• Protect Your Computer From Tech Support Scams

    Protect Your Computer From Tech Support Scams

    In a tech support scam, fraudsters pose as representatives from well-known tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, or antivirus software providers. They use scare tactics, claiming your computer is infected with a virus or has other critical errors. They may contact you through unsolicited phone calls, pop-up ads on your computer, or even fake emails. The…

  • Historic Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown Extends Store Hours and Introduces Guided Tours

    Historic Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown Extends Store Hours and Introduces Guided Tours

    Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown, one of the oldest working grist mills in Pennsylvania, is expanding its store hours and introducing guided tours, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Starting this week, the premier producer of stone-ground, locally sourced grains in the state will now be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays,…

  • Neshaminy Creek Brewing Launching New Pickle Sour Ale, Celebrating With Themed Party

    Neshaminy Creek Brewing Launching New Pickle Sour Ale, Celebrating With Themed Party

    Neshaminy Creek Brewing will celebrate launching its new pickle sour ale, It’s a Dillemma, with a themed party on Saturday at its Croydon taproom, writes Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice. The 5 percent ABV beer emulates the classic flavors of a dill spear and is brewed with a salty gose base combined with black…

  • Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines

    Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines

    Aqua Pennsylvania recently secured a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $6.1 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $1.3 million in funding will be used for Aqua Pennsylvania’s ongoing lead service line replacement program. PENNVEST funds…

  • 12 Data Security Musts for Small Businesses

    12 Data Security Musts for Small Businesses

    Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or manage a global team, data security should be a top priority. Massive data breaches that impact millions of consumers at once tend to capture the headlines, but smaller enterprises are increasingly at risk. A 2021 study by the Atlas VPN research team found that 31 percent of small businesses…

  • 6 Ways Remote Deposit Helps Businesses Work Smarter

    6 Ways Remote Deposit Helps Businesses Work Smarter

    Local businesses are always on the lookout for ways to work more efficiently. Especially if it will also help them to cut costs or protect against potential losses. If your payment processing is still being done manually, this area of your business could be one of the best places to streamline your day-to-day operations. And…

  • Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations

    Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations

    Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your shower, and your high-quality drinking water is there. But making that happen today and for future generations takes real work and requires ongoing investment. You may have heard from our…

  • Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss

    Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss

    Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the largest single gift in the College’s history. It will have a transformative impact on generations of students to come — particularly those from underserved communities — which has been a…

  • Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football

    Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football

    The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program. With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the…

  • Penn Community Bank Steps into the Ring with Joe Hand Boxing and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL to Launch Youth Boxing Program

    Penn Community Bank Steps into the Ring with Joe Hand Boxing and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL to Launch Youth Boxing Program

    Penn Community Bank and the Penn Community Bank Foundation have made a $5,000 contribution to launch a new youth boxing program in partnership with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL). This innovative program provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for local youth, fostering discipline, confidence,…

  • Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly

    Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot at 100 S. Queen Street is a feast for your taste buds and your Instagram feed. Think global street food, craft cocktails, cool events, and serious small-town charm, all packed…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station

    Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station

    Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will improve wastewater service quality and reliability for customers in the area. “This rehabilitation project included upgraded pumps, electrical enhancements, and a complete wet well renewal,” said Kelly Jacunski, Engineering Project…

  • Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality

    Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality

    In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the classes needed for the graduate program. The summer program helped me catch up and start the fall semester on equal…

  • An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

    An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

    Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…

  • 8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers

    8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers

    In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…

  • What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes

    What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes

    As temperatures rise, many of us enjoy longer days, sunshine, and more time outdoors. Many of us welcome these changes, but what many do not realize is that the changing seasons can also affect your drinking water. Every time you open your tap, you trust Aqua Pennsylvania to deliver safe, high-quality drinking water, and that’s…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains

    Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains

    Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 17,310 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…

  • Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners

    Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners

    Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation and its expanded Sure Splash initiative. Essential Utilities, which provides drinking water and wastewater service under the Aqua brand,…