• Center School in Abington Has Several Community and Fundraising Events on the Calendar for 2023

    Center School in Abington Has Several Community and Fundraising Events on the Calendar for 2023

    Bringing the community together is an important part of Center School’s fundraising and development efforts. The nonprofit independent school for students with language-based learning disabilities hosts numerous events and activities at its campus in Abington. The following events this year are open to the public: Comedy Evening: Dinner and a ShowFeb. 11 at 6:30 PM…

  • ‘Opportunity Abounds for Pennsylvania Workers’: State’s Unemployment Rate Decreases, Setting New Record Low

    ‘Opportunity Abounds for Pennsylvania Workers’: State’s Unemployment Rate Decreases, Setting New Record Low

    The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2022. The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.9 percent in December, setting a new record low. The U.S. unemployment rate was also down one-tenth of a point over…

  • Deadline Nears to Nominate Local Teachers for Citadel Heart of Learning Award

    Deadline Nears to Nominate Local Teachers for Citadel Heart of Learning Award

    Sunday, Jan. 15 is the last day that Citadel Credit Union will accept nominations for its prestigious teaching excellence award, the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. If you know some teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty and truly make a difference in the lives of students, please nominate them for the Citadel…

  • Seedcopa’s 2023 Business Lending Outlook

    Seedcopa’s 2023 Business Lending Outlook

    The past year has seen a profound change in interest rates for loans of all kinds, including below-market rates through government-backed business loans like those we offer at Seedcopa + SeedcoDE. Before we dive into my annual Business Lending Outlook, first let’s examine what got us here: There’s a lot of commentary out there that…

  • If You’re in the Market for a New Home, You May Have More Buying Power in 2023

    If You’re in the Market for a New Home, You May Have More Buying Power in 2023

    If you’re planning to buy a new home in 2023, the first few months of the new year may offer more buying power and present a better-than-anticipated buyers’ market due to several factors that are not only influencing homebuyers’ financial position but also easing the inventory constraints we’ve seen in recent years. Key Market Factors…

  • New Plaque Commemorates Pottstown’s Short-Lived, Championship-Winning Pro Football Team

    New Plaque Commemorates Pottstown’s Short-Lived, Championship-Winning Pro Football Team

    A new plaque has been installed in Pottstown to commemorate the Pottstown Firebirds, a professional football team based in the borough from 1968 to 1970, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. The plaque, located near 152 High Street, was approved last February by borough council, but it took some time for the organizer, Bruno…

  • U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Blue Bell’s Wisler Pearlstine as One of the Region’s Best Law Firms

    U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Blue Bell’s Wisler Pearlstine as One of the Region’s Best Law Firms

    U.S. News & World Report has recognized Wisler Pearlstine — a Blue Bell-based law firm that serves Greater Philadelphia with outstanding, cost-effective, and highly responsive legal assistance — as one of the region’s best law firms. Wisler Pearlstine was named a Tier 1 Philadelphia firm in two practice areas, Family Law and Municipal Law, in…

  • A Marvel of Horticulture and Engineering, Longwood’s Garden Railway Holds Special Place in Hearts of Many

    A Marvel of Horticulture and Engineering, Longwood’s Garden Railway Holds Special Place in Hearts of Many

    For Mark Kosteski, the Guest Engagement Lead at Longwood Gardens, and millions of other Americans, Christmas and trains go hand in hand. “When you put the two together,” he said, “it creates joy and happiness — and great memories.” This holiday season marks the 22nd anniversary of Longwood’s whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway. A fanciful blend…

  • Year-End Tax Planning Checklist: Steps to Maximize Your Financial Plan

    Year-End Tax Planning Checklist: Steps to Maximize Your Financial Plan

    Before the year comes to a close, there are some things you should review and consider with your overall financial plan. This past year has brought challenges such as inflation and a weak market performance, and with rising interest rates and new legislation now may be the best time to make adjustments before 2022 ends.  …

  • Center School: Supporting the Community and Our Military

    Center School: Supporting the Community and Our Military

    While Center School is busy successfully serving its students who have been diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities, primarily dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is also supporting the local community and our military personnel who cannot be home for the holidays. Each year, with the support of the Center School community, toys are…

  • WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Fourth-Quarter Grants to Local Community Organizations

    WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Fourth-Quarter Grants to Local Community Organizations

    The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two community organizations located in Delaware and New Jersey as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities. The grants will support the following organizations: “For nearly 200 years, WSFS has been committed to providing vital support to our communities,”…

  • Giving the Gift of Donations: A Guide to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions

    Giving the Gift of Donations: A Guide to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions

    Six out of 10 American households are charitable, according to The Philanthropy Roundtable, and December is the month Americans make more charitable gifts than any other.* So how to make the most of your generosity? Here’s what to consider as giving season draws near. Check Your List Most people give to the same charities annually.…

  • ChristianaCare Physician Based in Kennett Square Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Respiratory Viruses This Winter

    ChristianaCare Physician Based in Kennett Square Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Respiratory Viruses This Winter

    Health officials throughout the country are indicating that we are now facing a triple threat of respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — as we head into winter. Masking, social distancing, capacity limits, and school closures in 2020 and 2021 meant that we were more protected against these viruses. Now,…

  • 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. Assistant Director of Admissions This position will oversee day-to-day operations and staff as they relate to the admission of domestic and international graduate applicants…

  • Nonprofit That Provides Scholarships to Families of Fallen Military Members Expands Its Mission

    Nonprofit That Provides Scholarships to Families of Fallen Military Members Expands Its Mission

    Folds of Honor, a national nonprofit with a local chapter encompassing Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members, is expanding its mission. The organization will now serve America’s first responders, including police, fire, EMTs, and paramedics. There are more than two…

  • Bryn Mawr Trust Exec Explains How to Maximize Your Generosity, What to Consider as Giving Season Arrives

    Bryn Mawr Trust Exec Explains How to Maximize Your Generosity, What to Consider as Giving Season Arrives

    Six out of 10 American households are charitable, according to The Philanthropy Roundtable, and December is the month Americans make more charitable gifts than any other. Elizabeth B. Wagner, the Director of Institutional Wealth Management at Bryn Mawr Trust, a WSFS company, explains how to make the most of your generosity and what to consider as…

  • Strong Relationships, Profound Experiences the Hallmark of Mentorship at The Haverford School

    Strong Relationships, Profound Experiences the Hallmark of Mentorship at The Haverford School

    “Mentorship” doesn’t show up in The Haverford School’s core documents. It isn’t etched in stone on our Walk of Virtues, nor does it make an appearance in our mission, vision, or Essential Qualities of a Haverford School Graduate. And yet, it is certainly part of the fabric of the school. It is that invisible thread…

  • Wealth Management Exec at WSFS Bank Subsidiary Offers Tips to Ensure You Have a Solid Plan for Financial Success

    Wealth Management Exec at WSFS Bank Subsidiary Offers Tips to Ensure You Have a Solid Plan for Financial Success

    Even the most ardent savers question whether they are doing enough to achieve financial success. Regardless of where you are on the spectrum of planning and saving for your financial future, now is a great time to focus on your finances. According to Garrett Spangler, the Director of Wealth Planning at West Capital Management, a…