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Uptown! Partners with Taylor’s Music Store and Studios for a Singer-Songwriter Contest
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is collaborating Taylor’s Music Store and Studios for a Singer-Songwriter Contest celebrating the unique talent of solo musical artists in and around West Chester. In Taylor-Made at Uptown! contestants will compete for the opportunity to perform in a semi-finalist round in Uptown’s Cabaret, and in a finalist round on Uptown’s…
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Local Breweries Adapt to Bubbling Popularity of Canned Cocktails
The number of craft breweries skyrocketed in the Keystone State since 2011, but now Pennsylvania’s beloved breweries are facing fierce competition. Canned cocktails are on the rise, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These ready-to-drink products are proving to be difficult for breweries’ distribution arms. But of all the 531 breweries…
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A.I. in the Workplace? This West Chester Professional Has Opinions
Companies are implementing A.I. tools that claim to reduce stress, increase employee connectivity, and provide feedback. While they allegedly are supposed to make employees’ jobs easier, some professionals are skeptical, writes Danielle Abril for The Washington Post. West Chester’s Steve Ozer, a communications director for a chemical sales agent, discussed the A.I. renaissance in the…
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PREIT Faces $1 Billion in Debt, Struggles to Sell Exton Square Mall
Exton Square Mall owner PREIT has a huge bill due at the end of this year. The real estate company accrued $1 billion in debt and was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange last December, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Company executives are working on diversifying their portfolio, while also shedding weaker…
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Top High-Paying Jobs for Millennials and Gen Z
Plenty of people want a high-paying job, but there are some that might appeal to the younger demographic. According to Forbes, Millennials and Gen Z have digital skills that make them unique assets to the job market. Here are the top high-paying jobs for Millennials and Gen Z. Data Scientist Average Annual Salary: $123,999 …
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King of Prussia’s Purolite Building New Plant in Landenberg
King of Prussia-based Purolite is joining the wave of investments in Chester County facilities. The company is spending $190 million to turn Landenberg’s W.L. Gore facility into its latest factory. Purolite is a company that produces resin beads for purifying water and medical pills, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plant,…
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West Chester-Based Network Vice President Makes 40 Under 40 List
A West Chester-based network of alarm service companies is boasting of their vice president Sarah Goldstein who recently made Security Systems News’ 40 Under 40 list. Goldstein began her career at Alarm Connections as accounts receivable, she then went on to create the Partner Services Department as the only member. The department then expanded…
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King of Prussia Golf Venue Will Offer On-Site Dining, Games, & Live Music
An experiential golfing venue is making its grand opening in King of Prussia this July. With over 70 locations scattered across the country, Topgolf mixes sport with leisure, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Spanning 48.5 acres, the three- floor venue will include 34 hitting bays on each level and can serve 534…
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Happy Pride! Four LGBTQ-Friendly Companies With Remote or Hybrid Positions
It’s Pride Month for the LGBTQ community, but inclusivity and diversity are a year-round effort. Plenty of workplaces have been taking the initiative to be more supportive of LGBTQ people. Here are companies that have remote or hybrid positions and are also LGBTQ-friendly, according to Flex Jobs. Dropbox This collaboration platform is used to…
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Downingtown Country Club Owner Credits Soaring Golf Popularity for Acquisition
Downingtown Country Club owner Ron Jaworski is cashing in on the boom in golf players. The former Eagles quarterback recently purchased the Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown, Delaware, and is eyeing properties in the future, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This will be the eighth property owned by the golf…
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Pros and Cons of a Summer Job Search
While many people like to wind down during the summer, it can also be an advantageous time to start your job search. However, there are still roadblocks you can hit during the slower months. Here are the pros and cons of a summer job search, according to FlexJobs. Pro: Less Competition Con: Slower…
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Lincoln Professor’s Installation Project Shows Brandywine Valley Artists in Another Dimension
A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place project is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and collaborator Matt Nelson. The works from artists such as Brandywine Valley legend Andrew Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and Karl J. Kuerner are projected onto their sites of inspiration, writes J.F. Pirro…
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Four Six Figure Remote Jobs
Six figure remote jobs are not as hard to come by, especially in the post-pandemic era. Here are jobs that pay at least $150K a year, according to the website Traveling Lifestyle. Freelance Publicist Hourly wage: $200 per hour Publicists may represent individuals or companies and are responsible for external communications. This could…
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Discipline is Key for West Chester Resident, One of Many Hybrid Workers Heading Down the Shore
Hybrid workers in the Philadelphia region are taking advantage of the warmer weather. Some hit the road on Thursday night to head down the shore and work on the beach for Friday. A West Chester client manager also seizes this opportunity, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mark Evangelista of Lexis Nexis was…
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Berwyn Native Praised for HBO Series, Now He’s Filming New Movie in New Jersey
The Berwyn-native and brains behind critically acclaimed HBO Series: Mare of Easttown is heading to Hunterdon County in New Jersey to film a new thriller, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Echo Valley takes place in southeast Pennsylvania and stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a horse trainer and her daughter. The production will…
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Four Fun High Paying Jobs
A job with a high salary is much desired, but it’s not always enjoyable. However, there are some high-paying jobs that are also fun. Here are a few, according to the website Moneywise. Art Therapist Average annual salary: $61,101 While you might have to shell out extra money to earn a master’s degree, working…
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Malvern CEO’s Love of Fashion Dates Back to Childhood
A Malvern CEO and former VISTA Millennial Superstar is sharing why fashion is important to her. Tashelle Darby-Wong of Irieveda Spice Blends discusses that fashion has played a role in helping her stay grounded in her self-identity, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. She describes her fashion as “modern elegance, chic, colorful, versatile”…
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Elverson-Based Farm Produces Soybeans, Sawdust, and Family Legacy
An Elverson-based farm is continuing its family tradition and possibly even expanding across the East Coast. Beam Farms Inc. is run by father (Bill) and son (Matthew) to continue their early legacy dating back to the early 1900’s, writes Chris Torres for FarmProgress. What was once 100-acres transformed to 4,000 acres as well as…
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