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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University has launched an online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI), a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical skills, ethical foundation, and critical thinking needed to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program fits into the lives of working professionals and…
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Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For
Growing your business requires dedication, strategy, and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your personal finances but also your employees’ and customers’ financial information. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 60 percent of businesses dealt with scammers in 2024. Popular scams included…
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DunlapSLK Explains How OBBBA’s New SALT Deduction Limits Could Reshape Your Tax Planning
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes temporary changes to the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), potentially benefiting taxpayers with high SALT expenses if they plan carefully, advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont. Prior to 2018, SALT deductions had no cap; the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward the end of another semester for Drexel University student Evan Ehlers. The junior was faced with a dilemma familiar to many college students: an excess of dining hall swipes that…
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Is Now the Time to Consider Alternative Investments in Your Portfolio?
Most people are familiar with traditional investments, such as stocks and bonds; however, alternative investments may be foreign to many investors. Although alternative investments can be traced back to the 1800s, they gained notoriety in the 1980s to protect assets from market volatility. What Are Alternative Investments? An alternative investment (also known as Alts) is…
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GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its largest first-year (freshman) class since 2012. First-year, new-student enrollment for Fall 2025 is up for a third straight year, with this year’s incoming class more than 30 percent larger than last year. Fall 2025 undergraduate applications and acceptances were also at a 20-year high. GMercyU’s growth in enrollment resulted…
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Warminster Symphony Orchestra Celebrates More Than Half-Century of Musical Excellence
For more than a half-century, the Warminster Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been a cultural cornerstone in the region, growing from humble beginnings into one of the area’s most admired musical ensembles. The orchestra’s journey began in 1966, when conductor J.T. (Dick) Purpura assembled a small group of musicians to accompany a local operetta. That group’s…
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Eastern University Dedicates Templeton Hall During Centennial Year and Honors College’s 25th Anniversary
Eastern University recently hosted a blessing ceremony to dedicate Templeton Hall, the newly renovated and expanded home of the Templeton Honors College (THC). The event, held in the Clemens Hall recital space, brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, donors, local clergy, and community members to celebrate this transformative milestone in Eastern’s centennial year and the Templeton…
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How WSFS Bank’s CEOs Built a Culture of Service and Growth for Nearly 200 Years
Leadership at any level requires the right balance of strategic direction, creating a successful culture, and planning for the future. Nowhere is this more evident than in the role of a CEO, where stakes are high, and every decision reverberates across the company. It’s a tightrope walk the last three CEOs at WSFS Financial Corporation know well…
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Citadel Credit Union Taps Veteran Technologist Eric Skinner as New CIO
Citadel Credit Union has promoted Eric Skinner to the position of Chief Information Officer. Skinner succeeds Brian Berry, who will retire later this year after 16 years of distinguished leadership, having laid the foundation for Citadel’s scalable, secure, and member-focused digital capabilities. Skinner has been a key member of Citadel’s technology leadership since 2013. With more than 20 years…
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GMercyU’s Griffin Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its newest cohort of the Griffin Scholars Program (GSP) at a reception in Assumption Hall. This is the second year for GSP, which connects incoming first-year students who are underrepresented and first-generation with faculty and staff for intentional support, guidance, and perspective for their first two years on campus. New…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Solar Partnership with PECO Powers Its Conservation Mission
When Elmwood Park Zoo decided to embrace solar energy, it found the perfect partner in PECO. In July, the zoo celebrated the completion of its new solar installation — a project made possible in part through PECO’s solar incentive programs that support cleaner energy adoption across southeastern Pennsylvania. The solar panels now gleaming on the roof of…
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Hank’s Gourmet Beverages Builds on 30 Years of Flavor, Quality — and Now a Partnership with Firstrust Bank
For nearly three decades, Bucks County-based Hank’s Gourmet Beverages has been bottling nostalgia, tradition, and a rich, creamy flavor that most root beer lovers will say is unmatched. However, for company president John Salvatore and his brother, managing partner Tony Salvatore, the Hank’s story begins well before the first bottle rolled off the line in…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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IBX Recommends Getting the Flu Shot This Year to Stay Healthy, Stop Spread of the Virus
Last year’s flu season was the most severe in over a decade. To help people stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus this year, Independence Blue Cross is reminding people to get their flu shot. Getting an annual flu shot is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health,…
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KPInterface, MyOfficeOps to Host Executive Webinar on Protecting Your Business’s Data and Finances
A single cyber incident can compromise not only a company’s data but also its financial stability and hard-earned reputation. Recognizing this growing challenge, KPInterface and MyOfficeOps are teaming up to present a high-impact executive webinar, “How to Prevent Theft of Your Data, Your Money, and Your Reputation.” Register here. The live event, scheduled for Wednesday,…
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PECO Green Region Grant Fuels Accessible Family Fun in Lower Makefield
Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County, a two-time winner of PECO Green Region grants, used its most recent award to improve accessibility at Five Mile Woods Preserve, including the installation of more than 700 linear feet of accessible boardwalk and new ADA-compliant parking. These upgrades addressed long-standing barriers for individuals with mobility challenges, many of…
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