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EXTON, PA — Leadership Chester County (LCC), the region’s premier professional development program for nonprofit board leadership, is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2025–2026 class. …

Chester County Chief Executive Officer David Byerman

Government

Chester County CEO Completes Statewide Leadership Program

August 20, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Chief Executive Officer David Byerman has graduated from the Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL), a professional development initiative of the County Commissioners …

Education

Chester County’s Kylie Paulson Among 31 Awarded LeadingAge PA Professional Development Scholarships

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

MECHANICSBURG, PA — LeadingAge PA has announced the recipients of its 2025 Professional Development Scholarship Program, awarding nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 31 dedicated aging services professionals across Pennsylvania. Among this …

State System to Explore University Integrations to Support Student Opportunities

Education / Pennsylvania

Transforming Futures: Pennsylvania Doubles Opportunities for Students to Thrive in Banking Careers

March 11, 2025March 10, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a collaboration between Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers), is doubling its capacity …

Corporal Deborah Gibney and Corporal Tony Wilson

News

Chester County Deputies Complete Elite Leadership Program

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — Two deputies from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office have successfully completed the prestigious Command & Leadership Academy, a distinguished program developed by the New Jersey State Association …

Delaware County Educator Named 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

Education / Pennsylvania

Leon Smith Named 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HERSHEY, PA — Leon Smith, a dedicated educator from Haverford Township School District, has been named the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by Interim Acting Secretary …

Regional

Villanova University to Launch New Certificate in International Tax in Fall 2024

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University is set to launch a new certificate in International Tax, starting in fall 2024. This initiative comes as part of an expansion of professional offerings …