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West Chester “Pinks It Up” to Support Breast Cancer Patients with Wellness Services
Women are “pinkin’ it up” for a West Chester-based nonprofit that gifts wellness services to breast cancer patients, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Unite for HER (Helping to Empower and Restore) is now a nationwide organization, and with its growth comes a higher demand. It’s now experiencing a waitlist, and it relies on donations to…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Spreads Kindness with Thanksgiving Baskets and Holiday Angels
Many associate November as a time of plenty – cups full of pumpkin spice, plates full of food and hearts full of gratitude. Yet for nearly 25,000 residents of Chester County, food insecurity will be top of mind this month. “It is hard to fathom that even here in Chester County, the wealthiest county in…
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3 Things That Make Your Resume Pop on Search Engines
There are plenty of things to avoid including in your resume. But there are also some phrases that can help you stand out. CNBC’s Gili Malinsky spoke to Harvard career advisor Gorick Ng. He says to treat your resume like Search Engine Optimization, with relevant key phrases to make it pop. Here are…
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Here Are 5 Spots to Visit in West Chester for Much-Need Self-Care
A great spa-cation is right around the corner in West Chester. The town has a lot to offer when it comes to self-care. Here’s a few spas and salons that serve all the pampering needs, according to Main Line Today. Calista Salon & Spa This award-winning luxury salon not only offers a multitude of…
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Woman-Owned Brick-and-Mortar Shop Pops Up In Kennett Square
A popular independent and woman-owned gift store is exploding all over the Philadelphia region. Occasionette opened its fifth brick-and-mortar location in the form of a pop-up shop, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. This can be found at Kennett Square’s worKS, which houses over 30 different creators around the region. WorKS in Kennett Square…
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Litter Lifters of West Vincent Keep Chester County Streets Clean
What started as a small group of dedicated individuals trying to keep the streets of Chester County clean, turned in a movement with volunteers dedicated to the cause of keeping Pennsylvania beautiful, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Beth Intoccia spearheaded the Litter Lifters of West Vincent early in the pandemic so people could get fresh air…
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5 Things to Do After Getting Laid-Off
Amid mass lay-offs at companies like Twitter or Meta, getting fired has become commonplace for professionals. It’s very easy to lose sight when you’re in panic mode. If you get laid off, take a breath and do these five things. Get into a Good Headspace Taking about 24 hours for self-care activities like yoga…
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Here’s Where to Get Your Cultural Fix in Chester County
Chester County is full of an abundant cultural community. From theaters to museums—there’s countless sites to visit to get a creative fix. Here are a few places to check out in Chester County, according to Main Line Today. Wayne 118 North This intimate music venue, bar and restaurant is new to the…
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How to Write a Strong Resume Summary
In a sea of applicants, your resume can easily get lost in a crowd. Even if you’re applying to hundreds of jobs, if your resume does not prove you’re a strong candidate it can be overlooked. The summary is an essential part of a resume, but sometimes the most daunting. Writing about yourself can…
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Kennett Square to Honor Service Members Throughout November
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Kennett Square will be observing November to host multiple events to remember men and women of service, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Following Veteran’s Day, the borough will be hosting a memorial service for the 50th anniversary of two police officers who were…
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Toll Brothers Heading to Texas; No Word of a Corporate Eagles-to-Cowboys Alliance Swap
Fort Washington-based developer Toll Brothers is staking a business claim in the Dallas area. It’s purely a residential real estate venture, with presumably no sign of the local company swapping hometown football allegiances. Toll Brothers will be pairing with Chicago-based real-estate trust Equity Residential to invest up to $1.9 billion worth of projects in capacity,…
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Retired Lincoln University Professor Reflects on Union Victory
Dr. Richard Winchester is more than just a retired history professor. He was an essential figurehead in making Lincoln University the second unionized faculty in Pennsylvania, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Both Winchester, and his wife Connie, were champions of many causes over the years—specifically racial justice. Back in the sixties protested…
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5 Career Tips from Marketing Leaders
The marketing field is growing and so is the competition for jobs in the industry. SmartBrief talked to marketing leaders and recruiters for their top career advice. Here’s what they had to say: Diversify Your Experiences Trying different things within your field or company fosters growth and develops new skills. However, some experts warn people…
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Merion’s Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country
Hymie’s Deli, Merion Station, is in the spotlight for its top-notch Reuben. Mashed.com’s Trevor Carlson calls it one of “the absolute best Reuben sandwiches in the U.S.” The classic melt-in-your-mouth sandwich has been an American deli staple for decades. But its backstory is a bit muddled, reports Carlson. Some historians cite a hungry actor who,…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Andy Hockenbrock as Executive Director of the Jennersville YMCA
Andy Hockenbrock has joined YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Executive Director of the Jennersville YMCA. With over 23 years of YMCA experience, Hockenbrock brings expertise, passion and a strong sense of community to Chester County. Misson Driven Above all, Hockenbrock is drawn to the YMCA mission of creating programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. His commitment to the Y’s…
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How to Embrace Making Risky Career Moves
It’s normal to be hesitant about taking risky career moves, especially since evolutionary speaking human beings are naturally risk-averse. However, in order to be open to opportunities, Chris Smith writes for Inside Higher Ed, people must embrace the unknown. Smith cites “loss aversion bias” as one of the reasons people are afraid to step…
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Paoli Hospital Receives Funding to Support Overcrowding
Paoli Hospital has been overwhelmed since the closure of both Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals. It has experienced a 16 percent increase in emergency room volumes and at times hits 100 percent in capacity levels, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. But now, with $2 million in pandemic relief grants, the hospital will be…
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Wolf Gives Final Approval to Suspend Vehicle Registrations of Toll Scofflaws
Gov. Tom Wolf has signed legislation to suspend vehicle registration of roughly 25,000 drivers who refuse to pay their overdue bills for Pennsylvania Turnpike travel, according to a staff report from FOX 43. Two months after the law takes effect, the Turnpike Commission will start notifying registrants that it is seeking to have their registrations…
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