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Penn State Research Finds Promising Weapon to Exterminate Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly
With the spotted lanternfly population threatening a potential $324 million in economic loss and nearly 3,000 jobs, Penn State researchers have found promising ways to help exterminate the dreaded bug, writes Allie Miller for Philly Voice. Controlling the problematic lanternfly population has proven to be particularly difficult, with numbers having jumped drastically since last year.…
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Springfield Mall Owner Says They May File for Bankruptcy to Get $150 Million Loan
By Chris Isaac Analysts have been speculating for a while now that PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, might be heading towards bankruptcy within a year’s time, especially after the lockdowns, and earlier this month when their trade value on the New York Stock Exchange sunk below one dollar. It appears those predictions may finally…
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At Home, Resist the Urge to Fight Over Politics!
By Wendi Rank Some people load dishwashers haphazardly. You know the kind. These riffraff give no thought to the economy of space or direction of water spray. Glasses placed erratically. Silverware cuddling in the utensil rack. We all know such miscreants. I called them people, which is generous. They’re really monsters, traipsing through the world…
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Can Empathy Make People Mask Up?
By Wendi Rank My daughter didn’t cry when her guinea pig died. He was old, she shrugged. Shocked, I suggested to my husband we had perhaps raised a serial killer. Where was her empathy? My husband, practical as ever, agreed with our daughter. KitKat had been quite old for a guinea pig. But if I…
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Heading to the King of Prussia Mall? Here are the Best Eats
By Christine Tarlecki Shopping at the King of Prussia Mall is a local tradition no matter the time of year! Fall fashions? Spring refresh? Or how about holiday shopping? King of Prussia is home to world-class shopping and also world-class dining. You’ve got an incredible place to shop and dine at the King of Prussia…
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Local Artists Turn Death of Spotted Lanternfly into Catchy Music and Stylish Jewelry
As terrible as the Spotted Lanternfly is and as much damage as they cause, these two artistic Montgomery County individuals are making the most out of the invasion by writing Lanternfly inspired music and even turning the dreaded bug into jewelry, reports 6abc. Member of the music group The Edge Hill Rounders and Glenside resident,…
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Using Facebook, Penn State Scientists Search for Native Species to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Scientists are currently searching for native species that will prey on the spotted lanternfly and help in efforts to control the invasive pest, writes Lisa Scheid for the Reading Eagle. “Because the spotted lanternfly is a non-native insect, it doesn’t have natural enemies in the U.S. to keep its numbers in balance,” said Kelli Hoover,…
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How to Establish and Leverage Your LinkedIn Company Page Step-by-Step
By Lynne Williams It’s free and easy to set up a LinkedIn company page for your small business, as a solopreneur, or self-employed individual to leverage LinkedIn. Not only will the link below these instructions provide you with step-by-step visuals, but if you keep tabs on the Donnay Consulting Group LinkedIn company page and profile,…
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WCU to Host Eight-Week Comprehensive Project Management Workshop for Aspiring Professionals
West Chester University invites novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credentials to register for its Comprehensive Project Management Workshop. The next class begins on Monday, Oct. 12 and meets online for three hours per session (3-6 PM) for eight weeks. WCU’s instructor-led, distance learning workshop covers the full…
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Will Travel Ever Be The Same?
By Wendi Rank As COVID ran through the world as the bulls run through Spain, my husband and I made what our teenagers assured us was a vicious decision. We skipped joining our community pool. Our summer, normally overrun by hours at the pool, early morning swim team drills, and – I kid you not…
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In a World of New Normals, Is Telehealth Right for You?
By Wendi Rank As a longtime nurse, my mom is distrustful of telehealth, a popular option since COVID reared its ugly head. But my dad, an octogenarian with Parkinson’s disease, is better off seeing his doctors from home. A tumble in June landed him in the emergency department. Three weeks later, a cough, body aches,…
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Sharing a Small Business Success Story on LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams As a small business owner, whether you are a for-profit or a nonprofit, what do you do when you want to scale your business? How do you get help? First, let’s define what scaling means. According to SCORE, “Scaling a business means setting the stage to enable and support growth in your…
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Better Advice, Lower Costs are Compelling Reasons to Hire a ‘Retainer-Based’ Financial Advisor
It takes little to no additional work to manage a portfolio valued at $500,000 vs. one valued at $5 million, so why are investment managers charging 10 times more for the $5 million portfolio through a 1 percent assets under management (AUM) fee? That’s just one reason why the next generation of high net worth…
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DELCO Golf: Limerick’s Turtle Creek Offers an Enjoyable Round for the Everyday and Scratch Golfer
By Rick Woelfel For nearly a quarter-century, the Turtle Creek Golf Course has been one of the region’s most renowned public golf destinations. And for good reason. Since its opening in August of 1997 Turtle Creek, located on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, draws the bulk of its customers from New Jersey, Eastern Montgomery County,…
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It’s Not Your Phone Distracting You. It’s You.
By Wendi Rank I’d been waiting months for the second season of Outlander. When it comes to bingeing, few things sit as firmly in my wheelhouse as Outlander. The protagonist, Claire, is a nurse transported through time to the eighteenth century. Claire’s husband, Jamie, is a strapping Scotsman who is frequently, well, undressed. With my…
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Speaker WOW, LinkedIn, & Get Weird
By Lynne Williams Have you ever been WOWed by a speaker? I was just WOWed! Running hundreds of events a year, I hear a plethora of speakers and, some are standouts. At the beginning of 2020, I was on a national summit with some fantastic speakers and authors. Of course, I reached out to connect…
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Homeowners Insurance Protects One of Your Greatest Assets
For many people, the home they buy will be one of the biggest investments they will make. “Since your home is one of your greatest assets, you should make sure it is adequately protected. That’s where homeowners insurance enters the picture,” says Fred Hubler, founder and president of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group. Homeowners insurance…
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DELCO Golf: The PGA Wants Golfers to Feel Good, More Relaxed When Teeing it Forward
By Rick Woelfel It’s no secret that golf can be an exercise in frustration. But golfers add to their frustrations if they play a longer golf course than they should; i.e. from tees that make the course play too long for their ability level. Moving up to a forward set of tees offers a golfer…
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