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WCU’s College of Business and Public Management to Host Virtual Open Houses for Grad Programs
West Chester University’s College of Business and Public Management will host a pair of open houses on Thursday, Sept. 17 for the following graduate programs: Master of Public Administration (9-10 AM): During this interactive and engaging session, you will have the opportunity to learn about the MPA program, including requirements and next steps to begin…
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Villanova School of Business Lends a Hand in Launching ThankX, a Personal Delivery App!
There was a time when neighbors knew neighbors, when residents chatted with delivery people and with the owner of the small hardware store down the street. There was a time before the pandemic, before indifferent package drops from Amazon. There was a time when shopping and deliveries were personal. Carlos Colon, a Philadelphia real estate…
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Students Creating a Challenge for COVID-19 Mitigation at These Delco Colleges
Students at Swarthmore and Haverford colleges are creating a challenge for COVID-19 mitigation protocols put in place for the new college season, according to reports in both campus newspapers. At Swarthmore, a student is quarantining in an on-campus dormitory after testing positive for COVID-19 Friday night, according to The Phoenix. Students were alerted. The college…
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Delaware County Artist and Designer Explores Artistic Influences in Memoir
How important is DNA in the development of an individual as opposed to the teachings he or she receives throughout one’s life? Click here to find out. Delaware County artist George Rothacker addresses this essential question and other aspects of his personal development as he takes you on a 50-year artistic journey from childhood to…
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Survey Warns 70 Percent of State’s Small Restaurants, Bars Could Perish in Pandemic
A survey of 100 locally owned and family-run restaurants statewide shows up to 70 percent will close if pandemic restrictions aren’t reduced or help isn’t offered, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Aug. 25-28 survey from the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association went to 1,234 businesses, with 100 responding. Of those…
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Public Invited to Participate in WCU’s ‘Courageous Conversations About Race’ on Sept. 26
West Chester University has raised its hand high to act as a catalyst for U.S. social change at a time when a plethora of racial injustices fester amidst another fatal pandemic. “Courageous Conversations About Race” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 AM-2 PM and will convene the WCU community with neighbors from…
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Pair of Widowed Parishioners at Broomall Church Find Love Again
A pair of widowed St. Pius X parishioners found each other at the Broomall church and fell in love, writes Kellie Patrick Grates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the end of Lent in 2017, Gary Mooney worked up the courage to ask Carmella Patterson to lunch. Carmella hesitated, than said yes. That first date lasted…
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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 September. Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money On Thursday, Sept. 10, you can participate in a free webinar, “Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money”. The webinar, 1 to 2 p.m., will be hosted by Steve Strauss, USA…
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WCU Honored for Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with Award from National Publication
West Chester University has received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion —…
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3 School Districts in Delco Claim Tax Burden Too Heavy for Residential Property Owners
The current reassessment of property taxes in Delaware County places too much of a burden on residential property owners, claim three school districts, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The school boards of Marple Newtown, Radnor Township, and Springfield declared that the new 2021 assessments are an “unfair and inequitable shift” of the real…
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SCORE: Nonprofit Keeps Conversations Personal even through COVID-19
By Maria Smith Many service organizations take great pride in the personal relationships they have developed with their clients, volunteers, donors and community partners. Clients take the bus to the office, sit down with an experienced advisor, go through program information together and get their questions answered. For first-time homebuyers looking for assistance, this one-on-one…
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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 September. Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money On Thursday, Sept. 10, you can participate in a free webinar, “Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money”. The webinar, 1 to 2 p.m., will be hosted by Steve Strauss, USA…
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A Spanish Speaking Virtual Meetup for Parents Sept. 4/Emociones:¿qué ese eso? “Cómo hablar con tu hijo/a”.
It can be hard to connect with our children even under the best of times. Add In a global pandemic, and It’s even more difficult! Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown is inviting Spanish-speaking parents to join a virtual meetup Sept. 4, noon to 1 p.m., conducted in Spanish with a therapist over Zoom to…
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Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Industry Thriving During Pandemic
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry is booming, as evidenced by the expansion of marijuana cultivator Agri-Kind in Chester and other marijuana facilities around the state, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The overall market, with $1.3 billion in sales, has doubled since February. Sales from growers and processors to dispensaries are at $528 million, and…
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From Good to Great: Pandemic Pivot Helps Local Nonprofit Feed the Hungry
By Maria Smith It takes strong leadership to adapt and overcome in today’s “no contact” world to feed the hungry in the West Chester community. John Grillo, founder of Vine Ministry, and his dedicated team of volunteers, used their creativity, collaboration and communication to bring thousands of meals to the under-served in West Chester. Vine…
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Washington Post: Takeover of Chester-Upland School District the First of Its Kind in U.S.
The Chester-Upland School District could soon be the first school district in the country to be operated by a charter organization, writes Valerie Strauss for The Washington Post. Ongoing financial difficulties, amplified by the pandemic, has opened the door for CSMI, a charter school management organization, to take over the district’s K-8 program. Chester-Upland is…
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Wawa’s New Dinner Menu to Debut in 100 Stores
Wawa’s dinner menu is being rolled out to more stores as it competes with the fast-food giants, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The customizable dinner items include: rotisserie chicken with mac and cheese braised chicken pork roast or pot roast with two sides penne or fettuccine pastas with alfredo, marinara, or bolognese…
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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 August and September. How to Start and Operate a Small Business On Tuesday, Aug. 25, you can participate in a free webinar, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.” The webinar, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., m.., will be hosted by attorney…
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