• Longwood Gardens Ranks as Number One Botanical Holiday Attraction in the U.S.  

    Longwood Gardens Ranks as Number One Botanical Holiday Attraction in the U.S.  

    Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA Today’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights. The annual “A Longwood Christmas” event is what illuminated the outdoor garden’s magic. The event, a beloved tradition in the Philadelphia area, is deserving of…

  • SEPTA Struggles: Fare Prices, Unreliability Keep Riders from Coming Back

    SEPTA Struggles: Fare Prices, Unreliability Keep Riders from Coming Back

    Like most transit agencies across the country, SEPTA has been struggling to recover from the ridership loss caused by the pandemic, writes Anthony Hennen for the Trib Live. A new report from Moovit has found that the biggest issues transit riders in Philadelphia include unreliable systems, fare prices, trip time, and safety. These issues present…

  • Malvern-Based Acme Sold to Kroger for $20 Billion

    Malvern-Based Acme Sold to Kroger for $20 Billion

    The owner of Malvern-based grocery chain, Acme, is selling its company to Kroger for $20 billion. Kroger will be accruing Acme-owner Albertsons’ $5 billion debt in the merger, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This merger combines the U.S.’s second- and third-largest grocers, just behind Walmart. Although grocery store workers may have traded over…

  • Church Farm School Recognized as One of Nation’s Best Boarding Schools

    Church Farm School Recognized as One of Nation’s Best Boarding Schools

    An Exton boarding school has been recognized as one of the top schools that prepare students to thrive, according to Study International.   Founded in 1918, Church Farm School is a private preparatory boarding and day school for boys. The website boasts that 100 percent of its graduates go on to attend top universities each…

  • These Five Chester County Restaurants Are Open On Christmas Eve

    These Five Chester County Restaurants Are Open On Christmas Eve

    Since not everyone is up for cooking up a Christmas feast, the county is home to dozens of restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today.   Guests can dine on seasonal dishes without worrying about putting a pie in the oven or a fork on the table. Here are…

  • Four Things to Do for Your Job Search Ahead of 2023

    Four Things to Do for Your Job Search Ahead of 2023

    The New Year calls for major life changes, including your career. Some experts say that the holidays are the best time to apply for new jobs. Forbes contributor Christine Y. Cruzvergara gives four useful tips on how to prepare for a job search in 2023.   Consider Your Priorities  There are a lot of reasons…

  • Idea for Coatesville Indoor Cycling Arena Could Be Hub for Olympic Training  

    Idea for Coatesville Indoor Cycling Arena Could Be Hub for Olympic Training  

    A 245,000 square foot arena for indoor bike racing, or velodrome, could make Coatesville a track cycling destination, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice.   Developers have hit the ground running on this $79 million project, receiving $9 million of state funding for land development. The arena, called the National Sports and Events Center, will…

  • South Coatesville’s SMS Mill Services Gets Grant Green for Cleaner Air  

    South Coatesville’s SMS Mill Services Gets Grant Green for Cleaner Air  

    SMS Mill services, a steel scrap processor based in South Coatesville, is part of the larger initiative to bring cleaner air to the Delaware Valley. This is thanks to a $1.2 million grant from Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The money will replace three of SMS Mill’s diesel material handlers with electric handlers, writes…

  • Ten Companies with Work from Anywhere Openings

    Ten Companies with Work from Anywhere Openings

    Looking to be a digital nomad? While many remote jobs have location requirements, some companies are hiring work from anywhere employees. Morgan Smith from CNBC tells us about these companies that are hiring, according to FlexJobs. Here are ten companies that have positions open without a location requirement.  Protocol Labs   Protocol Labs described itself…

  • WCU’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marches to 2024 Rose Parade  

    WCU’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marches to 2024 Rose Parade  

    West Chester University’s marching band is known for its innovation. In recent years, eclectic performances have helped the Incomparable Golden Rams stand out in the crowd — literally, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A few years back, 40 members of the over 300-student band performed sitting in the audience before starting the show. This…

  • Malvern-Based Biopharmaceutical Company Seeks FDA Approval for Cancer Therapy Drug

    Malvern-Based Biopharmaceutical Company Seeks FDA Approval for Cancer Therapy Drug

    Malvern-based biopharmaceutical company Galera Therapeutics is filing for FDA approval of a new drug. The treatment, avasopasem, helps radiotherapy-induced severe oral mucositis, or painful ulcers in the mouth and throat, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments. Galera CEO Mel Sorenson said that thousands of people undergoing…

  • Three Six-Figure Jobs That Don’t Require a Bachelor’s  

    Three Six-Figure Jobs That Don’t Require a Bachelor’s  

    Six-figure salaries are typically associated with advanced degrees. In recent years, high-paying jobs in specialized fields require extensive job training in place of a bachelor’s degree. There are also plenty of six-figure jobs that only require a high school diploma, associate’s degree, or post-secondary award, writes Morgan Smith for CNBC.   Here are three six-figure…

  • West Chester University Program Aims to Help School Districts ‘Grow Their Own’ Teachers

    West Chester University Program Aims to Help School Districts ‘Grow Their Own’ Teachers

    In the past decade, the number of people completing teacher education programs has dropped significantly, falling by 25 percent according to a federal report. States like Pennsylvania are seeing even more dramatic declines. But West Chester’s PRIZE (Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators) is hoping to change that, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…

  • Downingtown 12th Grader Starts Nonprofit to Destigmatize Hearing Loss

    Downingtown 12th Grader Starts Nonprofit to Destigmatize Hearing Loss

    A senior at Downingtown STEM Academy is using his experience with hearing loss to help others. In addition to being a full-time student, Yaduraj Choudary is the founder of 3 Tiny Bones, a nonprofit that raises awareness about hearing loss, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6ABC.   Choudary, who was born with hearing loss, had to…

  • Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the U.S.

    Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the U.S.

    In the age of inflation, it’s hard to stretch your cash and keep a steady savings. Sometimes even with a stable salary it can be difficult to make ends meet. If you’re looking to pivot towards a higher-paying field or are pursuing a lucrative degree, here are the top ten highest-paying careers in the U.S.…

  • 4 Tips on How to Land Your Dream Job During a Recession  

    4 Tips on How to Land Your Dream Job During a Recession  

    Job-searching can be intimidating, especially during a recession. Executive career coach Wassim Hajjiri gives advice on how to land your dream job, even when the economy is not at its peak.   Shift Your Mindset  Between July and August of this year, 528,000 new jobs were created according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…

  • Tired Hands Brewing Expands Footprint, Hops Over to Kennett Square

    Tired Hands Brewing Expands Footprint, Hops Over to Kennett Square

    Ardmore-based Tired Hands Brewing is expanding its local presence, as its newest taproom opened last week in Kennett Square, writes Emma Dooling in the Philadelphia Business Journal. This will be its fourth location.   Patrons can put in to-go orders or sit and sip. The BrewCafe and fermentaria are both located in Ardmore. The company is also…

  • After Net Loss of Nearly $50 Million, Malvern-Based Pharma Company Completes Public Stock Offering

    After Net Loss of Nearly $50 Million, Malvern-Based Pharma Company Completes Public Stock Offering

    Malvern-based pharmaceutical company Baudax Bio has completed $5 million in stock sales, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proceeds made from the sale will be used for company assets after the liabilities, development activities, and corporate purchases.   Last month, the company triggered a reverse 1-for-40 stock split. That means that every…