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Keeping Smiles Healthy: Harcum College to Host Free Oral Care Event
Harcum College is stepping up to promote oral health and wellness in the community with its upcoming Sealant Day, a day dedicated to providing free preventative dental care. The event, open to the public and the Harcum community, will take place on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic on Harcum’s campus at 750…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. These treatment facilities also mark an important milestone in Aqua Pennsylvania’s resolve…
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Meridian Bank Ranked a Top SBA Lender Nationwide
Meridian Bank, headquartered in Malvern, has once again been recognized as a top SBA lender nationwide by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Meridian ranked in the top 10 percent of SBA lenders nationwide for the total dollar value lent and the number of loans approved. Meridian was the top Pennsylvania-based lender in Greater Philadelphia ranked…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Help Customers Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
Temperatures are beginning to plummet and Aqua is urging customers to act now to prevent frozen pipes, which can lead to costly repairs and significant disruptions in water service. Pipes are at higher risk of freezing when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Preventative measures can help you avoid expensive cleanups and repairs. Tips…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188 pounds of food ($12,849). “We love to see local businesses step up to serve and give back to their community,” said Rachel Riley, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the VFTCB, and a Board…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Deliver Comfort and Support to Cancer Patients
For Aqua Pennsylvania’s last volunteer event of 2024, they teamed up with local nonprofit, Bringing Hope Home, to pack 50 “Bags of Hope” for individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Each bag was filled with comfort items, and once they were all packed, the volunteers had the opportunity to deliver the bags to patients at Bryn Mawr…
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PA American Water Recognizes 15 American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Impact Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water and Pennsylvania American Water, awarded State Strategic Impact Grants to 15 organizations across the Commonwealth, totaling $215,000 in funding. “The Chester County Food Bank is incredibly grateful for Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation,” said CCFB CEO Andrea Youndt. “Through…
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Harcum College Partners for Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate at No Cost
Harcum College is partnering with Chester County Economic Development Council for the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally funded workforce training program designed to train residents in underserved populations in necessary skills and connect them with employment opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, and energy. The Good Jobs Challenge aims to prepare 3,000 residents for high-quality jobs…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including childhood sports and his first job after college. Steigerwalt began working summers in construction at age 12 and credits his father with instilling in him a strong work ethic. He…
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American Water Charitable Foundation, PA American Water Triple Donations to Combat Food Insecurity
The American Water Charitable Foundation, 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Pennsylvania American Water together provided a total of $135,250 in donations during 2024 to 12 food banks throughout Pennsylvania where it serves customers. Donations nearly tripled for the year, up from $46,150…
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Pennsylvania American Water Recognizes 2024 Workforce Readiness Grant Recipients
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that three nonprofit educational institutions were each awarded a $25,000 Workforce Readiness Grant. These grants are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to community support and…
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Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s…
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Grants Help Boost Livability, Expand Housing Options
Because of her knee problems, it’s getting harder for Carol Hoderny, 75, to manage the steps in the historic Erie home where she’s lived with her husband for four decades. To go up the 14 steps to the second floor — and down nine steps to the basement — it’s been “a little tough” over…
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Aqua PA Enhances Chester County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 5,000 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 5,000 feet of aging water mains in West Goshen Township and West Chester Borough, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new copper mains and ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service…
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Essential Utilities Celebrates 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Reinforces Water Quality Commitment
Essential Utilities is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a landmark legislation safeguarding public health. To commemorate this milestone, Essential — through its water utility, Aqua — is reinforcing its efforts to protect water quality. “The Safe Drinking Water Act has been the cornerstone of safe drinking water protection for the…
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Aqua PA Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Lead and Galvanized Service Lines Replaced
One year since kicking off major efforts to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines across the state, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 1,000 homes and businesses across the Commonwealth. These service line replacement projects are a major improvement for customers in 62 municipalities throughout Pennsylvania. Customer-owned service lines are the pipes running…
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Penn State Great Valley Hosts Art Exhibit Celebrating Women’s Voices and Experiences
Penn State Great Valley recently unveiled a special exhibit presented in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts (RCWA). The exhibit, titled 24 Years of Women in the Arts, spans from Nov. 12 to Jan. 6 and features a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women’s voices and…
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Penn Community Bank Once Again Among America’s Best Regional Banks
Penn Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The annual ranking recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States based on a large-scale study of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews. “Being named one of America’s…
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