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New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors
AARP Pennsylvania recently released a report that shows an estimated 160,792 Pennsylvanians on Medicare prescription drug plans who will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs…
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Unlocking The Power of CLOs: A High-Yield Weapon for Savvy Investors
New asset classes do not come along very often, but there are some unique ones worth investigating. One that you may not have much exposure to is called a collateralized loan obligation or CLO. CLOs are not new, having been around since banks and insurance companies started to use CLO technology for regulatory capital relief…
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Penn State Abington Mourns Longtime Business Professor Steve McMillan
The Penn State Abington campus community is mourning the loss of G. Steven McMillan, Associate Professor of Business, who died suddenly. McMillan’s passion for teaching and boisterous personality led him to become a beloved figure on the campus he called home for almost three decades, and his research into corporate policies and their implications on competitive intelligence earned him…
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Penn State Abington Celebrates ‘Village’ That Nurtured Success Among Diverse New Graduates
For 40 Penn State Abington seniors, the theme of the Spring 2024 Cultural Graduation, “Against All Odds: Triumphing Over Adversity,” resonated. Most of them completed high school in 2020, and, due to the pandemic, they didn’t experience traditional prom, awards, or commencement ceremonies. So, on an April evening in the Sutherland Auditorium, they dressed in their best…
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New Penn State Abington Graduate Appreciates Detours on the Road to His Degree
Tyler Thompson has come a long way since he started college in 2018. He said he quickly found himself “feeling like a number” and battling personal issues. His grade point average suffered, and he was placed on academic warning, so Thompson moved home to Bucks County, went to work at a local supermarket, and enrolled in community college. Fast…
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Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises More Than $30K for Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley held its annual golf outing earlier this summer at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, raising over $30,000 for student scholarships. Seventy-two golfers participated in the event, which also featured a silent auction, wine pull, several raffles, golf contests on the course, and prizes for first-, second-, and third-place golf winners. The…
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Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning
Penn State is offering for the first time stackable credentials that can be used to earn master’s degrees in Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, and Psychology. The stackable credentials at Penn State are being offered through 27 graduate-level certificates that can be completed online, through Penn State World Campus. To earn a stackable…
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Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide Training Program. The program is designed to meet a growing area and statewide need for certified nursing aides in hospitals, nursing homes, private care, and the expanding field of home…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Aqua Pennsylvania recently broke ground at its Shenango Valley Water Treatment Plant in Mercer County. Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick off a construction project that will ensure safe water and a healthier environment for 21,000 customers in Northwestern Pennsylvania and parts of Trumbull County, Ohio. The plant upgrades will improve…
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C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. Administered by the Customer Experience Professionals Association™, a nonprofit, independent association, this prestigious designation demonstrates Ackley’s commitment to excellence in customer service and aligns with C&N’s ongoing dedication to providing…
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Free Parking at SEPTA Regional Rail Lots Coming to End
Free parking at SEPTA Regional Rail lots, both surface and garages, at Lansdale Station and the Frankford and Norristown Transportation Centers is scheduled to end on Sept, 23, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, parking fees will double compared to pre-pandemic days. Surface lots will increase from $1 daily to $2, while garage…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers use tools like deepfake videos and voice cloning to deceive individuals into handing over money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment System at Montgomery County Well Station
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system installation at its Perkiomen Woods well station in Montgomery County. This is the fourth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has completed and placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water…
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Why Private Preferred Stocks Are an Investment You Should Consider
This double agent of stocks could be a strong investment in your portfolio. Most people know that businesses can be private or public. A business may choose to sell common stock or preferred stock. But, what most people do not know is that a public company can also sell private preferred stock. Public common stock is open to daily stock market…
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Harcum College’s 2016 Graduate Mihailo Vasic Competes in the Paris Olympics
Mihailo Vasic ’16 is competing in the Olympics in Paris. This is his second appearance in the 3×3 basketball competition, representing his home country of Serbia. In 2021, he brought home a bronze medal, becoming the first Harcum athlete to medal in the Olympic games. The Serbian team has been the gold standard in 3×3…
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AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “AARP Pennsylvania is excited to shine a light on 50+ Pennsylvanians who are using what they’ve learned in life to make…
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Pennsylvania American Water Awarded Two PENNVEST Loans To Expand Water Service in Washington County
The Shapiro Administration recently revealed that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for two water main extension projects in Washington County totaling $15.5 million. The loans will enable the company to bring safe, reliable public water service and increased fire protection capabilities to nearly 60 homes, a public school district, and a fire…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport. Holy Family University (HFU) will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in Spring 2025. Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field…
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