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West Chester’s Open-Air Market Gets Nearly $700k Grant for Makeover
West Chester’s beloved Open-Air Market is getting a bounty of cash. Chester County is injecting nearly $700,000 to revitalize Gay Street, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The seasonal market runs along Gay Street for four blocks on weekends. Its origin story traces back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in…
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Mid Penn Bank Gets Approval to Open Carlisle Financial Center
Mid Penn Bank got the green light to open a new full-service retail financial center in Carlisle, Cumberland County. The new office, at 1196 Walnut Bottom Road, is the Bank’s first full-service financial center in Carlisle, and the fourth In Cumberland County. The Bank anticipates opening the office in September 2023, following renovations. “We…
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Five Percent Toll Increase Approved by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for Next Year
Driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about to become more expensive, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently approved a five percent toll increase for 2024, write Patrick Damp and John Shumway for CBS News. The new rates will take effect on January 7 and will apply to both E-ZPass holders and Toll By Plate. “As…
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Eight High-Paying Easy Jobs That Are Over $100k
Career experts have recently unveiled a list of high-paying “easy” jobs that offer salaries of over $100,000 and are considered relatively low-stress. Information Technology Manager With an average salary of $119,500, IT managers plays a vital role in managing technological advancements and ensuring security. Risk Manager Earning around $116,000, a person in this position would calculate…
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Chester County Has the Most Increase in New Housing in the Philadelphia Region
When it comes to new housing in the Philadelphia suburbs, Chester County is ahead of the curve. Compared to the rest of the collar counties, Chester has allowed for more housing units over the past few years, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite that, new housing is still on the decline compared to…
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Exton Hotel and Conference Center Up for Auction Starting at $2.5 Million
An Exton hotel is up for auction with a starting bid of $2.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 219-key hotel has an assessed property value of $2.35 million and currently is known as the Exton & Chester Hotel & Conference Center. The property has been owned by RRR Hotel LLC…
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King of Prussia Takes the Throne in Retail, Business Occupancy
King of Prussia is booming as commercial and retail occupancy is at its highest rate, writes Paul Schwedelson of the Philadelphia Business Journal. CEO of King of Prussia District Eric Goldstein credits this success to the increase of mixed-use of land. “There are places to eat at, places to shop at, things to do…
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State-of-The-Art Mental Health Service Facilities Coming to West Chester
Amid the shuttering of Brandywine Hospital, there has been a dearth of mental health services in Chester County. Now, an oasis in what was described as a “mental health desert” is coming to West Chester, and soon there will be 72 new inpatient beds, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. A state-of-the-art…
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Six Strategies to Have a Successful Job Search
Job searches can be overwhelming, especially for highly sought-after positions like remote work. However, there are ways to improve your chances of landing a position, according to Flexjobs. Build Your Network Expanding your network of professional connections and mentors is key to landing a new opportunity. This can be done through virtual events, happy…
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Here are Co-ops and CSAs to Get Fresh Produce in Chester County
There’s more than just the grocery store produce section to pick up weekly fruits and veggies. The Main Line is home to a wide selection of co-ops and CSAs, writes Rachel Spurlock for Main Line Today. Here are co-ops and CSAs to check out in Chester County. In Downingtown, Down to Earth Harvest is a…
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As Exotic Mushroom Craze Germinates, Kennett Square Supplier Sees Expansion
Kennett Square-based supplier Caputo and Guest is thriving with their specialty mushrooms. When the family company began growing exotic mushrooms sales were slow, writes Keith Loria for The Produce News. Common mushrooms such as white and brown mushrooms stole the show, but now with the health-conscious uprising, Americans are seeking something new. The company includes…
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Willow Grove Shopping Center Gets Approval for New 160-Unit Apartment Building
As the Willow Grove Shopping Center sees a major overhaul, a new 260-unit apartment building has been approved. Federal Realty Investment Trust will build the residential buildings on a parking lot, along with retail and a parking garage, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The site will be at 122 Park Avenue,…
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‘Barbenheimer’ Brings Back Local Cinema at Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
The Barbenheimer craze is reviving local cinemas once hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Chester County, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville is a beloved venue that served as a backdrop for the pivotal scene in the 1958 film The Blob. Since 1903, the theater has survived a pandemic…
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Why You Should Move to West Chester, According to This Magazine
For those who are looking for a hip place to live in Chester County, West Chester is the place to be, according to Sandy Smith at Philadelphia Magazine. This town of 19,000 has an urban feel but a relaxed atmosphere. However, the figure doubles when the West Chester University students come back for the fall…
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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center to Promote Live Theatre
Coming in August, Uptown! will present the hilarious musical comedy, Nunsense! This funny yet wholesome show is about a convent of nuns raising money for the funeral of four nuns who, unfortunately, succumbed to botulism as a result of an unfortunate convent cooking accident. The four shows will run only August 25 through August 27,…
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Here are the Top-Ranked Chester County Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region
Chester County high schools made the Niche list of the 2023 Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Area. The ranking was based on an analysis of student and parent reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education. The list considered state test scores, graduation rates, teacher quality, SAT scores, and high school…
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Check Out Which Chester County Towns are the Best Places to Live in America
Two Chester County towns are considered some of the best places to live in America. The website Niche looked at several factors including location, school quality, crime rates, employment, and housing to determine the rankings. Devon ranked No. 9 for its highly rated public schools, housing, and being a good place to raise a family.…
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New $400 Million Training Program Will Prepare Pennsylvania Workers for Infrastructure Jobs
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order earlier this week that created a $400 million training program that will prepare up to 10,000 Pennsylvania workers for jobs created by federal infrastructure investments, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Grants awarded by the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program are designed to provide companies, contractors,…
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