• These Chester County Companies are Among the Top Workplaces in Pennsylvania  

    These Chester County Companies are Among the Top Workplaces in Pennsylvania  

    Two Chester County businesses are being recognized as top workplaces, according to a survey by Exton-based Energage.   Energage asked employees of the businesses and organizations to fill out the survey anonymously. All employers with more than 150 employees are eligible to enter and must get a 35 percent response rate to be considered, writes…

  • 19th-Century Equestrian Estate in Malvern Prepares to Hit Market for a King’s Ransom

    19th-Century Equestrian Estate in Malvern Prepares to Hit Market for a King’s Ransom

    A 19th century Malvern estate will soon hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 8.8-acre property is part of Hunting Hill Farm. It has a Malvern address, but its technically in Willistown Township.   The property includes a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house and a two level “party barn,” a property feature that…

  • Four (Mostly) Remote Jobs if You Love to Sleep In 

    Four (Mostly) Remote Jobs if You Love to Sleep In 

    Do you usually feel wired late evening or night? Do you find it hard to wake up early in the morning? Has this impacted your ability to succeed at your job? Well…you might be in luck. There are plenty of flexible jobs available that allow you to sleep in.  Computer/IT Specialists  Tech nerds, rejoice! Whether…

  • Have Anxiety? Here Are Some Low-Stress Jobs For You

    Have Anxiety? Here Are Some Low-Stress Jobs For You

    Jobs can be the main source of stress in your life, especially if you have a lot of anxiety. Here are some low-stress jobs, according to Zippia.   Freelance Writing  Average Salary: $69,510   This is the perfect gig for wordsmiths and introverts. Freelancing gives you flexible hours and allows you to work from home.   Computer programmer/IT…

  • Best Nature Hikes in Philly Area Featured in Book ‘Wild Philly’

    Best Nature Hikes in Philly Area Featured in Book ‘Wild Philly’

    A new book by Mike Weilbacher, executive director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, offers a look at the region’s natural history and highlights the 29 best nature hikes in and around Philadelphia, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wild Philly, recently published by Timber Press, contains 250 photographs and 25 maps. It…

  • Four High-Paying Side-Hustles for Students 2023

    Four High-Paying Side-Hustles for Students 2023

    College is an important time for educational and professional development. But bills don’t pay themselves, and being a full-time student is hard to juggle with a well-paying job. Here are some side high-paying side hustles for students in 2023, according to GoBankingRates.com.  Babysitter  Average rate: $17.68 per/hour   Are you good with kids and have…

  • Bipartisan Bill Could Ban Cellphone Usage Behind Wheel in the Keystone State

    Bipartisan Bill Could Ban Cellphone Usage Behind Wheel in the Keystone State

    Pennsylvania could soon join the growing list of states banning cell phone use while behind the wheel, writes Anthony Hennen for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A bipartisan bill in the state Senate would punish motorists using their phones and not paying proper attention to the road ahead with legal penalties for distracted driving. The existing law…

  • Five Colors to Wear to a Job Interview

    Five Colors to Wear to a Job Interview

    First impressions are crucial when it comes to job interviews. From the firmness of your handshake to your body language, employers are paying close attention to how you present yourself. So, it’s a no-brainer that the color of your attire matters. Here are some colors you should wear to an interview, according to Zippia.com.  Black…

  • Phoenixville Chef Feeds Earthquake Victims in Turkey

    Phoenixville Chef Feeds Earthquake Victims in Turkey

    A Chester County chef and business owner is returning to the World Central Kitchen, writes John McDevitt of KYW Newsradio. A year ago, Olga Sorzano volunteered in Poland to feed Ukrainian refugees. Now, the owner of Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew is taking her cooking expertise and humanitarian streak back to the Eastern Hemisphere; this time in…

  • Legal Matters: Three Tax Questions Every Divorced Person Needs to Ask

    Legal Matters: Three Tax Questions Every Divorced Person Needs to Ask

    By Elizabeth Billies They say that there are only two things for certain in life: death and taxes. Well, maybe more like tax questions. Taxes present unique challenges for divorced or separated persons. You may be saying, challenges for divorced people? What else is new? I know, I know. However, the failure to answer these divorce…

  • Tourism Agency Touts These Hidden Gems in West Chester

    Tourism Agency Touts These Hidden Gems in West Chester

    Chester County is a gold mine for hidden gems in the Philadelphia area. While LOVE Park and chowing down on cheesesteaks may be the go-to Philly attractions, there are suburban splendors that shouldn’t be slept on, according to Visit Philadelphia. Two fantastic spots to visit lay in West Chester. Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester…

  • French General Who Fought in Battle of Brandywine Played Key Role in American Independence

    French General Who Fought in Battle of Brandywine Played Key Role in American Independence

    A French figure is being lauded as a foreign fighter that contributed to the success of the Revolutionary War. Marquis de Lafayette has a family legacy of fighting against the Brits, writes Claire Barrett for the website History Net.   At only 19 years old, Lafayette was wounded during the Battle of Brandywine in 1777.…

  • Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Celebrates St. Patrick’s Week

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Celebrates St. Patrick’s Week

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is offering an authentic Celtic musical experience this St. Patrick’s Day with the family-based band, Cormorant’s Fancy. The 7-member group will appear in West Chester for one show only on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 PM. This cross-generational performance will wow audiences with the instruments and sounds of Ireland, Scotland,…

  • Chester County’s Oldest Cemetery Rich in Revolutionary History

    Chester County’s Oldest Cemetery Rich in Revolutionary History

    Kennett Square is home to one of the oldest cemeteries in Chester County, belonging to the Old Kennett Meetinghouse. Although it has a strong Quaker history, the occupants of the graveyard represent a more diverse mix of Chester County residents, writes Lars Farmer for The Daily Local News.   The cemetery traces its origins back…

  • Five Ways the Pandemic Changed Workplaces Forever

    Five Ways the Pandemic Changed Workplaces Forever

    It’s been three years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. and changed the world as we know it. Politics, travel, sports, entertainment and social relationships saw a massive shift, and the workplace was not exempt from it. While some offices might be going “back to normal” after three years, there are some practices that…

  • Phoenixville Distillery Goes National, Pairs with Country Singer for New Album

    Phoenixville Distillery Goes National, Pairs with Country Singer for New Album

    A Phoenixville-based distillery is taking the country road with its latest whisky. Bluebird Distilling paired up with country star Jordan Davis to promote his new album “Blue Bird Days,” writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The limited-edition whiskey, called Bluebird Days Whiskey is flavorful, with notes of toffee, vanilla, and sweet corn.…

  • HBO Series Inspires Mushroom Boom That Could Benefit Kennett Square

    HBO Series Inspires Mushroom Boom That Could Benefit Kennett Square

    An HBO action-fueled zombie drama is infecting hearts across the nation, and a Chester County town could soon cash in on it, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News Journal.   The Last of Us is based off a video game, that takes place during a zombie pandemic. This virus is a fungus, called cordyceps.…

  • Longwood Garden Cemetery Marks History of Abolitionist Movement in Chester County

    Longwood Garden Cemetery Marks History of Abolitionist Movement in Chester County

    The Longwood Garden cemetery and meeting house, owned by the botanical attraction have a rich history with connections to the Underground Railroad, write David Sleasman and Jennifer Fazekas for the Longwood Gardens blog. The cemetery is the resting place of many abolitionists and allies to enslaved people seeking freedom.  The Pierce family, who were early…