West Chester
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Custom-Built Colonial in West Chester
A gorgeous custom-built Megill Homes Lafayette model colonial home with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in West Chester. The home is perfectly situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on a beautiful 2-acre lot. The Megill Homes Lafayette model offers many desirable features that can only be found…
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Inventor of ‘Steadicam’ Creates New Walker/Wheelchair Device
Haverford High School graduate Garrett Brown, known for inventing the Steadicam nearly half a century ago changing how movies were made, has now come up with the Zeen, a wheelchair and walker hybrid, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. He’s selling the product through his company’s office and assembly warehouse in West Chester. Brown’s first major…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Andiario in West Chester Among Growing Number of Restaurants Leaving Classic Menus Behind
Andiario in West Chester is among the growing number of restaurants that are foregoing classic menus in favor of meals selected in advance by the chef, writes Matthew Korfhage for AOL. Chef Anthony Andiario made the transition at his Italian-influenced farm-to-table restaurant out of necessity during the first year of the pandemic. By the next…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will be shared in person by several local Vietnam War veterans, as well as via the student reveal of a powerful Vietnam War Digital/Oral History project that has been in the making for two…
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Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee Members to Visit West Chester University
West Chester University will host members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects the annual Nobel Peace Prize laureate, on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. These esteemed guests will share conversations about issues related to global peace and conflict, fraternity, civil conversation in the face of conflict, and behind-the-scenes stories of how the…
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Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philly Closes, but Springfield Spot Stays
The Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philadelphia closed its doors for good on March 19 after 53 years, but its sister stores in Springfield and West Chester will continue to operate as usual, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The building where the sports bar is located was sold in January and…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship with West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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