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Kildare’s Irish Pub Holds World Cup Watch Party for West Chester Soccer Fans
Kildare’s Irish Pub in West Chester hosted a newsworthy watch party for the U.S. Men’s Soccer Game against England, reports Alyana Gomez for 6ABC. Driving crowds from all over the county, the pub was already at capacity before the game started. “I came in at 11 o’clock this morning, there were already 100 people here,”…
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Gun Detection A.I. to Add Another Layer of Security to SEPTA
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has approved ZeroEyes for a pilot program aimed at reducing the likelihood of gun violence on train platforms. ZeroEyes’ solution is the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform with a U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. SEPTA is the first major transit system to add the platform…
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West Chester Clothing Brand at the Intersection of Environmentalism and Fashion
Inspiration struck for an aspiring entrepreneur from West Chester, after acquiring a sweater in Ecuador. The Aztec printed sweater made from alpaca fleece sparked inspiration for Robert Kedra and soon enough Al Paca Apparrel was born months later, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Kedra learned that most of the Al Paca industry…
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Inflatable Christmas Wonderland in East Bradford Does More Than Just Dazzle
Jerry and Jean Corrado of East Bradford may have a regular front yard for most of the year, but when the holiday season rolls around, it turns into an inflatable Christmas paradise, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The dazzling maze of light up décor and blow-up elves, reindeer, and even a dinosaur…
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Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Chester County
‘Tis the season for all who celebrate to adorn their living rooms or parlors with fir, pines, and spruces. For those who want to kick it old school by going a little DIY, there’s plenty of Christmas tree farms in Chester County that let customers cut their own trees, writes Lisa Dukart for Maine Line…
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7 Things to Know About Finding a Remote Job
Remote jobs are in high demand, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace landscape. Diana Gunn from CodeinWP tells you everything you need to know about finding remote work. 1. Consider your skillset Remote work is not tied down to a specific field, although there are certain industries such as marketing, web…
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Chesco Friends Put on Their PJs for Festive Ocean City Shopping Extravaganza
Move over Black Friday! Downtown Ocean City’s annual “Earlier Than the Bird” tradition gives shoppers good deals while in their pajamas, writes Maddy Vitale for OCNJ Daily. Friends and colleagues at a Downingtown School made the excursion to New Jersey’s beach city Nov. 19 in order to catch the worm. From 8 AM to…
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12 Highest Paying Business Degrees in 2022
Launching a business career is not an easy endeavor. Degrees are expensive and managing a business can be pricey. But when pursuing business education, making the right choice can pay off. Here’s a list of the highest paying business degrees this year, according Own Your Own Future: 1. International Business-M.S. or MBA Average salary:…
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Lucky Downingtown Woman Secures Taylor Swift Spots Amid Ticketmaster Meltdown
Berks County-born country singer turned pop sensation Taylor Swift “broke the internet” last week after selling 2 million tickets for her upcoming Eras tour. It was the most sold for any artist in a single day, writes Grace Griffaton for 69News. The high demand, on top of billions of bots and unregistered fans, caused…
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West Chester’s Pine Street Gears Up for Bike Building Party
Over 100 volunteers are gearing up for Pine Street Carpenter’s 15th annual 100 Wheels Project. The West Chester remodeling company hosts this community service event to build bikes for underserved children, according to The Daily Local News. The company works with non-profits to identify the need, then purchase the bike parts. After that, employees…
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The Philly Area Has Highest Percentage of Cat Owners in Nation
Philadelphians are true animal lovers: while more households own dogs, the Philadelphia metropolitan area has the highest percentage of cat ownership among the 15 largest metro areas across the country, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to 2021 U.S. Census figures, 568,000 Philadelphia-area households, or 23 percent, have cats. Seattle is second with…
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Ground Broken for Luxury Housing Complex in Downingtown
Fernmoor Homes has officially broke ground for the 400-unit luxury development coming to Downingtown. Mi-Place will offer 200 three-bedroom homes with garages and 200 one and two-bedroom apartments, according to The Daily Local News. The community located at 800 Horseshoe Pike will include a fitness center, community club house, a media and gaming room, a…
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West Chester’s QVC Goes Hallmark with Film Release of ‘Holly and the Hot Chocolate’
West Chester’s flagship shopping network QVC is making a wintry debut in the holiday movie scene, competing with the likes of made-for-television moguls like Hallmark and Lifetime, writes Dan Snierson for Entertainment Weekly. Holly and the Hot Chocolate follows a cosmopolitan film critic named Holly — played by the prolific Philadelphia-based actress, model, and voiceover…
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West Chester Bridal Boutique Offers Unique Spin on Wedding Dress Shopping
A West Chester bridal boutique is new to the Philly-area fashion scene. The 700 square foot boutique once belonging to Oz Bridal has transformed into Ever After Bridal which premiered in September, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. The shop has apparel for women of all shapes and sizes. Brides-to-be are greeted with an…
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9 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Over 50
Although age discrimination is illegal, people in their 50s, 60s or older can still be on the chopping block in the hiring process due to unfair bias. However, there are savvy ways that Generation X and Baby Boomers looking for work can circumvent ageism. Maryalene LaPonsie from Money Talks News, tells them what to avoid…
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See Where This Chester County Town Ranks in Most Popular Areas in PA to Move To
A new migration report from moveBuddha reveals that more people are moving out-of-state than in-state since 2020. Some of the reasons for fleeing the Keystone State include high-taxes, weather, lifestyle, or career changes, writes Joe Robison for moveBudda.com. Most people are flocking to Florida, California, Texas, North Carolina, and New York. Yet, there are cities…
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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Philly Area That Require a Bachelor’s
In the age of highly competitive careers, having a bachelor’s degree can make a world of difference. Here’s the top ten highest paying jobs in the Philly-Camden-Wilmington area that requires a Bachelor’s, according to Stacker.com: 10. Personal Financial Advisors Crunching numbers makes numbers! Financial advisors make about $134,970 within the Philly region. The…
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Wayne Resident Makes the Most of the Word Mudroom with In-Home Doggy Showers
The pandemic has drastically changed people’s relationship with their homes and how they use their space. Some home-bound owners are coming up with creative ways to transform their mudrooms and laundry rooms into showers for their furry friends. Philadelphia-based designer Lucy O’Brien helped a Wayne client do just that. O’Brien was creating a maximalist-style mudroom…
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