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Criterions Jazz Ensemble Alumni Return to WCU for Moving Tribute Concert Honoring H. Lee Southall
The swing is back in town! On Thursday, Jul. 17 at 7:00 PM, alumni of West Chester University’s renowned Criterions Jazz Ensemble will reunite on stage for a special free public concert in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. This year’s concert is dedicated to the memory and legacy of H. Lee Southall, beloved…
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West Chester Law Firm Advocates for Truth for Parents of Beloved Teacher Who Died in Stabbing
Josh and Sandee Greenberg, parents of beloved teacher Ellen Greenberg who died after being stabbed 20 times, are still seeking the truth with help from Lamb McErlane, a law firm based in West Chester, writes KC Baker for People. Ellen was found dead in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, in January 2011. …
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HSN Officially Relocates to QVC’s West Chester Campus
After months of preparation, HSN has closed operations at its Florida studios and officially completed its relocation to QVC’s campus in West Chester, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The shopping network “transitioned to broadcasting full-time from our corporate headquarters in West Chester” at noon on Wednesday, said its spokesperson. HSN’s parent…
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PRIZE Signing Day: High School Seniors Sign Pledge to Become Teachers
On Thursday, Jun. 26, Marissa Herring (pictured, left, Kennett High School) and Faith Bullen (right, Avon Grove High School) signed commitment declarations to pursue academic journeys that will lead to careers as future teachers in the region. These young women are on their way to becoming excellent educators through West Chester University’s Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or…
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WCU Celebrates 4 High School Seniors Pledging to Become Educators
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education & Social Work has developed a PRIZE-winning way to defy the national teacher pipeline shortage: The Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or PRIZE Program, is boldly teaching school districts how to cultivate exceptional educators who, following their graduation from WCU, have agreed to return to PRIZE school districts to teach. In…
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WCU Receives Largest Donation to Date of $4.7 Million Through Unique Land Donation Partnership with East Whiteland Township
West Chester University (WCU) has received the largest single gift in its history through an innovative partnership that transforms a generous land gift into both a living laboratory for WCU students and usable public space for Chester County citizens. An anonymous donor gifted a 52-acre farm property, fondly known as Ridley Springs, that has resulted…
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West Chester’s Wonder Food Hall Features Fifteen Restaurants All in One Place
West Chester’s newly opened Wonder offers residents meals from over fifteen restaurants all in one place, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The chain food hall houses a variety of cuisine from a range of restaurants, with both eateries run by both local restauranteurs and celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay. Takeout, delivery, and…
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New Restaurant Offers Chic French Dining in West Chester
Jolene’s, a relatively new restaurant in downtown West Chester, offers residents a Parisian dining experience right in Chester County, writes Ed Williams for Maine Line Today. Started by restaurateur Josh McCullough, Jolene’s features an authentic French menu with sleek interior design for an elevated dining experience. The name was inspired by McCullough’s wife’s favorite cousin. …
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Santander Bank to Close 18 Locations, Including One in Chester County
In a move that will reduce its southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey footprint by 35 percent, Santander Bank plans on closing 18 branches, including one in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two of the branches are in the Philadelphia region, including the one at 50 W. Market Street in West…
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QVC’s West Chester Studios to Welcome 11 HSN Hosts with 10 Departing
HSN has announced that eleven of its on-air hosts will relocate with the home shopping network to sister station QVC’s West Chester studios, while ten will depart, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. HSN posted on Facebook that Sarah Anderson, Debbie Denmon, Adam Freeman, Nicole Hickl, Tamara Hooks, Tina Jennings, Emily Lampa, Ty…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region. Ground Provisions is…
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West Chester University Hosts 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) celebrates a milestone by proudly presenting the 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition, taking place on Saturday, May 17, with a Winners’ Recital and Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 PM in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre at the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center (817 S.…
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Local Brewing Company Eyes West Chester for Possible Expansion
Local brewery Tired Hands Brewing Co. has its sights set on West Chester for a new brick-and-mortar location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewery is currently undergoing a rebrand that includes introducing several new locations, expanding its food and drink menu, renovating interiors, and formally changing the name of the Ardmore…
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New Restaurant, Hidden Speakeasy Coming to West Chester from Dolce Zola Owners
A new restaurant with a hidden speakeasy is coming to West Chester from the owners of the town’s popular pasta bar, dolce Zola, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Giorgio Belfiore and his parents, Antonella Gamba and Pietro Belfiore, bought a building just a few doors down from their eatery in April for…
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Final Call: Don’t Miss the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7
Time is running out to join changemakers at the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, hosted by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation on Wednesday, May 7, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center in West Chester. This free, full-day event is more than just a conference; it’s a vital opportunity for donors, businesses,…
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QVC Shifts to ‘Social Shopping’ Amid National Tariffs and Social Media Popularity
QVC is adapting to a new shopping landscape, writes Jordyn Holman for The Philadelphia Tribune. QVC, currently headquartered in West Chester, began broadcasting as an on-air shopping channel in 1986. With a national shift away from cable TV, QVC experienced a decline in popularity in the late 2010s. Now, the company is navigating an increase…
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Hands-On Science at West Chester University Hopes to Spur STEM Career Interest for High Schoolers
A group of 9th and 10th graders from Oxford Area High School spent time on April 24 hooked up to sensors in a West Chester University physics lab, experimenting with electrical physiology. The students used the electrical currents generated by muscle movements to play Super Mario Bros., control a claw to build a cup tower,…
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Lori Shapiro, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, and Acting Secretary for the PA Dept. of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe Visit WCU
Pennsylvania’s First Lady, Lori Shapiro, Senator Carolyn Comitta ’74, and Acting Secretary for the PA Department of Education, Dr. Carrie Rowe, recently visited West Chester University (WCU) to have an in-depth discussion with students about the many ways that WCU prioritizes students’ basic needs in and out of the classroom. Serving up success to its…
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