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West Chester Florist Brings a Unique Flair to Weddings
West Chester florist Sherrerd Steele’s passion came into full bloom during her son’s wedding in 2019, writes Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. Steele, who previously had a career in geology and engineering, designed his floral arrangement. It was at that moment she realized she wanted to use her flower power to start a business. Thus in…
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Penn State Health, Mid Penn Bank Partner to Raise More Than $1 Million for Urology Department
Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank are strengthening their commitment to supporting life-changing care and increasing cancer research in central Pennsylvania. As an expansion of the organizations’ No Shave November partnership, Mid Penn Bank has committed to lead a campaign over the next four years. Each November since 2016, participants from both organizations have ditched…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand
If you are hoping to see housing prices drop in the Philadelphia region, you might be in for quite a wait, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach CEO Larry Flick V, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Low housing inventory is “strangling the market” and continuing to keep both demand and…
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Ember at Berwyn Brings Luxury Living to Chester County This October
Berwyn will see new luxury housing adjacent to the Swedesford Plaza this October, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. Ember at Berwyn spans 308,000 square feet and offers 250 units with an abundance of amenities for residents to enjoy. It has recently begun pre-leasing apartments. The complex provides direct access to the Chester Valley…
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Top Strategies for Achieving a Fulfilling Work-Life Balance
Achieving a fulfilling work-life balance is essential to one’s overall well-being and satisfaction. This balance isn’t about neglecting work or cutting back hours. Instead, it’s about managing time to ensure every vital aspect of life gets enough attention, writes Zane Stevens for Forbes. Work-life balance requires setting boundaries so work doesn’t overshadow your personal…
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Key Tips for Navigating the Generative AI Revolution
The technological landscape is shifting at an unprecedented rate. With the rise of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, professionals across industries are finding themselves at a crossroads: adapt to the new tech frontier or risk being left behind, writes Pawel Rzeszucinski in Forbes. Here are some actionable insights individuals and organizations can take to…
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Ground Provisions in West Chester Gets a Four-Star Rating from Philadelphia Magazine
West Chester’s new idyllic vegan venue Ground Provisions has earned four out of four stars by Philadelphia Magazine’s Jason Sheehan. Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, the brains behind Vedge in Philly and Fancy Radish in D.C., have called the former Inn Keeper’s Kitchen home. Adjacent to Brinton Run Preserve, this Dilworthtown location is a…
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Valley Forge-Raised Author and Poet Brings ‘Philadelphia Voice’ to Life in New Novel
Valley Forge-raised novelist and poet Una Mannion’s novels are an homage to the Philadelphia region. Despite living in Ireland for decades after her pilgrimage across the pond, Mannion was inspired to write about her hometown, writes Maggie Lange for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her latest novel, Tell Me What I Am, follows a young girl…
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Massive Mixed-Use Project Planned Near North Philadelphia Amtrak Station
Two social impact-oriented developers are planning to construct a massive mixed-use project at the long-neglected site next to Amtrak’s North Philadelphia train station, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based Shift Capital and New York-based Essence Development, which is led by former Philadelphia Eagles safety Jamar Adams, acquired the land for $11.8 million…
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Overcoming Procrastination for a More Productive Workplace
In today’s fast-paced work environment, professionals are often bogged down by administrative tasks, unexpected emergencies, and seemingly endless virtual meetings. A recent Microsoft analysis reveals that employees spend almost a third more time communicating than actually producing, writes Rachel Feintzeig for The Wall Street Journal. This constant engagement leaves many feeling drained, with little…
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Following Chester County’s Footsteps, Pennsylvania Legislator Could Soon Propose Four-Day Workweek Bill
The Keystone State might be following Chester County’s footsteps through a four-day workweek bill. State Representative G. Roni Green, says she will soon introduce a bill that mandates a four-day work week with no pay reduction, writes Sarah Rump-Whitten for Fox Business. This legislation will apply to companies with more than 500 employees, excluding ones…
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The Simple Power of Setting Reminders
Achieving goals can often be a daunting task, but research suggests that the simple act of setting reminders can significantly boost our chances of success. This method, termed “cognitive offloading”, involves leveraging external tools such as notepads or digital alerts to assist our memory, writes Richard Sima for The Washington Post. Sam Gilbert, a…
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West Chester’s QVC Took Center Stage on Gordon Ramsay’s TV Show
West Chester-based QVC was the backdrop for an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. The reality competition shows feature business leaders and entrepreneurs all vying for the famous television chef’s $250,000 investment, writes Amanda Bell for The Messenger Entertainment. The season’s winner, Chris Kanik, recalls the challenge in which the contestants had to sell…
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Devon’s Zynerba Secured in $2 Million Deal by Harmony Biosciences
Devon-based Zynerba is set to be acquired by Harmony Biosciences Holdings in a $2 million deal, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Plymouth Meeting-based life sciences company will be Zynerba $1.1059 per share, as well as up to an additional $140 million depending on the success of Zynerba’s new drug candidate…
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Berwyn’s Upper Main Line YMCA to Host APP Philadelphia Open
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the nation’s preeminent pickleball tour for elite professionals and amateurs, is coming to Philadelphia. The 2023 APP Philadelphia Open, will be held August 23 – 27 in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The 2022 APP Philadelphia Open welcomed more than 400 players. The APP will host a special media event at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn on…
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How Gen Z Can Prepare for Today’s Professional Landscape
According to data from Intelligent.com, 40 percent of business leaders believe that Gen Z graduates are not adequately prepared for the workforce, writes Rachel Wells for Forbes. In fact, 39 percent of these leaders have terminated the contract of a Gen Z employee, and a significant 83 percent of this group have done so more…





























































