• Penn Community Bank Supports Bristol Borough Youth Arts Programs with a $15K Grant

    Penn Community Bank Supports Bristol Borough Youth Arts Programs with a $15K Grant

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has awarded a $15,000 grant to Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol) in support of Bristol Borough youth. Penn Community Bank has invested in critical programs for youth through BRT’s Arts Education programs for nearly 20 years. Today, these programs include ArtRageous…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Reveals $28.3 Million Investment Plan for Water Storage Upgrades in 2024

    Pennsylvania American Water Reveals $28.3 Million Investment Plan for Water Storage Upgrades in 2024

    In conjunction with the start of the Infrastructure Week observation, Pennsylvania American Water has revealed its 2024 tank infrastructure investment plan to rehabilitate 10 of its water storage tanks and construct four new tanks. Pennsylvania American Water’s tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting, and repainting tanks extends the tanks’ service lives and helps protect water…

  • The Secret Weapon of High-Net-Worth Individuals Is Their Network

    The Secret Weapon of High-Net-Worth Individuals Is Their Network

    We already know that in real estate it is location, location, location. When it comes to getting exposed to alternative wealth strategies, being exposed to people who are investing in these deals, can help. Networking with rich individuals facilitates both wealth accumulation and access to exclusive investment opportunities, benefiting both parties involved. A prime example…

  • Eastern University Launches ‘A Time to Rise’ Campaign As It Enters a New Era of Transformative Growth

    Eastern University Launches ‘A Time to Rise’ Campaign As It Enters a New Era of Transformative Growth

    As Eastern University enters its 100th year, the community is excited to launch A Time to Rise, a $30M comprehensive fundraising initiative that will serve as a consequential piece of the overall five-year strategic plan that was put into place in 2022. “It has definitely been ‘A Time to Rise‘ at Eastern University,” said President Ronald Matthews. “Witnessing the growth…

  • C&N Welcomes Joe Bifolco as SVP, Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager

    C&N Welcomes Joe Bifolco as SVP, Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager

    Joe Bifolco has joined the Commercial Lending team at C&N as SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager based in Chesterbrook. In his role, Bifolco will focus on building relationships with local businesses throughout Chester County and the surrounding area. Having spent 27 years in the banking industry, Bifolco has held a variety of positions ranging from…

  • Chris McDermott Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending

    Chris McDermott Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending

    Meridian Bank has appointed Christopher E. McDermott to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. McDermott will join other members of the Meridian Commercial Lending Team in serving business customers in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. McDermott began his long banking career right out of high school. He started as a Clerk at Girard Bank…

  • One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania

    One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania

    The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can enjoy every day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. In fact, the Schuylkill River Trail is one of the six great bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is the result…

  • Delaware Valley University Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and Members

    Delaware Valley University Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and Members

    The Delaware Valley University Board of Trustees has appointed new officers and members. Effective May 3, Andrew Dougherty ’00 is serving as Chairperson; Hakim Richard Savoy ’90 as Vice Chairperson; Jimmy Cheek, Ph.D. as secretary; and Joy Levy as Treasurer. The Board is also pleased to welcome five recently elected Trustees, including Francie Babik ’10,…

  • Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods

    Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods

    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, supports healthy eating habits and future careers in agriculture. To date, more than $2.6 million has been awarded to 237 projects across 50 counties.…

  • Meridian Bank Named a Top 10 Lender by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

    Meridian Bank Named a Top 10 Lender by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

    On Apr. 3, 2024, Meridian Bank was named a Top 10 Lender by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for the year 2023. Meridian Bank has been a lending partner with PHFA for 13 years, and out of the 103 PHFA lending partners in 2023, Meridian once again was a top participating lender. Meridian has finished…

  • C&N Promotes Michael Kilgour to SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager

    C&N Promotes Michael Kilgour to SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager

    C&N has promoted Michael (Mike) Kilgour to Senior Vice President – Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager for the Lancaster and York areas in recognition of his exceptional performance over the almost five years he has been with C&N. Kilgour joined C&N in 2019 as Vice President of Commercial Lending Relationship Management, bringing a wealth of…

  • From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders

    From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders

    The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by her side. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. You can tell immediately that she is in control of every movement of…

  • Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair

    Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair

    Hundreds of community members turned out for a day of discussions and resources centered on substance use disorder at Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery event on May 4 on the University’s Philadelphia campus. “We know that substance use disorder and mental health challenges affect families and communities nationwide,” said University President Anne Prisco…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024

    AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024

    On May 7, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50 and older.  Eighty percent of voters ages 50+ report that candidates’ positions on Social Security are important in deciding whom to vote for in November, followed by Medicare (73 percent),…

  • Delaware Valley University Receives Grant from Foundations Community Partnership for KidsU! and InspireU! Scholarships

    Delaware Valley University Receives Grant from Foundations Community Partnership for KidsU! and InspireU! Scholarships

    Delaware Valley University (DelVal) has received a $4,000 grant from Foundations Community Partnership (FCP). This grant is designated to support Bucks County youth, ages 5-18, in attending DelVal’s Kids U! and Inspire U! summer programs. “This scholarship fund levels the playing field so all children and teens in our community can benefit from our fun,…

  • Harcum College Employee Spotlight: Rhonda Gaines

    Harcum College Employee Spotlight: Rhonda Gaines

    There’s a fresh face heading up Career & Transfer Services at Harcum College. Rhonda Gaines may be new to the community of Harcum students, faculty, and staff, but she is a career professional with abundant experience in the career education field with diverse interests and talents, who is also a published memoirist. She holds a…

  • Harcum College Alumni Spotlight: Dawn Colket

    Harcum College Alumni Spotlight: Dawn Colket

    Dawn Colket ’93, a Veterinary Nursing graduate, has been serving as a Surgical Technician at Hickory Veterinary Hospital since January 1994. This year, she celebrates 30 years of employment. Growing up with animals, Colket always had a passion for their care. Her career at Hickory Veterinary Hospital began under the guidance of Dr. Nadine Hackman,…

  • Penn State Great Valley Program Equips Grad Students, Postdocs with Tools for Finding Meaningful Careers

    Penn State Great Valley Program Equips Grad Students, Postdocs with Tools for Finding Meaningful Careers

    Forty-five graduate students and postdoctoral scholars participated in an immersive, industry career preparation program organized by The Graduate School at Penn State Great Valley from May 8-12 on the University Park campus. Throughout the weeklong program, known as Accelerate to Industry: Immersion Week, participants learned from Graduate School alumni, career services professionals, and industry representatives about what it…