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SCORE Keeps Small Businesses A Step Ahead With Free Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February. How to Start and Operate a Small Business On Thursday, Feb. 18, take this free webinar to learn “How to Start and Operate a Small Business”. This webinar, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is hosted by attorney and SCORE presenter,…
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Webinars Look at the Latest Economic Aid for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
The Small Business Administration is rolling out its new Disaster Relief Program. Find out how it can impact your business through this free webinar, offered Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4 to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 28, noon to 1 p.m. Join the Eastern PA Small Business Administration (SBA) staff to learn about the latest Economic…
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Delaware County Set to Break Ground on New Health Department
Next week, Delaware County is expected to break ground on a wellness center in Yeadon that will be a site for coronavirus vaccines and the home of its new health department in January 2022, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As an economic impact study on the new health department continues, a Public Health…
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Joe Biden Nominates Dr. Rachel Levine for Assistant Health Secretary Post
Pennsylvania’s health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, has been nominated by Joe Biden to be his next assistant health secretary, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She would be the first openly transgender official to be confirmed by the Senate, if approved. Levine has taken on praise and criticism in her response to contain…
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Rapper Rob Level Talks With Child Guidance About Mental Health/New Single
Child Guidance Resource Centers had the honor to host an interview with Rob Level, iTunes Top 100 Artist and CEO of Smart Rapper.com, the world’s largest online resource HUB for rappers. He reaches hundreds of thousands of subscribers across his social media channels daily, creates and innovates educational products and runs multiple popular YouTube channels.…
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Latest Fashion Trend for College Basketball Coaches Is Costing This Local Tailor a Lot of Money
Gabriele D’Annunzio, owner of D&B Tailors in Newtown Square, isn’t keen on the latest fashion trends for college basketball coaches, writes Eric Olson for The Associated Press, as reported by Bloomberg. As Villanova coach Jay Wright’s tailor, switching to more casual dress has meant less tailoring money. D’Annunzio has made about 40 to 50 suits…
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Webinars Look at the Latest Economic Aid for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
The Small Business Administration is rolling out its new Disaster Relief Program. Find out how it can impact your business through this free webinar, offered Tuesday, Jan. 19, 4 to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 21, noon to 1 p.m. Join the Eastern PA Small Business Administration (SBA) staff to learn about the latest Economic…
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Wawa: Which Sandwich Is No. 1 at the Region’s Favorite Convenience Store?
When it comes to Wawa, everyone’s got their favorite sandwich, entrée, snack food, whatever. But which sandwich ranks as the best in the group? Here’s a list of the top five, from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan at Philadelphia magazine. 1. The Gobbler Wawa’s answer to Thanksgiving ranked as the convenience store’s No.…
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Oft-Criticized Founder of Barstool Sports Throws a Lifeline to Area Bars, Restaurants
The Delaware County owner of a Philadelphia pub and the proprietor of a Media bar are getting a new financial lease on life as they navigate through the pandemic, thanks to a crowdfunding project from David Portnoy, creator of the popular and often-controversial sports blog Barstool Sports. Portnoy set up The Barstool Fund to provide…
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KOP-Based CollegeThoughts Helps Students Navigate Application Process, Offers Place for Self-Discovery
CollegeThoughts is a one-stop shop helping students find their way through the college application process. Students get help prepping for SATs, writing essays, preparing for interviews and getting the applications filled out. That’s the least they’ll do for you. CollegeThoughts, headquartered in King of Prussia, is also a place for self-discovery. “We want kids to…
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Local Cemetery Facing Hard Times as Business Declines
Har Jehuda Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery off Lansdowne Avenue in Upper Darby, is being tended to by a skeleton staff, writes Andy Gotlieb for the Jewish Exponent. The crew does the best it can but Har Jehuda President Larry Moskowitz admits there are more complaints these days about things looking rundown and overgrown. Economics is…
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Back to School: Grandmother Nears Graduation from Cheyney
A retired grandmother will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in May from Cheyney University in social relations, with a concentration in criminal justice, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Claire Lane, a Philadelphia police officer and detective for 20 years, will graduate with honors. She already has an associate degree from the Community College…
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Webinars Look at the Latest Economic Aid for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
The Small Business Administration is rolling out its new Disaster Relief Program. Find out how it can impact your business through this free webinar, offered Tuesday, Jan. 12, 4 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 14, noon to 1 p.m. Join the Eastern PA Small Business Administration (SBA) staff to learn about the latest Economic…
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After 30 Years, This Man Has Delivered His Last Newspaper
Paul Beckett, 65, delivered his last newspaper on Dec. 31, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily Times. The “paperboy” has been working his route for 30 years. Now, it’s time to retire. “I’m looking forward to things I haven’t had,” he said. “Things like vacations with my wife, Margie, going to bed at a normal…
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Region’s Housing Market Soared in 2020
Despite losing the spring home-selling season because of the pandemic, homebuying reached historic levels the rest of the year in the Philadelphia region, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. November was especially lucrative. The number of houses sold and under contract were up, sales prices were up, while inventory and the average number…
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Holiday Greeting Cards Take on Unique, 2020 Flavor
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the typical holiday card/family newsletter, with many improvising their own 2020 version, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Liz Costa of Media wanted to introduce her daughter, Hallie, born July 28, to family and friends and offer joy in a dark year. Her holiday card has daughter Hallie…
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Havertown Home Hosts a 2020 Grievance Box in Honor of Festivus
One Havertown home has given a voice to everyone’s 2020 grievances before the year is out with a Festivus box, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29. “It’s a holiday for everyone else. It’s a time to air your grievances and get everything off your chest,” organizer Katie McByrne said. The Brookline Boulevard home is celebrating…
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SCORE Keeps Small Businesses A Step Ahead With Free Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting this free seminar in December. Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses On Tuesday, Dec. 29, take this free webinar to learn about “Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses.” This webinar, which starts at 1 p.m., is hosted by Alejandro Contreras, director of Preparedness, Communication and Coordination for the U.S. Small Business…
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