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4 Reasons Why Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office Amid “Productivity Paranoia”
Since the pandemic has reshaped workplace culture and more people are working from home, new fears among employers are arising. “Productivity paranoia” a term coined by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, describes a concern that bosses have about their employees not being as “productive” when they’re working from home, writes Callum Borchers for The Wall Street…
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Brandywine SPCA’s New Delaware Shelter Makes Room for More Animals
West-Chester’s Brandywine Valley SPCA is making waves in New Castle, Delaware. The Copeland Center for Animal Welfare, named in honor of animal advocate Tatiana Copeland, provides more space for animals in need, writes Mark Eichmann for WHYY. This 20,000 square foot building, described as “whimsically designed” features six dog play yards, comfortable lodging, an outdoor…
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How Your Hobbies Can Help You Find the Right Career
Do you find yourself plateauing in your 9-5, or do you want to make a major pivot but are unsure of what you want to do? Career journeys can be a meandering road with lots of hurdles. Joseph Liu writes in Forbes that it’s always good to have a Plan B in case your main…
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Speculations Arise About Two Retailers Set to Appear at West Goshen Shopping Center
Amid rumors, Robbins Companies is hush hush about which two new businesses might make their debut at the West Goshen Shopping Center. Representatives for the property management firm kept quiet about it at a planning commission meeting. What residents do know is that there will be an unnamed fast food restaurant to replace the…
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West Chester Resident Wows Country Star Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice’
Wester Chester resident Hillary Torchiana wowed country singer Blake Shelton after belting Adele’s “Easy on Me” during a blind audition of NBC’s The Voice. Shelton handpicked Torchiana to be on his team for the 22nd season, writes Geoff Rushton for StateCollege.com. “I did detect some twang in your voice,” said Shelton. “It was there and…
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Kennett Square Gets Medical Marijuana Dispensary Amid Drought in Area
Medical marijuana dispensary PA Options for Wellness opened its fifth location in Kennett Square. This Harrisburg-based company offers a collection of cannabis products from flowers to lozenges, writes Richard Gaw for Chester County Press. This location is open six days a week and offers on-site consultations, the option to pre-order and curbside delivery. Founded…
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These Companies Are Loosening Up on Tattoos in the Workplace, Is Yours Behind on the Times?
Inked up and looking for a job? Despite what our parents may have told us, tattoos in the workplace are becoming less taboo. Disney and UPS are some of the myriads of companies accepting etched employees. Due to a tight labor market, organizations have loosened restrictions on ink in the workplace, writes Ian Thomas for…
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Judge Approves Malvern-Based Endo’s $93,000 Incentives, Employee Bonuses Stalled
Malvern opioid maker Endo International has the greenlight to pay $93,000 in incentives to employees and sales reps, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Judge James L. Garrity Jr. approved the incentives Thursday, however the U.S. trustee is evaluating Endo’s request for a multi-million-dollar bonus package to “rank-and-file staff.” If approved, the firm will…
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Chester County Spots for ‘Phanatics’ to Catch Phillies Games
As the Phillies sweep through the season, ‘phanatics’ from across the region are hitting their favorite spots to watch their beloved team play. Whether it be gritty dives or high-end sports bars, there’s nothing that unites the region more than gathering together to watch the game. Here are a few places in Chester County where…
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Looking to Have Some Spooky Family-Friendly Fun in Chester County?
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means a fall bounty of festivities. Chester County families may be looking for All Hallow’s fun, but don’t want their little ones to get too spooked. Here’s a few way families can ring in the season, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Halloween Special at…
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Private Collection Gifts Over 100 Bonsais to Longwood Gardens
A generous philanthropist is making a major donation of rare bonsai trees to Longwood Gardens. Doug Paul owns Chester County’s Kennett Collection, a miniature arboretum of ornamental trees. It’s considered the “finest collection” outside of Asia, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Paul began his prestigious assortment of bonsais back in 1999,…
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Wayne’s SemCap Health Pumps Money into Philly-based Mental Health Startup
After rapidly expanding in size, Philadelphia-based mental health startup Neuroflow raised $25 million to grow in its research investment, technology platform and employees. This growth round is credited to Wayne’s SemCap Health, a company the startup has brought on as a “strategic investor”, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The company mainly…
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Phoenixville Residents Battle for K-Center Green Space, Rally Against Development
Residents are battling for Phoenixville to seize the vacant Kindergarten Center through eminent domain. At a meeting Tuesday night, residents pleaded with the borough council to halt the property’s sale to the Toll Brothers, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. Back in March, the board voted in favor of selling the K-Center to the developers…
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Pumpkin Prices Puff Up Across Chester County
Fall décor is going to cost a little extra for Chester County residents this year. Due to inflation, pumpkins prices in Chester County are ballooning in cost, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch. Prices have been rising steadily over the years, and 2022 will be no exception due to inflation across the board.…
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Berwyn Fire Co. to Create “Substation” in Tredyffrin for Speedier Service
Berwyn Fire company’s expansion is heating up! Tredyffrin township approved its $1.8 purchase of a property owned by Boy Scouts of America, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. This space will be used for its substation to provide faster service to Chesterbrook, Glenhardie and the Swedesford Road corridor. The fire company plans to use…
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Hundreds of Family, Friends Gather to Remember Life of Conestoga High School Junior
Hundreds of family members and friends flooded Trinity Presbyterian Church Tuesday to remember Griffin Lang. The 17-year-old was a junior at Conestoga High School and tragically passed away in a car accident just before midnight on Oct. 1, writes Holly Herman for the Tredyffrin-Easttown Patch. Griffin was on the track team and was known…
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How a Spring City Farm Inspired a Luxury Beef Empire in Northcentral PA
Lindsay and Mike Miller owe it all to their families for sparking their life-long passion for farming. Now, they have a farm of their own which breeds high-class specialty beef that is normally rare to find in northcentral Pennsylvania. Lindsay’s family owns Stonyrun Farms in Spring City which started a wagyu beef operation in 2008,…
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Cook-Off Brings Heat Back to West Chester on a ‘Chili’ Sunday
West Chester’s 20th Annual Rotary Chili Cook-Off spiced up the streets on a crisp Sunday, attracting 10,000 people to taste the saucy stew, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The community had to give their taste buds a two-year time out due to the pandemic. The competition takes about a year to plan,…
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