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Christmas-Morning Disaster in Penn Township Averted by Resourceful Newspaper Delivery Man
Residents of the Ovations at Elk View, a 55-and-over community in Penn Township, were saved from a Christmas-morning disaster by Lon Taylor, a resourceful newspaper delivery man, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The recent retiree has been delivering several publications as a part-time gig to subscribers throughout southern Chester County for nearly four…
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Meet Villanova’s Brother-Sister Basketball Duo–First Ever on Campus
Villanova University’s got a brother-sister basketball duo this year out on the courts. The first ever, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc.com. Forward junior Cole Swider is joined by his new practice partner—sister Kylie. “Initially, I was like ‘no way can I go there. I can’t follow him,’” Kylie said. “And then every place I went,…
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Wall Street Journal: Fewer Commuters Prompts SEPTA to Offer New Ticket Types
With many riders still working remotely from home due to the ongoing pandemic, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has joined the growing number of transit agencies that are rethinking the regular monthly rail passes and coming up with new types of tickets for commuters, writes Paul Berger for The Wall Street Journal. In October, SEPTA introduced…
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Spend Your Lunch Break Learning Something New with PSGV’s Free NoonTimeU Webinar Series
Taking breaks is important. Step away from your daily routine, spend your lunch break with Penn State Great Valley’s free lunchtime learning events, and learn something new from experts. The NoonTimeU webinar series covers an array of topics to help with your personal and professional development. The Anxiety Project: An Artist’s Look at Mental Health…
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Wiser Wealth: Setting Achievable Personal Finance Goals in 6 Steps
Setting achievable personal financial goals is important, but how you set those goals is equally important, writes Roger Wohlner for thestreet.com. Some examples of financial goals include: Goals can be highly focused over one to three years, like buying a new car. They can be thee to 10 years, like a down payment for a…
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Patron’s Kind Gesture Surprises Server at Kildare’s Irish Pub
After the two talked about the challenges surrounding the pandemic, a server at Kildare’s Irish Pub in West Chester was shocked to see that a patron had left a whopping $966 tip, according to a report from CBS Philly. According to server Phillip Scanlon, the man was not known to be a regular at the…
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Saint Joseph’s University Unveils Transformational New MBA Model That Enhances Careers, Provides Value to Employers
With an emphasis on flexibility and industry relevance, the esteemed Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University is launching a redesigned MBA curriculum this month. The new curriculum is a “stackable” collection of three certificates or “micro-credentials” that allow students to show their progress: a core overview, plus two specialty credentials of…
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MONTCO Careers – Malvern Bank, National Association
Malvern Bank, National Association is a community bank dedicated to fulfilling the financial needs of the people and businesses throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and the surrounding areas. Malvern Bank offers a complete range of products and services through its network of convenient Financial Centers. Customer Service Representatives The bank has immediate openings to…
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Worship Summit Live Returns to Help Ready Places of Worship for Live-Streaming Services
After four successful educational sessions in 2020, Worship Summit Live will return for a fifth session to guide worship leaders and volunteers on the latest technical training for video production and live-streaming services. On Thurs., Feb. 11 from 11 AM-5 PM, Worship Summit Live 5 will host church production and technology experts who will demonstrate…
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Lansdale’s Black Reserve Bookstore Surviving Pandemic Thanks to ‘People’s Love Affair with Black Literature’
People from near and far have helped Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale that specializes in Black literature keep its lights on during the pandemic, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. “I do believe that people’s love affair with Black literature aided me in still being open in this time period,” said Shaykh Anwar Muhammad, the…
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MCCC, Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County to Kick-Off Partnership with MLK Day Virtual Town Hall
Montgomery County Community College and the Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County have joined forces in a year-long partnership which will officially kick off with an MLK Day virtual town hall, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The inaugural event titled “Reimagining Community Service: A Virtual Town Hall” will take place today…
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Phoenixville’s Edmund Bacon Visualized and Reshaped a Modern Philadelphia
When I graduated from Collingdale High School in Delaware County in 1971, I went off to college in Milwaukee thinking I was going to be an architect. A class in my first year dealt with how cities were purposely developed, how buildings should fit into the fabric of a city, how neighborhoods knitted with commercial…
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Ransomware: The Cure Costs More Than Prevention, and Is Less Effective
COVID isn’t the only malicious virus we’re facing in 2021. Cybercriminals have become emboldened with new and more deadly “ransomware” attacks. Customers Bank wants to help its clients take steps to protect against these attacks that can impose significant costs, destroy a reputation, and take down a business. RANSOMWARE DEFINED … A ransomware attack uses malicious code…
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Wawa: So Which Sandwich Is No. 1 at the Delaware Valley’s Favorite Convenience Store?
When it comes to Wawa, everyone’s got their favorite sandwich, entrée, snack food, whatever. But which sandwich ranks as the best in the group” Here’s a list of the top five, from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan at Philadelphia Magazine. 1. The Gobbler, Wawa’s answer to Thanksgiving, ranked as the Delaware County convenience…
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Officer, Do You Have a Warrant? Pennsylvania Law on Searches of Vehicles Has Radically Changed
Police roadside searches of vehicles just became more difficult for law enforcement in Pennsylvania. On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed proponents of individual privacy rights a major victory when it narrowed the right of law enforcement to conduct roadside searches of automobiles in Pennsylvania. In Commonwealth v. Alexander, the Court held that…
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Montco’s Dean Will Prosecute Impeachment Case Against President Trump in Senate
Montgomery County Congresswoman Madeleine Dean is getting ready to prosecute the impeachment case against President Donald Trump in Senate, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dean will be one of nine impeachment managers who have been chosen by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to present the argument made by the House on why Trump should…
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Wiser Wealth: 10 New Years Resolutions to Spend Less and Save More
Here’s a list of the top financial New Year’s resolutions to make for 2021, according to John S. Kiernan for wallethub.com. Make a Realistic Budget & Stick to It. Rank true necessities at the top. Cut from the bottom until your take-home exceeds what you plan to spend. Look for a Better Job. Remote jobs…
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Leadership Chester County Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring Cohort
The pandemic has diminished the resources of nonprofits while increasing demand on them to serve communities’ growing needs. Quality human services are essential to see more people through what are often new and frightening hardships. Therefore, there has never been a time when strong volunteer leadership has been needed more. Leadership Chester County – the…
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