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Study: Pennsylvania One of Nation’s Most Restrictive States Regarding COVID-19
When compared to the rest of the U.S., Pennsylvania is one of the most restrictive states regarding efforts to contain the coronavirus, according to a study from WalletHub. Pennsylvania was 49th as of July 20 in a ranking of the 50 states and the District of Columbia with the fewest COVID-19 restrictions. South Dakota checked…
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Goats on a Hill: Concordville Firm Solves Delco Neighborhood’s Plant Problem
A steep hill in a park next to a Ridley neighborhood created a nuisance when it became a haven for poison ivy, oak, sumac, and other plants, but a unique solution was found, reports 6ABC. Amazing Grazing LLC, a family business out of Concordville, brought in a team of 12 goats to chomp away at…
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SCORE Webinars for July/August Are Useful Tools for Any Small Business Owner
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars during the rest of July and in August. Understanding Cash Flow—A Business Survival Guide On Tuesday, July 28, join this free webinar, “Understanding Cash Flow—A Business Survival Guide.” The webinar, 9 to 10:30 a.m., will be hosted by Tom Faughnan, SCORE mentor and retired Chief…
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‘Exact Change Only’ – Local Businesses Struggle with Coin Shortage
Of all of the consequences of COVID-19, a national coin shortage wasn’t one we saw coming, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. So why is there a national coin shortage? According to the U.S. Federal Reserve, the pandemic has disturbed the normal circulation patterns for coins. Cash transactions declined significantly during the COVID-19 shutdown. That…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
West Chester University is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots dating back to 1812, WCU has evolved into a comprehensive university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music, the arts, and more. Security Officer 1 This position helps maintain…
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Paycheck Protection Forgiveness and Other July SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July. “How to Gain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness” On Tuesday, July 14, learn “How to Gain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness.” The webinar, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be hosted by SCORE volunteer and presenter Ann Angelucci. Ann will walk you…
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Nationwide Surge in COVID-19 Prompts WCU to Adapt to New Reality: Remote Instruction for Fall 2020
As the U.S. surpasses three million cases of COVID-19 and reports 60,000-plus new cases in a single day, West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino released a video and e-mail message today announcing that WCU will adapt to the new reality by continuing remote instruction for the Fall 2020 semester. Instruction will be delivered via Zoom…
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Famous Rap Producer from Chester Tries to Bring Affordable Housing to His Hometown
Rap producer/songwriter Jahlil Beats has been helping the underserved find affordable housing in his hometown of Chester, writes Kershaw St. Jawnson with Seleah Simone for AllHipHop.com. “The last maybe three years, I’ve been heavy in the real estate in my hometown Chester, Pennsylvania,” said Beats. “On the residential side, I got about like 400 properties…
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The Skies Beckoned for This Local Pilot, and a Disability Wasn’t Going to Stop Him
When Sean O’Donnell flew over the Moss Rehab campus in Elkins Park on July 1, four or five dozen healthcare workers cheered, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was a day of celebration for everyone. O’Donnell was honoring the therapists, doctors, and nurses at Moss for working during the pandemic. But he, too,…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Offers Tips on Getting Children to Wear Masks
Masks are now mandatory in Pennsylvania for everyone over the age of 2 who leaves their home. Wearing a mask can be a challenge. It’s not part of our normal routine. They’re uncomfortable. Sometimes we just don’t want to wear one, but we do because we understand the benefits of doing so. Many children, especially…
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Local Uber Driver Turns Ride Videos into Social Media Gold
He was an Uber driver who put a video camera in his vehicle for his own protection after one drunken passenger decided to open his locked doors while traveling down I-76. Now, comedian Eddie Doyle of Secane shows video of his Uber rides or whatever else he thinks of, and has more than 700,000 followers…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Announces Free July Webinars to Help Small Businesses
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July. “Productize – Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product” On Thursday, July 9, a free webinar will teach you to “Productize—Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product.” The webinar, at 2p.m., is presented by John Warrillow, one of the U.S.…
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SCORE Webinar on July 9 Offers Insights into Starting and Running a Nonprofit
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting a free webinar, “What It Takes to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit,” on Thursday, July 9. The webinar, 10-11:30 AM, will be hosted by Mike DiLeo, who served on the board of several nonprofits and was CFO of international joint ventures for 25 years with the DuPont…
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Villanova Hoops Coach Jay Wright’s Berwyn Home Fetches a Pretty Penny
Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright may have just sold his Berwyn home for $2.32 million, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s moving out of the area, writes Kennedy Rose for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The property at 2555 White Horse Road, owned by Wright and his wife Patricia, sold earlier this month slightly below…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Offers Free Virtual Music Camps for Students Entering Grades 3-12
In this summer of uncertainty, and with many camps and recreational centers closed for the summer, it’s West Chester University to the rescue with free virtual music camps via Zoom for students entering grades 3-12. “Though we are disappointed we are unable to welcome students to our campus this summer, we are thrilled to announce…
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Pennsylvania’s Beer Landscape Is Changing, and Wawa’s in on the Action
Wawa continues to expand its options to sell beer at its convenience stores, writes by Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its efforts are altering the status quo regarding who sells alcohol in Pennsylvania. “We’ve seen an increasing number of convenience stores applying for and receiving liquor licenses,” said Shawn Kelly, a spokesperson for the…
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This Army of SEPTA Cleaners Vigilant Against Coronavirus to Protect Riders
SEPTA workers already toiling to keep the transit agency’s vehicles clean now must take precautions against the coronavirus, writes Jason Laughlin and Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shawn Robertson, 59, a SEPTA cleaner, said the virus has made the job “a little more depressing than usual.” SEPTA has an army of more than 500…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
West Chester University is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots dating back to 1812, WCU has evolved into a comprehensive university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music, the arts, and more. Purchasing Manager This position prepares and/or reviews…
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