• Senator Carolyn Comitta and YMCA Greater Brandywine Celebrate Sustainability

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming the community to a free Earth Day Festival on April 22 at 10AM. The festival will be held on the 54-acre campus of the Upper Main Line YMCA.   The Earth Day Festival is free for all to attend and will feature family-friendly activities including recycled art, bird walks, canoeing, bird house building, tree-planting, stream studies, face painting, and live music performed by Meadowlark, Em McKeever, and John Shirey.  The…

  • Coatesville-Based Startup to Participate in Business Accelerator

    Coatesville-Based Startup to Participate in Business Accelerator

    Coatesville-based H20 Connected is one of two Philadelphia area startups participating in a new accelerator. The Maryland-based accelerator made its debut this week and aims to guide companies that are using sustainable technology, writes Donte Kirby for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The accelerator will be ten weeks long and will guide all six companies that…

  • DeSales MBA offering Power Breakfast and Power Point Bootcamp

    DeSales MBA offering Power Breakfast and Power Point Bootcamp

    DeSales University is offering upcoming events for the Spring and Summer season. The university’s boot camps and power breakfasts are open to non-students and alumni, as well as referrals. Attendees are invited to bring work and personal colleagues.  The university is asking those interested in registering to email [email protected]. Upcoming Events Power Breakfast – Building your…

  • Three Ways To Overcome Remote Work Challenges

    Three Ways To Overcome Remote Work Challenges

    Remote work can be rewarding, but it also comes with its set of challenges. Here are ways you can overcome the obstacles of working remotely, according to Flex Jobs.   Set Boundaries  Try to dedicate a room in your house or a portion of your apartment as a designated workspace. This is the best way…

  • Madi’s On a Roll Opens Egg-Cellent New Storefront in Exton

    Madi’s On a Roll Opens Egg-Cellent New Storefront in Exton

    In 2018, Madi McShane left her day job with nothing but a dream and a bunch of egg rolls. She wanted to start a food truck for her creations but didn’t have the means, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. “I had zero plan, zero idea what I was doing and zero help. Looking…

  • Mid Penn Bank’s Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Empower Event

    Mid Penn Bank’s Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Empower Event

    Mid Penn Bank hosted its second annual Women’s Leadership Network Empower event at the West Shore Country Club on March 28. The full-day event brought together women leaders throughout the region to attend professional development seminars and participate in discussion groups on topics affecting women in business. Guests chose which sessions were best suited to their career goals…

  • Three Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in the Workplace 

    Three Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in the Workplace 

    In the age of an ongoing pandemic and high inflation, it’s no doubt that people’s mental health will suffer. Work responsibilities can only add to that stress.  Here are ways employees can address their mental health, according to Forbes.   Be Honest  If you’re facing workplace challenges that could be impacting your mental health, it’s important…

  • Cochranville Fox Hunter is a Quiet Legend

    Cochranville Fox Hunter is a Quiet Legend

    Cochranville’s Bruce Miller has made quite a name for himself as a legendary fox hunter at Chesire Hunt Conservancy, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. At 88 years old, Miller has 60 years of experience as a trainer, is a five-time winner of the Eclipse Award, and a winner of the Maryland Hunt Cup. …

  • DeSales MBA Offering Information Sessions

    DeSales MBA Offering Information Sessions

    DeSales University is offering information sessions for aspiring students. The MBA programs will be offering information sessions throughout the rest of the Spring on the following dates: All of these sessions are virtual and will be held on Zoom. For those who are interested in test-driving their education, DeSales will be hosting a Sample class…

  • Four Jobs That Pay for Travel  

    Four Jobs That Pay for Travel  

    Do you have the travel bug and want to see the world? You’re in luck! There are plenty of jobs that pay for travel and lodging, so you don’t have to worry about using PTO or doling out extra cash for your next big trip. Here are jobs that pay for travel, according to Zippia.  …

  • PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Coffee Shops in Chester County

    PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Coffee Shops in Chester County

    Chester County is home to several renowned cafes. Whether patrons want a quick pick-up of their cup of joe or sit down and bask in the aroma of beans, these coffee venues keep the caffeine fiends satisfied. Here are the best coffee shops in Chester County, according to PhillyBite Magazine.   Chester Springs   Juniper…

  • Former Helicopter Plant in Coatesville Sells to Delco-based Company  

    Former Helicopter Plant in Coatesville Sells to Delco-based Company  

    A tale of two aircraft companies dates to the thirties and forties when two prominent innovators revolutionized the helicopter. Igor Sikorsky developed the first successful helicopter in the U.S. in 1939. A few years later University of Pennsylvania alum Frank Piasecki designed the second successful one in 1943, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business…

  • Nottingham-Based Herr’s Releases Chips to Give Hoagies that Extra Crunch 

    Nottingham-Based Herr’s Releases Chips to Give Hoagies that Extra Crunch 

    Nottingham-based snack company Herr’s is promoting its potato chips to the esteemed role of sandwich garnish, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Sandwi-chips is a collection of condiment-flavored crisps, including mustard, ketchup, spicy pickle, and sweet onion. The spicy pickle flavor can exclusively be found in Wawa stores to top off their custom hoagies.   “When…

  • Five Common Workplace Scams

    Five Common Workplace Scams

    We all know that fake job postings, especially in the remote arena, are common scams. However, even legitimate employers can participate in illegal practices. Here are five workplace scams to watch out for, according to Forbes.   Wage Theft  Being asked to perform work duties off-the-clock without pay violates labor laws. If employers work over 40…

  • Two Restaurants Enter the Chester County Food Scene 

    Two Restaurants Enter the Chester County Food Scene 

    More scrumptious eateries are joining Chester County’s abundant food scene. Here are some new places to check out, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today.   At the already-opened Joey Chops, patrons can get their fair share of cuts and cocktails at this Malvern steakhouse. The establishment offers exquisite meat delicacies, such as wagyu sliders, tuna…

  • West Chester Clinician Overcomes Immense Tragedies to Help Others

    West Chester Clinician Overcomes Immense Tragedies to Help Others

    West Chester clinician Princess Hill’s life was far from royalty. The 28-year-old has endured immense tragedies that would be seen as insurmountable to the average human being. But Princess, or “Princey” as her friends call her, is the living proof of resilience, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. Hill said that she suffered…

  • New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America

    New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America

    The City of Brotherly Love is living up to its name. To the surprise of many – but not Philadelphians – a recent report by AmeriCorps found that Philadelphia is one of the most helpful and neighborly cities in America, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. The report used the Current Population Survey,…

  • Four Ways to Overcome Your Imposter Syndrome

    Four Ways to Overcome Your Imposter Syndrome

    Many people in the workplace have dealt with “imposter syndrome”, a term used when someone feels like they’re a ‘fraud’ or they don’t have the abilities to do their job. There are different types of imposter syndrome and a myriad of causes. Here are surefire ways to deal with imposter syndrome, according to Forbes.   Acknowledge…