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C&N Offers 4 Digital Resources Every Small Business Needs
Every minute matters when you’re running a business. Whether you’re chasing payments, juggling paperwork, or managing cash flow, the right digital tools can help you get more done with less stress. That’s why C&N offers powerful, easy-to-use banking solutions designed specifically for small businesses like yours. From accepting payments to protecting against fraud, here are…
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ChesPenn Health Services: ‘We’re Still Here and Committed to Serving Local Communities’
ChesPenn Health Services is a free-standing Community Health Center (CHC) that offers coordinated primary healthcare services — medical, dental, behavioral — for children, teens, and adults. Despite the closure of our partnering hospital, Crozer Keystone Health System, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide access to primary and preventive healthcare and social services to…
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PECO Now Offering Qualified Small Businesses a Grant Toward Their Natural Gas Bill
PECO is offering qualified small businesses a $200 grant toward their natural gas bill. PECO understands the importance of small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region and wants to support its customers and communities. This support includes assistance programs that help pay utility bills, as well as guidance on ways to reduce energy costs. Approved small…
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PECO Announces Retirement of CEO Dave Velazquez, Names David Vahos His Successor
PECO has announced the retirement of President and CEO Dave Velazquez, an Exelon veteran who has served more than 40 years across the energy industry. Velazquez was named PECO’s President and CEO in February 2024, and he quickly became entrenched in the service area, building strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations and furthering…
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IBX Introduces ‘Better Together’ Campaign to Tackle ‘Silent Epidemic That Affects People of All Ages’
Independence Blue Cross has launched “Better Together,” a public awareness campaign to highlight the health impacts of loneliness and empower people to build stronger, more meaningful connections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines loneliness as a feeling of being disconnected from others due to a lack of meaningful or close relationships or a sense…
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Citadel Credit Union Now an Official SBA Lender to Empower Small Businesses in Greater Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union has been authorized as an official Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, a significant milestone that positions the credit union as a vital partner for small businesses in the Philadelphia region. This achievement comes on the heels of Citadel’s recent enhancement of its Commercial Banking team, further strengthening the credit union’s ability to provide small business…
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BUCKSCO Careers – Abington Friends School
Abington Friends School is a college preparatory day school in Jenkintown for students ages three through 12th grade that provides an exceptional program informed by traditional Quaker values. AFS is a stimulating and rewarding place to work for faculty and staff alike, offering a dynamic culture supported by a mentorship program for new teachers and…
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‘Changing the World One Miracle Moment at a Time’: Pennsbury Grad Named Holy Family’s Valedictorian
When Leah Ford stepped onto Holy Family University’s campus for the first time, she was emerging from a full year of remote learning at Pennsbury High School in Yardley — an experience that left her feeling nervous about transitioning into in-person college. “Going from virtual high school during COVID to in-person college was very difficult,”…
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Ivyland Celebrates 100 Years of The Loud Speaker, Its Historic Hometown Publication
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the original Loud Speaker newspaper. It ran for 39 years as a truly local and original Ivyland publication, but its history is still entwined with Ivyland to this day. Ivyland’s 100th anniversary booklet states this about the newspaper: The Loud Speaker, a 24-page monthly publication founded this year…
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WSFS Bank Names Allan Matyger Chief Information Officer
Allan Matyger has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank. He will report to Chief Operating Officer Arthur Bacci and join the bank’s executive leadership team. “Under Allan’s leadership, WSFS will continue to strengthen our technology to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients and associates alike,” said Bacci. In his new…
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PECO Prepared to Meet Increased Energy Demands and Extreme Summer Weather
With the official start of summer next month, PECO has been hard at work ensuring the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand as temperatures heat up with the changing season. This proactive effort also includes infrastructure work to strengthen the local energy grid to help prevent those outages that can be…
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Philly’s Trail Network Is Growing — but What’s Standing in the Way?
On a Saturday, April 26, people gathered at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge — not for a protest or parade, but for a leisurely walk and celebration with an important message. It was one of eight events happening on Circuit Trails around the region for Celebrate Trails Day, an annual springtime celebration of…
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Penn Dry Goods Market at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg Returns May 16-17
The annual Penn Dry Goods Market, a textile-focused antiques and vintage show with dealers hailing from all over the state and beyond, will be held on Friday, May 16 from 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM-3 PM at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg. The event benefits the Schwenkfelder…
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IBX Launches Celebrate Caring Campaign to Recognize Outstanding Nurses, ‘the Backbone of Healthcare’
Independence Blue Cross is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Celebrate Caring campaign, which highlights extraordinary nurses in the region. Members of the community can help IBX recognize those special nurses who demonstrate a continued excellence when caring for others by submitting nominations starting now, during National Nurses Week. Nominations will be accepted through May 31.…
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PECO Advancing Tree and Vegetation Management Initiatives to Reduce Outages, Enhance Service Reliability
PECO is executing a strategic tree and vegetation management program across its southeastern Pennsylvania service area to help reduce power outages caused by severe weather, support infrastructure enhancements, and improve the overall safety and reliability of electric service for customers. Trees and other vegetation account for approximately 40 percent of power outages across the region,…
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Eagles and Firstrust Bank Award High School Entrepreneurs in Student Business Pitch Competition
Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport program, a digital learning platform implemented in 35 area high schools…
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Police Athletic League of Philadelphia Honors Firstrust Bank CEO Tim Abell at Annual Awards Gala
For decades, Firstrust Bank has been a steadfast supporter of the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia’s mission of “Cops Helping Kids.” The bank’s mission to cultivate prosperity for its customers, employees, and the communities it serves dovetails seamlessly with PAL’s work, as both organizations are helping to build a Philadelphia where everyone — especially the…









































