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Celebrating World Green Roof Day: A Look at PECO’s Iconic Green Roof in Center City
Atop PECO’s headquarters in Center City lies an unexpected oasis that’s helping to shape a greener future for our region. Spanning more than 45,000 square feet, the PECO Green Roof is one of the largest of its kind on an existing building in Pennsylvania — and it’s doing more than just beautifying the skyline. It’s…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 exceptional high school seniors during a ceremony at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium. The students, chosen for their vision and commitment to their communities, are…
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GMercyU to Host 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 29
Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 38th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 29. The event is sponsored by Irwin & Leighton, a King of Prussia-based construction firm, and will be held at the Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington. Space is limited to 124 golfers. The tournament is a scramble format in…
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DelVal Partners with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to Elevate Campus Dining Experience
Delaware Valley University has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new dining services provider, following a competitive review process aimed at enhancing the campus dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The partnership will commence operations on July 1 and will include residential, athletic, catering, conference, and retail dining, resulting in a comprehensive approach…
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IBX’s Expanded Behavioral Health Services Deliver Faster Care, Improved Health Outcomes, and Reduced Costs
Independence Blue Cross is closing critical gaps in care and delivering impactful results with its expanded behavioral health services, which include services for both mental health and substance use disorder. A key part of these services is the IBX Connect to Care provider network, which uses IBX’s live intake and scheduling tools to help members quickly find…
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Six Holy Family Graduates Honored with 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Out of more than 12,000 educators in the School District of Philadelphia, just 60 were selected to receive the 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Among them, six are proud graduates of Holy Family University’s School of Education — a testament to the university’s lasting impact on classrooms across the region. Presented by the Christian…
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IBX Shines Light on Surge of Teen Depression
This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Independence Blue Cross provides insight into the youth mental health crisis. This follows the release of a new report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) that analyzed commercial data from Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies from across the United States. According to the BCBSA report Addressing…
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C&N Shares 6 Steps to Protect Your Business from Cybercrime
Take a moment to think about how vital technology has become to running your business. New advancements in technology have streamlined the way you communicate, accept payments, pay bills, track inventory, manage payroll, and much more. But with these advances come new risks. Fortunately, we have six steps that you can take to better protect you…
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Firstrust Bank Helps College Ave Scale Its Vision to Become One of Nation’s Largest Private Student Loan Providers
In a little more than a decade, Wilmington-based College Ave has gone from a startup with a mission to simplify student lending to the second-largest private student loan provider in the country. Behind that swift ascent is its strategic, deeply collaborative relationship with Firstrust Bank, which began with a handshake and has since powered more…
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GMercyU Launches New Online Graduate Programs in Nursing and Education
Gwynedd Mercy University — a leader in nursing, education, and other professional programs for more than 75 years — has launched three new online graduate programs in nursing and education. Starting in the fall 2025 semester, these programs will provide working professionals with the flexibility needed to advance their careers while meeting growing industry demands.…
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‘AFS Got a Good One’: Abington Friends School Names NCAA Champion Its Next Girls Basketball Coach
Abington Friends School has named Tiffany Davis its next girls basketball coach. Most recently an assistant coach with the Community College of Philadelphia’s women’s basketball program, Davis brings a wealth of experience to the AFS sidelines. That experience includes a playing career at NCAA powerhouse University of South Carolina, where she won the 2017 national…
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Buy Now or Wait? Expert Tips on Navigating High Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been wondering whether you should wait for mortgage rates to come down before you buy a house, you’re not alone. High rates and home prices have made many prospective buyers decide to sit out of the housing market. Over the past few years, we’ve seen mortgage rates climb from as low as three percent…
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Seasoned Leader in Banking and Investments Returns to Eastern University’s Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed E. Shepard Farrar, a seasoned leader in the banking and investment space and a passionate advocate for giving back through community service, to its Board of Trustees. A graduate of Eastern’s MBA in Economic Development program, Farrar earned her degree in 1995 while working as Vice President at CoreStates (now Wells…
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Haverford Systems Modernizes Lecture Hall at URBN’s Navy Yard Headquarters with High-Tech A/V Integration
With an assist from Haverford Systems, URBN, a company with a portfolio of global consumer brands known for having their finger on the pulse of both fashion and lifestyle trends, is rewriting the definition of a modern corporate campus. URBN — the parent company of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, and newly launched Nuuly —…
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Firstrust Bank’s Richard Green Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Joins Eight U.S. Presidents as Past Recipients
Firstrust Bank Executive Chairman and Owner Richard J. Green was recently honored as a recipient of a 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, presented by the Ellis Island Honor Society. The medal recognizes his leadership in the business and financial sectors through his roles at Firstrust, Semperverde Holding Company, Hatch Bank, and Arborverde Holding Company,…
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Eastern University Grad Named National School Nurse of the Year
Emily Hunter, the school nurse at Rhawnhurst Elementary School in Philadelphia, has been named the 2025 National School Nurse of the Year for Pennsylvania by the National Association of School Nurses and the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners. The honor recognizes the Eastern University graduate’s outstanding contributions to student health, educational equity, and professional leadership…









































