• PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces

    PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces

    PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The event recognized their efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance open spaces across southeastern Pennsylvania. This year’s recipients were awarded more than $200,000 combined in grant funding to support local sustainability…

  • Citadel Launches Homebuyer Assistance Program to Expand Access in Underserved Philly Neighborhoods

    Citadel Launches Homebuyer Assistance Program to Expand Access in Underserved Philly Neighborhoods

    Citadel Credit Union has launched its Home Help Program, a new initiative aimed at increasing access to home ownership in eligible communities across Philadelphia. The program provides up to $18,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers. During its soft launch this summer, the program awarded $134,000 in grants, supporting $1.6 million in home financing as part of $6 million investment in community…

  • Caring for Aging Parents and Estate Planning: What the Children Need to Know

    Caring for Aging Parents and Estate Planning: What the Children Need to Know

    As parents age, adult children often find themselves in the dual role of caregiver and financial planner — a balancing act that can be emotionally and financially taxing. This dynamic, frequently referred to as the “sandwich generation,” describes those who support their children while caring for aging parents. One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of…

  • Independence Health Group Names New President and CEO

    Independence Health Group Names New President and CEO

    Kelly Munson will succeed Gregory Deavens as President and Chief Executive Officer of Independence Health Group, effective Oct. 1. Deavens, who assumed the CEO role in 2021, announced his planned retirement in January. Munson currently serves as President and CEO of AmeriHealth Caritas, a jointly owned subsidiary of Independence Health Group. “Kelly is a savvy…

  • Hobbies Could Help You Move Toward Financial Freedom

    Hobbies Could Help You Move Toward Financial Freedom

    What if your favorite hobby could also provide you with real income? Whether you’re looking to grow your savings, pay down debt, or set aside extra cash for a vacation, here are a few hobbies that could help you move toward financial freedom. Photography Photography is an exciting skill that can become a source of…

  • Legal Matters: Mid‑Year Employment Law Check‑In — Key Updates and What’s New in Pennsylvania

    Legal Matters: Mid‑Year Employment Law Check‑In — Key Updates and What’s New in Pennsylvania

    By Jonathan Young As we pass the halfway point of 2025, the employment law landscape continues to shift rapidly — at both the federal level and across key states, including Pennsylvania. Below is a comprehensive overview of some of the most significant developments employers should be tracking now. Federal Updates 1. White‑Collar Overtime Rule Put…

  • PECO Launches $10 Million Customer Relief Fund to Help Offset Soaring Summer Energy Costs

    PECO Launches $10 Million Customer Relief Fund to Help Offset Soaring Summer Energy Costs

    Hoping to ease the financial strain of rising energy costs during the summer months, PECO has unveiled a new $10 million Customer Relief Fund aimed at helping income-eligible households stay on top of their energy bills. The initiative was recently announced at PA CareerLink Montgomery County during a joint press event with Lieutenant Governor of…

  • Shrewd Savings: How to Avoid Losing Money to Inflation

    Shrewd Savings: How to Avoid Losing Money to Inflation

    In normal economic conditions, inflation tends to increase prices gradually as consumer demand for goods grows. But today’s economic conditions aren’t normal. Higher inflation is triggered when external forces limit or alter supply of goods, which is exactly what happened in recent years due to social, political, and economic instability across the globe. As prices…

  • The Benefits of Budget and Cash Flow Planning

    The Benefits of Budget and Cash Flow Planning

    Running a successful business isn’t just about generating sales. It’s about making sure the money coming in and going out is understood, managed, and strategically directed. That’s where budget and cash flow planning come in. Together, these tools give business owners the clarity and control needed to make informed decisions, avoid financial stress, and grow…

  • IBX’s Post-Acute Care Program Improves Recovery Outcomes, Lowers Costs, Earns National Recognition

    IBX’s Post-Acute Care Program Improves Recovery Outcomes, Lowers Costs, Earns National Recognition

    Independence Blue Cross is helping to improve recovery outcomes for its Medicare Advantage members after they leave the hospital and reduce costs with its Post-Acute Care Program. The program combines predictive analytics, proactive case management, and a focus on home-based recovery to ensure members receive the right care at the right time after a stay…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Rochelle Grey as Trust Relationship Manager

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Rochelle Grey as Trust Relationship Manager

    Rochelle Grey has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Trust Relationship Manager within its Trust and Wealth Management division. She will be based in the Wyomissing office and will serve clients throughout the Berks, Lehigh, and Philadelphia areas, as well as New Jersey. Grey brings more than 20 years of experience in wealth…

  • BUCKSCO Careers – Firstrust Bank

    BUCKSCO Careers – Firstrust Bank

    Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…

  • Mental Health Reimagined: Why Telehealth Is a Game Changer at Growth Opportunity Center

    Mental Health Reimagined: Why Telehealth Is a Game Changer at Growth Opportunity Center

    In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for mental health care can be difficult. Among work, family responsibilities, school, transportation challenges, and packed schedules, many people struggle to prioritize their emotional well-being. Southampton-based Growth Opportunity Center understands these barriers, and that’s why it offers telehealth: a flexible, secure, and effective way to connect with licensed mental…

  • TruMark Financial Joins Other Local Credit Unions to Donate 3,900 Pounds of Food to Philabundance

    TruMark Financial Joins Other Local Credit Unions to Donate 3,900 Pounds of Food to Philabundance

    TruMark Financial Credit Union, in partnership with 11 other local credit unions, recently delivered 3,903 pounds of food and $56,200 to support Philabundance during its annual food drive and donation drop-off. Held at the Philabundance Hunger Relief Center in South Philadelphia, the event featured remarks from TruMark Financial Credit Union CEO Kelly Botti, Philabundance CEO…

  • GMercyU Partners with Lehigh Valley Health Network for Nursing, Respiratory Care Opportunities

    GMercyU Partners with Lehigh Valley Health Network for Nursing, Respiratory Care Opportunities

    Gwynedd Mercy University has added the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Scholars Program to its growing list of partnerships with leading healthcare organizations that offer GMercyU students loan repayments and immediate job placement upon graduation. GMercyU Nursing students who apply and are selected for the LVHN Scholars Program will receive up to $40,000 in student loan payments…

  • Holy Family University’s Economic Impact Surges, Powers Growth in the Region

    Holy Family University’s Economic Impact Surges, Powers Growth in the Region

    Holy Family University isn’t just growing — it’s lifting the economy with it. A new study confirms what many in the area already see: the university is fueling job creation and investment, while also boosting economic and social mobility across the region. According to the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), Holy…

  • Mid Penn Bank’s Golf Classic Brings Together Celebrities and Sponsors in Support of Breast Cancer Research, Care

    Mid Penn Bank’s Golf Classic Brings Together Celebrities and Sponsors in Support of Breast Cancer Research, Care

    Mid Penn Bank recently hosted its 2025 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic in support of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, and Cooper University Health Care. For the 10th year, the event brought together celebrities and sponsors passionate about raising awareness and advocating for increased funding for…

  • Legal Matters: Summer Property Do’s and Don’ts — Avoiding the Most Frequent Violations

    Legal Matters: Summer Property Do’s and Don’ts — Avoiding the Most Frequent Violations

    By Eric Wert With longer days and warmer weather, summer is the perfect time for yard work, home improvements, and outdoor living. However, it’s also a season when many homeowners unintentionally violate local ordinances. Municipalities often experience a spike in code violations this time of year, ranging from uncut grass to unpermitted backyard structures. Fortunately,…