The Brandywine LaunchBox, an innovation space for entrepreneurs and innovators, opened with a ribbon-cutting and dedication March 18 in Lansdowne. Several dozen community leaders, elected officials and business owners joined Penn State President Eric J. Barron and Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells at the ceremony. The Brandywine LaunchBox is located at 18 N. Lansdowne Ave. within the newly-renovated …

LANSDOWNE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Theresa Pettaway is a mom of three. But over the years, she has become a mother figure to countless women across the Delaware Valley. “Through each child that I had, through each trial that I experienced, it kept me fighting for the community,” she said. Pettaway became a mom before she even knew it. “As a …

“Knowledge is knowing that the tomato is a fruit.  Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.”   Miles Kington But here’s someplace you can put ‘em: SOFFRITTO.  Carrots, celery and onion…the holy trinity of Italian cooking!   (Actually, the French will claim they invented it as mirepoix…but you know the French…).   Maybe you had a chance this …

LANSDOWNE — Alexis Wood felt like she was living in two different worlds in 2018, after her then 2-year-old daughter Milan was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Wood was working as a painter and operating Base Painting, a company she owned with her partner Eric Mitchell. She suddenly found herself thrust into a new world of navigating support services, education …

For Small Businesses, Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors,and Self-employed Individuals. The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion inforgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during theCOVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone.      * The loan amounts will be forgiven as long as: the loan proceeds areused to cover payroll costs, and most mortgage interest, rent, andutility costs over the 8-week period after the loan is made; andemployee and compensation levels are maintained.    * Payroll costs are capped at $100,000 on an annualized basis for eachemployee. Due to likely high subscription, it is anticipated that notmore than 25% of the forgiven amount may be for non-payroll costs; loanpayments will be deferred for 6 months.    * ELIGIBLE FOR NON-PROFITS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS. Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program, applications will begin to beaccepted at 12:01 A.M. APRIL 3, 2020. The application can be found HERE. These loans will be granted on a first-come first served basis, please work with your bank immediately. Each bank has its own requirements regarding the information that mustbe submitted. A list of items your bank may require is HERE, butyou will need to confirm what needs to be included with YOUR INDIVIDUALBANK. It will vary. Note:  Applications and the supporting materials must be submittedelectronically. You can apply through any existing SBA lender or throughany federally insured depository institution, federally insured creditunion, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. A Paycheck Protection Program template is available HERE.  This isan illustration of how you might get the numbers that are required foryour application. The U.S. Treasury has put together a BorrowerInformation Sheet, found HERE, which answers some frequently askedquestions.

English Ivy (Hedera helix) is highly invasive and is all over Lansdowne.  Sure it may look pretty on the ground or climbing up a wall, but it will wrap itself around your trees and suffocate them.  Right now while the trees are mostly bare is a great time to get out and see just how many trees are covered in …

Okay…now that I have your attention.  This has been a test of the Lansdowne Farmers Market Communication System.  If you have read this far, please stop by the Manager’s tent and collect one Market Buck to spend anywhere on the Market Midway.   F’real.  Wasn’t that easy? Another buck if you can recommend a good summer read relating to food, farming …

At the Utility Works Kiosk June 12-26, 2019 A unique exhibit combining the shell collection of Susan E. Evans and the artwork of Todd Breitling. Inviting the visitor to see art from a different perspective and take a closer look at nature, the cousins have joined forces in such a way as to tantalize the mind and encourage guests to …