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Why Employees Aren’t Taking PTO — and What Employers Can Do About It
Paid time off (PTO) is one of the most attractive and valuable benefits an organization can offer. According to the 2024 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, paid-leave options are tied with retirement benefits as the second most valued offerings by employees. Similarly, a 2023 Pew Research Center report, “How Americans View Their Jobs,” found that 62 percent…
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Chester County Home to Four of Region’s 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets
Chester County is home to four towns that are ranked among the 15 most expensive places to buy a home in Greater Philadelphia, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow, which compared a total of 235 cities and towns. Devon tops the list as the…
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Matt Shultz Reflects on 40-Year Mission to Reopen Lansdowne Theater
Surreal. That’s how Matt Schultz described seeing the Lansdowne Theater open to the public Friday, Aug. 22, after 40 years. “Public response has been overwhelming,” he said. “I think it’s something all of Lansdowne can be proud of.” Schultz has been a driving force behind decades of effort to bring the Lansdowne Theater back to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Garnet Valley
A gorgeous colonial home at 882 Shavertown Road, situated on 0.52 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Garnet Valley. This stunning and meticulously maintained residence offers timeless appeal and modern luxury in a sought-after location. Highlights include a cozy living room, elegant formal dining room, chef’s…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Philly Area List of Most Expensive Homes
The average home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2 percent higher than the year before. Location, size, age, and condition all contribute to a home’s value, and here in Delaware County, three communities are leading the way in the Philadelphia metro area for home prices, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled the…
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WilmU DBA Grads Talk Cohorts, Commencement and the C-Suite
Considering a Doctor of Business Administration degree? Wilmington University’s DBA program will help you make significant management and leadership contributions to your organization — just ask our recent graduates. “It really opens the doors to the C-suite level,” said Dr. Gavin Tucker, the new President and Principal Program Manager of Togl, a fashion industry startup specializing in high-end…
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Widener Hosts Sept. 3 Open House for OLLI Noncredit Classes
It’s back-to-school season for students of all ages, including the members of Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI. OLLI will host an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Widener’s Chester campus for the public to learn more about membership and all the exciting benefits that come with…
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Germantown Academy Welcomes Familiar Face Back as Head of Upper School
Dave Samson, who was previously a counselor and held other roles at Germantown Academy, recently returned to the Fort Washington school as the head of Upper School, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Samson worked at the school from 2004 to 2015 on the administrative team implementing the House System in 2007, offering…
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QVC Group Plans to Hire 250 New Employees in West Chester Following HSN Move
QVC Group plans on adding 250 new jobs in West Chester following HSN’s relocation from St. Petersburg, Florida, earlier this summer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By early 2026, the company will add a total of 300 roles to its Studio Park headquarters campus, including the 50 HSN team members who opted…
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Residents Say No to Affordable Housing Shortage Solution in Bucks County
Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials have not been approving such projects, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The county spans around 400,000 acres, with over 40 percent already developed. By 2023, roughly 23 percent, or over 92,000…
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1 Delaware County College Gains in 2026 Rankings. Others Are Down
The University of Pennsylvania no longer holds a top-10 honored spot in Niche’s Best Colleges in America rankings. For 2026, the university moved from sixth in 2025 to No. 12 in the 2026 rankings, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the region, Swarthmore College is the only other local school besides Penn to even…
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At PHL: New Safety System Prevents Planes From Overrunning Runway
Philadelphia International Airport has added a runway safety feature as part of upgrades there, writes Josh Sanders and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. An Engineered Material Arrest System (EMAS) on runway 826 was celebrated recently by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the city’s Department of Aviation. The…
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Swifties Ecstatic Over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Jason Kelce’s brother just got engaged. Not sure who the woman is. Think she’s some kind of an entertainer. Yep. It’s happened. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. Swift announced the engagement on Tuesday afternoon on an Instagram post, accompanied by her song…
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Brandywine Reflects on Five Years of Equity by Design Commissions
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Penn State Brandywine’s Chancellor’s Commissions on Equity by Design, a milestone that highlights the campus’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering environment for all. Launched in 2020 under the leadership of Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells, the commissions were established to provide intentional, actionable guidance…
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What You Get for $350,000 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County
What does $350,000 get you across the Delaware Valley? The answer changes depending on where you look. In Bristol, it’s a mid-century ranch reworked for one-level living. In Jeffersonville, a townhome with fresh updates and a bit more privacy. East Oak Lane offers a twin with hardwood floors and outdoor space, while Coatesville’s Valley Spring…
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Key Changes to 529 Accounts
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), along with the Secure Act 2.0 of 2022, expands the utilization requirements of 529 plans. These new rules provide meaningful tax-saving opportunities for education-minded people. A 529 plan is a college savings plan sponsored by a state or state agency that can be used for education…
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Pi Gamma Mu at WilmU: Combining Academic Excellence and Community Service
During her senior year at Wilmington University, Rafaella Nero received an unforgettable invitation — offering membership in Pi Gamma Mu (PGM). Founded in 1924, the international honor society for social sciences values scholarship, leadership, and service. “It was a validating moment and proof that my hard work was paying off,” said Nero, who moved to the United States from…
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Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact
The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100 percent effectiveness rate — the highest possible score. The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99 percent of similar programs nationwide in…
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