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It’s Van Gogh at the Tower in Upper Darby, but Only Some Seem to Know That
There’s been plenty of confusion and frustration over a virtual reality art exhibit supposedly coming to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. Fever, the European events company producing the show, announced Thursday that its “secret location” for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” would be the Tower Theater. “One of…
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Vanity Fair: Berwyn Native Says He Needs More Than Mystery for Season 2 of ‘Mare of Easttown’
Berwyn native and Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby never imagined living in Hollywood or ending up with a hit series in 2021, writes Joy Press for Vanity Fair. In fact, Ingelsby plans to move back to Berwyn next year with his wife. He admits Mare, which was partially filmed in Coatesville, brought him more…
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Skulls Bring Media Native in Touch with Her True Calling
Sue Moerder, who grew up in Media, always knew she was destined to be an artist. Today, the former tattoo artist and advertising designer has fulfilled her destiny, creating skull art, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s not sure where her first skull came from. “You work in Jersey and everybody hunts and…
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Could a Franchise Be in Your Future? SCORE Can Help You Decide
A record number of small business startups are emerging from the pandemic crisis. Entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities to be their own boss and develop a successful business they can call their own. Buying a franchise may be an attractive option for some entrepreneurs, capitalizing on a recognizable company name, successful business model and operation already…
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VISTA Careers: The Lincoln Center Seeks 2 Behavior Specialists
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is hiring two board- certified Behavior Specialists, one part time and one full time, for a Philadelphia school. The behavior specialists will help TLC fulfill its mission of offering support to students and their families so those students can reach their full potential. TLC is a non-profit education…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers’ CREATE Program Helps Kids With Autism
Social distancing and pandemic safety measures have had a huge impact on everyone’s mental health. For children of all ages and developmental levels, a year off from in-person social interactions is a big break in skill-practicing. Child Guidance Resource Centers, headquartered in Havertown, is working to counter the pandemic impact with its CREATE program, Creating…
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Visual Literacy the Focus of Neumann University’s Film Studies Program
Twenty-first century culture is filled with visual images. Students encounter a daily barrage of imagery via social media, computer games, movies, television, and advertising – all created to capture their gaze and generate clicks, engagement, likes, and shares, yet they often lack visual literacy. Three Neumann University faculty members believe that a contemporary definition of…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Hosts Virtual Open Houses
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media is offering two opportunities in August for people to discover all the educational and career advancement opportunities available at the school. A virtual open house will take place Friday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and again, Thursday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 6 p.m.…
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Neumann University Grad Interning in Belgium at Politico
Maureen Breslin was faced with a difficult decision in the summer of 2020. The Broomall native had recently graduated from Neumann University with a degree in Communication and Digital Media, and her post-graduation plans included graduate school at the National University of Ireland, Galway. As she prepared to travel abroad, however, the pandemic continued to…
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Wawa Settles Data Breach Lawsuit with Gift Cards, Cash, and a Cybersecurity Upgrade
Wawa will be paying its customers up to $9 million as it spends another $35 million to upgrade its cybersecurity, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Those actions settle a class-action federal lawsuit over a nine-month data breach that took credit and debit information from some of Wawa’s customers. The Haverford law firm Schwartz…
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Washington Post: Swimmer Who Graduated from Malvern Prep Would Have Won Olympic Gold Today. Not in 1972
At the Munich Olympics in 1972, swimmer Tim McKee, a Malvern Prep grad who grew up in Newtown Square, thought he had won the 400-meter individual medley, writes Barry Svrluga for The Washington Post. Then, McKee saw the score of Sweden’s Gunnar Larsson. Both had a “1” after their name, but McKee didn’t tie for…
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Decision to Relocate Its Headquarters from Center City to the Suburbs Makes Radian Group ‘Bit of a Unicorn’
The Radian Group’s decision to move its headquarters from Center City to Wayne and shrink the space it used to occupy by over two-thirds makes the company an early outlier, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While several major companies, including Facebook and Ford Motor, have decided to go fully remote after the…
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Meet Jennifer Strausser, The Arc of Chester County’s Chief Operations Officer
Jennifer Strausser brings over 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. She grew up in a household dedicated to providing respite care for people with disabilities, opening their hearts and home to those in need. Her parents subsequently adopted her brother, a former recipient of their services…
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VISTA Careers: Lincoln Center Hiring for 3 Special Education Positions
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is looking for the right candidates to help meet the special education needs of students and their families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for the coming school year. TLC has been providing educational and human services to students in need for more than 50 years. To accomplish its…
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Idea TestLab at Brandywine Penn State Helps Prospective Entrepreneurs
Have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure how to get started? Try the Idea TestLab through the Brandywine LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, to answer your questions and develop your entrepreneurial ideas. The Idea TestLab is a seven-week business accelerator program at Penn State Brandywine for early-stage entrepreneurs who want to explore…
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Wawa Settlement Moves Ahead With Judge’s Initial Blessing
A Wawa settlement of a data breach exposing customer information has received preliminary approval from a federal judge. The settlement would require Wawa to pay customers up to $9 million in gift cards and cash, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter gave initial approval Friday and provisionally determined…
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CDC: ‘Substantial’ COVID-19 Transmissions in Delaware County Alter Mask Suggestion
A “substantial” transmission of COVID-19 has reached Delaware County, bringing it into the CDC’s current mask recommendation for the fully vaccinated. The guidance recommends mask-wearing in public indoor spaces for those places with substantial or high transmission rates, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. The CDC also recommends masks in the schools for teachers, staff, and…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Garrison Sgt. Major Kept a Royal Wedding on Track
Garrison Sgt. Major (retired) Bill Mott knows about attention to detail, whether it’s overseeing the parade route of a Royal Wedding, or keeping things running smoothly at Valley Forge Military Academy. These days, the GSM oversees the discipline and well-being of the Academy students. His is a face well recognized on campus. The 60-year-old works…
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