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PECO Customers to Benefit from Infrastructure Investment to Increase Reliability, Resiliency of Local Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the local energy grid that will help to further improve service for PECO’s customers across southeastern Pennsylvania. The grant provided to PECO is worth up to $100 million to support critical electric infrastructure investments to help…
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As Cybercrime Skyrockets, Firstrust Bank Leads the Charge in Cybersecurity
We are all under attack. Cybercrime is skyrocketing in the U.S., fueled by the ever-expanding realm of online services. This digital boom makes personal details — names, Social Security numbers, and birth dates — irresistible targets for hackers. Using this data on the dark web has become big business for cybercriminals. Meanwhile, small businesses are…
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How You Can Take Advantage of the Current Housing Market
Homebuyers are currently facing numerous challenges in the market, the two main challenges being home inventory and high interest rates. The lack of inventory is creating a competitive market for sellers, with many homes being sold over asking price. In fact, since 2020, the median home price has increased 26 percent. Inflated home prices combined…
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Holy Family University Awarded Grant Extension from the IBX Foundation for Collegiate Recovery Program
Holy Family University has been awarded additional funding from the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation for its collegiate recovery efforts, in partnership with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. Holy Family University received funding from the foundation last year to establish the university’s first Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). CRP is designed to enable recovery…
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Discover Lancaster CEO Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of the American Marketing Association
Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint Joseph’s University Chapter of the American Marketing Association (SJU AMA). The SJU AMA Marketer of the Year Award is given to a person or persons who have excelled throughout their career in their area of…
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7 Proven Fourth-Quarter Tax Strategies for the Wealthy to Slash Their Tax Bills
As the year draws to a close, the urgency of tax planning comes into sharp focus, especially for high-net-worth individuals. The fourth quarter presents a golden opportunity to make strategic financial moves that can significantly reduce your tax obligations. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or simply someone who has done well financially, end-of-year tax…
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WSFS Bank’s Candice Caruso Named One of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence
Candice Caruso, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, has been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence. Each year, the publication honors a group of women who are leaving a mark on Greater Philadelphia in their own unique ways. Caruso has been a transformative figure in…
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Uplink Studios: Where Innovation Meets Virtue in the World of Gaming
Uplink Studios, a pioneer of community-based esports, has announced a series of exciting developments that will undoubtedly fuel the excitement of gamers and enthusiasts alike. From a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 8,000-square-foot location on the horizon to its prestigious STEM.org accreditation and a coveted nomination at the 2023 Esports & Gaming Tempest Awards, Uplink Studios continues to…
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Bringing Meetings into the Future: How Haverford Systems Is Changing the Game with Video Conferencing in Philly
Are you tired of the logistical circus that comes with traditional meetings? Well, you’re not alone. In our bustling Philadelphia area, more companies are waving goodbye to the hassles of old-school, face-to-face meetings. The hero behind this change? Modern video conferencing solutions, with a local champion — Haverford Systems, the region’s top Zoom-certified integrator —…
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WSFS Bank Joins Forces with Sharing Excess and Sunday Breakfast Mission to Battle Food Insecurity Across Region
WSFS Bank has launched its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania will serve as deposit centers for nonperishable donations from WSFS associates, customers, and community members through Dec. 31. WSFS officially kicked off the Food Drive last week…
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‘Fusing Fandom with Personal Finance,’ Firstrust Bank Launches Kelly Green Debit Cards for Eagles Fans
As the Eagles gear up to don their nostalgic Kelly Green jerseys against the high-powered Miami Dolphins on Oct. 22, fans now have a new way to flaunt their team spirit. In their wallets. Firstrust Bank, the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, has launched a Kelly Green debit card exclusively for Eagles FirstPay Checking…
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PECO Takes Action to Reduce Urban Heat Islands Across the Region
Philadelphians felt the heat this summer, with numerous heat waves that left residents looking for relief. But now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived, most of us have quickly forgotten about the extreme temperatures that we experienced only weeks ago and the impact that they have on our communities. In certain areas of the city…
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Money Management for Millennials: Simple Steps for Creating Long-Term Wealth
Wealth-building strategies matter a lot to millennials — and for a good reason. This generation was born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, so the oldest are now in their early 40s and the youngest are nearing the end of their 20s, placing them in the prime of their working years. Millennials face challenges…
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Study Finds Some ESG Investors Have More Than Just Ethical Motives
A new study found that while ESG investors are motivated by ethical concerns, some of them also expect those investments to outperform the U.S. stock market, writes Daisy Maxey for The Wall Street Journal. The paper that examines attitudes and expectations about environmental, social, and corporate-governance investing was written by researchers at Yale University, Stanford…
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PECO: With Halloween Right Around the Corner, Be on the Lookout for Energy Vampires Lurking in Your Home
With scary and spooky creatures roaming the streets this Halloween, remember to always be on the lookout for energy vampires that may be lurking around your home. Vampire energy, also known as standby energy, is the energy drawn from outlets when equipment is turned off but still plugged in. Take a look around your home…
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The Evolution of Conferencing: How Zoom Rooms Have Transformed Meeting Spaces
In a world where every minute counts, professionals can’t afford to be bogged down by technical complexities. Remember the era before online meetings? Those days are long gone. But constant fumbling with wires, the battle with outdated technology, and the never-ending search for that one elusive remote should also be in the past. Enter Zoom…
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Citadel Credit Union Finds Its New President, CEO
Citadel Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania with more than $5.7 billion in assets, has named Bill Brown its President and Chief Executive Officer. Brown succeeds Jeff March, the company’s longtime leader of 22 years, who will remain on the leadership team at Citadel during a transition period. With more than…
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Litigation Funding Now a Rapidly Growing Market for Alternative Investors
According to a new report from RationalStat, the global litigation funding investment market, which is estimated at $15.8 billion in 2022, is expected to witness a growth rate of about nine percent between 2023 and 2028. The Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2028, assesses the global market based on type, enterprise size,…
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