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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crozer Health closure: Hundreds attend Delaware County job fair
The Brief A job fair was held in Delaware County aimed at connecting thousands of workers impacted by the Crozer Health bankruptcy and eventual closure to new careers. More than 200 employers and support systems lined up in Subaru Park in Chester for them Tuesday. CHESTER, Pa. - Hundreds of former employees of Crozer Health attended a job fair at Subaru Park, in Chester, in order to help those impacted move on in new positions and careers. Personal impacts Michael Payne walked through Subaru Park in Chester with fellow former OR Surgical Technologists on Tuesday, joining the thousands affected by recent Crozer Health layoffs, trying to find a new full-time job. He says the layoff couldn't have come at a worse time. "My wife had a stroke maybe three to four weeks prior to me losing my job. She was on my benefits, my children is on my benefits and everything got ripped from under me," he says. "I'm praying, I'm praying to God that I land something." Kareeman Blagman, also a OR Surgical Technologist, says they were hopeful until their last day. "It felt like a death," she says. "My ideal next job would just be somewhere that's more stable, just working at another great facility and learning." What we know More than 200 employers set up around the concourse for the four-hour job fair, a collaboration between the Delaware County Workforce Development Office, PA CareerLink® Delaware County, Pa. Department of Labor & Industry, and numerous community partners. Michael Robinson, with Outreach and Hiring at Temple University, was among the many also offering free resources. "Resume writing, job referrals, we help them with their job search tactics," he says. "There's a lot of people as you can see looking for work." Dr. Monica Taylor, Chair of Delaware County Council, says for those that could not make the job fair, their transition center for laid-off employees will remain open 8:30 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 160 E. 7th Street in Chester. You can make an appointment by calling (610) 876-4855, and walk-ins are also allowed. "You can't replace a Crozer and some of our employees have been here serving our community for decades, but I do feel like today is the next step. People are starting to look at what the next opportunity is," she says. What's next As for next steps for healthcare in Delaware County, she says they are continuing to work with non-profit providers in the region. Mayor of Chester, Stefan Roots, also stopped by. "We're very hopeful that when the smoke clears, the building is still there intact, the need is certainly intact, and anyone that wants to bring a health system to Chester, believe me, I'm rolling out the red carpet," he says. Payne, while praying and hopeful for a new full-time gig, says he is also worried about the community. "People can die and that's my main concern," he says. "Hopefully it helps the people that lost their jobs, but for the community, it's still sad, it's a terrible thing." Information for Crozer workers County officials say Crozer employees can text 'healthjobs' to 888777 for updates from PA CareerLink or for career and training events and resources. Employees can also sign up for virtual sessions starting April 30 for more information about unemployment, health insurance and training services, or drop by the Crozer Transition Center/PA CareerLink at 160 E 7th St. in Chester starting on May 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend hours to be announced later. Scan the QR code for career and training events: Mental health support Those in need can also utilize the National Suicide & Crisis Hotline and call, text or chat 988. For mental health support from Peer, contact the Peer Warmline at 855-464-9342. You can also reach the Delaware County Crisis Connections Team at 1-855-889-7827.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Florida one step closer to naming road after Trump
The Brief A bill aimed at naming a stretch of a Florida road after President Donald Trump is one step closer. The bill unanimously passed the House in February and the Senate on Thursday. It is set to go before Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature. ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida is one step closer to having a road named after United States President Donald Trump. The backstory The proposal, first introduced in the House back in February, has gained unanimous support – clearing both chambers without a single "no" vote. On Thursday, the Senate passed it 37-0. The HB 987 bill aims to rename a part of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road 74 and S. Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach County to President Donald J. Trump Boulevard. The bill also proposes renaming a portion of W. South Street – from South Division Avenue to U.S. 441 in Orange County – as Geraldine Thompson Way, in honor of the late Florida senator who died in February due to complications from knee replacement surgery. What's next Now, all that's left is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature to make it official. If the bill is approved, it will become effective on July 1. Dig deeper See a copy of the bill below or click here. Click to open this PDF in a new window. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared on the Florida Senate website.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Aviation STEM career day opens doors for students of color in Detroit
The Brief A career day was held today in Aviation STEM at the Tuskegee Museum at Detroit City Airport. The event encourages careers in STEM in the aviation field that some students of color may never have considered. DETROIT (FOX 2) - This week, hundreds of students across Metro Detroit are preparing for their future at a career day held at Detroit City Airport. They're learning about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and organizers believe an early introduction to these career paths can be a game-changer for students. Dig deeper "I just knew at that moment i was supposed to fly that plane," said Krystall Okebilu. Although she had received a degree in education, she was drawn to a career shift in aviation. "When I did fly, I didn't see anyone who looks like me, so I didn't think it was a possibility," she said. Now she is working to make sure Metro Detroit children realize they can, too with Aviation S.T.E.M. career day at Detroit City Airport. "I was only thinking about being a doctor," said Madyson Hamilton, a student at Detroit Public Safety Academy. "But now this has opened my eyes a little bit wider and now I may want to be part of the Air Force." The career day was hosted by Detroit's Tuskegee Airmen National Museum. "We have our ground school which will prepare them for their private pilot's license," Okebilu said. "We have our drone pilot's license, we have our general aircraft mechanics. We also have robotics." "It will be something interesting to do and go over, especially as a kid," said Hamilton. First Officer Mark Vaught said he understands the importance of the career day "I'm doing this event because this is where I started," he said. "I started flying when I was 16 years old and i got my first flight here. It was with an original Tuskegee Airman. His name was Ralph Mason." Vaught is a pilot for a commercial airlines and much more. "Twenty-five years in, I've worked with the Michigan Air National Guard," he said. "I got to fly three aircraft." And organizers say programs like this allow more students of color to see themselves in aviation. "African Americans are only 3 percent of the industry in military and commercial aviation," Vaught said. "That's what I want these kids to understand. I want them to have that option, to know that they can do that." To learn how you can enroll your child in pilot training, drone classes and much more HERE.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bensalem High School senior goes viral after receiving 5 Ivy League acceptance letters
The Brief A video is going viral on TikTok, with millions of views about a Pennsylvania high school senior who got accepted into five Ivy League universities. She's hoping to inspire other young girls. FOX 29's JoAnn Pileggi got a chance to meet her. BENSALEM, Pa. - Reaching the Ivy League is for the best and brightest and well-rounded students, and for the tens of thousands who apply, only a fraction get in. Here, though, one student has five Ivy offers! What we know "I applied to, yes, seven. I was expecting zero in all reality. I was not expected to get into any," said Victoria Mathieu, who received five Ivy acceptances. Victoria Mathieu, an 18-year-old Bensalem High School senior, aimed high by applying to seven of the eight Ivy League universities, where acceptance rates are in the single digits. The straight-A student had an impressive activities list and was captain of the step team. "Brilliant, self-sufficient, she's someone who speaks for herself. She's confident, someone I think if I had a daughter, I'd want them to look up to," said Dana Harrison, her high school guidance counselor. Victoria was awestruck when she opened her college portals on Ivy Day last month, and her TikTok went viral. She opened Columbia first because she'd received a likely letter. Second was Dartmouth, where she was waitlisted. And then the next four! "It was Cornell, Brown, Yale, and UPenn, four in a row. I thought I was gonna have a heart attack," Victoria said. "I was always encouraging her to push yourself and see where it leads," said Pierre Mathieu, Victoria's father. Victoria's role models are her parents, both super proud of their daughter. Both immigrants who lived the American dream, went to college, and instilled a serious work ethic and empathy for the world around her, volunteering and getting involved in social impact clubs. "It's not like I could've worked harder. I laid everything out on the table. I was proud of the work I submitted," Victoria added. Victoria had no rejections! She is waitlisted at Harvard and Dartmouth. What's next Decision day is Thursday, and she's leaning towards Yale. She eventually wants to go to law school and plans to mentor middle school students this summer to help them achieve their academic goals.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Francisco food truck opening pop-up shop thanks to downtown revitalization
The Brief A program that seeks to revitalize downtown San Francisco by activating vacant spaces is expanding this summer. One of the recipients is a popular taco truck that will get a pop-up in the Union Square area. Al Pastor Papi was once received honors for 'Top Bay Area Burrito'. They offer Mexico City-style tacos and flavor. SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program is expanding once more with plans for a Union Square restaurant and other businesses that will fill once-vacant properties in the city's downtown. One of the recipients is bringing their authentic tacos to the area in their first brick and mortar. The revitalization effort, which is a partnership between the nonprofit SF New Deal that supports small businesses and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, seeks to transform downtown and boost the economy. Vacant to Vibrant started in 2023. This week, officials behind this partnership said this summer's openings will mark a significant milestone for the program. They've seen their 21st storefront opening since the program's launch and another 25 businesses are slated to open over the next year, they said. Miguel Escobedo, founder and chef of Al Pastor Papi, is one of the recipients of the program. He's no stranger to the Bay Area's culinary scene. In 1999, he and his brother founded Papalote. That endeavor put him on the map and got him exposure on the Food Network. "I left that in 2017," he said. His brother still runs Papalote, but Escobedo went on to run Al Pastor Papi, founding the food truck in 2018. "I was a food truck for six years," said Escobedo. He went on to get recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle as having the "Top Bay Area Burrito." KTVU caught up with Escobedo back in 2022 where he demonstrated what it takes to make his burrito. At the time, he told us he went to a culinary institute in Mexico City to learn the art of al pastor. He was born in Mexico City. He said Mexico City-style tacos got a little lost in the whole birria craze (those are the cheesy, juicy tacos you dip in a consome.) He reminds us of this very important detail: "The original Mexico City-style taco is a corn tortilla, protein, onion, cilantro and salsa." He says 'El Trompo', the vertical spit roast, makes all the difference to his al pastor, the spit-roasted pork used in his dishes. The turnaround in getting this brick and mortar opportunity is pretty fast. Escobedo said Vacant to Vibrant reached out to him in early March. The space for his pop-up is reportedly in a former Chipotle franchise. "We're truly a block from Union Square. That was the beauty of the project," said Escobedo. "This is a unique experience for both of us. They were looking for an established brand in San Francisco." He said he's seeing tremendous support from SF New Deal. "Vacant to Vibrant is a movement that proves small businesses are the heartbeat of a thriving city," said Simon Bertrang, executive director of SF New Deal, the nonprofit that runs Vacant to Vibrant. He said they are working hand in hand with local small businesses, property owners and key partners like JPMorganChase on building a downtown that reflects the diverse spirit of San Francisco. "These long-term leases downtown and new pop-ups in Union Square signal real momentum, showing that when we invest in small businesses, we invest in the future of our city," Bertrang said. Escobedo said it's an honor to bring his authentic flavor to what he undeniably considers an "iconic neighborhood." He was enthused to be just two blocks from the Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the Vacant to Vibrant program is reinvigorating downtown. "Every time a new business takes over a vacant space, it breathes new life into our commercial corridors," said Mayor Daniel Lurie. "By breaking down barriers for small business owners, Vacant to Vibrant is fueling San Francisco's comeback. Lurie thanked JPMorganChase for their support of the public-private partnership. The firm is furthering its commitment to the program with an additional $500,000 in funding. One of their representatives said they believe small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy. What's next You can expect Al Pastor Papi to make its debut at 232 O'Farrell Street near Union Square this summer. Other downtown pop-ups included in this summer's Vacant to Vibrant expansion include: Nooworks, a Mission-based apparel brand, at 236 Powell Street in the Union Square area. Craftivity, a hands-on arts and crafts studio that specializes in team-building experiences and creative group events, will pop-up at 215 Fremont Suite 1. In addition to new pop-ups, four businesses that opened last summer through the program will get long-term leases. Businesses that have now signed multi-year lease agreements include: Hungry Crumbs at 215 Fremont Street, 5B, Koolfi Creamery at 50 Fremont Street, Paper Son Cafe at 303 2nd Street, N102, and Studio Aurora at 302 Valencia Street. These businesses join seven others that were previous recipients of the Vacant to Vibrant program in securing long-term leases. Andre Torrez is a digital content producer for KTVU. Email Andre at or call him at 510-874-0579.
