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Here Are Four Ways to Stand Out in Today’s Workplace
America’s workplace has shifted significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. From labor shortages to Gen Z being vocal; values in the workplace are shifting too. Here’s how to stand out as an employee or jobseeker in the ever-changing workplace. Don’t Limit Yourself While you may be on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ job, very rarely…
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Life-Saving Legislation Could Require PA Schools to Have AEDs
“I’m sorry, you didn’t have an AED? I’m sorry, the coaches weren’t trained? They didn’t know what to do? That’s unacceptable,” said Downingtown’s Christy Marshall-Silva at a news conference in Chester County earlier this week, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marshall-Silva lost her 7-year-old son Aidan Joseph Silva in 2010, when…
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Uptown! Heats Up with Tito Puente Jr. in Celebration of Legendary Father March 30
Tito Puente, Jr. carries his father’s musical legacy with him imprinted on both his physical being and locked in his soul. Son of the legendary Latin artist, Tito Puente, Sr. the younger Puente will celebrate the “King of Latin Music” with a performance on March 30 at 7:30 PM at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center…
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Amish Soul Food a Beautiful Blend of Two Chester County Communities
Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to have a nearly 95 percent success rate in their businesses, writes Ryan Cashman for Tasting Table. A distinct strain of Amish food has emerged, thanks to the Black Americans…
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Paoli EMT Was Non-Verbal Until Four, Now He’s on His Way to Med School
A Paoli Hospital EMT has overcome insurmountable odds, but now he’s on the path to becoming a doctor. Fox Ryker was nonverbal until he was four-years old, and doctors didn’t believe he was ever going to live an independent life, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philadelphia. “I had a lot of people in my…
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Mid Penn Bancorp Announces Appointment of New Board Member
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is announcing the appointment of Mr. Bruce A. Kiefer to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kiefer has worked as a chemist at The Hershey Company since 1984, holding various scientific and managerial roles within the company. In this capacity, Mr. Kiefer oversees the Laboratory Information Management System database and serves as the company’s…
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Unemployment Rate in Pennsylvania Lower Than a Year Ago
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was at 4.3 percent, the same as in December, but it was 0.2 percent lower than the January 2022 level. This is according to the preliminary employment situation report for January 2023 released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate went…
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Five Highest-Paying Jobs in 2023
Are you looking for a career shift and want to make extra money? Do you want to pursue a higher income? The U.S. News and World Report recently released the highest-paying jobs of 2023. Anesthesiologist Average Salary: $208,000/year An anesthesiologist is responsible for administering anesthesia to patients during surgery as well as…
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Glassblowing Artisan Turned His Hobby Into Lifelong Trade in Toughkenamon
How did a 25-year-old German man in the 19080s turn his new glassblowing hobby into a lifelong trade that he took with him overseas? Just ask Toughkenamon’s Thomas von Koch, the owner of WSK Glass Art Studio tucked behind New Garden airport, writes Tara Smith for The Daily Local News. Von Koch’s attention to…
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West Chester Soccer Team Opens Opportunities, Dreams for Players
A West Chester soccer team is trailblazing to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, earning the title of one of the top amateur programs in the U.S, and coach and legend Blaise Santangelo is the mastermind behind all of it, writes Matt Ralph for U.S. Soccer. “What we do is we leave a lot of this…
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Five Remote Jobs That Require Little Experience
If you’re looking for a remote job, but not quite sure if you have a resume that could land you something that requires specialized expertise, look no further. There are an ample number of entry-level jobs that are also remote. Administrative Assistant Average pay: $19/hour Assistants often take on crucial assignments that executives…
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West Chester’s QVC Teams Up with Selma Blair to Promote Accessibility
West Chester-based QVC is teaming up with the stars to support accessible products. Actress and disability advocate Selma Blair is emerging as the television network’s brand ambassador for a new shopping category that features accessible products for people with disabilities, writes Anne Stych for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2018, the Legally Blonde actress…
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Coatesville Entrepreneur Looks to Expand Leather Goods Brand
A Coatesville entrepreneur did not expect to find his big break in leather products. But that’s exactly what happened to Lance Mobley, a former visual merchandiser for furniture brands such as Crate & Barrel and Ethan Allen, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Seven years ago, Mobley took an apprenticeship at Byrum’s…
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Philadelphia Ranks Near Top Among Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
If you are looking for a great place to celebrate the greenest holiday of the year, you don’t have to go far from home. Philadelphia ranks near the top of the list of 2023’s best cities for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, according to a new report published by WalletHub. WalletHub compared 200 of the nation’s…
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Six Rewarding (And Some High-Paying) Jobs
Doing something rewarding can come in the form of volunteering or helping someone in need. However, if you’re a charitable person, you can make it your full-time job. Here are some of the most rewarding jobs, according to Zippia. Mental Health Specialist Annual Salary: $40,000 Being a therapist can help people struggling with mental…
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Chester County to Distribute Millions to Behavioral Health Initiatives
The healthiest county in the Commonwealth just got healthier. Thanks to $100 million dollars in federal pandemic funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) county commissioners have selected local organizations to receive a total of $22 million of those funds, writes Drew Murren for The Daily Local News. The funds will also be…
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Six Signs You Should Go Part-Time
Full-time jobs aren’t for everyone, especially parents or students. Plenty of people work part-time jobs to better suit their lifestyle. Here are signs that you should cut back on your hours, according to GoBankingRates.com. Health Problems If you notice that your body is more fatigued, you’re getting sick often, and are having other health…
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Penn State Laureate Velvet Brown to Come to Great Valley This Week
Penn State Great Valley will host 2022-23 Penn State Laureate Velvet Brown for “MOJATUBA: Tuba and Dance Fusion” on Thursday, March 16, at 7 PM. The event is free to attend, but advance registration is required. The performance showcases a unique ensemble, which features on the performance stage the artistic and interdisciplinary collaboration between solo tuba,…
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