Media native at LaSalle earns national recognition
PHILADELPHIA » Brett Conley of Media, a second-year business student at LaSalle Universtiy, recently received a national award for civic engagement and community service. Conley, a 2019 graduate of Penncrest High School, was selected for the 2021 Newman Civic Fellowship. The 20-yearold, who majors in finance and business systems and analytics, is one of 212 students from 39 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Mexico, who comprise the fellowship’s 2021 cohort. He is one of three students from Philadelphia universities to have been selected.
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a national program that recognizes college students from Campus Compact member institutions who are leaders, changemakers, and public problem-solvers on their campuses. The students chosen are those who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges that face communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
The yearlong program will expose Conley and other students to educational resources, networking opportunities, and virtual trainings aimed at facilitating what the organization calls “large-scale positive change.” The fellowship also provides pathways to scholarship and post-graduate opportunities that are exclusive to Newman Civic Fellows. Next January, Conley will begin a co-op with Johnson & Johnson.
“Brett is thoughtful and his thinking becomes meaningful action, always aimed at working towards the common good,” Assistant Vice President Br. Robert Kinzler said. “A man of deep faith, he combines his faith with works, all in the cause of social justice.”
Conley, who recently donated bone marrow, has been a longtime volunteer in many capactities. The summer months of Brett Conley’s teenage years featured several trips through the Appalachian Mountain region of the eastern U.S. While there, Conley and others helped rehabilitate houses that had fallen into varied states of disrepair for those in need. As a teen, he also volunteered with Meals on Wheels to support his community’s elderly and disabled populations. His work segued into nearby shelters for the homeless, at which he would prepare and distribute meals.
Upon arrival to La Salle, Conley has broadened his view of service. He has become an active member in five of the University’s student service organizations. Last year, as a first-year student, he worked with La Salle’s AIDS Outreach program, through which the university partners with local organizations to provide a social outlet for those affected by HIV/AIDS. He also volunteers with Special Olympics and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Since the pandemic hit, Conley continued to volunteer, but his efforts went virtual, leading fundraisers for some, and creating Zoom activities for others who were socially isolated.
“I was shocked, at first, to learn I had been chosen (for the fellowship),” Conley said.
“It’s humbling.”
Delco Steaks holds Cheesesteak Bowl Wednesday
Delco Steaks of Broomall will celebrate National Cheesesteak Day with Cheesesteak Bowl at Splash Swim Club, 2705 Sunset Blvd., Broomall, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24.
Over 40 contestants will try to devour the Delco, a 2-foot cheesesteak featuring 1.5-pounds of meat, faster than their opponents. Delco Steaks will award a championship belt and an all-expenses paid trip to Cancun to the winner and will donate a portion of the proceeds from National Cheesesteak Day to Coaches vs. Cancer. Former Philadelphia Eagle Brent Celek is the Commissioner. Interested contestants should visit DelcoSteaks.com to enter. Delco Steaks is located at 2567 West Chester Pike, Broomall.
Online radio program helps Chester entrepreneurs start and grow small businesses
CMPRadio.Net has announced a new online radio program for Chester small businesses starting in April.
Entrepreneurs Jim McLaughlin, co-owner of CIE Advising, and JeanPierre “Uncle P” Brice, owner of CMPRadio.Net, will host a weekly program entitled Chester Masterminds where they will discuss the techniques for business startup, hear and share stories from successful entrepreneurs and organizers, and talk about the challenges of creating a business, while helping new entrepreneurs and civic organizers work on their own business plans — all live and always online.
Each week, they will tackle a different topic around the business plan and invite online comments for guests and other entrepreneurs, young and old. Together, on the growing CMPRadio.Net platform, they hope to build a shared network of leaders and supporters for every practiced or budding entrepreneur in the Chester area.
Join them online at CMPRadio.Net, Facebook, and YouTube, every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning March 31.
CMPRadio.Net, founded in 2017, is a local internet radio station serving the Chester community.
Prospect Park Library holds outdoor book and bake sale in Park Square
The Prospect Park Library will hold a spring outdoor book sale 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, March 27, at Park Square, 10th Avenue and East Park Square.
Mask wearing and social distancing are required. A variety of reasonably priced books, ranging from children’s to adults, will be available. All proceeds directly benefit the library and help maintain its mission of “Keeping Our Children Reading.”
For questions, call 610532-4643 or email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org.
DePaul’s Table comes to Ardmore
DePaul’s Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse will bring Italian flavors, the finest cuts of steak, big chops, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, big salads, savory flatbreads and unparalleled service to 7 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, in the former home of the acclaimed restaurant The Bercy, in midApril.
Hot on the heels of grand opening of Stove and Tap West Chester and news of Revival Pizza Pub coming to Chester Springs, Stove and Co. Restaurant Group announced a special new partnership with an industry veteran that will transform the former French brasserie into a modern spin on the fine-dining steakhouse.
Anthony DePaul, formerly from The Chophouse and Marc Forgione’s American Cut Steakhouse, will bring a pedigree of industry insight and knowledge to this exciting new concept. DePaul aims to bring back the long lost artform of the Maitre D’ with elevated customer service and extra attention to detail. While the pandemic may have changed the state of dining for months and maybe years to come, DePaul and team looks to bring back all the things we have missed this last year about an exceptional dining experience. In the kitchen, DePaul has tapped New Jerseynative Executive Chef Jose Galicia of The Chophouse.
For more information, call 610-589-0500 or visit www. depaulstable.com/ or follow DePaul’s Table on Facebook for details on opening date and hours.
CADES holds shredding event
CADES, 401 Rutgers Ave., Swarthmore, will hold a Shredding Fundraiser 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 24. Everyone is invited to bring their boxes of paper to shred. For a $20 donation, the paper will be securely shredded, without participants even having to leave the comfort of their car. For more information, call 610328-5955.
Senior Community Services offers long term planning seminar
Senior Community Service will present Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq., to talk about protecting home and assets in a free Zoom presentation 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. The seminar will address various questions, including: Will long term care costs eat up your life savings? Will you lose your home? Will your adult children be responsible to pay for your care? What are the benefits available to assist with payment? This program will review the current Medicaid and Medicare rules as well as other programs such as “Options,” Caregiver support, and a brief overview of veterans benefits.
To register, send email to Eileen at 484-496-2137.