• Level Up: Building an Esports Program with Haverford Systems’ A/V Technology

    Level Up: Building an Esports Program with Haverford Systems’ A/V Technology

    With esports on the rise, it’s no surprise that high schools and colleges are embracing the trend by launching competitive teams and full-scale programs. What started as a hobby has grown into a booming industry, with millions of fans tuning in to watch their favorite teams compete in games like League of Legends, Overwatch, and…

  • Newsweek Names Citadel Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions of 2024

    Newsweek Names Citadel Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions of 2024

    Citadel Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions of 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The recognition highlights Citadel’s commitment to delivering financial wellness and opportunity to the communities it serves. Citadel has long been committed to providing its members with superior financial products and services. This…

  • 5 Ways to Streamline Payments and Protect Your Small Business

    5 Ways to Streamline Payments and Protect Your Small Business

    Running a small business requires owners to make many daily decisions, including how to handle payments. Checks have long been a staple in business transactions due to their familiarity and straightforwardness; however, the evolving financial landscape presents alternative payment methods that can be more efficient and secure. Here are tips to streamline and secure your…

  • Firstrust Bank Supports VetFest, a Family-Friendly Event Celebrating Local Veteran-Owned Businesses

    Firstrust Bank Supports VetFest, a Family-Friendly Event Celebrating Local Veteran-Owned Businesses

    Firstrust Bank is proud to sponsor VetFest, an event hosted by Greencastle Consulting at its headquarters on Chesterfield Parkway in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 AM-4 PM. Attendees of the family-friendly event can expect a vibrant atmosphere with nearly 60 vendors, including food trucks, breweries, wineries, distilleries, craft vendors, and veteran service organizations.…

  • Firstrust Bank’s Support of Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games Demonstrates Its Commitment to Inclusivity

    Firstrust Bank’s Support of Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games Demonstrates Its Commitment to Inclusivity

    Since 1976, Firstrust Bank’s support of Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley has helped to improve the lives of countless individuals with special needs. Recently, the bank was well represented — in the form of dozens of volunteers; a hefty donation; Trusty, the bank’s beloved mascot; and more — as Variety hosted…

  • BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Enrollment Services Specialist This position provides, coordinates, and manages new student recruitment for graduate and certificate programs. He/she is responsible for recruiting qualified graduate…

  • Some Investors Turning Their Backs on Target-Date Funds

    Some Investors Turning Their Backs on Target-Date Funds

    Some investors are turning their backs on target-date funds, the most popular retirement investment on Wall Street, write Anne Tergesen and Oyin Adedoyin for The Wall Street Journal. Target-date funds are a long-term, professionally managed stock portfolio that recalibrates the mix as we race toward retirement age. According to Vanguard data, these funds currently attract…

  • Eat Like a Local in Philadelphia

    Eat Like a Local in Philadelphia

    No trip to Philadelphia is complete without trying a cheesesteak, the city’s trademark sandwich. But there’s so much more to the city’s diverse dining scene. Want to try the best food in Philadelphia during your visit? You won’t want to miss these hometown favorites. Philadelphia Favorites The most famous Philadelphia staple is the Philly cheesesteak.…

  • This Weekend’s Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show to Benefit Historic Trappe

    This Weekend’s Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show to Benefit Historic Trappe

    Celebrate the enduring spirit of American craftsmanship at the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show, which brings together more than 40 of the country’s finest artisans working in traditional Americana and folk art. Meet the artisans and shop for handcrafted treasures, including fraktur, furniture, paintings, quilts, hooked rugs, pottery, baskets, woodcarvings, and more. With everything from fine…

  • It’s Not Easy Being Green: Six Tips to Help You Plan a Sustainable Event

    It’s Not Easy Being Green: Six Tips to Help You Plan a Sustainable Event

    Sustainability and environmental preservation are no longer just buzzwords. In the business world, including a strategic approach to minimizing an organization’s operational impact on the environment is now a key aspect of a company’s strategic plan and brand identity. The growing focus on sustainability also extends to conventions and events, which are often representative of…

  • Citadel Credit Union Appoints New Community Lending Officer

    Citadel Credit Union Appoints New Community Lending Officer

    Citadel Credit Union has appointed Kelbin “K.C.” Carolina as its new Community Lending Officer. The addition of this position, which was filled via internal promotion, underscores Citadel’s commitment to ensuring broader representation across its footprint with a focus on underserved communities. In this role, Carolina will proactively identify, develop, and maintain a quality network of community…

  • Firstrust Financial Resources a Lifeline for Families with Special Needs Adults Looking to Protect Their Tomorrows

    Firstrust Financial Resources a Lifeline for Families with Special Needs Adults Looking to Protect Their Tomorrows

    Harvey Mills, a retired flight attendant, doesn’t sugarcoat the impact that Jerel Ruttenberg, a Senior Financial Professional at Firstrust Financial Resources, and FFR Vice President Brian Smith have had on his family. “They saved my life,” he said, “and that’s not an exaggeration.” With an adult daughter who has autism and an intellectual disability, and…

  • West Chester Home to One of Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History

    West Chester Home to One of Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History

    West Chester is home to one of the Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History, according to a 2023 report from Hotel News Resource. The list is published by Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that aims to recognize, celebrate, and promote the…

  • Kin Wellness and Support Center Selected as Beneficiary of C&N’s 2024-25 Fundraising Efforts

    Kin Wellness and Support Center Selected as Beneficiary of C&N’s 2024-25 Fundraising Efforts

    C&N has pledged to raise funds through the end of May 2025 for the nonprofit Kin, a holistic wellness and support center in Furlong that provides free services through its unique, 360-degree care model to cancer patients, their caregivers, and oncology healthcare workers across Bucks County. Through the bank’s “Giving Back, Giving Together” campaign, C&N…

  • How to Protect Your Business from Scams, Cybercriminals

    How to Protect Your Business from Scams, Cybercriminals

    Between 2020 and 2022, cyber attacks on small businesses increased by 150 percent. In today’s world, even the most routine activities like opening emails or surfing the web leave small businesses vulnerable to criminals. Each year, as cybercriminals perfect their techniques, the risks to businesses continue to grow, making it more important than ever to recognize…

  • Take Note of These Changes in Retirement Savings Rules Before End of Year

    Take Note of These Changes in Retirement Savings Rules Before End of Year

    Being unaware of most of the provisions Congress put into the landmark retirement law over a year and a half ago could prove costly to investors, writes Leonard Sloane for The Wall Street Journal. The provisions cover required minimum distributions, types of accounts that can be used for certain retirement-plan contributions, and a whole lot…

  • From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres

    From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres

    When Julia Darlak, who had long been interested in the nursing field, shadowed nurses as a high school student, she was surprised to meet so many who had earned their collegiate nursing education, whether it was a bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduate study, from Immaculata University. “I was inspired by their devotion to their patients’ holistic…

  • How Haverford Systems Transforms Courtrooms with Audiovisual Technology

    How Haverford Systems Transforms Courtrooms with Audiovisual Technology

    Integrating audiovisual technology into courtrooms is not just a luxury but a necessity, ensuring that justice is served swiftly and accurately. Robust systems with pan-tilt-zoom cameras, digital displays, unidirectional microphones, high-performance speakers, and control systems can significantly improve the quality of legal proceedings. As more courtrooms shift toward hybrid models, especially in the post-pandemic era,…