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Tower Health Announces New Investor, Has Yet to Sell Brandywine Hospital
West Reading-based Tower Health, which owns Brandywine Hospital near Coatesville, is getting a new investor, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Houlihan Lokey is based in Los Angeles, and is going to work with newly appointed CFO Mike Eesley to underpin the financial structure of the nonprofit. Tower sold Jennersville Hospital for $8 million…
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Struggling North Coventry Mall Gets Retail Makeover
A shopping center in North Coventry Township’s makeover has seen major success. Pennmark’s Coventry Mall was seeing a dearth in business and foot traffic due to the pandemic, so Chief Financial Officer Bob Sichelstiel decided it needed a major overhaul, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its rebranding to The Shoppes at Coventry…
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High-Paying Jobs That Aren’t Behind a Desk
While remote work is all the rage, and office jobs are still the norm, some people want to escape being confined by four walls and a screen all day. Fortunately, there are jobs that don’t involve sitting at a desk for eight hours a day. According to GoBankingRates, a lot of these jobs pay six…
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Long, Cold Day? Warm Up at These Local Spots with Some Soup in Chester County
While this winter may not be the coldest, there are still chilly and sometimes snowy days that call for a warm bowl of soup. Here are some establishments in Chester County that are serving up toasty bowls of brew, according to Gina Lizzo from Main Line Today. Downingtown Amani’s BYOB Patrons can treat…
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Elverson Psychologist, Educator Had a ‘Zest’ for Life and Sophisticated Style
An Elverson woman who wore many hats, (both literally and figuratively) is being remembered for living all 97 years of her life to the fullest. Ruth J. Ranier passed away at her West Chester retirement community last month, but her vibrant spirit is still alive, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a…
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Chester County Fans Rejoice As Eagles Fly to Super Bowl in February
As the Eagles head to the Super Bowl Feb. 12, Birds fans are basking in victorious euphoria. One Phoenixville woman spoke to 6ABC about her football team’s win. “I’ve never been more happy in my entire life,” said Colleen McCoy. This past Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC…
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Three Ways to Handle Workplace Clashes
A healthy workplace fosters a happy environment. However, that’s not always the case, and sometimes interpersonal relationships with colleagues can take a lot of work. Common workplace clashes can include communication breakdowns, cultural clashes, and work style clashes writes Ali Walker for The Guardian. Here are ways to handle conflict with co-workers and perhaps…
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PhillyBite Magazine Spotlights Chester County Brewery
Chester County is home to an abundance of breweries, and some are making waves, writes Jim Paktson for PhillyBite Magazine. Victory Brewing Company is one of the top breweries to visit in the Philadelphia area. With three locations across the county, it is considered one of the largest craft breweries in the U.S. Their beer…
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As Birds Head to Superbowl, This Wayne Resident Upcycles Eagles Merch for Women
Between classes, an internship, and running a small business, Wayne’s Isabella Dahrouch has a lot on her plate. With the Birds heading to the Superbowl, the demand for her “hot girl” Eagles apparel could skyrocket, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dahrouch is one of many “upcyclers” who take vintage sports goods and give…
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Centric Bank President & CEO Patricia Husic Spotlighted on 2023 Power List
Centric Bank’s President & CEO is getting recognized for her leadership. Central Penn Business Journal spotlighted Patricia Husic on their 2023 Power List in Banking and Finance. This Power List is a compilation of leaders whose positions give them the opportunity to shape central PA communities and influence the quality of life in the region. “From accountants to…
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Why Quiet Hiring is the Latest Workplace Trend of 2023
Quiet quitting was common in the workplace lexicon of 2022, mainly targeted at Gen Z or Millennial employees who emotionally checked out at their jobs. Others exploited the phrase to describe employees who aim to have a healthy work-life balance. No matter how you describe it, quiet quitting has become the catchphrase apparent of The…
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Two Veteran ACJ Team Members Take Role of President, VP of Marketing
American Community Journals is excited to announce the promotion of two longtime team members, Kim McGuane and Mitchell Phillips. American Community Journals is the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today. These platforms highlight positive upbeat stories of each county reaching audiences across the Delaware Valley. McGuane, who has 20…
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Working from a Windowless Basement, Nonprofit Exec to Make Kennett Square ‘Most Beautiful Town in America’
For Daniel Embree, visiting Kennett Square for the first time was love at first sight, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. The former New York City resident was on a birthday trip to Longwood Gardens. “Something I distinctly remember about that trip is how impressed I was with historic Kennett Square and…
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Mid Penn Bank Seeks Applicants for Anna Woodside Scholarship
Mid Penn Bank is seeking applicants for its Anna Woodside Scholarship. The scholarship will recognize four outstanding Pennsylvania high school seniors, awarding each $1,000 for college tuition costs. “This scholarship was established in the name of Anna Woodside, who was a huge influence on both the Central Pennsylvania community and to Mid Penn Bank for…
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Three High Demand Remote Side Hustles That Pay Six Figures
Are you looking for another source of income but don’t want to give up your full-time job? There are plenty of side hustles that pay up to six figures and can even be done from home. Here are three in-demand side hustles according to Freelancer.com and CNBC. Design Average annual salary: $75,789-$263,571 Plenty of companies…
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Kennett Square Winery & Vineyard, Near Longwood Gardens, Hits the Market
A Kennett Square vineyard, winery & Airbnb that incorporates new and old design in its architecture has lived many lives, often frequented by historical figures with the likes of British General William Howe and baseball legend Babe Ruth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal The latest identity of the 7.5-acre property is Galer Estate Vineyard…
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Philadelphia Among Worst Traffic Cities in Nation, Makes Top 10 Worldwide
Philadelphia ranked in the top five among the worst traffic cities in the United States, according to the Global Traffic Scorecard recently published by INRIX, a data and analytics firm that specializes in transportation, Michael Bartiromo and Jessica Yakubovsky write for PHL17. According to the report, drivers in the U.S. lost 51 hours sitting in…
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Four Ways to Impress Your Boss if You Work Remotely
It can be difficult to make an impression on your coworkers if you work virtually. When you’re not seeing your boss in organic settings, it might be harder to strike up a conversation with them. Here are tips on how to impress your boss if you work remotely, according to the website FlexJobs. Check In…
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