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Mid Penn Bank Seeks Applicants for Anna Woodside Scholarship
Mid Penn Bank is now accepting applications for its annual Anna Woodside Scholarship, which awards $1,000 to four outstanding high school seniors to support their college tuition expenses. “This scholarship was created in honor of Anna Woodside, a remarkable woman who made a profound impact on Mid Penn Bank and the central Pennsylvania community,” said…
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Mid Penn Bank Celebrates ‘Millionaire for a Day’ Essay Contest Winner in Philadelphia
Mid Penn Bank recently hosted an assembly at George W. Nebinger Elementary School in Philadelphia to celebrate Rosie, a third-grade student and the winner of its Millionaire for a Day essay contest. The Millionaire for a Day essay contest invited students in grades one through five from Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware counties to write…
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‘Cautious Optimism’ the Refrain at Firstrust Bank-Sponsored Chamber Event on State of Region’s Economy
Business and civic leaders from across the region recently gathered for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s annual State of the Economy event, where Anna Paulson, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, offered a wide-ranging assessment of national and regional economic conditions — and what they could mean for jobs,…
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Navigating Social Media with Kids and Teens
As the world changes and technology develops, kids have more and more access to the internet and social media. In fact, 50 percent of 11-year-olds have a cell phone and upwards of 90 percent of 14-year-olds have one. It can be incredibly challenging to figure out how to navigate tech, especially when many parents of…
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BUCKSCO Careers — Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is a leading provider of pediatric and young adult mental health care across southeastern Pennsylvania (including Allentown, Langhorne, Doylestown, Exton, Fort Washington, King of Prussia, and Media), southern New Jersey, and northern Virginia — with continued expansion planned through 2026. Guided by a deeply held mission to deliver the highest standard of care,…
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DelVal Featured in The College Tour’s New Episode, “Coffee with College Presidents”
Delaware Valley University is once again featured in The College Tour streaming series in a new episode titled “Coffee with College Presidents.” In the episode, President Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski sits down with Alex Boylan to share what makes DelVal such a unique university. The pair discuss the Experience360 (E360) program that is integrated into every…
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DelVal Center for Learning in Retirement Courses Begin Feb. 2
Delaware Valley University Center for Learning in Retirement courses begin Monday, Feb. 2 and cover a wide range of topics, skills, and activities. Classes are offered in-person, online, or in hybrid models, giving learners the opportunity to learn from anywhere. One hybrid course available this spring is Our Mind Matters: Caring for Mental Wellness from…
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DelVal Lands a ‘Brilliant Mind’ as Its Next Football Coach
Delaware Valley University has named Bill Zwaan its 33rd head football coach. “This is an important hire at such a crucial time for football recruiting and retention, and Billy has an organized plan for this mid-academic-year transition,” said Executive Director of Athletics Dave Duda. “Billy comes from great stock being part of a successful, well-respected…
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How Andrew Harrison Uses Photography to Teach Abington Friends School Students to Look Twice
When you step into Andrew Harrison’s garage, you don’t expect to meet 25 tilapia circling beneath a canopy of kale. But for Harrison — artist, teacher, long-time friend of Friends education, and joyful tinkerer — art begins exactly here: in the moment something surprises you enough to look twice. “People walk in and think they’re…
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Transparent Video Walls in Action: Haverford Systems Shows How to Make an Impact
In many buildings across the Philadelphia region, glass is a central part of modern design. Lobbies, storefronts, and common areas are designed to feel open, bright, and inviting. But that openness can create a challenge when organizations want to add digital messaging without blocking light or interrupting the flow of a space. That was the…
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DelVal Elects Marlene De la Cruz to Board of Trustees
Delaware Valley University has elected Marlene De la Cruz to its Board of Trustees. De la Cruz previously served on the board from 2016 to 2020 and brings a longstanding relationship with the university, along with extensive leadership experience. De la Cruz’s history with DelVal spans over a decade. In 2015, she served as the…
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DunlapSLK Explains IRS’s New Guidance on Calculating Tips and Overtime Deductions for 2025
The IRS has issued important guidance to help taxpayers calculate new federal income tax deductions for qualified tips and overtime compensation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which applies to tax years 2025 through 2028. These provisions allow workers who earn tips or overtime pay to claim partial deductions on their federal tax…
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GMercyU’s Award-Winning Respiratory Care Program Receives New Critical Care Mannequin
Gwynedd Mercy University’s award-winning Respiratory Care program has received a new Laerdal critical care mannequin with its IngMar ASL-5000 simulator now fully integrated into the program’s ICU simulation space. “This addition is an absolute game-changer for our advanced simulation capabilities,” said Randy Solly, Director of GMercyU’s Respiratory Care program. “The realism and respiratory functionality of this…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Sara Shute as Senior Credit Officer
Sara Shute has joined Mid Penn Bank as Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer. In this role, Shute will oversee credit administration functions, including credit risk management, loan approval processes, and regulatory compliance efforts. She will be based at the bank’s Malvern Administrative Center and will report to Paul Spotts, Executive Vice President and…
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Holy Family University Reveals Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Three star athletes, a title-winning coach, and an NCAA Tournament team will join the Holy Family University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026. Pat Fallon, Danielle McDevitt, Chase (Wassel) Dalessandro, coach Mike Biddle, and the 2018 volleyball team will formally be inducted in a ceremony on April 16. “We are so excited to induct another incredibly talented…
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TruMark Financial, TruMark Financial Cares Foundation Contribute $24K to Support Local Food Pantries
TruMark Financial Credit Union recently extended extra support to local organizations to enhance hunger-relief initiatives across our region, including: In addition to efforts made by the credit union, the TruMark Financial Cares Foundation announced the result of its Fight Hunger Campaign, raising $3,604.50 from donors. With the foundation’s dollar-for-dollar match, the campaign generated a total of…
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Mid Penn Bank Completes Acquisition of Florida-Based Investment Advisory Firm
Mid Penn Bank’s acquisition of Sarasota, Fla.-based Cumberland Advisors has been completed. A registered investment advisory firm with clients both nationally and internationally, Cumberland had approximately $3.2 billion in assets under management. In connection with the acquisition, Cumberland has been merged with and into a newly formed acquisition subsidiary of Mid Penn Bank, operating as…
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DelVal Receives Healing the Planet Grant to Support Student-Led Tree-Planting Initiative on Campus
To encourage the planting of more trees in local communities, Delaware Valley University has received a $4,000 Healing the Planet grant from The GIANT Company and Keep America Beautiful. The grant supported an environmentally positive, student-led tree-planting initiative on campus, led by faculty member Joe Theesfeld and his Basic Plant Management course, which consists primarily…
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