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PBJ Recognizes Penn Community Bank Among Bucks County Standouts for Philanthropic Efforts
Penn Community Bank was named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one entrant on the publication’s 2023 Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not…
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VFTCB Brings Revolutionary Show to Montco; Cast Inhabits Characters and Bodily Creates Scenery
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Theater Unspeakable — a Chicago acting troupe under the auspices of Let’s Make History Productions (also from Chicago) — announce the return of a critically acclaimed theatrical presentation of The American Revolution to Montgomery County. Performances are May 27 and June 10, outdoors at Washington Memorial Chapel,…
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LancasterHistory Provides Opportunities to Delve into the Past with Minds, Eyes, and Even Hands
LancasterHistory — formerly the Lancaster County Historical Society — has a spring calendar filled with popular, informative, and even compelling opportunities for devoted and casual history buffs alike. More than just a museum, its presence at 230 North President Avenue (just outside downtown Lancaster) is a historic site, research center, and even arboretum. Wheatland One…
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High School Entrepreneurs Toss Business Ideas to Expert Panel in Firstrust Bank Competition
Seven teams of students from five high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafting Candidates, Assigning Coaches Thirty-five business pitches were initially submitted for consideration, That field was winnowed to seven, whose budding businessmen and -women represented…
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When It Comes to Excellent Garden Suppliers, Montgomery County Is Blooming with Them
Late April is ideal timing to get the backyard garden in shape by visiting one of the area’s garden suppliers. But how to pick from so many in the field? The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Steven White and Michelle Myers dug into local shops and found three best-of recommendations in Montgomery County. Gardening, which got a major…
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C&N Promotes Tom Howley to Vice President and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager II
C&N announces that Thomas Howley has been promoted to Vice President and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager II, based in Doylestown. Howley has been with C&N since 2020, joining through the Covenant Bank acquisition. In his role as Commercial Lending Relationship Manager, Howley demonstrated a commitment to: He was instrumental in guiding his clients and prospects…
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Penn State Abington Senior Presents Research on Black Men’s Dating Preferences at Baltimore Conference
Penn State Abington senior Dante Thomas recently won two awards for his undergraduate research project, “Black Men’s Romantic Partner Preferences: Exploring How Race and Color Matter.” In addition to the professional recognition, his work also earned him the opportunity to present his findings at the 2023 meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society, a Philadelphia organization…
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Manor College Grad, Having Puzzled Together the Intricacies of Law, to Embark on Career of Service
Kaylyn Flanagan felt lost. She wanted to study law ever since taking a class about government at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia. But she found herself in her first class at Manor College, studying the most elementary part of law, law briefs, and was struggling. Case briefs are a mainstay in…
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How Firstrust Bank’s Time-Tested Experience Warded Off High-Profile Industry Woe
The Silicon Valley Bank failure has caused a banking industry uptick in diligence, as reported by Joseph N. DiStefano in The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Firstrust Bank, Conshohocken, the increased oversight comes atop its vast experience. Early in the industry unsteadiness, Firstrust accented high-quality consumer and home mortgage loans, related Tim Abell, president. That action precipitated…
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Another Hit for Villanova’s Oakwell Mansion as Its Treasured Contents Go to Auction
The much-disputed future of the Oakwell Estate in Villanova looks increasingly grim for former owner (and now rental tenant) John Bennett. He’s putting its treasured contents up for auction today, Apr. 24, as reported by Alyana Gomez for 6abc. The 1922 estate has been at the center of controversy for months, with both Villanova University…
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Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Cinco Days of Cinco de Mayo
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is holding a “Cinco Days of Cinco” celebration. The five-day extravaganza (May 3–7) will feature daily happenings, free raffles, exciting giveaways, and DJ sets at both the Lansdale and Langhorne locations. The Cinco de Mayo celebration launches Wed., May 3 with the Cinco Kickoff. Customers will receive a free order of churros…
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Dunlap SLK Provides Tax-Wise Tactics to Save for College
If you’re a parent or grandparent with college-bound children, you may want to save to fund future education costs. Here are several approaches to take maximum advantage of the tax-favored ways to save that may be available to you. Savings Bonds Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds offer two tax-saving opportunities when used to finance college…
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C&N Wealth Management Joins Institution Services Platform of LPL Financial
C&N Wealth Management has joined LPL Financial’s Institution Services platform. C&N’s leaders reported having served approximately $475 million in brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan assets. They were previously affiliated with Cetera Financial Group. C&N opened its first location in Wellsboro, Pa., during the height of the American Civil War. Since 1864, the company has expanded…
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Introducing ‘Shadow Her’: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Achieve Business Success
The O’Connor Group, a dynamic King of Prussia organization led by CEO and founder Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, has announced the launch of Shadow Her, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs. Its six-month program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to achieve success in today’s…
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VFTCB Cites Evidence that Topgolf King of Prussia Is Close to Teeing Off: It’s Now Hiring
Topgolf King of Prussia, whose progress toward opening has been little more than observation of its construction from Route 422 commuters, is signaling signs of preparedness to open. As reported by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, the sports-entertainment-dining brand has reached the level where it is ready to fill open staff roles. Current…
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David’s Bridal Flirts Again with Bankruptcy
David’s Bridal, the Montgomery County brand for all things wedding, remains on shaky financial ground after its declaration of bankruptcy five years ago. Lauren Hirsch and Jordyn Holman reported its status in The New York Times. Despite rosy times for the bridal industry and active sales from the Conshohocken retailer — estimated to sell one…
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Penn Community Bank Adds Three New Local Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Penn Community Bank welcomed Becky Bradley, Ram Mohan, and Robert W. Pritchard to its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Becky, Ram, and Rob to Penn Community Bank’s board,” said Bill Larkin, Chair of the Penn Community Bank Board of Directors. “Each brings a wealth of professional and community experience, and will immediately make…
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Sixty-Four-Year-Old Loss of a Conshohocken Grocer Is a Case Never Solved — and Likely to Stay That Way
On Jan. 17, 1959, Conshohocken grocer Samuel Reidenberg was robbed of a significant sum. But the three thieves weren’t content just taking the funds; they also took Reidenberg’s life. The case has never been solved, as remembered and republished by Jack Col at Conshystuff. The original account of this unfortunate case was contained in a…
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