Professional Services
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From the County: Free Food Shopping and Delivery Help for Seniors
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA) and Community Transit are partnering to offer seniors an alternative to in-person grocery shopping. Community Transit drivers are available to get grocery lists and payment from seniors and shop and deliver their items. Seniors can stay safely in their homes. The cost…
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Paycheck Protection Program – Updated Application & Interim Final Guidance
Late last week, the SBA released an Interim Final Rule (IFR), and an updated application and additional documents for the Paycheck Protection Program were also released. The full IFR can be found here. The IFR is considered “interim,” and requests public comments over a 30-day period. It is anticipated that lenders will move forward in…
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Media Borough Gets Its First Bed and Breakfast–the Gifford-Risley House
Media Borough has its first-ever Bed and Breakfast at 430 N. Monroe Street, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. Monika and Z Rehoric bought the Gifford-Risley House nearly four years ago and have been renovating it for two years after convincing Media Borough Council that the “B&B” was a suitable use and a benefit…
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No One Repairs Watches Any More, So Why is This Wayne Watchmaker Turning Away Customers?
Peter Whittle has repaired thousands of traditional timepieces at his Wayne repair shop, even in this digital and cell phone age, writes Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From 19th-century pocket watches to modern Rolexes, Peter Whittle has brought time back to his customers over the 20 years he has run Whittle’s Watch Works. Whittle’s…
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Collingdale’s 2 Volunteer Fire Companies Will be One in the New Year
Collingdale’s two volunteer fire companies have agreed to merge, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The fire companies now provide fire and ambulance service to Collingale and Aldan boroughs. The new company will be known as Collingdale Fire Co., Station 33. It will dispatch Jan. 1 out of the Clifton Avenue station and its…
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DELCO Careers – The GEO Group
The GEO Group is a provider of diversified correctional and community re-entry services at 141 facilities across the world, including the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton and SCI Chester in Chester. Unit Supervisor (SCI Chester) This position supervises all counselor activities and provides disciplinary and/or coaching sessions as needed; oversees security checkpoints and…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Brings Support, Music Education to Its Members, Beautiful Music to Everyone Else
More than 100 underserved children and teens in Chester have found a musical outlet through the Chester Children’s Chorus that gives them a voice in a safe, supportive space, writes John McDevitt for kywnewsradio.radio.com. “We get to come together, talk, laugh, have fun,” said 17-year-old Shamir Bryant, “Music is a gateway or an outlet for…
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Intermediate Unit
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit provides services, such as special education and stff development programs, to all the school districts in Delaware County, including nearly 70,000 school-aged students and more than 6,000 educators. Among its other work, DCIU has recently been working to prevent teen suicide. Network Systems Administrator This position cross-trains with the network…
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NBC Survey Reveals Catholic Worker Views on Key Church Issues
An NBC survey of the Roman Catholic workforce, including those in Delaware County, showed divided opinions on key issues, writes Chris Glorioso and Evan Atulberger for nbcphiladelphia.com. The survey was distributed to 32,000 employees in the Official Catholic Directory. Of those, 2,700 responded. Some, like Drexel Hill Rev. Eileen McCafferty DiGranco of St. Mary Magdalene…
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From Wawa to Wegman’s to Trader Joe’s, Here’s Why We Have Our Favorite Grocery Stores
Nostalgia plays a big role in finding a grocery store we love, writes Martha Daniel for eater.com. Your favorite store might be the place your mom took you to shop, or it has your favorite treat or it helps you reconnect with home after a long time away. People value local stores and regional identity.…
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Donations to Child Guidance Resource Centers Encouraged on Giving Tuesday Dec. 3
Child Guidance Resource Centers will hold its 6th Annual Giving Tuesday event Tuesday, Dec. 3. This year’s initiative, #iGivehope, encourages donations that will bring hope to children and families by enabling Child Guidance to continue helping those most in need. “Going there every week and talking, it has made me the best ‘me’ I could…
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PIVOT Careers – Compassus
With a location in Newtown Square, Compassus is a nationwide network of community-based hospice, palliative and home health care services, offering comfort and hope to patients and families facing serious illness with a commitment to compassion, integrity, and excellence. Hospice Aide This position provides personal care, supportive services, education, and light household duties according to…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Encourages a Time for Giving Through Its Holiday Wish List
As the holidays quickly approach, thoughts turn to gifts for family and friends. At Child Guidance Resource Centers, annual gift giving goes beyond the individual circle. It’s about reaching out to help children in need receive something special for the holidays. The goal is make sure that none of the children who use Child Guidance…
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Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square Hosts Nursing Job Fair Nov. 26
Dunwoody Village—a Five Star Continuing care retirement community offering residents unparalleled comfort, award-winning healthcare and rehabilitation, and a vibrant lifestyle – is hosting a nursing job fair Tuesday, Nov. 26, 3 to 7 PM, at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. They are currently recruiting for full-time, part-time and Pool/PRN employees for their nursing…
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DELCO Careers – Visual Sound
With a location in Broomall, Visual Sound has been providing a broad array of high quality, individualized audiovisual solutions to businesses, schools, government agencies, and houses of worship since 1967. AV Systems Engineer This position provides sales and technical staff with technical support on both a pre- and post-sales basis; generates CAD drawings for system…
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Garrettford Fire Siren: Nuisance or Necessary? Petition Battle Waged
A fire siren at Garrettford Fire House in Drexel Hill is the subject of two petitions, one to turn it off, one to leave it alone, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc.com. The siren has been in use for decades to alert firefighters to get to the firehouse. It’s also a warning for cars to clear…
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Public Encouraged to Attend Dunwoody Village’s Holiday Bazaar in Newtown Square
By Steve Edgcumbe “It takes a village” is a popular expression these days. It usually refers to raising a child, but the same words can seemingly apply to hosting a holiday bazaar. Indeed, it takes a village – Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, to be precise – to plan, coordinate, and present its annual Holiday…
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Two Media-based Accounting Firms Joining Forces
Two Media-based accounting firms are merging, writes Jeff Blumentthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz plans to acquire the boutique Rimmer & Jennings by year’s end. The deal adds five people to the firm’s existing 40. Name partner Kevin Jennings will join Barsz Gowie as a partner, while Ed Rimmer, now in…
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