• Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood

    Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood

    You might think cholesterol and heart disease are only adult concerns, but research shows cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Many teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels, meaning their good cholesterol is too low or their bad cholesterol is too high. And the risk increases dramatically with weight — with obese teens being affected at a rate…

  • Mark Dischell Recognized as a Leading Family Lawyer in the Philadelphia Region

    Mark Dischell Recognized as a Leading Family Lawyer in the Philadelphia Region

    Mark Dischell, Managing Partner of Dischell Bartle Dooley, has been named in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide Family Law Rankings as both a Leading Philadelphia High Net Worth Family Lawyer and a Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyer. Doyle’s Guide is a highly regarded, independent legal ranking organization that identifies leading lawyers based on peer feedback,…

  • Mid Penn Bank Honors Purple for Peyton Day, Supporting Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

    Mid Penn Bank Honors Purple for Peyton Day, Supporting Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

    Mid Penn Bank executives wore purple on Feb. 19, Purple for Peyton Day, in support of the Peyton Walker Foundation. The bank joins schools, organizations, and communities across the nation each year to advocate for AED accessibility and to honor the life of Peyton Walker, a college student who died from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).…

  • Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

    Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

    Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington has been designated as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA, to treat sickle cell disease.  This designation marks a significant milestone in pediatric care for families across the Delaware Valley and beyond. As a QTC, Nemours Children’s is now authorized to collect stem cells…

  • Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees

    Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees

    Eastern University has appointed Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to its Board of Trustees.  Libson is a recently retired corporate attorney whose career has focused on the entrepreneurial Life Sciences area. He spent the majority of his career at Pepper Hamilton in Philadelphia, where he chaired its National Life Sciences practice, and the last decade…

  • Abington Friends School Student Reflects on Her Journey from YouTube Creator to Aspiring Journalist

    Abington Friends School Student Reflects on Her Journey from YouTube Creator to Aspiring Journalist

    When Nia Hammond, a senior at Abington Friends School, arrived on campus as a seventh-grader, she already had a camera in hand and a storyteller’s instinct. Since then, she’s grown that early curiosity into real-world journalism experience and, last summer, produced original news segments through WHYY’s Youth Summer Journalism Program. In the conversation below, Hammond…

  • Firstrust Bank Enters New Strategic Partnership with MortgageCountry

    Firstrust Bank Enters New Strategic Partnership with MortgageCountry

    Firstrust Bank is partnering with MortgageCountry, LLC to manage key mortgage production functions, positioning the bank’s mortgage business for long-term sustainability and growth. Through this partnership, MortgageCountry will oversee end-to-end mortgage originations and provide strategic leadership. Mortgage loans will continue to be originated and closed under the Firstrust name; Firstrust mortgage loan officers will remain bank employees.…

  • DunlapSLK Names Stephanie Krupp a Shareholder

    DunlapSLK Names Stephanie Krupp a Shareholder

    DunlapSLK, the Chalfont-based certified public accounting and business advisory firm, has named Stephanie Krupp a shareholder. A member of the firm’s accounting services department for the past 18 years, Krupp provides accounting, advisory, and tax services for privately held companies and individuals. She also serves as Business Accounting & Software Services (BASS) Director, leading and…

  • New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families

    New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families

    Parents are often looking for ways to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their day‑to‑day interactions with their children. Many caregivers share that they’re simply hoping for a little more ease at home, more moments of cooperation, more understanding during big feelings, and more tools to support their child’s growth. To meet that need,…

  • On-Campus Foal Cameras Return to DelVal

    On-Campus Foal Cameras Return to DelVal

    On-campus foal cameras have returned to Delaware Valley University in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association. Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, viewers can watch as expectant mares in DelVal’s Breeding Center prepare to give birth. This year, the footage will feature three mares, each due in March: Although the foal cams only follow the journey…

  • New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity

    New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity

    Following Philadelphia’s second-coldest January in the past decade, and more than 30 days dipping below 32 degrees already in 2026, PECO customers set new natural gas usage records and pushed the region’s electric and natural gas systems to peak performance. On four separate days in January, natural gas usage surpassed the previous 20 highest usage days.   The extreme weather continued into early February, driving customer energy usage significantly…

  • From Piggy Banks to Nest Eggs: Financial Wellness at Every Stage of Life

    From Piggy Banks to Nest Eggs: Financial Wellness at Every Stage of Life

    Financial wellness is a holistic approach to managing finances that emphasizes confidence, control and informed decision-making. It’s a lifelong journey that evolves alongside one’s changing responsibilities and priorities. From learning the value of a dollar in childhood to maintaining security in retirement, each stage of life offers opportunities to foster financial health and peace of…

  • Bucks Beer Bash and Inspire Federal Credit Union Partner to Benefit Bucks County Charities

    Bucks Beer Bash and Inspire Federal Credit Union Partner to Benefit Bucks County Charities

    The Bucks Beer Bash is once again teaming up with title sponsor Inspire Federal Credit Union to give back to the community by supporting two Warminster-based nonprofits: the National Giving Alliance and the Honor and Courage Foundation. Now entering its third year, the Bucks Beer Bash celebrates local craft beer, wine, and spirits while continuing…

  • Presidents’ Day: A Legal Legacy in Leadership

    Presidents’ Day: A Legal Legacy in Leadership

    In honor of Presidents’ Day, it is worth taking a closer look at the intersection of the presidency and the legal profession. Many of our nation’s leaders brought legal training and experience to the White House, influencing everything from constitutional interpretation to landmark legislation. Their decisions, judicial appointments, and policy initiatives continue to shape the…

  • Eastern University Launches Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Rugby

    Eastern University Launches Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Rugby

    Eastern University is launching men’s and women’s collegiate rugby and expanding athletic opportunities while further enriching campus life and supporting the university’s commitment to holistic student development. Both programs are expected to compete at the Division III level within the National Collegiate Rugby framework beginning in Spring 2027, while remaining active members of USA Rugby.…

  • Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love

    Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love

    February tends to spotlight romantic gestures — flowers, dinners, cards, and curated moments of affection. The deeper truth is that love isn’t measured in a single day. It’s measured in the daily work of showing up for yourself and the people you care about. And one of the most powerful, often overlooked expressions of love…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Vivian Denkins as Cash Management Officer

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Vivian Denkins as Cash Management Officer

    Vivian Denkins has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Cash Management Officer. Based in the bank’s new Logan Square office in Philadelphia, Denkins will support business clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia market by delivering cash management and treasury solutions and will report to Abe Ibrahim, First Senior Vice President and Regional President of…

  • Independent Contractors vs. Employees: DunlapSLK Explains What Employers Need to Know

    Independent Contractors vs. Employees: DunlapSLK Explains What Employers Need to Know

    Many businesses rely on independent contractors to help manage labor costs, address staffing shortages, and handle specialized work. Before bringing contractors on board, however, employers must understand how to correctly classify these workers for federal tax purposes. Misclassification can trigger IRS audits, back taxes, penalties, and even legal exposure, advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business…