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How a Local Healthcare Entrepreneur Built Her Business with Financial Support from C&N
When Dr. Leah Garlan launched her career as a chiropractor at just 23 years old, her ambitions were grounded in something simple: start small, build steadily, and stay focused on patient care. She began in a modest home office, treating patients while quietly laying the foundation for what would become a multi-location healthcare operation spanning…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the making. For Dr. Keith Kopka, who began building the program in 2021, the goal wasn’t to replicate a traditional graduate writing experience. It was to build one from the ground…
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History of Groundbreaking Soft Drink Has Chester County Written All Over It
Bill Double, who cut his teeth as a journalist at the Coatesville Record in the late 1960s, has written a book on the history of Hires Root Beer, the groundbreaking beverage with ties to the Main Line, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. According to Double, author of Charles E. Hires and the Drink…
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VISTA Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 14th Annual Golf Outing on May 19
Penn State Great Valley will host its 14th Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, May 19 at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. Corporate partners, Penn Staters, and golf lovers are invited to enjoy a day out on the green, delicious food and cocktails, a silent auction, and plenty of fun. All proceeds support student scholarships at…
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Richard Vague’s New Book Shines Light on Philadelphia Banker Who Made American Independence Possible
A new book by author and venture capitalist Richard Vague reframes the story of the American Revolution by shifting attention away from familiar political and military narratives and toward the financial machinery that made independence possible, writes Adam Gopnik for The New Yorker. At the center of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in AI Business Strategy
Eastern University has launched a new online Master of Science in AI Business Strategy, an innovative program designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the skills to harness artificial intelligence for strategic growth, operational efficiency, and ethical innovation. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program is built for working professionals and can be completed…
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Investments in Local Infrastructure Improve Reliability for PECO Customers in Chester County in 2025
PECO’s significant infrastructure investments, use of innovative technologies, and its dedicated team of employees all helped the company keep the lights on for customers and reduce power outages in 2025. Despite the impacts of several severe storms, including the 13th-most-impactful storm in company history, PECO customers experienced the fourth-lowest power outage rate in company history,…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Celebrate the Power of Local Businesses at Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight Event
More than 100 businesses were recently celebrated by Firstrust Bank, the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Eagles through the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on supporting and promoting businesses across the Greater Philadelphia area. The celebration took place at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Eagles Stadium, bringing together local…
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VISTA Careers — Blackbird Health
If you’re passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and families, explore current opportunities and join a team working to raise the standard of care nationwide. Blackbird Health is expanding its team as it continues to grow across Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northern Virginia, with additional expansion planned through 2026. The organization…
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Chester County Home to One of the Region’s 20 ‘Ultra-Cool’ Industrial Wedding Venues
Greater Philadelphia is flush with “ultra-cool” industrial wedding venues, each of which offer a little something extra that makes it stand out from the rest, writes Jalyn Green for Philadelphia magazine. Casablanca Weddings and Events in Coatesville is one of the 20 venues the magazine cited. Located in the Midway Arts hub, the venue is…
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Here’s How Exton’s Bentley Systems Rewarded Employees for Getting the Company Where It Is Today
Exton-based Bentley Systems recently raised $235 million in a “very unusual” IPO, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 1984 by five brothers, Bentley Systems makes software applications for engineers who design large infrastructure projects. The company’s shares opened at $22, before increasing by more than 50 percent last week to $33.49.…
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Eastern University’s Tia Argento Advances to Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship
With speed, precision, and mastery of spreadsheets, Tia Argento, a student in Eastern University’s School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, won first place in the Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) category at the state level of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship. The achievement qualifies her to compete at the MOS National Championship in Nashville…
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Firstrust Bank’s SuperBonus Rewards Employees for Shared Success, Builds a Culture That Spans Generations
At many companies, a bonus is a line item on a paycheck. At Firstrust Bank, it has long represented something much larger: a shared milestone tied to the collective efforts of employees across the organization. This year, that philosophy is once again taking center stage. Firstrust Bank, the largest family-owned bank in the Greater Philadelphia…
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RKL Claims Top Spot Among Accounting Firms in Pennsylvania
RKL, a leading advisory firm with an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest accounting firms from industry publication Accounting Today. RKL’s 2026 national ranking is based on 2025’s revenue of $151.54 million. The firm also ranked ninth among the top firms in the…
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PECO’s All-of-the-Above Approach to Energy Affordability
Pennsylvania’s energy landscape is at a crossroads. After decades of relatively flat electricity demand, energy use hit an all-time high in 2024 and continues to rise — driven by data centers, AI, industrial reshoring, and electrification. At the same time, many power plants have retired across the PJM Interconnection region, and many renewable energy projects…
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When Graduation Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom
Understanding Post-Graduation Depression — and How to Move Forward Graduation is often framed as a triumphant milestone — a doorway into independence, possibility, and adulthood. But for many young adults, the weeks and months after high school or college don’t feel exciting. They feel disorienting. If you’re a young adult who feels unmotivated, anxious, or…
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Holy Family Women’s Basketball Team Makes History, Wins Division II East Regional to Advance to Elite Eight
With a recent win over Daemen University in the third round of the NCAA Division II tournament, Holy Family University has made history, becoming the first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s basketball team to win the tournament’s East Regional. The Tigers advance to the Elite Eight, where they will face Indiana University of Pennsylvania…
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