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Tips and info on health and fitness, travel, leisure, fashion, decorating, and Chester County culture.

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Outdoor Recreation

The First Tracks of Winter: Pennsylvania’s Family Ski Mountains, From Poconos to Peaks

February 23, 2026February 22, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

The first thing the kids notice isn’t the cold — it’s the sound. Boots thump across lodge floors. Zippers rasp. Someone’s poles clatter like dropped silverware. Outside, the air has …

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Pine Creek Rail Trail
Outdoor Recreation / Pennsylvania

Pine Creek Rail Trail Named 2026 Trail of the Year

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 62-mile corridor through Lycoming and Tioga counties that draws more than 44,000 visitors annually, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of …

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Protecting older adults from abuse
Pennsylvania / Seniors

Shapiro Administration Expands Regional Teams to Combat Elder Abuse Across Pennsylvania

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

What This Means for You New regional “Multidisciplinary Teams” will help investigate and resolve complex elder abuse cases faster. Five county groups will receive national-level consulting support to strengthen local …

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Personal Finance

Unlock the Full Potential of Your 401(k)

February 18, 2026 - by Joe Oliver

Your 401(k) is one of the most powerful tools for securing your financial future. The question is: Are you using it to its full potential?

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Automotive

Driving Blind: Pennsylvania’s Quiet Vision Risk on the Road

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

By the time the sun drops below the tree line on Route 30, the highway becomes a study in glare. Headlights bloom into halos. Brake lights smear red across the …

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Lake Elizabeth, Allegheny Commons Park in Pittsburgh
Real Estate

The Parks That Sell a Neighborhood

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

At 7:15 on a pale Pittsburgh morning, the gravel along the promenade at Allegheny Commons crunches under a steady rhythm of sneakers and stroller wheels. A man in a navy …

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Lifestyle

When Sunday Night Steals the Weekend

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

By 6:42 p.m., the light has shifted. The gold of late afternoon drains from the kitchen walls, and the dishwasher hum feels louder than it did an hour ago. A …

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Philadelphia
Lifestyle

The Sound of Home: Why the Philadelphia Accent Is Quietly Fading

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

The bartender leans across the polished wood in South Philly and asks if you want “wooder.” He doesn’t blink when he says it. The word lands soft and rounded, more …

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Relationships

Study: 852,305 Pennsylvanians Say Divorce Is Too Expensive

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — A new national survey suggests financial strain is quietly reshaping marriage across the country — and leaving hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians feeling stuck.

Study: 852,305 Pennsylvanians Say Divorce Is Too Expensive Read More
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Real Estate

Pa. Buyers Say These 3 Public Spaces Seal the Deal

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — When homebuyers say “location, location, location,” they increasingly mean tree-lined paths, neighborhood squares, and the quiet rhythm of everyday life.

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