• Malvern Developers Propose West Whiteland Zoning Changes for Data Center  

    Malvern Developers Propose West Whiteland Zoning Changes for Data Center  

    Fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty and Malvern-based developer Green Fig Land company are working on obtaining zoning variance changes for the 2 million square foot data center at the former Foote Mineral site, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Developer Charlie Lyddane wants to build the $6 billion dollar project on 75 acres of…

  • Chester County Gets Funding for Nature Restoration  

    Chester County Gets Funding for Nature Restoration  

    Chester County is going green thanks to a hefty grant from the Department of Environmental Protection. The grants, which amount to $425,000, fund two projects for nature preservation and restoration, writes Holly Herman for Patch.   Malvern will get $324,800 to restore Randolph Woods Nature Preserve. The improvements include new fencing, renovating the access drive,…

  • Four Questions to Ask Your Potential Boss

    Four Questions to Ask Your Potential Boss

    While preparing for an interview and tweaking your resume might be the first to come to mind when job-hunting, there are other things to consider. One of the tasks that some people neglect is knowing the right questions to ask their potential employers. Here are the top four questions to ask future bosses when job…

  • There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060

    There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060

    According to a new report by Delaware River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last until 2060, even through possibly dry years, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. This is good news for more than 13 million people across four states, including Pennsylvania, who get their drinking water from the Delaware River…

  • Book Clubs Rising in Popularity, Including at Kennett Library    

    Book Clubs Rising in Popularity, Including at Kennett Library  

    Book clubs are rising in popularity, and Kennett Library is no exception. Susan Banks, the State Librarian at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for the state’s education department has noticed the upsurge, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News.   “Those kinds of ‘learning circles’ are a very sustainable and affordable way to keep…

  • Four Side Hustles for When You Don’t Have A Lot of Free Time  

    Four Side Hustles for When You Don’t Have A Lot of Free Time  

    In the age of inflation and a looming recession, making extra cash can be a lifesaver. However, with 9-5 jobs and double shifts, not everyone has time for a second job. But there are plenty of side hustles that only take a few hours a week, perfect for someone with a demanding job. Here are…

  • Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lots of Pennsylvanians

    Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lots of Pennsylvanians

    Pennsylvania keeps adding millionaires and climbing up the list of states with the most million-dollar earners, write Ty West and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to new data from the Internal Revenue Service, in 2020, there were 18,720 tax returns filed in the Keystone State that had adjusted gross income exceeding $1…

  • ‘The Other Wyeth’ Forged His Own Legacy as Inventor of Plastic Soda Bottles  

    ‘The Other Wyeth’ Forged His Own Legacy as Inventor of Plastic Soda Bottles  

    When hearing the name Wyeth, Chadds Ford landscape artist Andrew Wyeth might come to mind. But his other brother, Nathaniel made an impact on society thanks to his crafty skills, writes Mark Dixon for Main Line Today.   Originally named after his father, Newell or N.C. Wyeth a famous illustrator and painter, Nathaniel demonstrated nimble…

  • Chester County-Raised Buffalo Bills Coach Sean McDermott Praised for Compassionate Coaching

    Chester County-Raised Buffalo Bills Coach Sean McDermott Praised for Compassionate Coaching

    Chester County-raised Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is being recognized for his compassionate coaching, according to 6ABC. Earlier this month, 24-year-old Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered from cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in Cincinnati. He was resuscitated and rushed to the hospital.   McDermott knew what he had to do, and after consulting…

  • The YMCA of Greater Brandywine Doubles Down on Family-Friendly Fun 

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine Doubles Down on Family-Friendly Fun 

    During the cold month of January, when winter blues are likely to set in, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites area families to leave the house for a dose of good, old-fashioned family fun. Between Jan. 21 and 28, YMCA branches across Chester County will open their doors to the public, hosting free open…

  • Five Tips on How to Land a High Paying Remote Job  

    Five Tips on How to Land a High Paying Remote Job  

    Remote work is all the rage right now, and there are some positions that can help you make bank. Researching these roles might require some effort, and the first step should be assessing your financial situation to figure out a salary range that works for you, writes Kimberli Lowe-MacAuley for FlexJobs.com. Here are some tips…

  • Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Primed for Return to Normalcy in 2023

    Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Primed for Return to Normalcy in 2023

    After several years of pandemic-driven frenzy, the Philadelphia region’s housing market is primed for a return to normalcy in 2023, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Most housing experts agree that the current year will be a slower year for the market than the last one, which still had some residual heat remaining…

  • The Grass is Greener Indoor Golf Simulator in Malvern, Where Both Rookies & Pros Flock for Practice  

    The Grass is Greener Indoor Golf Simulator in Malvern, Where Both Rookies & Pros Flock for Practice  

    Malvern’s indoor golf simulator Play-a-Round Golf is the perfect place for professionals to prepare for the U.S. Open or other championships, or rookies to be introduced to the world of golf writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. After spending over 30 years in corporate America, Steve Graves opened the entertainment venue in 2006, and…

  • Great Valley to Host Archeological Discussion on Jan. 24

    Great Valley to Host Archeological Discussion on Jan. 24

    Penn State Great Valley will host “Stories Bones Tell: Philly’s First Baptist Church Burial Ground Project” at 7 PM on Jan. 24 in the campus’ Conference Center. Archeologist Kimberlee Moran, director of forensic science and associate teaching professor at Rutgers University–Camden, and her colleagues with the Arch Street Project are using clues from the past…

  • Olga Sorzano of Baba’s Brew Swings in National Kombucha Day with Phoenixville Flavors

    Olga Sorzano of Baba’s Brew Swings in National Kombucha Day with Phoenixville Flavors

    Jan. 15 is National Kombucha Day, and what better way is there to celebrate than cracking open a bottle of Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew, writes Holly Herman for Patch. Olga Sorzano started the company back in 2015, with her great-grandmother Baba Dora as a driving source of inspiration. Having grown up in Siberia, Sorzano grew up…

  • Six Surprising and Unique Remote Jobs  

    Six Surprising and Unique Remote Jobs  

    When it comes to remote work, IT, journalism, or marketing position might come to mind. But there are many more positions available in industries than one would least expect. Here are six surprising work-from-home positions, according to FlexJobs.com.  Endangered Species Conservation Biologist  Those who are passionate about the environment and have a knack for biology…

  • Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Whopping Debt of $13.2B Responsible for Constantly Growing Toll Prices

    Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Whopping Debt of $13.2B Responsible for Constantly Growing Toll Prices

    Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s whopping debt of $13.2 billion is putting a heavy burden on turnpike users who have to deal with continuous increases in toll prices, writes Eileen Anderson for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Turnpike’s debt, which is higher than Pennsylvania’s total debt of $11 billion, was revealed by Auditor General Timothy DeFoor in early…

  • Lawyers, Federal Regulators Critical of Malvern-Based Endo’s Royalties from Drug Opana

    Lawyers, Federal Regulators Critical of Malvern-Based Endo’s Royalties from Drug Opana

    Lawyers and federal agencies are arguing that Malvern-based drug maker Endo is still profiting from the disgraced oxymorphone pill also known as Opana ER. Back in August, Endo filed for bankruptcy due to having 3,100 opioid lawsuits and billions of dollars in debt, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Endo’s oxymorphone patent doesn’t expire…