• Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College

    Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College

    As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II. The event is open to the public and will take place on Oct. 29, 4-5:00 PM at Harcum’s Charles H. Trout…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Has New and Expanded Customer Assistance Offerings

    Pennsylvania American Water Has New and Expanded Customer Assistance Offerings

    Pennsylvania American Water has expanded its H2O Help to Others™ customer assistance program offerings, which have helped customers in need for more than 30 years. Increased income level thresholds for the program’s grant and bill discount offerings became available to water and wastewater customers starting Aug. 7. Additionally, the program’s grant application period is now open, and…

  • Treasurer Garrity, Penn Community Bank, and PA Bankers Join Forces To Help Pennsylvanians Avoid Cyber Fraud

    Treasurer Garrity, Penn Community Bank, and PA Bankers Join Forces To Help Pennsylvanians Avoid Cyber Fraud

    Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Bankers Association President and CEO Duncan Campbell, and Richard Cimakasky, Penn Community Bank Fraud and Security Officer and Former FBI Special Agent, teamed up at a press conference Tuesday to kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning Pennsylvanians about the dangers of cybersecurity fraud and offering advice on how to make sure…

  • ‘American Banker’ Names Vidoni One of Nation’s Most Powerful Female Banking Leaders

    ‘American Banker’ Names Vidoni One of Nation’s Most Powerful Female Banking Leaders

    Penn Community Bank’s President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has once again been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch™ by leading financial services magazine American Banker. Now in its 22nd year, American Banker’s The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and teams for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, strong business performance, and a commitment to driving real…

  • After January 2023 Fire, Hershey Farm Resort Debuts Renovated Resort with Optimal Guest, Diner Experience

    After January 2023 Fire, Hershey Farm Resort Debuts Renovated Resort with Optimal Guest, Diner Experience

    Following a January 2023 fire that necessitated a full renovation of Hershey Farm Resort’s restaurant, the Resort is back up and running — and arguably, is doing better than ever. After 18 months, the Resort, located at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Lancaster’s Strasburg Township, re-opened in late July with a fabulous new restaurant and…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Shares Fall Checklist To Help Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter

    Pennsylvania American Water Shares Fall Checklist To Help Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter

    Sometime this fall, before the cold sets in, locate your main water shut-off valve and hang an I.D. tag on it so you can find it quickly in an emergency. In many homes, it is located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe enters the home. Note: If your pipes do…

  • Penn Community Bank Releases Second Issue of Business-Focused Magazine

    Penn Community Bank Releases Second Issue of Business-Focused Magazine

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has released its second issue of its business magazine, Mutual Interest.  Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this issue focuses on the theme of “The Power of Authentic Partnerships” and offers timely economic updates, actionable content from thought leaders, and inspiring customer spotlights.…

  • The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

    The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

    In today’s business landscape, successful companies must go beyond simply generating profits. Increasingly, consumers and employees have an expectation — and I believe businesses have a responsibility — to be good corporate citizens and make a positive impact on the communities they serve. This is the essence of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and it’s a…

  • Meridian Bank Sponsors Devon Fall Classic, SVP of Commercial Lending Presents Feature Class Award

    Meridian Bank Sponsors Devon Fall Classic, SVP of Commercial Lending Presents Feature Class Award

    Meridian Bank was the Wheeler Sponsor of the Devon Fall Classic, which spanned from Sept. 12-15. On Sept. 13, Marc Pelletier, SVP of Commercial Lending, had the honor of presenting the “Speed Stake” Award ($10,000) to the Feature Class champion in the Dixon Oval. The Devon Fall Classic is a signature Main Line tradition and…

  • Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families.   In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…

  • Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Security and Fraud Prevention

    Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Security and Fraud Prevention

    Bringing his extensive expertise from the FBI, Rick Cimakasky manages Penn Community Bank’s robust customer and data safety protocols — guarding assets while understanding and addressing emerging threats in the ever-evolving landscape of financial crimes. Many business owners have dangerous misconceptions about what it takes to properly secure their data and prevent fraud. Let’s debunk…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality

    Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality

    Aqua Pennsylvania recently supported the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA, which provides government agencies and nonprofit organizations with grants to improve water quality for one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s most vital water sources. The grants focus on three major sources of pollution: stormwater run-off, agricultural pollution, and abandoned mine drainage.…

  • Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College officials celebrated the opening of a new center for students studying in the art and design fields on Thursday, Sept.12. President Jon Jay DeTemple joined with donors and administrators to cut the ribbon on the Art & Design Center, now an efficient and well equipped on-campus space serving the creative majors.  The Art…

  • Global Careers Institute To Be Held at Penn State Great Valley with a Focus on Graduate Students

    Global Careers Institute To Be Held at Penn State Great Valley with a Focus on Graduate Students

    Penn State Global and Penn State Great Valley will co-host the first-ever Penn State Global Careers Institute at the Great Valley campus in Malvern on Sept. 27 and 28. This event, intended for graduate students, is a professional development program designed to help the University’s international and domestic students prepare for career success in the global marketplace.…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams

    AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams

    With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, emphasizes the importance of caution. “Scammers…

  • Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College will celebrate a major addition to its campus at the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Art & Design Center. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:00 PM in the West Wing of Pennswood Hall on the Bryn Mawr campus. This event reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to fostering…

  • AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7

    AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7

    AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees. This event is designed to help community members safely…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…