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VISTA Careers: Lincoln Center Hiring School-Based Counselors
Public school students often face mental health challenges as they cope with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues and other past or current traumas. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has stepped in to help by placing mental health professionals in public school districts. Student in-school services are provided by mental health counselors, behavior specialists,…
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Signing Bonus Brings Workers to Wawa; Mixed Results Elsewhere
The worker shortage has created a new practice previously reserved for top executives, professional athletes, or special workers — the signing bonus, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The signing bonus is now being offered to dishwashers, daycare teachers, and gas station attendants. Locally, Wawa is giving $500 new-hire bonuses for customer service, gas…
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Delco Baseball Legend Lands on New Turf at the Olympics
Mike Scioscia has done it all in his baseball career. Except the Olympics, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Scioscia signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers right out of Springfield High School in 1976, when he was drafted in the first round. He was a two-time All-Star catcher for the Dodgers and two-time World…
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Neumann University Launches Leadership Certificate Program
Neumann University is offering a 14-week leadership certificate program for working professionals who want to enhance their ability to lead teams thoughtfully, strategically, and ethnically. The certificate program, starting Aug. 20, is presented by Neumann’s Center for Leadership. The Leadership Values certificate is organized into two online seven-week modules: Leadership Values and Better Leader, Better…
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For Non-Green Thumbs, Devon’s Terrain Can Help Bring an Organic Touch to Your Home’s Interior
Urban areas like Philadelphia tend to be dominated by concrete and asphalt, but there’s nothing that says you can’t turn an interior into a garden oasis, writes Denali Sagner for Philadelphia magazine. Terrain in Glen Mills made a list of 10 local plant shops and garden centers that can offer hanging plants, overflowing window boxes,…
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Having Been Teased for His Sport as a High-Schooler, Fencer from Delco Now Has the Last Laugh
Wallingford native Jake Hoyle took a different path to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoyle’s personal coach, Aladar Kogler, calls his Olympic qualification a miracle, showing just how talented he is. Fencing practitioners usually enter the sport at age 8 or 9. But the 27-year-old never even heard…
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Child Guidance Named Beneficiary of Sun East Golf Classic
The Child Guidance Resource Centers have been chosen by the Sun East Foundation to be the beneficiaries of its annual Sun East Foundation Golf Classic Sept. 21 in Malvern. Child Guidance is a nonprofit community-based provider of behavioral health services to children and families across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since 2011, the Foundation has supported local charities…
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A Free SCORE Webinar Keeps Small Businesses a Step Ahead in July
These free July webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners. How To Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation On Tuesday, July 27, learn “How to Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation.” The webinar, starting at 1 p.m., will be hosted by Lead Generation Expert Mike Corso. If you are wondering how to use LinkedIn…
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A Free SCORE Webinar Keeps Small Businesses a Step Ahead in July
These free July webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners. The Million Dollar Marketer’s Roadmap- How to Build a Solid Digital Marketing Foundation On Thursday, July 22, learn “The Million Dollar Marketer’s Roadmap–How to Build a Solid Digital Marketing Foundation.” The webinar, starting 1 p.m., is hosted by Bryan Caplan, award-winning CEO…
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Are Lanternflies Disappearing from the Philadelphia Region? Sort of
Spotted lanternflies seem to have disappeared or are traveling in much smaller numbers in the Philadelphia region. The operative word is “seem to,” writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lanternflies are still around us and spreading, but the numbers fluctuate from neighborhood to neighborhood. “We have observed that areas can see a decline…
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Home of the Sparrow Receives $5,000 Donation to Aid Homeless Women
Home of the Sparrow, a nonprofit organization that supports women facing homelessness, has received a $5,000 donation from The Union Home Mortgage Foundation. The nonprofit helps over 1,000 Chester County women and children secure housing and financial security, while helping them chart new paths for their futures. Funding from the Union Home Mortgage Foundation will…
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Neumann University to Offer Graduate Degree in Forensic Psychology
Neumann University will offer a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology starting in the fall of 2022. The program is designed for people now working in law enforcement, corrections, social services or psychology who want to develop skills in psychological and intelligence analysis in the criminal and civil justice systems. The degree focuses on understanding, evaluating,…
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SCORE: To Make Wise Business Decisions: Research Is Key
Starting a new business can be exciting and daunting all at the same time. There are many ‘big’ strategic questions to solve first that will require research. As part of the startup process, you should consider: Relevant competitors: brands, quality, distribution, pricing The industry and the market’s response to it Ideal customer segments and how…
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Jersey Shore Bathhouses Hearken Back to a Different Era and a Different Tourist
These days, most visitors to the Jersey Shore go back to their rentals to shower after a day on the beach. But there was a time when bathhouses dotted the beach landscape by the hundreds, providing essential sand removal before traveling home, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, only a handful remain. George…
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Delco Man Brings Paradise to the Beach with His Own Beach Flag
People have discovered that beach flags are a terrific way to express themselves, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Take Ed Panco’s flag at the Wildwood beach, for example. His custom-made flag, “Pancadise,” is a reference to his backyard paradise in Ridley built for his kids. “I just moved Pancadise to the beach,” said…
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Chester County’s Vaccination Percentage Reduced, as State Lowers Numbers Due to Duplication
About 600,000 duplicate vaccination shots were cut Saturday from the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccination statistic dashboard, writes Keith Mayer for the Reading Eagle. The new figures “more accurately reflect the number of people who are partially and fully vaccinated.” The cleanup involved about five percent of the state population. For weeks, some county…
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Live Music Returns to WCU on Thursday with Criterions Jazz Ensemble’s Free Alumni Concert
Live music is back at West Chester University. Alumni of the Wells School of Music’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble — who typically gather in July for a reunion and free public concert but could not last year due to the COVID pandemic — will once again take the stage to perform jazz, swing, and big band…
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Delco Council Receives Standing Ovation for Approving Eminent Domain Actions in Marple Land Acquisition
Delaware County Council unanimously approved eminent domain actions July 7 to acquire the 213 acres of the Don Guanella property in Marple for a county park, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The move to acquire the 124 acres belonging to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and 89 acres owned by Marple Glen Development LLC…
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