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Construction Underway for Coatesville’s New Train Station
A new state-of-the-art, ADA-compliant train station is underway in Coatesville. The $65 million station is set to be completed by late 2025. Some construction at the site has been completed, but there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. So far, platform placements, retaining walls,…
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Kennett Square Volunteers Keep White Clay Creek Clean
The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has been keeping the 13-mile tributary of White Clay Creek clean for thirty years, writes Steven Hoffman for The Chester County Press. This past weekend, the alliance continued that tradition by attracting volunteers of all to pick up trash. The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has branches all around the…
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David’s Bridal Dresses Grandma in Wedding Gown, Decades After Her Race Originally Disallowed It
Ninety-four-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker was an active figure in the Civil Rights Movement. She spent her early years in segregated Alabama, and was barred from many institutions and activities that kept her from living her life to the fullest, writes Tom Kerry for HrtWarming. When she married her late husband Lehman Tucker…
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Four Ways to Stay in the Job Seeker Mindset Even if You’re Employed
In the age of unexpected layoffs, anything can happen. That’s why it’s important to be on your toes when it comes to your career. Even if you have a job that you love, it’s important to stay in the job-seeking mindset. Here are some ways to do that, according to FlexJobs. Seek Feedback Seeking…
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Wayne-Based Finance Manager Finds Success from Strong Client Relationships
A fashion-industry alum and managing director who runs an office in Wayne has some worldly wisdom. J. Douglas Moran learned about the importance of consistency and strong relationships to attract new buyers during his time as national sales manager for Liz Claiborne, writes R.J. Shook for Forbes. “In the fashion industry there are six…
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Three Ways to Complain to Your Boss
It might be intimidating to approach your boss about any issues that you’re facing at work. However, struggling in silence is not the answer. Here’s how to complain to your boss and also succeed in your career, according to The Wall Street Journal. Do it Gracefully There’s a fine line between whining and addressing…
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Chester County Basketball Player Brings His Skills to the Court
A former college basketball player is bringing his skills to courts across Southern Chester County, thanks to his training company HYIQ. 26-year-old Jackson Hyland grew up competing with his brothers, fueling his love for the game. Hyland’s successful venture into the sport landed him the position of a three-year starter and eventual team captain…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Outdoor Pool Memberships Free for Members
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31. Outdoor pools are available at the Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville, Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, West Chester Area YMCA in West Chester, and the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn. Pools will be open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Members can also treat themselves to a 50 Meter Outdoor…
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Mid Penn Bank Ranks Sixth on S&P’s List of Best-Performing Community Banks in the Country
Mid Penn Bank is announcing an exciting accomplishment. The bank ranked sixth on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s list of Best-Performing Large Community Banks for 2022. Based on the criteria evaluated, 196 institutions were eligible for ranking. Mid Penn Bank was the only Pennsylvania bank to make the list. S&P assessed the performance of community banks and credit unions with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion for…
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Three Remote Side Gigs to Avoid
Earning money through remote work is highly desirable. However, not all of them are worth pursuing, and some of them are kind of a scam. Here are remote jobs you should avoid, according to GoBankingRates. Online Surveys While it may seem like an easy way to make money, a lot of them only pay…
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Willistown’s M. Night Talks Homage to Philly, Importance of Family in Series Finale of Servant
The acclaimed director known for the iconic movie Sixth Sense has wrapped up another chilling project. The series finale of Servant debuted on Apple TV+ last week. M. Night Shyamalan sat down with Benjamin VanHoose of People magazine to discuss what it was like filming and producing the series. Servant is a series about a…
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Uptown! Springs into Jazz Programming
Jazz music will be blooming this spring on both stages at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. The Chester County performing arts venue is set to welcome multiple artists to its two intimate settings, hosted by Sara Michaels and the Jazz Cocktail Hour Series. Vocalist Sharon Sable will appear with They Say it’s Spring, The Music…
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M. Night Shyamalan Buys 200-Acre Rockefeller Estate in Willistown Township
A historic estate once belonging to the Rockefeller family is now off the market thanks to a critically acclaimed film director, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. M. Night Shyamalan purchased the 200-acre Willistown estate also known as Kirkwood Farm, that dates to the 1700s. It includes five fieldstone farmhouses from the 18th…
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Four Six-Figure Jobs Hiring Now in Pennsylvania
Are you looking for high-paying job openings? You might be in luck, especially if you already live in Pennsylvania. Here are four of the highest-paying positions seeking to be filled in the state, according to the Centre Daily Times. Chief Information Officer Salary: $215,000 to $235,000 The Pennsylvania Office of Administration is looking for a…
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From Burgers to Bedrooms: West Chester Property Could Transform into Apartments
West Chester’s 410 S. High Street has gone through many iterations. Originally High Street Elementary School, the property was razed to construct a Burger King, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Now, the property is going through another makeover. Equity owner High Street 410 plans to construct 125 market rate apartments. The property…
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Mid Penn Bank CEO to Host Online Q&A on Benefits of Community Banking Today
Mid Penn Bank’s CEO Rory Ritrievi will host an online Q&A to answer questions from customers and the public on concerns with the banking industry due to two recent high-profile bank failures. The Q&A session will be held at 12:30 PM today, March 24. The bank is inviting media participation and attendance. The event will be broadcast on Mid Penn’s website and social…
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Five Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting the Job
The job-seeking process in today’s highly competitive workforce is daunting. Landing an interview is not a guarantee you have the job. Here are tips on how to increase your chances of getting the job, according to GoBankingRates.com. Research, Research, Research Nothing is more impressive than showing the hiring managers that you’ve done your homework…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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