A great university. In a suburban community but a full university campus with boarding options. It…read morehas everything that a large university offers but a small university feel. It's a perfect fit for my son. My son didn't want to be too far from home in Philadelphia and with WCU being less than an hour drive, the university was a perfect fit!

My son is attending as a Biomedical Engineering student. This University emphasized to him their…read morenew Science and Engineering building as well as the legitimacy of their program. Although this has been true in part, they have a severe housing crisis on this campus. They essentially accept more students than they can accommodate and they are placed in a lottery system for housing. The real kicker is that this bait and switch happens after their freshman year. Housing is easy and plentiful for new recruits but after that, you are on your own and scrambling in this Lord of the Flies scenario. My son will now have to commute an hour and a half each way. This is very disappointing

October 15th is the day when heat is supposed to be turned on. For the health of your students,…read moreplease turn the heat on in the dorms!!! The young people are freezing! My granddaughter is sleeping in sweatclothes under two blankets. How are they supposed to be ready to learn with their bodies are numb from being cold all night!

Want your child to be in an environment where their talents are not utilized and instead they are…read moreintentionally held back? Want your kids to have their self confidence crushed by adults that scold your child? Want to pay thousands to a gym only to have the owner talk to you like you're 11 years old? Want to be told by the owner that you are not allowed to do private lessons anywhere but there ? Want your child in a gym where you can't even go inside and watch? If yes to the above questions this is the place for you! If no to the above run!

My daughter was an athlete at ICT for 3 seasons.  While there were 1.5 good seasons the third was…read moreunacceptable.  My daughter was bullied by an older athlete and when addressed with the gym owner it took 4 months for ANY action to be taken.  In that 4 months my daughters confidence and drive was negatively impacted in not only her tumbling skills but her confidence.  When the gym owner was made aware of the situation on numerous occasions her reaction was to then start bullying my daughter herself.  No wonder the athletes feel it is ok to behave like that.  Not only that - but the owner does not know how to separate personal relationships with customers - she allows a personal connection to behave inappropriate in her gym by using foul language around younger girls, use bully phrases to other athletes on her team as well as NEVER put forth the effort needed to keep teammates safe.  The gym owner also holds grudges towards athletes instead of being the coach she needs to be.  PARENTS - beware - the gym owner will also take advantage of your volunteer time as well as your volunteer $$$$$. The gym owner will go out of her way to gossip about parents to parents. She has her 'crew' as she will call them - when traveling she drinks with the parents and even stays in hotel rooms with other parents. She even tries to control who the athletes and families are allowed to be friendly with outside of cheer! I know all of this from personal experience not just hear say -

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.

My granddaughters 5th birthday party was just held at Limelight. What a grand time was had by…read more Children and parents observing alike! Our master of ceremonies, Caleb ,was very personable and had a vast knowledge of Disney song and dance and led the children in games as well. He seems to honestly enjoy his weekend job there , has a passionate devotion to theatre in real life as well. I highly recommend plus their NEW location is great ! Thanks again Caleb for making Delaneys birthday memorable !

From the owner: Limelight Performing Arts Center, West Chester provides unique week-long summer camps, group…read moreclasses, seasonal productions, and private lessons in dance, theatre and musical performance for children and adults. At the same time, Limelight offers one-of-a-kind birthday parties, teen karaoke nights and scout troop, homeschooler and school field trips which introduces the facility and the magical world of theatre to visitors.

Just want to say I have been dancing at the Dance Center for a number of years now and how lucky I…read morefeel to have a professional studio with teachers and a director who warmly welcome and appreciate adult dancers. The Wednesday morning class is a joy. The dancers are a nice mix ranging from students who danced as children, to others who more recently have realized an adult dream come true, college students earning degrees, people who seek an outstanding form of fitness, as well as active and retired dancers enjoying their craft. Altogether it is a healthy mix of upbeat, friendly, supportive people. When I am there, the problems of the world drop away. And when I leave, I feel exhilarated and ready for anything. Jeannie H.

From the owner: The Dance Center is West Chester's premiere dance studio that has trained dancers since 1974…read more Over 65 classes on our schedule are offered. Pre-Dance Division - ages 3,4 and 5,6 ~ 2 levels of training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop. Elementary Division - ages 7 to 11 ~ 6 levels of training in Ballet, Pointe, Pointe Preparation, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Stretch & Conditioning. Pre-Professional Division - ages 12 to 18 ~ 4 levels of training in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Lyrical, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop. Performing Opportunities year-round with the Brandywine Ballet Company and Brandywine Contemporary Company. Over 100 students from our school have gone on to professional ballet and contemporary companies across the United States. Too numerous to mention are the hundreds of students who have gone on to earn scholarships at leading dance colleges and universities. Learn more about our professional faculty and state-of-the-art facility, housing 4 large studios, by visiting our website: thedancecenter.org. Don't hesitate to email us and our Director, Donna Muzio will guide you to the appropriate class selection(s) for your child. We are now accepting registrations for our Fall Season of Dance! info@thedancecenter.org

Recently finished a 5 class package with Linda. First time ever using a sewing machine. I feel…read morelike it was enough time to get a good foundation to spring board into a new hobby. She has a variety of machines to try out which is nice if you're deciding on purchasing one. Linda also is super flexible with projects and customizing the classes to your needs and wants. I was a bit ambitious and picked a pattern so I would be able to learn how to read patterns as well as use a machine, and I feel like those skills were accomplished, and after 5 classes I feel like I progressed quickly with my comfort using the machine. Also, the classroom is a room in her home and it is lovely. Highly recommend! Thank you, Linda.

From the owner: Individual and Group Instruction Classes…read more Sewing - Cooking - Jewelry Making - Mosaics - Furniture Refinishing -Origami **Wardrobe Consulting** I love to teach others what I know and am willing to share my knowledge and expertise. Mother and daughter classes are encouraged.

John was wonderful. My anxiety-ridden granddaughter handled herself like a champ. He had the calm…read moreability to help her drive. I cannot say enough positive things about this experience. Thank you John!!