• Here’s How Much One Square Foot Costs in New York City’s Priciest Neighborhood

    Here’s How Much One Square Foot Costs in New York City’s Priciest Neighborhood

    The West Village, nestled on the Hudson River in lower Manhattan, is the priciest neighborhood in New York City, writes Jessica Flint for The Wall Street Journal. According to Realtor.com, the neighborhood’s 10014 ZIP Code has the most expensive residential real estate in the city with a median price per square foot of $2,366. One…

  • How Philadelphia-Area Law Firms Are Benefiting from Video Conferencing Systems

    How Philadelphia-Area Law Firms Are Benefiting from Video Conferencing Systems

    As a lawyer, professional and effective communication can make a difference when it comes to growing a successful law firm. When the pace is relentless and demands are evolving, video conferencing has become a modern method to connect legal professionals. Video conferencing platforms allow lawyers to record meetings, capturing crucial information that can be revisited…

  • Firstrust Bank a Key Supporter of Philadelphia Youth Basketball as It Opens World-Class Facility in Nicetown

    Firstrust Bank a Key Supporter of Philadelphia Youth Basketball as It Opens World-Class Facility in Nicetown

    Kenny Holdsman, the co-founder and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball, has fond memories of his first meeting with Richard Green, the Executive Chairman and Owner of Firstrust Bank, almost a decade ago. It was the summer of 2015, and Holdsman, a lawyer who was taking his talents to the nonprofit sector, had just launched PYB,…

  • Vistia Health Blazes Path Toward a Better Healthcare Experience — for Both Employers and Employees

    Vistia Health Blazes Path Toward a Better Healthcare Experience — for Both Employers and Employees

    Both employers and employees often experience healthcare in a fragmented way. For employers, healthcare costs are continually rising, making it challenging to provide comprehensive health benefits while keeping expenses manageable. For employees, understanding the details of their health insurance plans — coverage limits, deductibles, co-pays, out-of-network charges, etc. — can be equally difficult. In fact,…

  • The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024

    The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024

    After looking at the “latest travel trends, notable openings, and immersive itineraries,” The Wall Street Journal is offering its list of the 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024, and it’s a treasure trove of ideas for those seeking to quench their wanderlust. Malaysia One of the highlighted destinations is Malaysia, where the Belmond Eastern…

  • First-Generation College Students at Eastern University Share Their Dreams, Hurdles, and Legacy

    First-Generation College Students at Eastern University Share Their Dreams, Hurdles, and Legacy

    Eastern University boasts a vibrant tapestry of students, each with their own unique stories. Among them is a group of first-generation students who are not only pursuing their passions and dreams, but redefining their family legacies.  A first-generation college student is someone who is the first in their family to enroll at a university or…

  • 5 Actions to Take Ahead of 2025 Tax Law Sunset

    5 Actions to Take Ahead of 2025 Tax Law Sunset

    The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) brought numerous changes to the tax code, including reduced individual income tax rates, significant increases to the standard deduction, and doubling of the estate tax exemption. The legislation also has a sunset provision, meaning many of the changes are set to expire at the end of…

  • Unleashing the Power of Control Systems in Meeting Rooms with Haverford Systems

    Unleashing the Power of Control Systems in Meeting Rooms with Haverford Systems

    Considering all the advancements in AV technology over the past couple of decades, how we control such technology and devices is equally innovative. Control systems can be just as important as cameras, displays, and other key pieces of audiovisual gear when it comes to the quality of meetings. Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based…

  • BUCKSCO Careers – Independence Blue Cross

    BUCKSCO Careers – Independence Blue Cross

    Headquartered in Philadelphia, Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance company in southeastern Pennsylvania and, with its affiliates, serves more than 8 million people nationwide. For more than 80 years, IBX has worked to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities its serves. Manager, Appeals This position will be responsible for…

  • Independence Blue Cross Brightens Philadelphia Skyline with New LED Lights to Enhance City Views

    Independence Blue Cross Brightens Philadelphia Skyline with New LED Lights to Enhance City Views

    Independence Blue Cross has added external LED lighting to its headquarters at 1901 Market Street in Center City, enlivening the Philadelphia skyline in a bright, new way. The lights, which can illuminate the building in 14 colors and various combinations, provide definition to 560 linear features on the building, which was constructed between 1987 and…

  • BUCKSCO Careers – Firstrust Bank

    BUCKSCO Careers – Firstrust Bank

    Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…

  • An Eastern University Grad’s Journey from Cambodian Refugee to Changing Lives as a Philadelphia Principal

    An Eastern University Grad’s Journey from Cambodian Refugee to Changing Lives as a Philadelphia Principal

    While the journey from Cambodia to America was never easy, Daniel Sophara Peou, a 1997 graduate of Eastern University, has allowed his story to shape his passions and influence his desire to make a difference for his students as a principal in the School District of Philadelphia.  At 13 years old, Dan and his family…

  • Last Call for Bucks County Residents to Claim State Grant Money to Finish Degree/Certification by June 24

    Last Call for Bucks County Residents to Claim State Grant Money to Finish Degree/Certification by June 24

    Students who had to pause their college or career training certificate programs have limited time to apply for a share of $1,333,268 awarded to the Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED) by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Near Completer Grant program. Time still remains to complete a degree or…

  • WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge

    WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge

    WSFS Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its banking office and the accompanying Wiss Fiss Lounge, marking another chapter in the bank’s commitment to Philadelphia. The new banking office is located at WSFS’ Philadelphia headquarters at 1818 WSFS Bank Place on Market Street. Located in the heart of Center City, the new banking office…

  • Navigating Wealth with Purpose: Invest in Communities, Reap Tax Benefits Through Qualified Opportunity Zones

    Navigating Wealth with Purpose: Invest in Communities, Reap Tax Benefits Through Qualified Opportunity Zones

    The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, a gem nestled within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is a testament to the power of innovative investment strategies that serve a dual purpose: fostering substantial economic growth and nurturing the seeds of social responsibility. As an affluent individual, your journey in wealth management is not…

  • Optimizing Learning with Haverford Systems’ Lecture Capture Solutions

    Optimizing Learning with Haverford Systems’ Lecture Capture Solutions

    Fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment begins with accessibility. In the Philadelphia region, educators are achieving this through the use of lecture capture systems. These systems provide a straightforward, flexible way to record and share course videos anywhere. Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, shares how this accessibility benefits both students…

  • IBX, American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Kiosk at Wells Fargo Center to Teach Life-Saving Skills

    IBX, American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Kiosk at Wells Fargo Center to Teach Life-Saving Skills

    Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital, with more than 70 percent happening in settings such as sporting facilities, airports, grocery stores, and tourist attractions. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier…

  • Deadline Nears to Submit Nominations for Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

    Deadline Nears to Submit Nominations for Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

    The Citadel Credit Union’s 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program is rapidly approaching its nomination deadline of Jan. 15. This urgent call invites nominations for outstanding teachers across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition…