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Six High-Paying Jobs for People Who Don’t Like Math
It seems that most high-paying positions available in the job market are in the STEM field and involve math skills. While that may be true, there are also plenty of jobs out there that require a minimal amount of math. Here are high-paying jobs for the less mathematical folks, according to Business Insider. Library…
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Pennsylvanians Routinely Fail to Claim Millions in Lottery Prizes
Pennsylvania residents fail to claim an average of $17 million in lottery prize money each year, according to a staff report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Last year the tally was relatively low, with $8.2 million uncollected in prizes. In 2021, however, Pennsylvanians left $20.5 million on the table. From 2012-2021, the unclaimed annual average was…
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Kennett Square-Based Healthcare Provider Sees a Growth Spurt
Kennett Square’s Genesis Healthcare will operate 34 additional nursing homes in Pennsylvania, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has shrunk significantly in recent years as it struggled to keep up with rent but is now making a comeback. Nursing home landlord Welltower wanted to change the operators of 147 nursing homes. The…
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Five Tips for Job Seekers in 2023
It’s the second month of the new year, and now’s the time to work on your career resolutions if you haven’t already. That can mean asking for a promotion, honing your skills, or pursuing a new position entirely. If you’re of the latter group, here are some tips for landing a job according to the…
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Wall Street Journal: Malvern’s Vanguard Found Surprising Data on American Retirement Funds
Amid a bleak market and skyrocketing inflation, Malvern’s Vanguard has some surprising data. Despite the uncertainty of the U.S. economy, Americans still invested in their retirement funds, and kept or increased their savings rate in 2022, writes Anne Tergesen for The Wall Street Journal. Vanguard’s head of strategic retirement consulting pointed out that those who…
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Chadds Ford Entrepreneur Spotlighted in Vogue for Main Line Boutique
Chadds Ford resident Beth Buccini is filling a gap that department and mono-designer stores can’t, writes Christina Binkley for Vogue. “I open where I feel there’s a void,” she said about her small independent chain Kirna Zabête. The multi-brand boutique has a location in Bryn Mawr. Retailers struggle with excessive inventory and competition. Buccini’s…
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Mid Penn Bank Women’s Leadership Network Awards $16,000 in Grants to Groups That Impact Women and Families
Mid Penn Bank announced that its Women’s Leadership Network has awarded $16,000 in grants to organizations that have a positive and direct impact on the lives of Pennsylvania women and families. The funds are being distributed among 11 nonprofit groups within Mid Penn’s 16-county service area. “We are thrilled to award these inspiring organizations with…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Amy Bielicki as Chief Development Officer
Last month, Amy Bielicki joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Chief Development Officer. With 20 years of Development leadership experience at local and national health-related non-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Bielicki brings a passion for community engagement and healthy living to the YMCA. Expanding Health and Wellness In her role as Chief Development Officer,…
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Four Tips on How to ‘Quiet-Thrive’ in the Workplace
Quiet quitting was the workplace trend of 2022, and quiet hiring has been coined recently as the trend of 2023. But another silent fad is on the horizon, and it’s called ‘quiet thriving’, writes Fiona Ward for GLAMOUR Magazine UK. This term means shifting your mental state so that you can mentally check-in for your…
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Uptown! Hosts Series of February Events Starting Tonight
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is giving audiences a chance to delve deeper into the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King this February during the run of Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop. The award-winning play is a fictional imagining of an encounter with a mysterious messenger who appears at his door at the Lorraine Motel, in…
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Mobile IDs Could Be Coming to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians could soon get the option to use mobile IDs on their phones, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania State Representative Dan Miller is planning on re-introducing legislation that would allow residents to download a digitized version of their state driver’s license using a phone app. Miller introduced this bill previously but it…
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Best Places in Chester County to Book Your Dream Barn Wedding
A barn house wedding in Chester County for folks who appreciate the countryside is right around the corner with quaint and historical barn venues for your perfect day. These farmhouses have the perfect rustic atmosphere for when you and your soon-to-be spouse say “I do,” writes Joy Franklin for PhillyBite Magazine. The Farmhouse at…
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Secure Your Spot for Valentine’s Day at These Chester County Restaurants
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and there are plenty of places in Chester County to have a date night with that special someone, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. In West Chester, nothing says high-end like a filet mignon or a surf n’ turf feast at Pietro’s Prime. This steak house and…
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4 Flexible Jobs Where You Work Solo
Are you sick of the 9-5 office job and want a change of pace? Do you find yourself more productive working without the distraction of your colleagues? A flexible job might be right for you. Here are some solo remote jobs to look out for, according to the website FlexJobs. Web Design Freelancing and…
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For Republicans, Figuring Out Suburbs Key to Winning Elections
Pennsylvania is rated among the swing states by pundits, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh standing as Democratic strongholds while rural Pennsylvania is almost exclusively Republican, writes Guy Ciarrocchi, former CEO of Chester County Chamber of Busniness & Industry, for Real Clear Pennsylvania. As a result, the critical battle is being waged in Philadelphia’s suburbs, which constitute…
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Nottingham-based Herr’s Jumps Back Into Flavor Arena With Flavored Pretzels
Nottingham-based Herr’s is “getting back to the flavor arena.” with their famed pretzels. Amid snack brands such as Dots and Zappos releasing creative flavors for these twisted treats, this company is following suit, writes Rebecca Logan for LancasterOnline. “Dots has done a really good job of finding a niche or a white space in the…
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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job Offer
In the age of mass layoffs in industries such as tech and an imminent recession, it’s important to secure a position more than ever. Here are some ways to improve your chances of getting the job once you land that interview, according to the website GoBankingRates.com. Prepare Questions We all know that basic things,…
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Longwood Gardens Acquires du Pont Estate in Delaware’s ‘Chateaux Country’
Kennett Square’s top tourist attraction, Longwood Gardens, is acquiring an estate belonging to the family that designed the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Longtime owner of the recently acquired 505-acre estate, Irénée du Pont Jr., an engineer and heir to the chemical empire, passed away Jan. 16 at 103 years old.…
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