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Penn Community Bank’s Partnership with Clarifi Helps Philadelphians Achieve Homeownership
Guest post by Steve Gardner, president and executive director of Clarifi. The day she left an abusive relationship in 2016, Fortune had saved just enough money for a deposit on an apartment for her and her two kids. She left with no high school degree, no work experience, and zero savings. At 27, she didn’t…
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King of Prussia Mall Adding 20 More Stores in 2024 As It Attracts More Luxury Brands
The King of Prussia Mall owned by Simon Property Group has been growing by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years with 41 new store openings, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Business has been booming with combined sales for the year of more than $1 billion, and Mall General Manager Bob…
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Review of Philadelphia Eagles’ New Christmas Album Calls Kelce, Mailata and Johnson ‘Holiday Angels’
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson are back with another Christmas album and Billy Penn’s Asha Prihar got the chance to check it out before its official release date. Last year’s album “A Philly Special Christmas” was a big hit making the Billboard charts and raising $1.25 million for charity. The new…
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Here Is Your Checklist for a Day Out in the Charming Town of Royersford
There are some gems and treasures right here in Montgomery County perfect for a short day trip, writes Julia King, for the Valley Forge Tourism and & Convention Board. One such treasure of a town is Royersford nestled between the Schuylkill River and Route 422. Here are some of the top spots to explore while…
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Philadelphia Phillies’ Playoff Run Was a Big Win for Local Businesses
While the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make it to the World Series this year, the postseason run was still a big hit for local businesses, writes Caroline Goggin and Briana Smith for 6abc. Hotels, especially, saw an uptick in visitors. Ed Grose, the executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, said the postseason run was…
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A ‘Unique’ Experience: Eataly Coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025
King of Prussia Mall General Manager Bob Hart recently shared an update on an upcoming new addition to the mall. Eataly, an Italian food and dining emporium, will open in King of Prussia Mall in 2025, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will be Eataly’s first Philadelphia-area location. The marketplace will require 23,000…
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Enjoy Dining in an Igloo Garden While Giving Back to Upper Merion Food Pantry
Igloo dining is back in Montgomery County at the King of Prussia District’s Igloo Garden on the Green and when you make a reservation you help support the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard, writes Main Line Tonight. Six heated igloos provided by AVE King of Prussia and Ethan Allen will be located at King of…
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Penn Community Bank Wins National Marketing Excellence Award
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient of the organization’s Public Relations and Marketing Excellence – External Campaign of the Year Award. The bank’s marketing department was recognized by the panel of business executives for its expansion of the ongoing “Start. Grow. Stay.” campaign.…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Norristown Forum Explores Fate of Former Montgomery County Prison
A forum was held recently in Norristown to discuss the preservation of the former Montgomery County prison, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The participants of the forum listened to a panel of experts, including an advocate for penal reform. Those in favor of preservation say the prison could be repurposed in some way…
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How Bonds of Friendship Led to Viral Moment for Upper Dublin Grad
Spirits in the Philadelphia area are high as the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for the National League Championship Series. One Upper Dublin High School graduate is especially in high spirits as a t-shirt he made for his friend Phillies’ Orion Kerkering has gone viral. The story behind the t-shirt is one of friendship and a…
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Lankenau Medical Center Doubles Down on Safety Protocols After Nurse’s Error
An error made by a nurse at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood briefly put the local hospital under “immediate jeopardy” from state inspectors, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On August 11, a nurse at Lankenau gave a patient a double dose of a powerful opioid painkiller hydromorphone. The patient was found unresponsive and…
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For Medical Records Professional Brendan Bossard, Peirce Offered the Flexibility and Support He Needed
After graduating high school in 1986, Brendan Bossard started college but initially dropped out to look for the right program. He re-enrolled into another college and completed his bachelor’s in social work in 1996. He worked in the social work field for a few years, but the demands were draining, and he decided to explore…
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‘Bounce the City’ is Lifting Spirts at the King of Prussia Mall the Next Few Weekends
The largest touring inflatable festival made its debut this past weekend at the King of Prussia Mall, and it will be providing jumping joy for four weekends, according to East Coast Traveler. The eight interactive inflatables of “Bounce The City” are the brainchild of XL Event Lab. It includes a 600+ foot long obstacle course,…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Opens New Collection of Carriage-style Townhomes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers recently opened a new active-adult collection of carriage-style townhomes at its 55+ community Preserve at Marsh Creek in Downingtown. The community offers 105 home sites, all with amazing views. There are eight different home designs to choose from, ranging from 2,180 to 2,351+ square feet. Each design comes with a first-floor…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Relationships with Customers, Local Businesses
Penn Community Bank has hired a new cash management leader and expanded treasury and merchant services to strengthen relationships with customers and local businesses. Michelle Brennan is a graduate of York College and has over a decade of industry experience. She will serve as the Cash Management Sales Team Leader. “I’m excited to be a…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it in style by staying in a cabin or a yurt, right? Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorillo has compiled a quick and easy guide for planning your next getaway. Here are some…
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Penn Community Bank CEO One of 2023’s Most Powerful Women to Watch, According to American Banker
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker. The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and groups who have shown exceptional leadership skills and successful performance in financial services, and who are committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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