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RONKS, PA — Lancaster County hospitality operator Thomas E. Strauss Inc. is expanding its holiday retail offerings through nationwide shipping, locally made merchandise and gift-card incentives, extending sales beyond its …
Christmas Shopping? Lancaster County Has a Few Surprises Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster County hospitality operator Thomas E. Strauss Inc. is offering Thanksgiving dining packages ranging from $55 to $65 per adult, alongside prepared family meals and advance bakery …
Turkey, Pie and No Dishes? Lancaster’s Thanksgiving Options Read More
Every fall, an email lands in Maya’s inbox announcing open enrollment. And every year, she quickly clicks “renew” and moves on. Open enrollment is when you choose your medical and …
How To Make the Most of Open Enrollment This Year Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Home sales in the Philadelphia metropolitan area fell 7% in September from a year earlier despite a 7.3% increase in available properties, according to Zillow’s latest housing …
Philadelphia Area Home Sales Drop 7% as Inventory Climbs Read More
EXTON, PA — Francis Palmquist, a former priest who began tattooing in Mexico after leaving religious life, is building a business at Creatrix Collective in Chester County, applying his classical …
From Priest to Tattoo Artist: Francis Palmquist’s Unlikely Journey Read More
Hearing loss rarely arrives all at once. For most adults, it develops slowly, over years, and that gradual pace is exactly why it is easy to miss. According to the …
Recognizing Early Hearing Loss: Signs, When to Get Checked, and Simple Ways to Protect Your Hearing Read More
Finishing your estate plan is a big step, but failing to notify the people involved can lead to confusion and complications when it’s time to use it. Since the events …
The Family Conversation Your Estate Plan Is Waiting For Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are shifting financial-literacy efforts toward youth, saving and investing, digital finance and fraud prevention under a new national strategy that sets government-wide priorities for financial …
Federal Financial Literacy Plan Targets Youth, Digital Risks Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA —This year, the stars and stripes are meeting paws and patriotism as Washington Memorial Chapel’s beloved Blessing of the Animals returns to Valley Forge during America’s …
Where Paws Meet Patriotism: Blessing of the Animals Returns to Valley Forge Memorial Chapel Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — More than half of U.S. homeowners carry credit card balances from month to month, forcing many to cut spending and savings even as mortgage borrowers remain …
Survey Finds Card Debt Squeezing Homeowner Budgets Read More