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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. Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing On Thursday, July 15, learn five key ways to “Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing.” The webinar, at 1 p.m., is hosted by SCORE Mentor Jasmine Powers. Content powers marketing…
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Pair of Water Ice Shops in Delco Among the Region’s Best
A pair of water ice shops with locations in Havertown and Chester made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of best water ice in Philly, writes Jilian Wilson for The Inquirer. Pop’s Homemade Italian Ice Filippo “Pop” Italiano sold frozen treats from a pushcart in his South Philadelphia neighborhood back in 1932. It was only a matter…
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Henderson Foundation Commits $1M at Penn State Brandywine for Vets, Families
Penn State Brandywine received the largest foundation philanthropic gift ever in its history when The Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation committed $1 million to its Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation Scholarship. “This gift will be transformational in meeting the financial needs of our veteran students and their dependents,” said Marilyn J.…
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Wawa Support Message Carved into French Countryside Not What It Seems
It’s a case of mistaken identity at the international level but that didn’t keep rabid Wawa fans in the Philadelphia region from latching on, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. A Finnish Twitter account shared the image of a message carved into a grass field in France, “Allez Wawa.” It translates as “Go, Wawa.” It’s…
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Neumann University Doubles Size of Campus With Land Acquisition
Neumann University has purchased 63 acres of land, along and several buildings from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, the founders of the university. The purchase took place June 30. It includes the Our Lady of Angels Convent and three smaller buildings. The land is next to the existing university and nearly doubles its…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Hosts Open Houses in July, August
Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College are hosting free in-person Open Houses in July and August. The Academy The Valley Forge Military Academy s hosting two in-person Open Houses for prospective families, Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, 1001…
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Brandywine River Museum Exhibit Shows Different Side of Chadds Ford Artist
The Brandywine River Museum’s special exhibit on artist Ralston Crawford presents a different side of the artist than that seen in his well-known, 1930s work, writes Thomas Hine for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crawford is famous for painting infrastructure devoid of people — soaring bridges, endless causeways, massive dams, huge grain elevators. The paintings glorify engineering…
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Charter School Takeover of Chester’s Public Schools Defeated … for Now
For now, Chester Upland School District’s eight public schools will not be taken over by charter school operators, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Chester Upland School District is in financial trouble and is in receivership, under threat that it could be dismantled. As one of the poorest districts in the state, it is often…
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Now Able to Profit from Their NIL, College Athletes Say, ‘Show Us the Money’
College athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness, and some businesses are already envisioning the possibilities, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harry Davis, owner of Capri Homemade Italian Ice in Wayne, wouldn’t mind some product promotion from Villanova athletes already enjoying his store. “Let me tell you something: Villanova basketball…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names H. Matthew Meyers as 11th President, CEO
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology continues to enhance its role as a smaller, personal alternative to community college in the Delaware County and Philadelphia Region. P.I.T. creates student success stories by providing the best education for career advancement and transfer opportunities. In keeping with that goal, this independent college in Media has named H. Matthew (Matt)…
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Local Congresswoman Doesn’t Want Your Stuff Stuck on Facebook
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon is sponsoring a bill that could change the digital economy dominated by Google and Facebook, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The antitrust bill would allow users to take data — photos, friend lists, customer reviews, etc. — and easily move it to a rival platform. The House Judiciary…
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Wall Street Journal: We’re Flying, but Not Enough; Federal Funds Arrive to Help PHL
Air travelers are returning to airports, but there is still lower traffic volume, high debt, and new costs from the pandemic, writes Allison Sider and Krystal Hur for The Wall Street Journal. To help U.S, airports get back on their feet, the federal government is releasing $8 billion in grants of recovery aid from the…
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Harrah’s Casino in Chester to Remove 500-Plus Slot Machines, Does Not Anticipate Revenue Loss
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester plans to remove 563 slot machines from its gaming floor, writes Gary Rotstein for PennBets.com. It’s already received permission from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. It’s an unusual request, but Harrah’s is confident it can remove the machines without loss of revenue. The number of slots will drop at the…
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Philadelphia Airport Travelers Feeling Impact of Staffing Shortages
Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport are noticing longer lines as staffing shortages continue to plague airlines and TSA officials, reports Katie Katro for 6ABC. The airport’s key airline, American Airlines, is canceling an average of two flights a day in Philadelphia. Passenger Vincent Alibrando was in line two-and-a-half hours early at the Frontier counter for…
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The Lincoln Center’s Choices Program Gives Challenged Students Alternatives
Some teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges have trouble keeping up in a regular school classroom. The larger classroom in a traditional school setting may be overwhelming, keeping the student from doing their best work, or worse, avoiding school all together, falling behind on basic skills. They can succeed and excel academically, with some additional…
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The Pandemic Didn’t Stop Around Nine Million Americans from Moving Last Year
Despite the pandemic that has been wreaking havoc around the globe, around nine million Americans decided to move to new homes since the outbreak of the virus, writes Molly Henderson for Moving Company Reviews. However, a significant part of these moves last year were not specifically COVID-19 related. According to Marie Patino of Bloomberg, the…
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‘We’re All in This Together’: WCU Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers
The West Chester University Police Department recently welcomed six new police officers in a special ceremony to recognize their commitment to strengthening relationships within the educational community while protecting the rights of all people. WCU Director and Chief of Police Ray Stevenson formally welcomed and presented the department’s newest officers to an audience comprised of…
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Sears at Granite Run Expected to Close in August
The Sears department store at the Promenade at Granite Run has been a steady presence at the site since 1974. Now, it’s expected to close in August, reportedly on Aug. 22, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “My understanding is that they’re going to close in August,” said Michael Markman, president of BET…
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