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Seeing the Stars Differently: From Voyager to Artemis in the Abington Friends School Classroom
As the world looks to NASA’s Artemis missions — returning humans to the moon’s orbit and laying the groundwork for deeper space exploration — students at Abington Friends School are also learning to see the universe in new ways. Fifth and sixth graders recently welcomed a special guest: Andee Mazzocco, who shared stories of her…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology
Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the school’s interim dean, strengthening and strategically growing the school while the search for a new dean was underway. Porterfield brings both higher education leadership experience and professional industry experience —…
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Spring Allergy Season Has Started Early; Here’s What Parents Can Do
Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a tough allergy season based on January and February’s roller coaster temperature shifts from early warmth to sudden cold snaps, which set the stage for intense pollen production in some areas. And with tree pollen arriving weeks ahead of schedule and pollen counts predicted to spike rapidly across…
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With Firstrust Bank as Title Sponsor, Conshy Classic to Benefit Johnnie’s Place and Honor a Son’s Memory
On Saturday, June 6, the streets of Conshohocken will transform into a high-speed stage, filled with cyclists, spectators, and the rapid pulse of race-day intensity. For avid cyclist Michael Dinda, EVP and Chief Lending Officer at Firstrust Bank, the third annual Conshy Classic carries a deeper purpose — honoring the life of his son, John…
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Third Session of DelVal’s Medical Sales Leadership Certificate Program Begins April 12
Delaware Valley University is equipping students with the tools to break into the medical sales field through its partnership with Gritty. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate program provides hands-on training with industry professionals to prepare students for in-demand careers. For Gabby Schuster, current DelVal MBA student and one of the first students to enroll in…
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PECO Connects Customers with Energy Assistance to Ease Winter Bill Costs
After a record cold winter and continued increases in energy supply costs, families and businesses across southeastern Pennsylvania are experiencing higher-than-average energy bills. Given these rising costs, PECO reminds customers that help is available. Through a combination of company-supported and federal and state programs, qualifying customers can access financial assistance to help manage these rising costs and maintain essential energy service. “We know many of our customers are feeling the strain of higher energy…
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DelVal Hosts Inaugural Speaker in New Endowed Lectureship Series in Food Systems
Delaware Valley University recently hosted its first Walter and Alma Uebersax Endowed Lectureship in Food Systems. Sponsored by Mark and Kristen Uebersax, the endowment is established in memory of Mark’s parents, Walter and Alma Uebersax, for their commitment to the higher education of their four sons. Mark was the 1986 recipient of the DelVal Alumni…
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Downingtown’s Haverford Systems Transitions to an Employee-Owned Company
Business succession plans are more often in the news as smaller or family-owned enterprises choose to sell out to larger competitors or private-equity firms when their leadership decides to make their exit. However, Downingtown-based Haverford Systems, a long-time provider of audiovisual integration services, has chosen a different approach. Rather than going public or merging with…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Andrew McGinnis as Commercial Loan Officer
Andrew McGinnis has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Based in the bank’s Newtown office, McGinnis will focus on building and managing commercial lending relationships across the Greater Philadelphia market and will report to Kevin Petzold, First Vice President and Commercial Loan Manager. McGinnis brings extensive experience in commercial lending…
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Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion
Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to Eastern’s NCAA Division III athletics programs, as well as bright and advanced aerobic and lifting facilities with a stunning view of Olson Field, the home of Eastern’s soccer and lacrosse…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition
Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport, a digital learning platform used by more than 40 teachers in…
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Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work
Retirement planning has long been framed around numbers. Savings targets, withdrawal rates, and portfolio allocations tend to dominate the conversation. While essential, these elements leave out something equally important: how people understand and connect with their plan. That gap inspired Your Retirement Sketchbook: 125 Retirement Planning Lessons from Financial Experts, a new book that takes…
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GMercyU Creates Faster Path for Nurses to Enter Workforce, Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree beginning this fall, creating a faster path for highly skilled, compassionate nurses to enter a workforce facing significant shortages. The accelerated option will save future GMercyU nurses an estimated $29,000 by shortening the traditional BSN timeline to three years. Students may also benefit…
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Blackbird Health Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Medical Officer
Blackbird Health has welcomed Dr. Michael Tang as its new Chief Medical Officer. He brings deep clinical expertise and leadership experience in integrated behavioral health. A Leader in Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Care Dr. Tang is a quadruple board-certified physician in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, pediatrics, and addiction medicine. Throughout his career, he…
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What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?
When you hear the word “portfolio,” you may picture complicated charts, confusing terms, and lots of numbers. You’re not alone. Investing terms can sound complex, but the basics are often simpler than they seem. At C&N, we believe that understanding investing basics shouldn’t require a finance degree. Let’s break down the key concepts of an…
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Renowned Healthcare Executive Matthew Riddick Joins DelVal’s WEIR Speaker Series
Delaware Valley University recently welcomed graduate Matthew Riddick, founder of The Riddick Foundation, as this spring’s Watson Executive in Residence (WEIR). Introducing Riddick at the event was this semester’s WEIR scholarship recipient, sophomore Michael Brunelli. “The Watson Executive in Residence program is a hallmark of our business department here at DelVal,” said Dr. Tanya Casas,…
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How a Healthcare Entrepreneur in Bucks County Built Her Business with Financial Support from C&N
When Dr. Leah Garlan launched her career as a chiropractor at just 23 years old, her ambitions were grounded in something simple: start small, build steadily, and stay focused on patient care. She began in a modest home office, treating patients while quietly laying the foundation for what would become a multi-location healthcare operation spanning…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the making. For Dr. Keith Kopka, who began building the program in 2021, the goal wasn’t to replicate a traditional graduate writing experience. It was to build one from the ground…
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