first Structured…
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Five September Events to Kick Off Fall in Chester County
September events across Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the summer and head into fall, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are five events happening in and around the county to add to your fall bucket list. Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance—Malvern. This three-day event from Sept. 5-7 features automobile…
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Chester County Home to Four of Region’s 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to four towns that are ranked among the 15 most expensive places to buy a home in Greater Philadelphia, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow, which compared a total of 235 cities and towns. Devon tops the list as the…
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Chester County’s Best Family-Owned Delis Serving Hoagies, Sandwiches, & Surprises
Chester County is home to some family-owned and operated delis that specialize in delicious hoagies, sandwiches, and unexpected bites, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. A 2025 Best Deli award winner, Carlino’s Market has two locations, in West Chester and Ardmore. Hot and cold classic sandwiches are popular there, ranging from classic Italians…
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Shusterman Plan to Protect Region Tax Revenue Aims to Prevent Future SEPTA-Style Disputes
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, who represents Chester County, is circulating a plan to protect Philadelphia region tax revenue and prevent future SEPTA-style funding disputes, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Shusterman believes southeastern Pennsylvania should be making decisions regarding its own state tax revenue if rural Republican legislators end up refusing to fully fund SEPTA. “We…
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Philadelphia Region Is Prime Market for Mansions
The Philadelphia region ranks among the top markets in the country for mansions, with 32,400 properties located throughout the area, according to a new analysis by Zillow, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Zillow defines mansions as homes that have 5,000 square feet or more of finished living space. In the region, the median…
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After Selling Brandywine Hospital, Tower Health has First Profitable Report
Tower Health, the healthcare system in charge of some local and regional hospitals, has reported its first operating profit in seven years, and it’s all thanks to the sale of the former Brandywine Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a fiscal year that ended on June 30, Berks-based Tower Health reported a…
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The Arc of Chester County Celebrates Graduates from its Inclusive Preschool
Last week, The Arc of Chester County proudly celebrated three preschool graduates who will soon be heading off to kindergarten and a new chapter in their educational journey. For more than 60 years, The Arc’s inclusive preschool has brought together children with and without disabilities to learn side-by-side in an environment that nurtures growth, acceptance,…
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Six Chester County Companies Make Top 2000 On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Six Chester County companies have ranked among the top 2000 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according…
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DCCC Student from Chester County Awarded $5,000 Dunkin’ Scholarship
Needah-e-Fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern, a 2025 graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2025 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Gangji is one of 20 students selected from more than 1,600 applicants to receive $5,000 to support their pursuit of part-time or full-time undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges, universities or vocational-technical schools.…
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DCCC Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to Neumann University
Chandeep Kaur of Upper Darby, a recent graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a Neumann University Full-Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for two years at Neumann for Kaur to complete her bachelor’s degree. She intends to major in Criminal Justice with a minor in Cybersecurity. Kaur…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion to attract a third Avelo Airlines plane and expand its commercial services, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the Houston-based Avelo, which counts the Delaware airport as…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion to attract a third Avelo Airlines plane and expand its commercial services, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, the Houston-based Avelo, which counts the Delaware airport as…
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Racehorse Smarty Jones Enters Hall of Fame 21 Years After Kentucky Derby Victory
Smarty Jones, the chestnut racehorse who captured national attention in 2004, is finally being inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. This honor comes 21 years after his stunning Kentucky Derby win. Born and bred in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the colt was named after…
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Freedom Village: Why Are Retirement Community Residents Happier?
While there are several different types of retirement community options available (55+, independent living, Life Plan Community, etc.), is there one where residents consistently report being happier and more satisfied with their lives? In fact, there is. According to the Mather Institute’s landmark Age Well Study, older adults who choose a Life Plan Community report…
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DCCC’s Joy Dickerson, Ed.D. Honored with International Hospitality Award
Joy Dickerson, Ed.D., Former Assistant Dean and now Liaison for Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) award-winning Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program, has received the 2025 Howard B. Meek Award, bestowed by the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE). She was honored on Jun. 20 at ICHRIE’s international conference in Indianapolis, Ind. It…
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