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Learn the Right Way to Launch an E Commerce Store and Take a Business Smart Workshop This Week
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering two free webinars Wednesday and Thursday. Launching Your eCommerce Store the Right Way On Wednesday, Nov. 11, you are invited to the webinar, “Launching Your eCommerce Store the Right Way.” The webinar, 10 to 11:30 a.m., will be hosted by Joshua Irons, CEO of River Avenue Digital. The…
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Motivation Took This Local Man from Dishwasher to Owner of Two Restaurants
He was once a dishwasher at Havertown’s Lamplighter Tavern. Today, Kevin Addis owns two successful Philadelphia restaurants, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. His latest endeavor, Mari BYO, a Queen village BYO, was ready to go back in March. “Then corona came and made everything different,” said the 36-year-old Ardmore man. He opened five…
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WCU to Host Pair of Events in Honor of Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and as such, West Chester University will host a pair of events in honor of this time that is designated to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native Americans. “Indigenous Photography” with Jaida Grey Eagle will be held via Zoom on Monday, Nov.…
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Milestone Therapy Group Uses Child-Centered Approach to Help Families Find Solutions
In a time when health care services often seem impersonal, Milestone Therapy Group in Bala Cynwyd still feels like family, according to Sarah Wayland of Overbrook Farms in Philadelphia. Milestone was created in June 2019 by Ashley and Kyle White. It provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to children from birth to 15 years. Sarah’s…
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New Ale from Local Brewer Honors Philadelphia Union, Fans Who Support Them
2SP Brewing in Aston has partnered with the Philadelphia Union’s fan club to create a new beer in celebration of the team’s 13th anniversary, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. The brewer has joined the Sons of Ben to present “Here beFORe The Beer,” a pale ale with a touch of caramel malt. The beer…
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WCU’s Dance Department to Present a Virtual Concert on Thursday
A fall dance concert featuring 11 works of ScreenDance will be presented virtually by West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 PM. Performances are free, but donations are encouraged. Registration is required. The concert will be available to view through Nov. 30. All donations collected will support the…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Offers Video Message for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown celebrated Down syndrome Awareness Month in October. Christine Yu, a therapist at Child Guidance Resources Centers and mother of an amazing daughter with Down Syndrome, joined one of the Child Guidance Mental Health #10at10 episodes to raise awareness. She shared what it is like raising a child with behavioral…
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Local Teen Creates Coloring Book Based on the Family Dog to Encourage Younger Brother to Wear a Mask
For children, it’s difficult to explain why they have to wear a mask and even harder to assure mask wearing is happening when they’re interacting with their friends. Nicolette Vona, 15, wanted to encourage her young brother Cameron, who has autism, to wear a mask. Nicolette is an artist from a young age and with…
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WCU Polled 1,676 Students in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Here’s Who They Favor
Pennsylvania is one of nine battleground states that could help determine the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, and college students’ votes in the Commonwealth are anticipated to play a major role in election results. Designed to capture the voting intentions and opinions of Pennsylvania college students, West Chester University’s 2020 Ram Poll surveyed more…
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Olympian, Former High School Teacher in Delco Dies at 77
A former physical education teacher at Upper Darby High School who played for the U.S. Olympic field hockey team has died, according to a report in The Cape Gazette. Dianne Fischer, who taught for 32 years at Upper Darby, her alma mater, died Oct. 25 at her home in Lewes, Del. She was 77. Born…
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Pica’s Gets Unique Review from Founder of Barstool Sports
Somebody told Dave Portnoy about Pica’s in Upper Darby. Its pizza was featured and reviewed on Portnoy’s “One Bite” pizza review blog on YouTube. “This is a very good pizza,” the Boston native said. He also took some friendly pokes at Delco and the folks who live there. “Delco people love being from Delco,” he…
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Delco Native Living the Dream in L.A. Debuts His New Film at Philadelphia Film Festival
A Swarthmore native and Strath Haven High School graduate is debuting his film, Islander, at this week’s Philadelphia Film Festival. The film looks at the destruction at Long Beach Island during Hurricane Sandy, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. This year, movies are being streamed or held at drive-ins. Derek Pastuszek said his film has parallels…
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Comedian, Son of Local Basketball Legend Takes on the Movies
Chris Morris, who honed his comedic skills at Archbishop Carroll High School, is starring alongside George Wendt of Cheers fame in the indie film Stealing a Survivor, writes Rick Cawley for Montgomery News. Morris also finished a second independent film, Sagacity, in early October. Morris grew up in Roxborough in a devout Catholic family. He’s…
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SCORE Keeps Small Businesses A Step Ahead With Free Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in October. What it takes to start and run a successful nonprofit On Tuesday, Oct. 27, you can participate in a free webinar, “What it takes to start and run a successful nonprofit.” The webinar, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., will be hosted by Mike…
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You Can Still Sign Up for the Superhero 5K Run From Child Guidance Resource Centers
Child Guidance Resource Centers is heading toward the finish line with its 8th Annual “One Stride at a Time: Superhero 5K Run & Wellness Festival for Prevention”. Even though this year’s event is virtual, 135 participants so far have stepped up to the challenge and shared their unique experiences running and walking along outdoor trails…
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WCU’s Theatre Department to Offer Student-Led, Live Virtual Performances on Friday and Saturday
Students in West Chester University’s Department of Theatre are working on an original, student-led presentation and will host two live virtual performances via Zoom on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM. Performances are free with donations encouraged. Click here for tickets. “Unmute Yourself,” directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Charlie Delmarcelle,…
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Local Woman Withstands Unprecedented Adversity to Turn Her Passion for Cleaning into a Business
Betty Dorsey has always kept an immaculate home but it took a battle with breast cancer, a house fire, and her chef husband’s unemployment following a truck accident to turn her desire for cleanliness into a business, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 56-year-old Chichester resident needed money while her husband Anthony was…
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N.Y. Post: Sexy ‘Boom Boom Room’ in Broomall Home Triggers Bidding War, 13 Offers to Buy
A sexy basement in a split-level home on the market in Broomall generated 48 showings in 48 hours and 13 offers to buy the home in September, writes Jordi Lippe-McGraw for The New York Post. “As people came through, they told me how they heard about the Boom Boom Room over the years. It was…
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