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Go Birds! Take Our Quick Eagles Fan Survey
As defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles are soaring into the 2025 season with the Delaware Valley buzzing. But before the first snap, we want to hear from you — the fans who bleed green. Whether you’re a season-ticket holder, armchair quarterback, or just in it for the touchdowns and tailgates, we invite you…
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Beauty or Beast: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Key Tax Changes to Prepare For
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has many excited for extensions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation. Others are feeling disheartened by the significant cuts made to important programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Regardless of your personal viewpoint, from a planning standpoint, it’s important to understand what it means…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according to recent rankings by Niche.com. Niche.com, renowned for its comprehensive methodology in evaluating campus safety, analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education alongside student and alumni feedback to determine…
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Citadel Credit Union CEO Bill Brown Drives Expansion, Lending Growth, and Entry into Philadelphia
In just under two years at the helm, CEO Bill Brown has set Citadel Credit Union on a course of rapid transformation, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since stepping into the role in October 2023, the Exton-based credit union has doubled its commercial lending team, launched a push into Philadelphia, and prioritized…
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DunlapSLK: OBBBA Contains Major Overhaul to Outdated IRS Requirement
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a significant adjustment to longstanding IRS reporting rules, advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont. Most notably, starting with payments made in 2026, the minimum threshold for issuing information returns like Form 1099‑NEC (and 1099‑MISC) will jump from a mere $600 to a more…
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GMercyU Named One of the Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Niche.com has ranked Gwynedd Mercy University the 10th Best Value College in Pennsylvania and the ninth Best Value College in the Philadelphia area. Niche.com’s methodology for colleges that are the best value for your money is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates, and student debt using data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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5 Ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Help Your Small Business
Effective July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced sweeping tax reforms that offered major advantages for small businesses, particularly those in manufacturing or in high cost of goods sold (COGS) sectors. While the new legislation has received mixed reviews from Americans and political analysts, it does include important tax benefits for small business growth…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its exceptional value, strong outcomes, and affordability. Holy Family is one of just 22 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to earn four or more stars — out of the state’s 147…
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Eastern University Launches Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Eastern University will launch a new Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing, starting in Fall 2026. This program prepares students with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees to earn the following credentials and degrees within Eastern’s one comprehensive program: This innovative, 75-credit program can be completed in only two years. During the first four semesters, students will spend…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Earns 2025 Certification as a Great Place to Work
TruMark Financial Credit Union has been certified as a 2025 Great Place to Work. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at TruMark Financial. This year, 76 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work — 19 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great…
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Valerie Cain Joins C&N as Vice President, Regional Retail Business Development Officer
With deep roots in relationship banking and a career marked by leadership and growth, Valerie Cain has stepped into a new role as Vice President and Regional Retail Business Development Officer at C&N. Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry, Cain will focus on expanding C&N’s presence in Bucks County and…
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Firstrust Bank’s Monetary Donation, Volunteer Effort Once Again Shine at Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games
For the campers at Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, the annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games are a highlight of the summer: a day filled with Olympic-style games, laughter, and memories made with friends. And year after year, Firstrust Bank is there to help make it happen through both financial support and…
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A Vital Safety Reminder from PECO: Call 811 Before You Dig
Aug. 11 was National Call Before You Dig Day (8/11), an annual reminder for all residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and to keep communities safe. Before taking on any project that involves digging, 811 (PA One Call) must be called at…
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Your Tools to Protect Against Bank Account Fraud
It’s easy to brush off scams, especially when you think it’ll never happen to you. However, according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $2.95 billion to scams in 2024. And the majority of those losses came from impersonation scams. Criminals are finding sophisticated ways to con you out of your money, especially if they…
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Mid Penn Bank Named One of Pennsylvania’s Greatest Places to Intern
Mid Penn Bank has been named one of the 2025 Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania by the PA Chamber Foundation. The recognition was announced on July 31 at a press conference held at the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg in celebration of National Intern Day. This marks the first year the chamber has recognized employers…
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Application Deadline for DelVal’s Spark Bowl Competition Coming Soon
The application deadline for Spark Bowl — a Shark Tank-style competition hosted by Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and Startup Bucks — is Sept. 5. Finalists will pitch their ideas and compete for monetary prizes on Nov. 20 in DelVal’s Life Sciences Building Auditorium. As part of DelVal’s experiential learning program,…
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IBX Announces Sunshine Award Winners of Seventh Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its seventh annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of nominations submitted by patients, colleagues, family members, and community members, these three nurses go above and beyond to exemplify dedication, compassion, and excellence in their field. Their stories reflect the profound…









































