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Wiser Wealth: Learn the Secrets of Investing “Like the Big Dogs” in Webinar Today
Frederick Hubler, owner and president of Phoenixville-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, will share investment strategies and discuss financial advice firms during two webinars hosted by MONEYSHOW’s Accredited Investors Virtual Expo. Hubler is an accomplished entrepreneur with a decades-long successful career in financial services and technology. He also serves as the president of Retainer-Based Academy,…
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Valley Forge Military Charter School an Attractive Alternative for Students Shortchanged by Public Education
In education, one size does not fit all. Students don’t all learn the same way, yet they are often subjected to the same standardized models for being taught and evaluated. Furthermore, not all school districts are equal, and therefore, a lot of students are shortchanged by public education. There are several alternatives to public school…
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Malvern Bank Appoints Betty Silfa to Position of Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania Senior Commercial Lender
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Betty Silfa to the position of Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania Senior Commercial Lender. In this role, Silfa will be responsible for meeting the commercial lending needs of Malvern Bank’s business customers by soliciting new business from present and prospective customers and maintaining ongoing business relationships with present customers. The…
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Wawa to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine. April Fools!
Editor’s Note: The following story about Wawa administering COVID-19 vaccines is meant to be an April Fools’ Day joke. After a year of hunkering down at home, masking, distancing, sanitizing, and trying not to touch their faces, many Americans are wondering if we’ll ever see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the end may…
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Wiser Wealth: IRS Sets New Tax Filing Deadline, Here Is What You Need to Know About It
The Internal Revenue Service is postponing the tax filing and payment deadline for individuals from April 15 to May 17 for 2020 tax returns, writes Laura Saunders for The Wall Street Journal. This postponement applies strictly to individuals filing Forms 1040 and 1040-SR and does not affect corporate, partnership, or nonprofit tax returns deadlines. The…
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In the Garden with Andrew: The Majestic Pine
There is no more widely planted conifer in the Delaware Valley than the white pine, Pinus strobus. A popular conifer as communities were being developed over the last hundred years, white pines are dotted across the landscape throughout the region. The white pine is native throughout the northeastern states and the Upper Midwest, as well…
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Grocery Shoppers Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief After WCU Scientist, His Son Test Safety of Produce Amidst Pandemic
Vishal Shah, a microbiologist and West Chester University’s Interim Vice Provost and Associate Dean of the College of the Sciences and Mathematics, teamed up with his son, Anand Shah, a student at Charles F. Patton Middle School in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, to study fresh fruits and vegetables found in open-air bins of area…
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Crazy About Money: Main Line Psychologist Helps People Understand Their Attitudes, Beliefs About Money
What a gift to fall into a flowering new career focus after 30 years of being a psychologist! The old truth of “follow the money” became for Dr. Baker the direct route to the discovery and development in her practice of a branch of psychology now known as financial therapy. Financial therapists help people examine…
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Career Corner: How to Improve Your Job Search When You’re Not Finding the Openings You Want
Finding a job is always a draining process, and the conditions of the past year have only exacerbated that challenge. Scouring the same job boards can feel like spinning your wheels and leave you wondering if there’s anything else you could be trying. Gwen Moran of Fortune discusses this, explaining how sometimes the key to…
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Famed Mentalist Performs Virtual Mind-Reading, Illusion Show on April 1 as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
Famed mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman will provide an evening of impossible, reality-bending mysteries in “Distant Deceptions: An Interactive Virtual Mind-Reading & Illusion Show” as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala on Saturday, April 1 at 7 PM. Click here to purchase access to the event. For more information, contact…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Host Virtual Jazz Fest Next Week
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will again bring world-class entertainment and free jazz to the community in the form of the 30th Annual Jazz Festival. From March 24-27, students, educators, and audiences alike are invited to enjoy virtual jazz concerts and participate in live and pre-recorded master classes with jazz ensembles…
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WCU Opens Doors to the STEM Workplace: More Seats at a Longer Table
Working professionals in STEM fields are in critical demand, as the number of STEM jobs in the U.S. is projected to grow by 8.9 percent through 2024. With increased job availability, the STEM workplace is looked upon to establish a more welcoming environment for all, including women, people of color, and other groups typically underrepresented…
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Costumes, Set Creations Made from Post-Consumer Waste on Exhibit at WCU from March 20-26
Three associate professors at West Chester University find themselves in a new role this month when “Carnival of Ruin: The Exhibit” opens as part of the Art + Design season in the John H. Baker Gallery, E.O Bull Center for the Arts. Open to the public and campus community from March 20-26, “Carnival of Ruin:…
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Nutrition Prof at WCU Honored for Exceptional Teaching for Dietetic Education
Jeanie Subach, an associate professor of nutrition at West Chester University, has been recognized by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) unit of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her exceptional teaching and student mentorship. Subach earned the NDEP South Eastern Region Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the Dietetic Internship category for…
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Wiser Wealth: Is Bitcoin a Good Investment Right Now?
Thanks in part to Tesla CEO Elon Musk who recently announced that his company bought $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency has surged by over 370 percent over the past 12 months, writes Katie Brockman for The Motley Fool. While that makes it seem like an attractive investment, it is necessary to also look…
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Delco – Along with Chesco, Montco, and Bucksco – Takes State to Task over COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
County commissioners, county council members, and state legislators representing Chester, Delaware, Bucks, and Montgomery counties met for an hour on Sunday with Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam and other Wolf Administration officials regarding the state’s allocation of COVID-19 vaccine to the aforementioned four counties. The meeting, long sought by elected officials, was arranged…
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Bucks County “Points Guy” Advises Millions on Flying Economically without Flying Economy
The travel career of Bucks County’s Brian Kelly, a.k.a. The Points Guy, has seen a rapid takeoff, reports The New York Times. Kelly’s savvy at maximizing credit-card airline miles (“points”) has taken him from his roots in Solebury Township to the four corners of the world. As a 13-year-old, Kelly’s businessman father — recipient of numerous frequent flyer miles — tossed him a stack of airline…
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In the Garden with Andrew: The Paperbark Maple Has Perfect Winter Appeal
By Andrew Bunting Over the years, I have attempted to be more and more mindful of adding plants to the garden that will provide winter interest. Fortunately, in this area there are many choices. There are many great broad-leaved and coniferous evergreens. There are many great choices of winterberry hollies which lose their leaves in…
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