• To Address Dangerous Shortage, Pennsylvania Turnpike to Add More Parking Spaces for Large Trucks

    To Address Dangerous Shortage, Pennsylvania Turnpike to Add More Parking Spaces for Large Trucks

    The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning on addressing the persistent dangerous shortage of parking spaces for large trucks by adding 63 more parking spots over the next two years, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The commission has already added 194 of these parking spaces at four service plazas in the last 15…

  • Cabrini to Host Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

    Cabrini to Host Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

    Cabrini University’s second annual Juneteenth celebration will take place in honor of African American culture and heritage from Noon to 4 PM on Monday, June 19. The event will explore “Independence, Freedom, and Emancipation” through ritual, music, dance, and food. Patricia Reid-Merritt, a 1973 graduate of Cabrini, author, and Distinguished Professor of Social Work and…

  • Seven High-Paying Jobs That Are Also Pretty Cool  

    Seven High-Paying Jobs That Are Also Pretty Cool  

    If you’re looking for a high-paying job but not sure which industry to dip your toes into, there are plenty of positions that might be under your radar. Here are seven high-paying jobs that are also pretty cool, according to Buzzfeed.   Horse Braider  Yes, this is a real thing. Horses need to get their…

  • In Leadership Role, West Chester Cancer Specialist Aims to Drive Specialized Treatment for Child Patients  

    In Leadership Role, West Chester Cancer Specialist Aims to Drive Specialized Treatment for Child Patients  

    A West Chester pediatric cancer specialist has been chosen to lead the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and he wants to use his leadership role to explore specialized treatment for child patients, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   E. Anders Kolb worked in the division of hematology and oncology at Nemours Children’s Health. He…

  • Harcum College Fashion Faculty Member Joins Project Runway Season 20

    Harcum College Fashion Faculty Member Joins Project Runway Season 20

    A Harcum College faculty member will appear on Season 20 of Project Runway All-Stars. Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste is a distinguished fashion faculty member and Haitian-born designer. Jean-Baptiste, representing Philadelphia, brings his unique talent, vibrant painted garments, and avant-garde style to the highly anticipated all-star season. Project Runway, a renowned fashion design competition, has captivated audiences…

  • This Kennett Square Coffee Shop Brews Up a Loving Community  

    This Kennett Square Coffee Shop Brews Up a Loving Community  

    A Kennett Square coffee shop starts with a love story. To this day, Philter, which is the word for “potion, or charm meant to cause the person taking it to fall in love with a specific person” aims to inspire patrons to fall in love with coffee, community, or even a future partner, details a staff…

  • Low and Middle-income Buyers Face Shortage of Affordable Homes in Philadelphia Area

    Low and Middle-income Buyers Face Shortage of Affordable Homes in Philadelphia Area

    Despite plenty of available homes for sale at high prices, low- and middle-income homebuyers in the Philadelphia metro area are currently facing a shortage of affordable homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Ongoing high housing costs and the scarcity of available homes continues to present budget challenges for many prospective buyers, and it’s…

  • Four Tips on How to Adjust to Work After a Vacation

    Four Tips on How to Adjust to Work After a Vacation

    It’s summer! And that also means that it’s time for a vacation. However, unlike Europeans, Americans are unable to take months at a time off from work. Two weeks in paradise can fly by, so here are tips on how to adjust to work after a vacation, according to Flexjobs.   Schedule a Buffer Day …

  • Kennett Square French Micro-Bakery Values Sustainability

    Kennett Square French Micro-Bakery Values Sustainability

    A micro-bakery in Kennett Square is an homage to French pastries and culture. Lola Pâtisserie is not the first project of Culinary Institute-educated Kallista Pluciennik. She’s always loved baking, but it was a high school assignment that introduced her to her passion for the French baking method, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press.…

  • Uptown! Launches New Artist Series, Featuring Sisters Presley & Taylor, and Grammy-nominated Six One Five Collective

    Uptown! Launches New Artist Series, Featuring Sisters Presley & Taylor, and Grammy-nominated Six One Five Collective

    Since 2017, in addition to theatre, dance, comedy and film, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center has built an enviable niche presenting popular tribute bands and local musical artists from alternative, to rock, to jazz on their Mainstage and in their intimate Cabaret. Starting July 15th, Uptown is presenting a New Artist Series, featuring rising stars…

  • West Chester Farm a Supplier of Trendy Cocktail Bar in Kensington  

    West Chester Farm a Supplier of Trendy Cocktail Bar in Kensington  

    A West Chester farm supplies the secret sauce — or ginger — for a Kensington cocktail bar and restaurant. Zuohong “Ed” Yin of Queen’s Farm met the owners of Post Haste at a Head House Farmer’s Market, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to these crafty concoctions, this trendy establishment’s mission is sustainability.…

  • Animal Sanctuary in Lincoln University Aims to Educate the Public

    Animal Sanctuary in Lincoln University Aims to Educate the Public

    A non-profit animal rescue wants to place an emphasis on the welfare of wandering ducks. Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary, in the Lincoln University area, aims to rehabilitate abandoned farm animals, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. The sanctuary, which began in 2021 by Sarah Stegeman, is currently caring for 37 ducks, along with a…

  • Are You the Office Jerk? Here’s What to Do About It

    Are You the Office Jerk? Here’s What to Do About It

    If you’re likable at your workplace, there’s a chance you already know. However, if the opposite is true, there’s a chance you may be totally oblivious to being the office jerk. That’s because, according to a study cited in The Wall Street Journal, humans are less likely to give negative or critical feedback. While your…

  • West Chester Novelist’s LGBTQ Sci-Fi Book to Be Turned into Disney+ Series

    West Chester Novelist’s LGBTQ Sci-Fi Book to Be Turned into Disney+ Series

    A West Chester-raised novelist was not always public about his sexuality, but now with the popularity of his queer sci-fi novel book, Brian Zepka is proud to have his work recognized by the LGBTQ+ community, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight.   His debut novel, The Temperature of You And Me, drew crowds of fans…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Announces Appointment of New President and CEO

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Announces Appointment of New President and CEO

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is announcing the appointment of Bertram L. Lawson II as President and CEO. Lawson is a seasoned 24-year YMCA professional who most recently served as the President and CEO of the YMCA of Central New York. Lawson previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for Mastery Charter Schools Network and…

  • Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute Returns to West Chester for a Father’s Day Concert at Uptown!

    Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute Returns to West Chester for a Father’s Day Concert at Uptown!

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is recognized as a destination for a wide variety of tribute bands and June will be no exception. The previously sold-out Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute will make a return appearance to the Uptown Mainstage on Father’s Day, Sunday June 18th, at 7:30. Green River – The Creedence Clearwater…

  • Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies

    Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies

    The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…

  • Common Resume Mistakes That Get Your Job Application Filtered by A.I.

    Common Resume Mistakes That Get Your Job Application Filtered by A.I.

    While job openings are abundant, competition is still fierce in today’s employment market. Simply submitting a resume online is probably not going to get you anywhere, especially with ATS scanners. Here are common resume mistakes that can cause your application to be filtered out by A.I., according to CNBC.   Getting too Creative  While going…