• Penn Community Bank Expands Financial Education Initiatives During Financial Literacy Month

    Penn Community Bank Expands Financial Education Initiatives During Financial Literacy Month

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is taking action to address the critical need for modern financial education by hosting and sponsoring a series of free financial education workshops in partnership with the Grundy Library in Bristol throughout April — National Financial Literacy Month. These sessions, led by bank professionals…

  • Penn Community Bank Begins Renovation of Quakertown Financial Center

    Penn Community Bank Begins Renovation of Quakertown Financial Center

    Penn Community Bank is renovating its Quakertown Financial Center (1051 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown). The project, set to be completed in approximately two months, will refresh and modernize the high-traffic location, enhancing the customer experience while preserving the personalized service the bank is known for. “Penn Community Bank is committed to continually improving the…

  • Meridian Bank Launches First TV Campaign Featuring Eagles Legend Brent Celek and Local Business Leaders

    Meridian Bank Launches First TV Campaign Featuring Eagles Legend Brent Celek and Local Business Leaders

    Malvern-based Meridian Bank has launched a suite of new branding commercials focused on promoting its business banking services throughout the Delaware Valley. The commercials, which feature testimonials from three notable Philadelphia-area customers (Brent Celek, Mo Rushdy, and Roland Kassis), began running on Mar. 3 and will span until May 25 on CNBC, CNN, FOX, and…

  • Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House

    Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House

    Discover the exciting opportunities that await at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 5 in Klein Hall. Whether you’re a prospective student or a parent, this event is the perfect way to explore our campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn more about the programs that can shape your future. Spring Open…

  • WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series

    WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series

    West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak as part of the University’s President’s Speaker Series in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $20-$55 and are on…

  • Fix-A-Leak Week: Aqua Shares Tips to Save Water and Money

    Fix-A-Leak Week: Aqua Shares Tips to Save Water and Money

    This week is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix-A-Leak Week (Mar. 17-23), and Aqua joins the EPA to remind homeowners of the significant environmental and financial impacts of leaky pipes. The EPA estimates that minor water leaks account for nearly one trillion gallons of wasted water nationwide each year, with ten percent of Americans experiencing leaks…

  • Paradise Station: A Timeless Escape Where 55 Years of History and Hospitality Meet

    Paradise Station: A Timeless Escape Where 55 Years of History and Hospitality Meet

    You’re looking for the ultimate experience: Maybe you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the real world, maybe you want to release your inner child, or maybe you want to do all of these things … all while entertaining your family! Lucky for you, all of this (and more) is possible at Lancaster…

  • Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest $200,000 in Local Communities in Q1

    Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest $200,000 in Local Communities in Q1

    Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to March 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation, have invested nearly $200,000 in grants to 32 nonprofit and community organizations. These funds, coupled with nearly 500 hours of team member volunteerism, are expected to impact tens of thousands of residents…

  • EPAC 2024-2025 All-Conference Basketball Teams Feature Harcum College Standouts

    EPAC 2024-2025 All-Conference Basketball Teams Feature Harcum College Standouts

    The Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) announced the Division I and Division II All-Conference Teams for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Amber Bullard from Philadelphia, a sophomore on the Women’s Basketball Team, leads the country in field goal percentage (67.1). She was a force averaging 14.8 points per game and helping her team end the season…

  • CCEDC Partners with Penn State for LionCage 2025: A Year-Long Celebration of Innovation

    CCEDC Partners with Penn State for LionCage 2025: A Year-Long Celebration of Innovation

    The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will support a second year of LionCage, an exciting pitch competition powered by Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n). This premier event showcases top entrepreneurs and startups from across southeastern Pennsylvania, offering them a platform to compete for funding, build connections, and gain…

  • Hill Top Prep Hosts Annual Gaming and Comic Convention Supporting Neurodiverse Students

    Hill Top Prep Hosts Annual Gaming and Comic Convention Supporting Neurodiverse Students

    Hill Top Preparatory School is excited to present its third annual HawXpo, an innovative esports and gaming convention tailored for neurodiverse adolescents and young adults. The event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29, at Hill Top’s campus in Bryn Mawr from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind event blends gaming, creativity, and advocacy, ensuring there’s…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Encourages 20,000 Customers to Verify Eligibility for Bill Discount Program

    Pennsylvania American Water Encourages 20,000 Customers to Verify Eligibility for Bill Discount Program

    The average customer enrolled in Pennsylvania American Water’s H2O Help to Others customer assistance Bill Discount Program saves between $17.66 and $64.99 on their water bill and/or $40.53 to $93.12 on their wastewater bill each month*, a utility savings welcomed by more than 30,000 program participants statewide, particularly amidst currently rising costs and significant inflation. That’s why the…

  • Penn Community Bank Stands with United Way of Bucks County to Support ALICE Families

    Penn Community Bank Stands with United Way of Bucks County to Support ALICE Families

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined the United Way of Bucks County and fellow community banks as the Bucks County Commissioners officially proclaimed March 2025 as ALICE Awareness Month. This recognition highlights the challenges faced by hardworking yet financially constrained households across the county. According to the United Way,…

  • The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Returns Mar. 7-9

    The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Returns Mar. 7-9

    The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo returns on Mar. 7-9, with fur-flying entertainment, dog sporting fun, and educational programs designed for the whole family. The event will again be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks) and features many special attractions, pet adoptions and outstanding shopping for pet lovers and their pets.  “This event is the…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment

    Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment

    Every time you turn on your tap, you want to know the drinking water flowing into your home is safe and will be there when you need it. At Aqua Pennsylvania, we take our responsibility to deliver clean, dependable drinking water to your home and community seriously. Since 1886, when we were first known as…

  • Mike Bowman Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100 List 7th Year in a Row

    Mike Bowman Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100 List 7th Year in a Row

    Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB), has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal Power 101 list, a guide that aims to reflect the most influential people in the region, for the seventh time. Attributing this recognition to the entire VFTCB staff, Bowman stated, “I’m so proud to…

  • Joe Borek Elected to Mortgage Bankers Association of Eastern PA Advisory Board

    Joe Borek Elected to Mortgage Bankers Association of Eastern PA Advisory Board

    Meridian Bank’s VP of Mortgage Operations, Joe Borek, has been elected to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Advisory Board. In his 14 years with Meridian Bank, Borek has overseen the expansion of Meridian’s residential lending unit from 12 people in one office in Blue Bell, to nearly 200 people in more than…

  • Spring Mill Manor Debuts Better-than-Ever, Renovated Wedding Venue

    Spring Mill Manor Debuts Better-than-Ever, Renovated Wedding Venue

    Nestled in the heart of Bucks County, Spring Mill Manor (171 Jacksonville Rd., Ivyland) is the perfect combination of timeless elegance and romance. Recently acquired by the Pen Ryn Estate, the venue underwent a multi-million dollar transformation to elevate its charm and splendor. Spring Mill Manor’s renovations were completed last Fall, and the venue is…