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Neumann University: Camp Rainbow Returns for Aston Youngsters
Camp Rainbow is back after a one-year hiatus from COVID-19. The summer recreation program for youngsters in Aston Township began June 20 and runs through July 29, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Camp Rainbow is open to Aston boys and girls who will enter grades one through five in the fall at a…
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Latest Expansion Plans Have Wawa Pushing into Sheetz Territory
Wawa’s been eying other states to open new stores. Now, it’s pushing deeper into central Pennsylvania, closer to its fierce rival, Sheetz, writes Sue Gleiter for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Wawa announced it is doubling its store count over the next three to five years in central Pa., with plans to potentially open 40 stores in…
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SCORE Award Winner: Beth Valitski in Chester Springs
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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A Beer Shortage for Fourth of July? Say It Ain’t So
This Fourth of July, you may have to watch the fireworks without brand-name beer if a labor dispute among beer distributors isn’t resolved. That could keep some beer brands from reaching eight counties in the region, including Chester County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Teamsters Local 830, representing the region’s three biggest beer distributors, voted…
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Home of the Sparrow Hosts July Stars and Strides Challenge Fundraiser
Register now to participate in the annual Home of the Sparrow Stars & Strides Challenge to End Homelessness. This virtual fundraising event throughout July provides funds to help Home of the Sparrow find housing for women in Chester County who are facing homelessness. Participants can register for free as an individual or they…
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Delphi Wealth Management Grows Responsibly with New Home and New Advisor From Glen Mills
Delphi Wealth Management Group recently welcomed new advisor Frank Capriotti, CFP of Glen Mills to their team as they celebrated a move to a beautiful new spacious home office at 805 Springdale Drive in Exton. Capriotti, a graduate of Widener University with an MBA and undergraduate degree in finance, has dedicated the past 16 years…
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General Recreation: Water Park Fun in Your Local Community
Local towns can save energy, water and space, and still provide splash opportunities for kids with AquaSmart, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation provides playground and recreational equipment throughout the region. AquaSmart Splash Pads are powered by HydroLogix, which cuts down on water and energy use, saving money. Choose up to…
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This Newtown Square Native Took Lingerie Down a Different Path
The underwear market ran either sexy or frumpy 22 years ago when Newtown Square native Araks Yeramyan started her lingerie company, Araks. She wanted a third choice, writes Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore for Barron’s. “So, I created what I wanted to wear: Colorful, bright, fun, 100-percent cotton lingerie that blurs the distinction between outerwear and underwear,” she…
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VISTA Careers – Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media, founded in 1953, is a two-year accredited, private non-profit college offering an education for those looking for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. The following positions are available at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology: P.I.T. Nursing Faculty The Practical Nursing Program is looking…
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Dunwoody at Home: Alzheimer’s Help for Family Caregivers
The full article by Lawrence Robinson, Melissa S. Wayne, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. appears in HelpGuide and can be found at the Dunwoody at Home website. Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be overwhelming but you are not alone. There are more than 16 million people in the…
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Remembering the Late Cheesesteak Icon at Reading Terminal Market
Drexel Hill’s Rick Olivieri, the grandson of cheesesteak inventor Pat Olivieri and former owner of Rick’s Steaks at Reading Terminal Market, has died, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 57-year-old fought a 10-year battle with early-onset frontotemporal dementia. “He fought it for every minute,” said his wife, Debi. Olivieri had worked for his…
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Boeing’s Plant in Delco May Be Manufacturing the Army’s Next Generation of Black Hawk Helicopters
Boeing’s Ridley Park plant has a good shot at manufacturing the U.S. Army’s new generation of Black Hawk helicopters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Army is reviewing bids and should soon announce the winner to develop a future long-range assault aircraft that would replace the Black Hawk. Boeing has joined Sikorsky,…
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Women in STEM: Research Grants for 3 Neumann Math Majors
Two enlightening math projects dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and using artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of karate matches will be on the agenda this summer for three young women at Neumann University. The three math majors will receive Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate research scholar awards of $5,000 each for 150 hours of…
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SCORE Award Winner: J. Howell Maritime in Aston
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of the local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 2)
In a previous article, I shared about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, but another question I sometimes hear is “What is the certification process like?” We need more therapy dogs and people who are willing to train them, but sometimes the process is daunting. Today, I wanted to share how my dog, Stella, became certified,…
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In-Person Info Sessions Are Back at P.I.T. With 2 Set for June 21, 24
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is excited to once again host two upcoming information sessions in-person for those who want to find out more about the school’s Cannabis Studies and Nursing Studies programs. The school is located at 800 Manchester Ave. in Media. The free session on Cannabis Studies will take place Tuesday,…
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Learn How to Start a Small Business and Other Free SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free webinar events in June. On Tuesday, June 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m., learn what you need to start and operate a small business. You have come to the right place if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business, or…
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Longtime Brandywine Donor Funds Scholarship to Address Student Financial Need
A $50,000 estate commitment to Penn State Brandywine in Media will fund the Johnson Family Scholarship to support Delaware County and Philadelphia residents attending Brandywine that have a financial need. The scholarship was provided by longtime Penn State donor and development professional Lynn Marie Johnson. “We are so grateful to Lynn for this generous gift,”…
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