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What We’re Reading on Vacation: “Ghosts of Harvard”
It’s about that time for vacation, and I’ve got my stack of beach reads all ready, because what is a vacation if not toes in sand, book in hand? I’m most excited to read Ghosts of Harvard, a first novel by Chester County native, Francesca Serritella. Francesca, a Great Valley High School graduate and New…
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West Chester-Based StreamGeeks to Host Virtual Book Launch Party via Zoom on Tuesday
The StreamGeeks are a West Chester-based team of video production professionals led by Chief Streaming Officer Paul Richards. Richards is the author of a new book, The Unofficial Guide to NDI. This new book is his 10th publication on live-streaming technology, and it focuses on a revolutionary new technology standard called NDI. On Tuesday, July…
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Qlik a Key Partner in Australia’s Well-Regarded Approach to Fighting COVID-19
The Australian government is leveraging Qlik’s technology to deliver data analytics capabilities in support of the Department of Health’s reporting of COVID-19-related information to key stakeholders. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in Australia in early 2020, the Department of Health has been using King of Prussia-based Qlik to provide health officials a clear perspective on COVID-19-related…
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RKL — Your Guide to the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Did you recently receive a letter from the IRS regarding the Child Tax Credit? The IRS notified more than 36 million families of their potential eligibility for advanced monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit, which was expanded for 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The monthly payments will be issued via…
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Bucks County Leadership: Glen Macnow, WIP and TV Host, Beer Slinger, PR Consultant
Glen Macnow, the long-time WIP sports-talk host, part-owner of Conshohocken Brewing Company, and the man who can’t quite get over the fact that people pay him to “talk about sports and beer, coach writing and write what I think,” recently sat down for an interview with BUCKSCO Today. He spoke about growing up in Buffalo;…
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ESPN: Strokes of Genius: Abington Olympic Gold-Medalist Rower and Her mRNA-Expert Mom Float to the Top of Their Careers
For Susan Francia, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in rowing and daughter of newly famous Abington scientist Dr. Katalin Kariko, hard work was always a part of life, she wrote for ESPN. She was taught by her mother that if she embraced hard work, it would bring her rewards in life. This philosophy turned true…
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Bucks County Leadership: Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N
Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about spending his entire life in Bucks County; his memories playing baseball and how the sport helped him become a leader; how being diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager changed his life; and beginning his banking career right out of high school and then…
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BUCKSCO Today, MONTCO Today Looking to Hire Goal-Oriented Individual to Serve as Community Ambassador
Where can you live the American dream of building financial security, work remotely, and love every minute of it? Right here, as a part of our team that makes a positive impact on local communities every day. American Community Journals (ACJ) – the parent company of VISTA Today, DELCO Today, MONTCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joe Gillespie, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Manor College
Joe Gillespie, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Manor College, spoke with MONTCO Today about his wonderful memories of growing up in Overbrook, taking public transportation to get to high school, the first thing he bought himself when he started working, and how he transformed his approach to education once he enrolled in college. Gillespie…
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Career Corner: Finding Passion for a Job that Has Grown Boring
You have been employed with your current job a long while, and you know what to expect in each workday. With nothing new left to learn, you’re having trouble staying engaged. Before you hand in your resignation to seek more exciting prospects, maybe all you need is a different perspective on your current position. Dan…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mark A. Devey, Head of School, Perkiomen School
Mark A. Devey, the Head of School at Perkiomen School, spoke with MONTCO Today about being born in Pittsburgh and growing up in Bethlehem, where his father was the headmaster of Moravian Academy; his passion for sports, particularly soccer, which he played not only on the collegiate level but also internationally; and why he chose…
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In the Garden With Andrew: Planting Tropicals in the Garden
By Andrew Bunting May is one of my favorite times on the gardening calendar. I like to give my garden a tropical touch by adding wonderful plants like bananas, cannas, and elephant ears. Over the last few weeks, I have been combing some of my favorite nurseries for some new tropicals. Last weekend, I made…
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Career Corner: How to Pick What to Wear for Your Zoom or In-Person Job Interview
By Chris Isaac Maybe you’ve finally landed your first big interview in your career, or perhaps you’ve just been doing things virtually for so long that you’ve grown rusty at discerning the right interview attire. Regardless, appearances are the first impression people are going to have of you, so you need to make it count…
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Career Corner: Fierce Competition for Jobs Expected Among Young Adults as Pandemic Subsides
By Chris Isaac Everyone was impacted in their job by the pandemic to some extent, but young professionals early in their careers had it particularly bad. Many who were just starting out had the rug pulled out from beneath them and were left with career plans getting put on pause. Now as the pandemic comes…
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C&N Partners with the ABA to Deliver Safe Banking for Seniors
C&N is partnering with the ABA (American Bankers Association) Foundation’s Safe Banking for Seniors campaign in a nationwide effort to help older customers and their financial caregivers understand the risks of fraud and financial abuse and how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Financial abuse against older Americans can take many forms, from illegal…
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The Inquirer – in Partnership with Monster.com, Other Popular Platforms – Offering Deep Discounts on Job Ads
The Philadelphia Inquirer, in partnership with Monster.com and a number of other popular platforms, is now offering special rates to employers who are looking to hire. Advertise the following: Find the perfect candidates with The Inquirer’s engaging recruitment solutions and connect with them more efficiently than ever before. Any purchase will receive a 30-day SearchMonster…
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In the Garden With Andrew: Great Yellow Magnolias
By Andrew Bunting In the magnolia world of the 1970s, creating a yellow magnolia was considered the holy grail. The cucumber tree magnolia, Magnolia acuminata, has slightly yellowish flowers, and people theorized that — if the right second parent could be identified — a yellow-flowering hybrid could be produced. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s breeding program…
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As It ‘Transitions into an Exciting Future,’ C&N Announces Changes to Board of Directors
C&N, a community bank with full-service offices in nine counties in Pennsylvania, including Chester and Bucks counties, has announced changes to its Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Terry L. Lehman as Chairman. Effective May 1, Lehman will succeed Leo F. Lambert, who has served in that role since being appointed in 2014. Lambert,…
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