West Chester UniversityChester County commissioners present poll book investigation to votersAfter an error that left thousands of unaffiliated and third-party voters off the poll books in November, Chester County publicly presented the findings of an investigation.Brooke Schultz Joe Walsh, Hall of Fame football coach and longtime West Chester teacher, has died at 75Gary Miles A Philly-area university prof is competing in the Jeopardy! tournament of championsSusan Snyder A former West Chester and Temple basketball coach placed hundreds of bets for more than $175,000Isabella DiAmore and Brooke Schultz West Chester University announces new School of NursingSusan Snyder AdvertisementShuttered Iron Hill breweries sit empty across the Philly area. What will become of them?In Media, West Chester, and over a dozen other communities, business owners wonder what will move into the voids left behind by the bankrupt local chain. Erin McCarthy West Chester and other state schools got fake active shooter calls as swatting issues continue. Here’s how they responded.West Chester University was among several Pennsylvania state universities that received active shooter calls on Sunday. Swatting has increased nationwide on college campuses.Susan Snyder Tour these designer dorms at Villanova, Temple, and West ChesterPeek inside these small spaces with distinct themes: red-and-cheetah, "early 2000s," and coastal-living. And get tips on how these students pulled it off.Erin McCarthy What TikTok-worthy designer dorms look like at Pa. schools from Philly to State CollegeWhile the trend can be more intense at some Southern colleges, Philly-area students and parents are also putting more time, effort, and money into crafting cozy, curated spaces.Erin McCarthy Joan M. Kellett, longtime French teacher and first female Upper Merion supervisor, has died at 94 She also served two terms, from 2009 to 2017, on the Upper Merion Area School Board and fought for increased school funding and expanded curriculum.Gary Miles Philadelphia universities have weathered tens of millions of dollars’ worth of cuts to scientific researchThe Trump administration claims to cut nearly $50 million from Philly area-institutions.Aubrey Whelan, Kayla Yup, Stephen Stirling, and Lizzie Mulvey DOGE’s sweeping AmeriCorps cuts leave Philly volunteer programs unsure if they will get promised fundingPhiladelphia receives $17.9 million in federal AmeriCorps funding. Local nonprofit leaders worry DOGE’s recent cuts could slow down — or stop — their volunteer-based programs.Beatrice Forman Former West Chester University president is the new chancellor of the Pa. state system of schoolsChristopher M. Fiorentino, an economist and longtime West Chester president, said the state system was "an engine for students to be put on different life trajectories."Kristen A. Graham West Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.Susan Snyder Patrick Dugan wants to cap his military and judicial career by becoming Philly’s top prosecutor. Can he win?Patrick Dugan has been branded the “tough-on-crime” candidate, and is straight from central casting. But those close to him say the tough guy exterior belies the empathy that has guided his life.Anna Orso and Ellie Rushing Colleges like Penn face ire as they try to comply with Trump administration DEI demandsPenn is one of many area colleges, both private and public, looking at how to protect itself against attacks and funding cuts as the president goes after higher education on multiple fronts.Susan Snyder West Chester University used AI in its graduation ceremony without knowing it, officials sayA petition organized by a senior student and signed by more than 1,000 urges the university to reconsider the "impersonal" practice.Rosa Cartagena Fake ‘ICE Volunteer Corps’ truck stirs fear in Chester County immigrant communityIn the Facebook group “¿Qué Pasa, Kennett Square?,” a member of that community posted photos of the vehicle on Jan. 24 with the warning in Spanish that it was “Not ICE.”Jesse Bunch West Chester University program wants to get students from under-resourced communities interested in STEMPhysics professor Brandon Mitchell runs Center For STEM Inclusion to bring more students from low-income communities into the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.Susan Snyder 70+ Rite Aids have recently closed in the Philly area. What’s become of them?Rite Aid has closed 70+ stores in the Philly area since 2022, and even more before that. What's become of them?Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells See more storiesAdvertisement
Chester County commissioners present poll book investigation to votersAfter an error that left thousands of unaffiliated and third-party voters off the poll books in November, Chester County publicly presented the findings of an investigation.Brooke Schultz
Chester County commissioners present poll book investigation to votersAfter an error that left thousands of unaffiliated and third-party voters off the poll books in November, Chester County publicly presented the findings of an investigation.Brooke Schultz
A former West Chester and Temple basketball coach placed hundreds of bets for more than $175,000Isabella DiAmore and Brooke Schultz
A former West Chester and Temple basketball coach placed hundreds of bets for more than $175,000Isabella DiAmore and Brooke Schultz
Shuttered Iron Hill breweries sit empty across the Philly area. What will become of them?In Media, West Chester, and over a dozen other communities, business owners wonder what will move into the voids left behind by the bankrupt local chain. Erin McCarthy
Shuttered Iron Hill breweries sit empty across the Philly area. What will become of them?In Media, West Chester, and over a dozen other communities, business owners wonder what will move into the voids left behind by the bankrupt local chain. Erin McCarthy
West Chester and other state schools got fake active shooter calls as swatting issues continue. Here’s how they responded.West Chester University was among several Pennsylvania state universities that received active shooter calls on Sunday. Swatting has increased nationwide on college campuses.Susan Snyder
West Chester and other state schools got fake active shooter calls as swatting issues continue. Here’s how they responded.West Chester University was among several Pennsylvania state universities that received active shooter calls on Sunday. Swatting has increased nationwide on college campuses.Susan Snyder
Tour these designer dorms at Villanova, Temple, and West ChesterPeek inside these small spaces with distinct themes: red-and-cheetah, "early 2000s," and coastal-living. And get tips on how these students pulled it off.Erin McCarthy
Tour these designer dorms at Villanova, Temple, and West ChesterPeek inside these small spaces with distinct themes: red-and-cheetah, "early 2000s," and coastal-living. And get tips on how these students pulled it off.Erin McCarthy
What TikTok-worthy designer dorms look like at Pa. schools from Philly to State CollegeWhile the trend can be more intense at some Southern colleges, Philly-area students and parents are also putting more time, effort, and money into crafting cozy, curated spaces.Erin McCarthy
What TikTok-worthy designer dorms look like at Pa. schools from Philly to State CollegeWhile the trend can be more intense at some Southern colleges, Philly-area students and parents are also putting more time, effort, and money into crafting cozy, curated spaces.Erin McCarthy
Joan M. Kellett, longtime French teacher and first female Upper Merion supervisor, has died at 94 She also served two terms, from 2009 to 2017, on the Upper Merion Area School Board and fought for increased school funding and expanded curriculum.Gary Miles
Joan M. Kellett, longtime French teacher and first female Upper Merion supervisor, has died at 94 She also served two terms, from 2009 to 2017, on the Upper Merion Area School Board and fought for increased school funding and expanded curriculum.Gary Miles
Philadelphia universities have weathered tens of millions of dollars’ worth of cuts to scientific researchThe Trump administration claims to cut nearly $50 million from Philly area-institutions.Aubrey Whelan, Kayla Yup, Stephen Stirling, and Lizzie Mulvey
Philadelphia universities have weathered tens of millions of dollars’ worth of cuts to scientific researchThe Trump administration claims to cut nearly $50 million from Philly area-institutions.Aubrey Whelan, Kayla Yup, Stephen Stirling, and Lizzie Mulvey
DOGE’s sweeping AmeriCorps cuts leave Philly volunteer programs unsure if they will get promised fundingPhiladelphia receives $17.9 million in federal AmeriCorps funding. Local nonprofit leaders worry DOGE’s recent cuts could slow down — or stop — their volunteer-based programs.Beatrice Forman
DOGE’s sweeping AmeriCorps cuts leave Philly volunteer programs unsure if they will get promised fundingPhiladelphia receives $17.9 million in federal AmeriCorps funding. Local nonprofit leaders worry DOGE’s recent cuts could slow down — or stop — their volunteer-based programs.Beatrice Forman
Former West Chester University president is the new chancellor of the Pa. state system of schoolsChristopher M. Fiorentino, an economist and longtime West Chester president, said the state system was "an engine for students to be put on different life trajectories."Kristen A. Graham
Former West Chester University president is the new chancellor of the Pa. state system of schoolsChristopher M. Fiorentino, an economist and longtime West Chester president, said the state system was "an engine for students to be put on different life trajectories."Kristen A. Graham
West Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.Susan Snyder
West Chester’s new president vows to take the university from ‘almost awesome’ to ‘awesome’ amid tumultuous time in higher education On Friday, the mood was decidedly uplifting and confidence abounded as R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky was inaugurated as West Chester University's 16th president.Susan Snyder
Patrick Dugan wants to cap his military and judicial career by becoming Philly’s top prosecutor. Can he win?Patrick Dugan has been branded the “tough-on-crime” candidate, and is straight from central casting. But those close to him say the tough guy exterior belies the empathy that has guided his life.Anna Orso and Ellie Rushing
Patrick Dugan wants to cap his military and judicial career by becoming Philly’s top prosecutor. Can he win?Patrick Dugan has been branded the “tough-on-crime” candidate, and is straight from central casting. But those close to him say the tough guy exterior belies the empathy that has guided his life.Anna Orso and Ellie Rushing
Colleges like Penn face ire as they try to comply with Trump administration DEI demandsPenn is one of many area colleges, both private and public, looking at how to protect itself against attacks and funding cuts as the president goes after higher education on multiple fronts.Susan Snyder
Colleges like Penn face ire as they try to comply with Trump administration DEI demandsPenn is one of many area colleges, both private and public, looking at how to protect itself against attacks and funding cuts as the president goes after higher education on multiple fronts.Susan Snyder
West Chester University used AI in its graduation ceremony without knowing it, officials sayA petition organized by a senior student and signed by more than 1,000 urges the university to reconsider the "impersonal" practice.Rosa Cartagena
West Chester University used AI in its graduation ceremony without knowing it, officials sayA petition organized by a senior student and signed by more than 1,000 urges the university to reconsider the "impersonal" practice.Rosa Cartagena
Fake ‘ICE Volunteer Corps’ truck stirs fear in Chester County immigrant communityIn the Facebook group “¿Qué Pasa, Kennett Square?,” a member of that community posted photos of the vehicle on Jan. 24 with the warning in Spanish that it was “Not ICE.”Jesse Bunch
Fake ‘ICE Volunteer Corps’ truck stirs fear in Chester County immigrant communityIn the Facebook group “¿Qué Pasa, Kennett Square?,” a member of that community posted photos of the vehicle on Jan. 24 with the warning in Spanish that it was “Not ICE.”Jesse Bunch
West Chester University program wants to get students from under-resourced communities interested in STEMPhysics professor Brandon Mitchell runs Center For STEM Inclusion to bring more students from low-income communities into the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.Susan Snyder
West Chester University program wants to get students from under-resourced communities interested in STEMPhysics professor Brandon Mitchell runs Center For STEM Inclusion to bring more students from low-income communities into the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.Susan Snyder
70+ Rite Aids have recently closed in the Philly area. What’s become of them?Rite Aid has closed 70+ stores in the Philly area since 2022, and even more before that. What's become of them?Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells
70+ Rite Aids have recently closed in the Philly area. What’s become of them?Rite Aid has closed 70+ stores in the Philly area since 2022, and even more before that. What's become of them?Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells
