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SCORE Webinar: ReferenceUSA Database Has Inside Data for Business Success
On Monday May 10, learn about “Customers and Competitors: Getting the Inside Data” as you explore the ReferenceUSA database. The webinar, 10 to 11 a.m.., is hosted by Sam Bardarik, a SCORE volunteer and the Business and Career Librarian at Chester County Library. Are you an aspiring or current small business owner wondering how to get thedata needed…
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WCU Concludes Commencements for Class of 2020, Preps for 14 Ceremonies for Class of 2021
West Chester University will conclude its in-person celebrations for the Class of 2020 today and prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 beginning Friday, May 14. To adhere to social-distancing guidelines, the university is hosting smaller, in-person outdoor ceremonies in Farrell Stadium. By hosting 14 smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 one…
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Delco Home to Pair of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, Including One of the Top 10
Two Delaware County golf courses have made Golf Digest’s 2021 list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, and one of them is in the Top 10, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Merion Golf Club’s East Course placed sixth on the prestigious list, preserving its ranking from last year. The famed Haverford course…
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State to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions on Memorial Day
Restaurants, bars, and stores will be able to open at 100 percent capacity after more than a year, as coronavirus restrictions will be lifted starting Memorial Day, writes Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s when Pennsylvania will lift its coronavirus mitigation measures. “As more Pennsylvania adults get vaccinated and guidance from…
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Historic Cemetery in Wayne Seems to Have No Owner. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
There are a dozen veterans buried at a small, historic cemetery in Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. Some on the half-acre First Baptist Cemetery date back to the Civil War. For the past few years, Radnor Township has taken care of the property at West Wayne Avenue off Conestoga Road. But…
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WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer camps and programs. In-person camps on WCU’s campus are moving forward with COVID-19 safety protocols and modifications in place to ensure the safety of campers and staff. Some camps will still be delivered virtually. “West Chester University is thrilled to be able to invite the…
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Arc of Chester County Virtual Bubble Walk/5K May 16 Creates Fun, Vital Funding
Register now for the upcoming Arc Bubble Walk & Run, a virtual, 1-mile walk and 5K Run on Sunday, May 16. The Arc of Chester County hosts the event as its biggest fundraiser of the year: Arc is a nonprofit serving children and adults with disabilities and their families. Communications Test Design CTDI is title…
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Join Inner Circle and Start Your Journey Toward College
So you’re thinking about college. But where do you begin? Navigating the road to college seems overwhelming, with so many choices and so many steps in the college application process. Truth is, it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on your essay writing skills and prep more for the SATs. You could hire a professional coach…
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Dr. Matthew Desmond Discusses Eviction Crisis May 13 in Chester County as Eviction Moratorium Ends
The ongoing pandemic has left thousands of individuals and families without the means to afford rent and utilities. A CDC moratorium prohibiting evictions kept these tenants from being put out on the street. That moratorium is expiring at the end of June, leaving an estimated 230,000 Pennsylvanians at risk for eviction, according to the National…
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A Free SCORE Webinar Keeps Small Businesses Steps Ahead in May
A free webinar from SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties in May provides helpful advice to small business owners. What it Takes to Start and Run a Successful Non-profit On Wednesday, May 5, learn “What it takes to start and run a successful non-profit. The webinar, 10 to 11a.m.., is hosted by Mike DiLeo, SCORE Mentor and…
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Free SCORE Webinar Shows How to Run a Successful Nonprofit
Join this free webinar Wednesday, May 5, to learn “What it takes to start and run a successful nonprofit.” Mike DiLeo, SCORE mentor and presenter, leads the webinar. It runs 10 to 11 a.m. This interactive presentation covers three areas: Learn key steps in starting a nonprofit. What day-to-day tactics maintain a successful nonprofit? Find…
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Rooftop Bar Coming to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. Now, to keep that Philadelphia lifestyle feel, there’s a new rooftop bar coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at 4 West…
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The Lincoln Center: On Mindfulness and Meditation
What is the point of practicing mindfulness and meditation? This question is one I frequently encounter working at the The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) in the Mobile Victim Services Program. For many, the concepts of mindfulness and meditation feel foreign and confusing. It may feel like a lot of work to…
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Gala and Garden Party May 7 Celebrates 65th Anniversary for Child Guidance Resource Centers
A gala and garden party fundraiser celebrates 65 years of Child Guidance Resource Centers serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. Celebrate the Child Guidance Resource Centers gala and garden party virtually May 7 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser features an auction and special presentations. Ticket guide To RSVP, Check out this guide for ticket purchasing information. Find out…
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The Philly Soft Pretzel: A Delco Man’s Gift of Deliciousness
The Philly soft pretzel owes its life to a man from Drexel Hill. Joseph Nacchio started the Federal Pretzel Baking Co. of Philadelphia in the 1920s. It’s believed that Philadelphians eat more soft pretzels per capita than anywhere else in the United States, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. Urban legend says the city’s pretzel…
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New 5-Part SCORE Series Focuses on Simple Steps to Start Your Own Business
SCORE Chester and Delaware County has teamed up with SCORE Lancaster Chapter to offer a 5-part live online program, “’Simple Steps’ to Starting a Business.” The series will run 6 to 8 p.m. on May 5, May 12, May 18, May 26 and June 2. “Simple Steps” is a comprehensive program offered by SCORE with…
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Pat Croce a Changed Man … Still Frenzied but on a Peaceful Journey of Self-Discovery
Pat Croce is a bit more reclusive now than he was 20 years ago when the former Philadelphia 76ers owner got to follow his team to the NBA Finals, reports Jamie Apody for 6ABC. The fiery, passionate man is facing different challenges these days. “At the end of last year, it wasn’t COVID that touched…
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Hope Travels Virtual 5K, Sunday, May 16, in Your Neighborhood
Participate in the Hope Travels Virtual 5K on behalf of a local nonprofit to help families relieve medical debt. It can be a lonely and frightening road for the catastrophically ill or injured. Not only do they have to cope with the trauma of their diagnosis, they and their families also face exorbitant out-of-pocket medical…
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