• More than a Dozen Events to Enjoy on the Region’s Circuit Trails Network on Saturday

    More than a Dozen Events to Enjoy on the Region’s Circuit Trails Network on Saturday

    Saturday, April 25 is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual, nationwide invitation to get outside and experience the trails that connect our communities. Led regionally by the Circuit Trails Coalition and nationally by Rails to Trails Conservancy, the day highlights the growing network of trails that make it easier to explore, commute, and connect.  Across Greater Philadelphia and…

  • Mid Penn Bank Joins the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run as Official Banking Partner

    Mid Penn Bank Joins the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run as Official Banking Partner

    Mid Penn Bank will serve as the official banking partner of the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, one of the largest 10-mile races in the country, on Sunday, May 3. As a sponsor, Mid Penn Bank will participate in race weekend activities at the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Expo on May 1…

  • Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake

    Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake

    Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister of Washington, D.C. and a professor of theology at Villanova University, will be recognized at the undergraduate ceremony and will serve as its keynote speaker. The Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, former President…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Daniel Devine as Senior Cash Management Operations and Product Manager

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Daniel Devine as Senior Cash Management Operations and Product Manager

    Mid Penn Bank has hired Daniel Devine as Senior Vice President and Senior Cash Management Operations and Product Manager. Based in Harrisburg at the bank’s administrative office, Devine will lead operations for the bank’s cash management team and support product initiatives. He will report directly to Chief Operating Officer Dana Stewart. “We are pleased to…

  • PECO Withdraws Proposed Rate Increases Amidst Affordability Concerns in Southeastern Pennsylvania

    PECO Withdraws Proposed Rate Increases Amidst Affordability Concerns in Southeastern Pennsylvania

    PECO has withdrawn its proposed electric and natural gas rate increases, stepping back from a plan that would have raised bills for customers across southeastern Pennsylvania as economic pressures weigh on households and businesses. The decision, announced Thursday, halts a rate review process that would have increased residential electric bills by about $20 per month…

  • A-Day at DelVal Returns This Month

    A-Day at DelVal Returns This Month

    Delaware Valley University invites the community to attend its 76th Annual A-Day, a long-standing campus tradition celebrating agriculture, education, and hands-on learning. This three-day agricultural fair will take place from April 24-26 and is open to the public. A-Day offers a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience agriculture up close through interactive…

  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Healthy Communication in a Relationship

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Healthy Communication in a Relationship

    Healthy communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. Whether romantic, long-term, or newly formed, the way partners express thoughts, emotions, and needs can either strengthen their bond or quietly erode it. While no one communicates perfectly all the time, understanding a few key do’s and don’ts can dramatically improve how couples connect, resolve conflict,…

  • DelVal to Host Panel Discussion on Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough

    DelVal to Host Panel Discussion on Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough

    Delaware Valley University’s One Health will host a panel discussion, “Local Climate Action Planning in Doylestown Borough,” on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. Moderated by Doylestown Borough Councilman Dennis Livrone, the panel will include: Panelists will discuss the collaborative planning process that led to the development of Doylestown…

  • When a Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Understanding ADHD and Autism Together (AuDHD)

    When a Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Understanding ADHD and Autism Together (AuDHD)

    Across Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Lehigh, and Delaware counties, more families are seeking answers to the same complicated question: What’s really going on with my child? Often, they’ve already taken the first step. A child may have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or, in some cases, autism. There may already be a 504 plan or…

  • Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit Featuring Former President of Google.org

    Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit Featuring Former President of Google.org

    Eastern University’s College of Business & Leadership will host its virtual Spring Leadership Transformation Summit, featuring Jacquelline Fuller, former president and visionary leader of Google.org, on April 23 at 12 PM. This online event is completely free and accessible to anyone interested in attending.  The Summit, built around the 2026 theme “Becoming an Architect of Impact,” will…

  • Inside Robotics at Abington Friends School: Students Learn How Drones ‘See’ the World

    Inside Robotics at Abington Friends School: Students Learn How Drones ‘See’ the World

    Many viewers of the recent Winter Olympics were fascinated by the buzzy drone cameras that whooshed down snow slopes or ice tracks following skiers, snowboarders, and bobsledders. This new, exhilarating way of capturing athletic feats certainly captivated students at Abington Friends School, which is why they asked University of Pennsylvania engineering graduate student Dexter Ong for…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Michael Fox as Commercial Loan Officer

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Michael Fox as Commercial Loan Officer

    Michael Fox has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Based in the bank’s Blue Bell office, Fox will support commercial clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia market with their financing needs and will report to Jared Utz, First Senior Vice President and Regional President. Fox brings more than 40 years of…

  • PECO Reminds Customers to ‘Know What’s Below’ and Check Above Before Starting Any Project 

    PECO Reminds Customers to ‘Know What’s Below’ and Check Above Before Starting Any Project 

    April is National Safe Digging Month, and PECO reminds residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and keep communities safe.  Before taking on any project that involves digging, customers must call 811 or visit PA One Call at least three business days in advance to identify the approximate…

  • DelVal Receives It’s On Us PA Grant from State’s Department of Education

    DelVal Receives It’s On Us PA Grant from State’s Department of Education

    Delaware Valley University has received an It’s On Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The $36,000 grant supports DelVal’s Expanding and Enhancing Sexual Assault Prevent Efforts project launched in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proposed project outlines a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to strengthening sexual violence prevention, awareness, and…

  • Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association

    Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association

    Citadel Wealth Management has received the 2026 BISA Impact & Vision Innovator Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association, which recognizes organizations that advance financial services through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking solutions. The national honor highlights Citadel Wealth Management’s continued momentum as a client-focused, growth-oriented wealth management business. The recognition follows the team’s ongoing…

  • DelVal’s 25th Annual Dairy Sale Sets New Sales Record

    DelVal’s 25th Annual Dairy Sale Sets New Sales Record

    Delaware Valley University’s 25th annual Green & Gold Spring Spectacular Sale marked a milestone, as the highest-selling cow in the event’s history was consigned by an alumnus who helped launch the sale 25 years ago. Lot 6 MS Lamdba Silk-ET RC sold for a new sale record of $11,700, the highest price ever achieved at…

  • Renowned Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Temple Grandin to Return to DelVal to Present Research

    Renowned Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Temple Grandin to Return to DelVal to Present Research

    Temple Grandin, the renowned animal scientist and autism advocate, will return to Delaware Valley University on Wednesday, April 29. Grandin will discuss her book, The Grandin Papers, which features more than 50 years of research on animal behavior and welfare that changed the livestock industry. “Over the last 50 years, Dr. Grandin has had a…

  • Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional

    Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional

    A once-aging industrial warehouse in Ambler with decades of wear and an uncertain future was recently reimagined as a community gathering place in the likeness of Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market. A 12,500-square-foot property that houses multiple food and drink vendors and a second-floor event venue, Ridge Hall is now a year-round destination that’s bringing…