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Convenience Store Liquor in Pennsylvania? Rutter’s Thinks It Could Work
Could convenience store liquor become a thing in Pennsylvania? York County-based Rutter’s is opening a door. Its parent company applied to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to open 64 “limited distilleries” at its stores. That application was denied, but Rutter’s is appealing, writes Steth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported at Yahoo! news. Rutter’s already sells…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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Sales Jump for Lansdowne’s Forte3D After $250,000 ‘Shark Tank’ Deal
Lansdowne-based Forte3D $250,000 deal on “Shark Tank” is already translating into a noticeable uptick in sales one week after founder and CEO Alfred Goodrich appeared on the ABC reality series, writes Stephanie L. Arnold for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I’d say we’re at least 20 times our weekly revenue,” Goodrich said. “We’re blowing it out.” The…
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VISTA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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VISTA Careers – Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services.…
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Upper Darby Challenger League Coach Receives International Honor
For 34 years, Jack Malone of Brookhaven has brought everything he has to a little league team in Upper Darby, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Marine Corps veteran and Down Syndrome advocate coaches an adaptive Little League program that brings baseball to individuals with physical or intellectual challenges. Now the coach of…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named 2026 Best Nursing Home
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking…
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VISTA Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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TLC: Creating a More Connected Holiday Season for Your Family
The holidays can feel like a lot. There is joy, stress, excitement, and sometimes a little chaos all mixed together. For families who are blending traditions, sharing time between households, or simply trying to make it through a challenging year, the season can stir up even more emotions. Even so, it also creates natural openings…
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Springfield Hospital Legal Action Over Repairs to Be Dismissed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan is pleased with the progress made between various parties to fix the closed Springfield Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Springfield Township filed a September Common Pleas Court injunction against Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Veritas Inc., which leases the…
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Champion of Kindness and Inclusion Wins ‘We Are Worth It’ Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Ben Hartranft, founder and CEO of Benergy1, has been awarded the “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocate Employee of the Year Award for his extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and compassion in promoting inclusion and kindness for all. Diagnosed with Autism at age two and once knowing only twenty words, Ben…
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Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone
Small business optimism is running above average nationally, while uncertainty has dropped, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Here in Delaware County, the business mood depends on what business you are in, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, small businesses in the Philadelphia region saw a 2.4 percent bump in consumer…
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A Year of Quiet Comebacks: Inside Family Service of Chester County’s New Impact Report
The first thing you notice when you walk into Maria’s kitchen is the way her son leans comfortably against her side as she moves around the room. A year ago, that kind of closeness felt impossible. Back then, mornings were tense, evenings were louder than she wanted to admit, and she often ended the day…
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St. Hedwig Church in Chester Will No Longer Be a Catholic Church
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez approved the relegation on Sunday of the 100+-year-old church to “profane but not sordid use,” effective Jan. 1, 2026. That means it will no longer…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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When Is a Good Time to Move Into a Life Care Community?
Have you ever walked into the middle of an interesting story or lively party and wondered what you missed? Even if someone tries to fill you in, it’s never the same as seeing it for yourself. As they say, “Timing is everything.” If you’re considering moving to a Life Plan Community, like Freedom Village at…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…




























































