• Bucks Beer Bash Teams Up with TMA Bucks and Local Officials for Safer Driving Initiative

    Bucks Beer Bash Teams Up with TMA Bucks and Local Officials for Safer Driving Initiative

    As the Bucks Beer Bash festival approaches, a Bucks County nonprofit is once again partnering with event organizers to promote safer driving for all. The Bucks County Community Traffic Safety Program, part of TMA Bucks, is dedicated to reducing highway fatalities through initiatives aimed at tackling aggressive driving, driving under the influence, and distracted driving…

  • L. Brent Kolb Named Managing Director of DunlapSLK

    L. Brent Kolb Named Managing Director of DunlapSLK

    DunlapSLK, the Chalfont-based certified public accounting and advisory firm, has named L. Brent Kolb its new Managing Director. Kolb succeeds Dennis Dunlap, who will continue in his role as one of the firm’s shareholders. Dunlap’s focus will be on serving clients while also maintaining his position as a member of the firm’s governing Board of…

  • Citadel Credit Union Deepens Commitment to Commercial Banking with New Leadership, Enhanced Vision

    Citadel Credit Union Deepens Commitment to Commercial Banking with New Leadership, Enhanced Vision

    Citadel Credit Union has taken a significant step forward in its long-term growth strategy, introducing new leadership for its Commercial Banking team and a reinforced commitment to providing cutting-edge financial solutions for businesses across the Greater Philadelphia region. To lead the Commercial Banking team, Citadel has appointed Thomas Sebok as Chief Commercial Banking Officer. Citadel’s enhanced Commercial Banking…

  • Holy Family University’s Tim Hamill Named 2024 CACC Athletics Director of the Year 

    Holy Family University’s Tim Hamill Named 2024 CACC Athletics Director of the Year 

    Holy Family University’s Tim Hamill has been named the 2024 Central Athletic Collegiate Conference Athletic Director of the Year. This prestigious recognition honors Hamill’s outstanding leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and deep commitment to the success and growth of Holy Family Athletics. A Holy Family alumnus, Hamill has been a dedicated member of the university community…

  • Tax Checklist: 5 Things to Remember

    Tax Checklist: 5 Things to Remember

    No matter who you are or how much experience you have, tax season can feel daunting. There’s a lot to remember and a lot of factors to consider while filing. The American tax system, for instance, involves around 800 forms — some with convoluted rules and requirements. Luckily, there are plenty of resources, like this tax…

  • GMercyU Receives Seven-Figure Gift Toward New Healthcare Innovation Center

    GMercyU Receives Seven-Figure Gift Toward New Healthcare Innovation Center

    When the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center opens later this year at Gwynedd Mercy University, it will house the Jie Du, Ph.D. Healthcare Innovation Commons, an airy and spacious two-floor atrium featuring gathering spots for students and faculty, thanks to a $1 million gift from Dr. Jie Du. Dr. Du is a former…

  • Holy Family University Doctoral Student Receives Scholarship for Serving I/DD Community

    Holy Family University Doctoral Student Receives Scholarship for Serving I/DD Community

    The Arc Mercer traces its roots to 1950 when a group of parents took action in creating opportunities for support within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. Today, The Arc Mercer works with more than 1,000 children and adults within the I/DD community, providing them with various programs that both support and empower the…

  • Riding Impressive Wave of Growth, MyOfficeOps Expands Services and Launches New Website

    Riding Impressive Wave of Growth, MyOfficeOps Expands Services and Launches New Website

    MyOfficeOps, a leading outsourced accounting and back-office solutions provider, is riding an impressive wave of growth and expanding its service offerings, increasing headcount, and launching a revamped website to better serve its growing client base. The West Chester-based company saw a 35 percent growth in revenue in 2024, fueled by a rising demand for its…

  • Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens Announces Plan to Retire at End of 2025

    Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens Announces Plan to Retire at End of 2025

    Gregory Deavens, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross, will retire at the end of 2025. Deavens became CEO in January 2021 and has led Independence with unwavering dedication and vision, playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, success, and innovation. It was also announced that…

  • PECO Named Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia

    PECO Named Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia

    PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas energy delivery company, has been named an Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce.  As one of 14 companies named to the list, PECO stands among the top companies in the region demonstrating excellence in workforce development, inclusivity, and career advancement. This award highlights PECO’s…

  • Eastern University’s Seminary Launches 100-Percent-Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

    Eastern University’s Seminary Launches 100-Percent-Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

    Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary has announced that its Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership (DMin) will now be available in a 100-percent-online LifeFlex format. The full degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible and affordable option for anyone seeking a doctoral-level education in ministry. The program is designed for professional church and parachurch leaders interested…

  • PECO President Dave Velazquez to Headline Smart Energy Initiative’s 13th Annual Energy Briefing on Feb. 11

    PECO President Dave Velazquez to Headline Smart Energy Initiative’s 13th Annual Energy Briefing on Feb. 11

    PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez will be one of the featured speakers when the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern Pennsylvania brings together top leaders in the field to address the evolving energy landscape at its 13th Annual Energy Briefing. Taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 8-10 AM at the Chester County Economic…

  • ‘Teacher Shortage Demands Bold Solutions’: GMercyU Launches Three-Year Education Degree

    ‘Teacher Shortage Demands Bold Solutions’: GMercyU Launches Three-Year Education Degree

    Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science degree program with certification in either Early Education or Special Education. The new program, beginning in the fall semester of 2025, will fast-track highly skilled, compassionate educators into a workforce facing significant shortages. This innovative option will save future teachers an estimated $26,000 in tuition…

  • PECO Powers Through Wicked Winter Cold Snap

    PECO Powers Through Wicked Winter Cold Snap

    Extreme cold gripped the region last week, with temperatures dipping as low as 10 degrees and wind chills making it feel even colder. Overall, residents across the region experienced the coldest January in the past 10 years. In advance of winter, PECO employees worked hard to ensure the company’s natural gas and electric systems were…

  • Bucks County Business Leader Introduces Sluggball to Bring Former Ballplayers Back to the Batter’s Box

    Bucks County Business Leader Introduces Sluggball to Bring Former Ballplayers Back to the Batter’s Box

    For former baseball players, something was missing. “So many alternatives exist for fans and former players of a lot of different sports,” said Greg Olenski Sr., the founder of Group G Marketing Partners, an award-winning agency in Ivyland, and a baseball coach for 25 years. “Basketball has 3-on-3, football has flag football, tennis has pickleball,…

  • DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations

    DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations

    Two of Delaware Valley University’s leaders have been appointed to key positions in agricultural organizations. Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at DelVal, was recently appointed as a State Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence. Chris Becker, DelVal’s Director of Agricultural Operations, was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania Farm…

  • A Century-Long Industry Innovator, Hatboro’s Acme Corrugated Box Finds a Kindred Spirit in Firstrust Bank

    A Century-Long Industry Innovator, Hatboro’s Acme Corrugated Box Finds a Kindred Spirit in Firstrust Bank

    For more than a century, Acme Corrugated Box — a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of corrugated packaging — has led its industry in product customization and technology adoption with top-of-the-line customer care and just-in-time solutions. An integral part of its customers’ supply chains, Hatboro-based Acme gets to know their exact packaging and business needs — then…

  • Local Author Pioneers a New Era in Sports Video and Analysis

    Local Author Pioneers a New Era in Sports Video and Analysis

    Sports video is rapidly transforming the world of athletics, empowering coaches, athletes, and analysts to elevate their performance and engagement through cutting-edge technology. From game-day recordings to live streaming and performance analytics, video has become an indispensable tool for teams at every level. Leading this revolution is Paul Richards, a lifelong resident of Chester County…