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Can You Name the Top Tourist Attractions in the Philadelphia Region?
So, when everyone is once again free to roam about, what attractions are you going to want to see in the Philadelphia region? Here are the Top 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions, based on 2019 visitors, in the region, according to Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal. They are: (from least visited to most):…
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Meridian Bank Contributes $5,000 for Supportive Housing Project in Chester
Meridian Bank recently contributed $5,000 to The Foundation for Delaware County for a supportive housing project that will benefit low-income women, children, and families in need of affordable housing in the City of Chester. The project is a partnership between The Foundation for Delaware County and the Chester Housing Authority. Meridian Bank is one of…
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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. Assistant Controller – Department of Finance and…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Hosts Free June Webinar on Starting a Small Business
SCORE Chester & Delaware County is hosting a free webinar on June 18, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.” The webinar, 1 to 2:30 p.m., will be hosted by attorney Frank P. Farmer Jr., who has a private law practice in Kennett Square. If you are in the early stages of thinking…
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‘A Scary Summer’ Ahead for Delaware County’s Swim Clubs
The coronavirus pandemic has changed swim clubs and swimming as we know it, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. “If it goes to the worst-case scenario,” Aronimink Swim Club president Jim Leitz said, “I think it’s going to be a scary summer.” Delaware County has three swim leagues — Delco League, the Intra-County League,…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Announces Upcoming Free On Line Small Business Seminars
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars fthroughout May: MAY 11 Blogging for Business On Monday, May 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties hosts a free live webinar workshop, “Blogging for Business.” This program will get behind the mystery to help you understand why a…
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WCU Salutes Class of 2020 in Virtual Celebration; In-Person Grad Ceremonies to Be Held Later
At a time when social distancing remains a necessity to combat the global pandemic, West Chester University will dress out in purple and gold this week in a university-wide salute to the Class of 2020. WCU’s “Virtual Celebration of the Class of 2020” will not be an online graduation ceremony, as the university promises to…
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West Chester University Senior Earns Fulbright Award to Teach in Taiwan
West Chester University senior Samantha Thompson of Mansfield, N.J., has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award for an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) for the 2020-2021 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Recipients of Fulbright Awards are selected on the basis of academic and professional…
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SCORE Offers Live Webinars This Week on CARES Act and Navigating Uncertainty for Businesses
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties announces two national SCORE live on line webinars being offered to businesses May 5 and May 7. CARES Act On Tuesday, May 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. SCORE presents, “CARES Act in Simple Terms – How to Know Which Programs are Right for Your Business.” Join this online informative…
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Survey: Isolated and Alone, We’re Doing More Comfort Shopping
People may be staying at home, and away from each other, but they’re spending more money while doing it, according to WalletHub’s Coronavirus Shopping Survey. “During social distancing, about 58 million Americans are spending more than normal, which is concerning considering the dire state the economy is in at the moment,” said WalletHub analyst Jill…
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Three WCU Students Launch ‘Worldwide Day of Gratitude’ to Honor COVID-19 Heroes
Three West Chester University students who hail from the Wells School of Music and the College of Arts & Humanities are doing their part to recognize heroes who have emerged during the coronavirus pandemic. Through their student-led organization, YOUnison, co-founders Andrew Morrison, Jadon Hertzler, and Chris Swantek have launched the “Worldwide Day of Gratitude,” a…
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Child Guidance Offers Way for Businesses to Reach Potential Customers on Autism Spectrum
Businesses can make themselves more inclusive and friendly to everyone. Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown has a free program to show them the way. The Autism Family Friendly Business Initiative teaches companies how to become more accessible and welcoming to people with autism and other sensory needs, opening up ways to attract customers, said…
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Child Guidance’s 10-Minute Facebook Platform Helps with Pandemic Stress
Through these unusual times of physical distancing, it can be difficult to keep track of what day it is, let alone manage all the competing responsibilities and items on our to do lists. Although many of us have longed for time to ourselves, days away from the pressures of our jobs, and more time with…
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Techniques for Developing Patience, Managing Stress When You’re Home With the Kids in a Pandemic
By Tiiu Lutter So what happens when parents find themselves at home 24/7 with their kids in the middle of an international pandemic? Before we get to the point of losing our tempers, there are some steps we can take. Be gentle with yourself. Recognize that you are doing the very best you can, and…
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This Isn’t Your Typical Grief: Part of the Pandemic We’re Not Talking Enough About
Right now, there is a lot for every one of us to grieve. Cancelled trips, baby showers, weddings, birthday celebrations. People have lost a paycheck and financial stability, time with loved ones, freedom and flexibility. You have the right to grieve, especially as the unknown time for social distancing gets lengthened. In this article by…
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SCORE Chester and Delaware County Offers 12 Ideas to Help Small Businesses Cope in This Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for small business owners, who are hurting financially, worried and confused about what options they may have. Closing their business is not just a financial concern for them as they see a complete loss of revenue. The owners also want to do the right thing for their employees,…
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SCORE Virtual Workshop on April 29 Looks at Business Strategies in the ‘New Normal’
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting a free online workshop Wednesday, April 29, for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, “Strategy for Business Recovery in the New Normal.” The webinar, 11 AM-12:30 PM, will be hosted by John Tooher, owner of Headroom LLC in Media. HeadRoom supports entrepreneurs and startups, providing infrastructure and administrative…
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Working Together: West Chester University and the Chester County Community
As neighbors help neighbors all across the nation, communities continue to lift the human spirit by working together in ways, great and small, to defy the impacts of COVID-19. Evidence of this could not be more apparent than in the numerous partnerships, acts of kindness, and goodwill that have been generated by the many faculty,…
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