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AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter
AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages. This spring, AARP offices across the country are honoring law enforcement officers, lawmakers, state officials,…
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Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania. When combined with the $481,900 the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) provided throughout the Commonwealth, the total amount of support soars…
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AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a retired Caseworker for the Department of Human Services and a member of AARP since she turned 50. That void in her life was filled…
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Penn Community Bank Welcomes New Commercial Banking Team Leader Zac Collins
Zac Collins has joined Penn Community Bank as SVP – Commercial Banking Team Leader, bringing his 30 years of industry experience to further the Bank’s mission of delivering solutions that genuinely serve the best interests of individual and commercial customers. In his new role, Collins will lead a team focused on Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Banking…
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Budgeting for Homeownership: Additional Costs Beyond the Down Payment
Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect house and are ready to make an offer. But before you place that bid, there are some additional expenses to consider that go beyond the down payment. To ensure a smooth transition into your new home and avoid any financial surprises, let’s explore some other expenses to factor into your…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa while a school of five, 11-foot-long female copper sharks swim five inches from your face. For Holy Family University sociology professor Dr. Jenai Grigg, who found herself wide-eyed in that…
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AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on…
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Meridian Bank Supported Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor of the 2024 Golf Classic
Meridian Bank supported the Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Paoli Hospital Golf Classic. The event took place on May 16 at Applebrook Golf Club (100 Line Road, Malvern) with a full course of golfers and sold-out sponsorships. Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefitted the Paoli Hospital Inpatient Room Expansion —…
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Penn Community Bank Grant Supports Bucks County Housing Group Food Program
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) to help provide critically needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organization’s Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile…
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Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss
The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that have long been pillars of the country’s culture, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. Nationwide, 81 percent of rural counties have recorded more deaths than births in the last four…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Shares Tips To Prepare for Hurricane Season
With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take proactive steps to prepare their homes and families for potential storms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this year’s hurricane season has an 85 percent chance of being above normal, forecasting 17 to 25 total named storms. Of…
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Providence Town Center in Collegeville Hits Market Two Years After Last Trading
Wegmans-anchored Providence Town Center in Collegeville hit the market again just two years after it was last traded, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot open-air retail property was purchased by a joint venture of Bethesda, Finmarc Management, and KPR Centers in 2022 for $162 million. The shopping center sits on 82…
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Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer
A mix of new eateries will open in Montgomery County over the summer, enriching an already thriving restaurant scene and offering residents even more choice, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cantina Feliz, Fort Washington’s longtime upmarket Mexican restaurant, will move into its new space in downtown Ambler in August. La Baja is a…
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Holy Family University’s Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Cohort Finishes Year One of Five-Year Program
Holy Family University’s largest-ever cohort of students enrolled in the Doctor of Counseling Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program completed their challenging first year in the five-year program, collaborating on several events that bolstered their classroom learning. The 17 students teamed to host the University’s annual Fall Ethics Forum: The Ethical Psychologist in Your Community. They…
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NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities
“If you mess up, fess up.” Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024 graduate) hopes soon to carry this priceless advice into a career with the federal government. The wisdom was imparted by Erik Saracino, a Special Agent (SA) at NASA’s Office of…
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Pennsylvania American Water Commemorates Two Years of York Wastewater System Ownership
On Jun. 5, Pennsylvania American Water welcomed a group of local stakeholders to visit its York Wastewater Treatment Plant for an event commemorating two years of the company’s ownership of the system. Pennsylvania American Water acquired the wastewater system from the City of York in late May 2022. Following brief remarks from Pennsylvania American Water, the City of York,…
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Join AARP in Morton for a Free Shredding Event
AARP is teaming up with the Chester Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to bring the community a free shredding event that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, and get ready to dispose of up to 10 medium boxes per vehicle. Don’t miss out on…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Award $210,000+ in Tree-Planting Grants
In collaboration with The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and local conservation districts, Aqua Pennsylvania (an Essential Utilities company) unveiled the 2024 grant recipients of their impactful tree-planting grant initiative, “Trees for Watersheds.” Formally known as “TreeVitalize Watersheds,” the “Trees for Watersheds” grant program provides crucial funding to help plant trees and shrubs along waterways and…
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