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February Screenings for ‘Wake’ Documentary at Penn State Brandywine
Screenings of “Wake,” a documentary by Jacob Mejias that follows the racial protests in Philadelphia in the summer of 2020, are being scheduled in early February at the Penn State Brandywine campus in Media, writes Amanda Ayado Ota for Penn State Brandywine. The film was created by Mejias while he was a student at Penn…
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Data Destruction Service in Delco the Final Resting Place for All of Your Gadgets
When high-profile companies like Comcast and DuPont need to make sure their no-longer-used computers and phones are smashed to bits, they turn to Aston-based CyberCrunch, an electronics recycling and data destruction service, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their two plants, one in Aston and one in Greensburg, Pa., shred the devices into confetti…
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Meet Garrison Lockley, P.I.T’s Mentoring Coordinator
On this last day of January, it seems fitting to talk about Garrison Lockley. January is, after all, Mentoring Awareness Month and Lockley is the Mentoring Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media. The private non-profit college offers an education for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. Part of…
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Startups, Taxes and Tips! Plan 2022 with SCORE
Ask the CPA 2022 – Tax Advice for Your Small Businessuccess On Thursday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m., get some crucial tax advice for your small business at this 1-hour live online event. Do you have questions as tax season approaches? Get SCORE tips live with small business tax expert, CPA Micah Fraim, who will…
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WCU’s Online MBA Remains a Top Program on Two Lists from U.S. News & World Report
In an increasingly crowded and competitive market, West Chester University’s online graduate programs continue to be ranked highly among more than 1,200 programs surveyed by U.S. News & World Report for its 2022 best graduate programs. Only regionally accredited institutions whose programs are offered mostly or entirely online were evaluated. WCU’s online Master of Business…
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General Recreation in Newtown Square Helped Bring Playground Vision to Life
When Jenny Morgan wanted an all-accessible playground in her rural, close-knit community of Warfordsburg, PA, she turned to General Recreation Inc. out of Newtown Square. A Google search for inclusive play equipment led Jenny to General Recreation and Landscape Structures playground consultant Steve Hemler. Steve developed a design where children with special needs could play…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Basketball Player One of the Nation’s Top Scorers
Valley Forge Military Academy has a record-breaking 6-foot-2, 165-pound basketball guard, Will Anozie, in its midst, writes Ed Morlock for pappreplive.com. Anozie is the leading scorer in Pennsylvania and among the top five scorers nationwide with a career total of 1,000 points after scoring 43 points against MaST Charter Tuesday night. He came to VFMA…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Job Open House Today With On-the-Spot Interviews
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square is hosting an Open House and On-The-Spot Interviews today, Jan. 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. for several open job positions. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, offering high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Masks are required for…
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Apartment Building in Delco Leaves Mementos of the School It Once Was
The Main Line is filled with hidden architectural gems with a rich history that were successfully preserved by being repurposed for modern-day use, including the Llanerch School Apartments in Havertown, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. A former school building, this Havertown institution was converted into apartments once it had outlived its educational usefulness.…
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U.S. News: Neumann’s Online Bachelor’s Degree among Country’s 100 Best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the top 100 in the country. In rankings released on January 25, the magazine named Neumann’s program as No. 74 nationwide and No. 4 in Pennsylvania. Neumann’s program was ranked favorably, even in comparison to online bachelor’s degrees from larger, local universities and…
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Now You Can Earn an Associate’s Degree in Sonography at P.I.T. Learn How
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Feb. 15 on its Sonography Associate’s Degree program. P.I.T. has developed a comprehensive program that allows students to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Sonography in two years. Classes begin July 2022. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use imaging equipment that emits…
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Oprah Put This Local Jewelry Business on the Map; Now, It’s Thriving on Its Own
In 2017, Oprah Winfrey’s magazine, O, helped launch a Media Borough jewelry and accessories business. Things have been looking up ever since, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Robbin Cook, owner of Violet and Brooks, found out a set of earrings she designed had made it to Oprah’s Favorite Things list. At the…
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Free SCORE Online Events Keep Small Businesses a Step Ahead in January
Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success On Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.. learn “Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success” in .this free live online event hosted by Jessica Baldwin, co-founder of Cardsetter, a new and easy to use website platform with custom design and…
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Penn State Brandywine Presents Next Session of Idea TestLab for Entrepreneurs
More sessions of Idea TestLab are set to begin in a couple of weeks for those who have a great idea for a business, but don’t know how to get started, reports mychesco.com. The Idea TestLab is a six-week business accelerator program through the Brandywine LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, for early-stage entrepreneurs who want…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, WCU is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. Digital Media Center Technician This position will…
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SCORE Event: Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success
SCORE Chester and Delaware County announces a free live online event Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jessica Baldwin, co-founder of Cardsetter, shows how to design a new website for small business owners. “Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success” shows you how to build and maintain your website to…
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Smart Gun from Local Startup Only Fires for Authorized Users
LodeStar, a Radnor startup, is using smartphone technology to make guns safe, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC. Safety technology personalizes the gun, allowing it to be fired only by a verified user. The 9mm gun checks the fingerprint of the user and requires a code to be entered on the weapon’s keypad before it can…
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Local Twins Go Global with Grandma’s Marinara Sauce
The Vesper brothers had a pasta sauce recipe for success. So what could go wrong? Plenty, apparently, but in the end, Bill and John Vesper, twin brothers from Wallingford, triumphed, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When they first started their marinara sauce business, Vesper Bros. Foods could only turn out 12 jars…
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