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Citadel Credit Union Redefines Business Banking with Expanded Team, SBA Certification, Growing Influence
Citadel Credit Union has made a major step forward in its ongoing mission to empower local businesses across Greater Philadelphia. Through strategic investments, expanded leadership, and new U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending certification, Citadel continues to redefine what business banking can look like at a community-based, member-owned financial institution. Under the leadership of Thomas…
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DunlapSLK Advises Businesses on Major Payroll and Tax Reporting Changes Under the OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings important changes to business tax and reporting rules, especially for employers and payroll-management companies, advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont. First, beginning in 2026, businesses will face higher reporting thresholds for certain payments. The previous threshold — $600 in many cases —…
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PECO Expands Customer Relief Fund to Support More Customers, Reduce Burden of Higher Energy Supply Costs
PECO has expanded its Customer Relief Fund to help more income-eligible customers manage the burden of rising energy costs. As part of the enhancements, the one-time grant amount has increased from $500 to $750 for qualifying limited- and moderate-income customers. Customers who were previously approved will automatically receive an additional $250 credit. Originally announced in July,…
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Southampton’s Growth Opportunity Center Earns Recognition as Top Mental Health Provider
Growth Opportunity Center, a longstanding pillar in Bucks County’s mental health landscape, has been named the Best Mental Health Practice of 2025 by the Bucks County Herald. The honor reflects a community-driven endorsement of GOC’s commitment to exemplary care across therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and support groups. “This recognition is not simply an award; it…
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GMercyU Unveils Humanoid Robot to Enhance Computer Information Science Learning
Of all the technology that Computer Information Science (CIS) majors at Gwynedd Mercy University get to use and learn from, the latest tool just might be the most impressive. This year, students are working with a new Elephant Robotics Mercury Humanoid. “Robots are already reshaping the workforce, and students graduating with these skills will have an advantage…
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Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recently celebrated Havertown Carpet Co. as the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on uplifting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. As the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, Havertown Carpet Co. has been awarded up to $25,000 in promotional assets, including…
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Protect What You’ve Built: Use Life Insurance in Your Planning
Life insurance can be a powerful tool to incorporate into your estate and broader financial plan, particularly if you are a business owner. This is due, in large part, to the tax-free nature of income tax treatment of life insurance death benefits. Life insurance serves as a tax-efficient tool that allows you to pass wealth to…
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Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Penn Medicine’s Basser Center for BRCA
Mid Penn Bank has continued its support of the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine with a $100,000 donation. Mid Penn Bank CEO Rory Ritrievi recently presented the check to Basser Center representatives Kevin Mahoney and Dr. Payal Shah. The contribution was made possible through funds raised during the 2025 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity…
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Philadelphia’s Favorite Winter Waterfront Tradition, the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Returns
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites all to embrace the magic of the season as the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns for its 2025-2026 season, opening Friday, Nov. 28. In addition to the beloved skating tradition, the DRWC will spread festive cheer along the waterfront with holiday offerings at Cherry Street Pier, including a Holiday…
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C&N Announces 2026 Calendar Contest Winners
C&N has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photo contest. The beloved annual tradition showcases the inspiring beauty of our region and the extraordinary talent of local amateur and professional photographers. Bernadette Chiaramonte, a photographer from Wellsboro, was named the grand-prize winner. Her photograph, a breathtaking snap of Hills Creek State Park in Tioga…
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DunlapSLK Explains What the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Mean for Your Taxes
The IRS recently released the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments that affect more than 60 tax provisions, many of which were made permanent or modified by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These adjustments mirror inflation and ensure thresholds for tax brackets, deductions, credits, and exemptions keep up with rising…
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Government Shutdown: Short-Term Disruption, Limited Financial Long-Term Impact
Washington is once again in a government shutdown. Investors may be asking, does this really matter for the economy and markets? History provides a valuable perspective. What History Shows Shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass appropriation bills or a temporary funding extension. When that happens, federal agencies close, hundreds of thousands of workers are…
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Tyler Schiele Turns Childhood Passion into Thriving Business with Help from Apex Commercial Capital
When he was just six years old, Tyler Schiele was already captivated by the hum of lawnmowers and the beautiful symmetry of neatly striped grass. “I always had a fascination for the zero-turn mowers,” Schiele said. “I’d sit by the window at home just watching landscapers work.” By age 10, he was cutting lawns in…
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Tax-Smart Retirement Income Planning Strategies
Retirement is a goal we set with dreams of traveling abroad, playing golf, relaxing on the beach, pursuing a passion project, spending more time with family and friends, or ticking off items on our personal bucket list. As retirement comes into view, the most common question is, “Will you be financially secure when you take…
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GMercyU Launches Partnership with Upper Merion School District to Support Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Gwynedd Mercy University launched a new partnership with the Upper Merion Area School District that will bring high school students with intellectual disabilities to campus each week for a college and career-readiness experience. The program is among the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. Beginning this fall, nine Upper Merion students, ages 18-22, will spend Wednesdays…
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DelVal Hosts Emmy-Nominated Television Host as Watson Executive in Residence
Delaware Valley University recently welcomed Emmy-nominated television host and producer Alex Boylan as the fall 2025 Watson Executive in Residence (WEIR). The event brought together college students, high school students, faculty, and staff to celebrate both Boylan’s inspiring career journey and the enduring impact of Dr. Thomas Watson, Class of 1957, and his wife, Judee…
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This Couple Has Biked Through 49 States but Always Returns to Greater Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails Network
Fresh off a 622-mile cycling trip through Portugal, Manny and Marsha Menendez are already back riding on the trails — this time, their route is much closer to home. Having pedaled through 49 of the 50 states, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand, they have logged thousands of miles, yet they remain loyal riders of our…
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Setting the Groundwork to Build Your Child’s Credit History
As you prepare your child for the future, it’s important to include their finances in the equation. Raising financially savvy children is an important part of the bigger picture, and one of the best ways you can set them up for success is by building their credit. While there is no one “right age” to start, it’s…
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