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Grow Your Career, Write Your Success Story at P.I.T. in Media
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has grown far past its original mission to provide technical training for potential engineers. Today, students can earn a professional certificate, bachelor’s, or associate degree covering 13 careers and fields of study, earning affordable, transferrable college credits in less time with P.I.T.’s term system schedule. The private non-profit…
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Swarthmore Actor’s Co-Op Shifted Film’s Location Shooting From Atlanta to Philly
The Actor’s Co-Op in Swarthmore helped move a filming location from Atlanta to the Philadelphia region, writes Joe DiProsperos for South Philly Review. The independent film about a Philadelphia Italian-American family’s relationships premiered Nov. 13 at the MJ Freed Theatre in Chester. “Game Day” was supposed to take place in Atlanta, but a connection between…
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Chestnut Hill College Students Gain Business Expertise From Vanguard’s Former CEO
Chestnut Hill College offers for its Business Students, both traditional (SUS) and nontraditional (Accelerated Adult Degree Program) the ability to participate in the Business Lecture Series. Recently, Bill McNabb, former CEO, Vanguard, spoke to a packed room of business students and discussed financial literacy and the ABCs of investing. “He discussed leadership skills and the…
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Work at Home, More Power Outages Mean Generator Sales Are Way Up
Joseph Schwartz and his family see power outages all too frequently at their Upper Providence home and opted to buy a standby generator from All-Phase Electric Co., an Upper Darby dealer, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An emphasis to stay or work from home, combined with more frequent power outages from severe weather…
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Former Delaware County Councilman Dave White Enters PA Governor’s Race
Former Republican Delaware County Councilman Dave White has entered the race for Pennsylvania governor, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. White, a former member of Delaware County Council, declared his candidacy Saturday in Ridley Township. White is a former union steamfitter with ties to the building trades unions. He owns an HVAC company. White…
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Villanova Students Underwhelmed by Online Dating Experience
Villanova professor Anna Bonta Moreland asked her students to share their dating experiences in an online discussion assignment. What emerged was how tired the students were of the hookup culture, writes Annie Holmquist for The Epoch Times. The search for perfection and a desire for instant gratification has made it harder for young people to…
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Philadelphia Is Among Top Clean Technology Innovation Hubs in Nation
Despite low-scoring state support, Philadelphia ranks as one of the top clean technology innovation hubs in the nation. The distinction comes from a new Saoradh Enterprise Partners report, reported by Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report defines cleantech innovation hubs as functioning geographic ecosystems that are based on metrics that include research…
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This Unique Tavern is One of Montgomery County’s Best Foodie Gems
Sometimes, you need to go on an adventure to find the best places in your state to dine, and Beth Price-Williams has found a unique Montco gem off the beaten path for Only In Pennsylvania. Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern is a family-owned and operated bar and restaurant located in Sanatoga, and goes right for comfort…
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No Tax Increase in Delco’s 2022 Proposed Budget
Federal and state funding reimbursements are helping Delaware County create a 2022 proposed budget that has no tax increase, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council was recently presented with a $794 million budget proposal, but a lot of the expenses are reimbursed by the state and federal government for services…
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William Penn SD Lawsuit for Fair State Funding Goes to Trial Nov. 12
A trial for a lawsuit filed seven years ago by six school districts, including William Penn School District, is set to start Nov. 12, writes Maggie Mancini for Philly Voice. The lawsuit alleges the state has not provided enough funding for students to receive an adequate and equitable education guaranteed by the state constitution. Inadequate…
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Neumann University Takes the Gold for Its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Webpage
Neumann University took home the gold for its diversity, equity, and inclusion webpage (DEI)_in the 2021 Education Digital Marketing (EDM) awards competition. EDM announced the results of its national collegiate contest on Nov. 1. Neumann won the award in EDM’s Diversity Campaign category, one of only seven colleges in the country to receive top honors…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers: How to Overcome Burnout and Take Back Your Life
Burnout: a.k.a. overworked, overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overstimulated. As caregivers, we are often also spouses, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends, employees, and volunteers. We have a tendency to jam-pack our calendars, say “yes” to things we don’t actually want to do and neglect caring for ourselves in the process. If you find yourself irritable, lacking motivation,…
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Brandywine LaunchBox to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week With 2 Events
It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 8 to 12 and The Brandywine LaunchBox ,powered by Penn State, is collaborating with local community partners on upcoming events. Brandywine LaunchBox at Penn State Brandywine offers advisory support to small- and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. For Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Brandywine LaunchBox is collaborating with Ben…
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Maternal Health Ranks Poorly in US But Delco’s Numbers Will Surprise You
While the United States ranked poorly for maternal health among developed countries, Delaware County is among the counties that rank in the “low” risk category, according to the maternal vulnerability index compiled by Surgo Ventures nonprofit, reports the Patch. “When it comes to a mother’s health and survival, the United States fares worst among high-income…
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Chester High Head Coach LaDontay named Philadelphia Eagles Coach of the Week
A 7-0 start for the Chester Clippers was probably the clincher that got Chester High School head coach LaDontay Bell named as a Week 5 Philadelphia Eagles High School Coach of the Week, writes Jeff Fisher for highschoolfootballamerica.com. Bell started his coaching career as the running backs and special teams coach for Chester High. The…
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Reimagined in New George H. Rothacker Novel
A futuristic novel born out of the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is the creation of a Delaware County artist and writer, George H. Rothacker, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “It’s a Wonderful Life—2060,” is being released just as Frank Capra’s film celebrates its 75th anniversary. The novel blends robotic technology with…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Thanksgiving Activity List That Wasn’t
Last year, I gave you a list of Thanksgiving activities. That Thanksgiving list was heavy on turkeys, light on Pilgrims. That’s because I was rejected by the Pilgrims. Sort of. I’ll tell you the story of my rejection. But first, I’m going to tell you about Harry Truman. Wait! Don’t go! I promise this isn’t…
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Team Effort at Springfield’s Brinker Simpson Gets Food to Delco Families
For 10 years, the certified public accounting firm of Brinker Simpson in Springfield has been devoting time at the holiday season to make sure Delaware County families have food on the table. Happily, the Brinker Simpson Annual Frank Baldino Food Drive will be distributed to seven different local food banks, this year, encompassing all of…
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