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Phoenixville Brewery Secures ‘Hop-pening’ Spot, Toasts Crowdfunding Success
A Phoenixville brewery has earned its spot on Bridge Street, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign of investors, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Between June and August, Twelve78 Brewing raised $123,000 on the investment platform Mainvest for its 5,000-square-foot space, which includes a taproom and brewery production area. The funding will go…
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Resume Tips for Securing Your Next Promotion and Showcasing Your Professional Journey
Your resume serves as a testament to your professional journey, writes Kimberly Zhang for Entrepreneur. When considering resume tips for a promotion, focus on your leadership experiences, adaptability, and continuous growth. Starting with a compelling summary can set the tone. This summary should encapsulate your career trajectory, emphasizing key leadership roles and showcasing your growth…
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Uptown! Presents Tommy And Me, a Play by Legendary Sportscaster Ray Didinger
During Tommy McDonalds’ storied career playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, a young Ray Didinger met him during one of his family trips to Hershey, the home of the Birds’ summer training camp. During those visits, they struck up a lasting friendship that continued throughout Tommy’s career. Ray went on to become one of Philly’s favorite…
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Phoenixville’s Transportation Projects Pave the Way for a Walkable Future
In the borough’s efforts to become a fifteen-minute, walkable town, Phoenixville is kickstarting two major transportation construction projects that improve pedestrian safety, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The first project includes a $849,775 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to revitalize Mowere Road. The total project will cost $1.4 million to reconstruct the road…
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From Stuck to Success: Strategies to Navigate the Mid-Career Plateau
The mid-career plateau is often marked by feelings of stagnation. However, with introspection and strategy, this period can be a springboard to renewed career vigor, writes Caroline Ceniza-Levine for Forbes. Central to overcoming this plateau is understanding one’s career aspirations. Is it a leadership role, challenging projects, or a better work-life balance? Identifying these…
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Forbes Ranks Five Companies with Links to Chester County Among America’s Top Employers
A new report by Forbes has ranked the best employers by state. Out of the 97 employers in Pennsylvania, five companies with ties to Chester County made the list, writes Alan Schwarz for Forbes. Forbes partnered with research firm Statista which surveyed 700,000 workers at companies with 500 employees or more across each state…
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As Kennett Square’s Galer Estate Vineyard Plans to Close, its Future Faces Uncorked Uncertainty
The future of Kennett Square’s boutique winery remains uncertain, as the property will soon be sold to an undisclosed buyer, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery will close on Sept. 17 before the sale goes through. It is uncertain what the new owners plan to do with the property.…
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Workplace Wellness and the Importance of Employee Mental Health
The importance of employee mental health is a prevailing issue, and many people often sideline their emotional well-being for the sake of their work, writes Jason Zickerman for Entrepreneur Magazine. However, being successful while also having a sound mind can exist in tandem with each other. Dr. Martin Seligman, a leading figure in positive psychology…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester Remains Local Favorite for Rare Reads
West Chester’s Baldwin’s Book Barn is a pillar of the Chester County independent bookstore scene, and its origin story begins in the family. The stone barn was built in 1822 and founded as a bookstore in 1946 by William and Lilla Baldwin, writes Marilyn Sanders for PhillyBite Magazine. Their son Tom Baldwin grew up…
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Rep. John Lawrence Takes Back-to-School Tour of the Jennersville YMCA Childcare and Early Learning Center
In the spirit of back-to-school season, Representative John Lawrence met with YMCA leaders to discuss the vital role that Early Childhood Education Centers play in the community. Lacking Access to Childcare “Unfortunately, many Chester County parents are unable to work and raise a family in our community because they lack access to safe and affordable…
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Tuning In to the Art of Listening in the Workplace
Successful individuals possess a distinct advantage: they actively practice listening in the workplace with genuine curiosity, writes Ashton Jackson for CNBC. Muriel Wilkins, co-founder of the leadership consulting firm Paravis Partners, passionately states on the “Radical Candor” podcast, “Listening is the biggest and the most underused skill that helps drive empathy, and a lot of…
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West Chester Boutique Owner Talks Success of Global Vintage Empire on eBay
The owner of a West Chester-based Malena’s Vintage Boutique has a love of vintage clothes that dates back to when she was just twelve years old, writes staff for eBay. Malena Martinez said that she started selling curated pieces when she was studying fashion design and business at the Pratt Institute in New York. In…
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Chester County Entrepreneur’s Start-Up is a Game Changer for Betting
A Chester County native is revolutionizing sports betting apps. The start-up Sporttrade, founded by Birmingham Township’s Alex Kane, took the app live in Colorado, and has plans to expand to a couple more states by the first quarter of 2024, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The app launched in New Jersey…
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Penn State Great Valley Students Prepare for Final Phase of Nittany AI Challenge
For the fourth time in five years, a team of Penn State Great Valley students will compete in the final round of the Nittany AI Challenge, held on Sept. 7 at the AI for Good Expo. The challenge offers Penn State students the opportunity to try to solve real-world issues through AI and machine learning. For Master of…
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Pennsylvania’s War on Spotted Lanternflies is an Uphill Battle
When spotted lanternflies first arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive species stirred fears of the decimation of the state’s vineyards and timber production, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Those fears never fully materialized, in part due to a swift reaction of residents who went on a killing spree against the insect driven…
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Tower Health, Operator of Phoenixville Hospital, Plans for Profitability in 2024
Tower Health, the operator of Phoenixville Hospital in Chester County, could be on the upswing. The Berks County-based health system cut its operating deficit by more than 70 million, which is down 33 percent compared to 2022, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The health system also saw a slight revenue increase and…
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Woman Finds N.C. Wyeth Painting in Thrift Store for Four Dollars, Plans to Auction Later this Month
A four-dollar thrift find of a mysterious illustration in a Manchester, New Hampshire Savers store could soon be sold for up to $250,000, writes Elaine Velie for HyperAllergic Magazine. In 2017, a woman found a dusty painting by acclaimed Chadds Ford artist N.C. Wyeth featured 1884 novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson. At first, she…
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Senator Carolyn Comitta Goes Back to School at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
As many local students head back to school this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta met with leaders and educators from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to thank them for their commitment to the community. A former teacher and a member of the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee, Comitta is keenly aware of the importance of high-quality childcare and…
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