• After Losing Her Brother to Suicide, Meridian Bank’s Lisa Carmoli Is an Advocate and Pillar of Meridian Community

    After Losing Her Brother to Suicide, Meridian Bank’s Lisa Carmoli Is an Advocate and Pillar of Meridian Community

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a suicide loss survivor, Lisa Carmoli, an Executive Assistant at Meridian Bank, works to share her family’s story of grief, love, and extreme support. In May 2019, Carmoli experienced a devastating loss after her brother, Mike, died by suicide.   Since his passing, she has become a prevention advocate…

  • Inn at Freedom Village Recognized Among Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

    Inn at Freedom Village Recognized Among Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

    The Inn at Freedom Village has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation in 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report, according to MyChesco. “We are proud to achieve this best-in-class rating from U.S. News & World Report,” said Danielle Geyer, executive director of Freedom Village Brandywine. “At The Inn at Freedom…

  • Freedom Village’s Donation of 204 Chairs Provides Malawi Community Comfort and Support

    Freedom Village’s Donation of 204 Chairs Provides Malawi Community Comfort and Support

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, recently made a generous donation to the Orphan Grain Train (OGT), a Christian volunteer network. Earlier this year, the Freedom Village community replaced 204 chairs in their auditorium, and instead of discarding the old chairs, they chose to give them a new purpose by donating them to…

  • Freedom Village: 6 Reasons to Move Into Senior Living While You Are Still Healthy

    Freedom Village: 6 Reasons to Move Into Senior Living While You Are Still Healthy

    Priorities tend to shift as we get older, and we start asking the questions that will shape the next chapter in life, such as: Moving to a retirement community is a big decision that many older adults hesitate to make because they don’t want to give up the freedom they have living at home. However,…

  • As It Rises in Popularity, Avelo Airlines Expands for Local Travelers

    As It Rises in Popularity, Avelo Airlines Expands for Local Travelers

    Less than a year after its debut at the nearby Wilmington Airport, Avelo Airlines plans to add two new routes for Montgomery County travelers and others to enjoy, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With the addition of San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Sarasota…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Celebrates 25th ‘Silver’ Anniversary

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Celebrates 25th ‘Silver’ Anniversary

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, an Active Adult (55+) community, recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25-year silver anniversary with a grand masquerade-themed party, as well as other festivities earlier in the week, including a happy hour and a celebration recognizing residents who have lived in the community since its inception. The special…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards Scholarships to Support

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards Scholarships to Support

    Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its 17th annual awards ceremony where 22 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. The ceremony occurred in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus in Chester County. Entirely funded and run by the Freedom Village residents, this ceremony is a long-standing tradition for the community to reward…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Plans for $17.5 Million in Water Storage Upgrades for 2023

    Pennsylvania American Water Plans for $17.5 Million in Water Storage Upgrades for 2023

    Pennsylvania American Water has announced its 2023 plans to rehabilitate eight of its water storage tanks and construct five new tanks. Pennsylvania American Water’s tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting, and repainting tanks extends their service lives and helps protect water quality. The total cost of the company’s water storage upgrades this year is approximately…

  • Retired Navy Rear Admiral Honored at Freedom Village for Service in Vietnam War

    Retired Navy Rear Admiral Honored at Freedom Village for Service in Vietnam War

    Navy Rear Admiral Larry Chambers, who served during the Vietnam War, was honored recently at Freedom Village at Brandywine, reports ChesCo. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Larry Chambers spoke to residents at Freedom Village about his time in the Navy. His talk was followed by a luncheon on the Freedom Village campus. Afterward, Chambers was honored…

  • Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore

    Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore

    Maggie Drozdowski, a Chester County teenager, survived a shark attack during a surfing outing over the weekend in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, write Matt Petrillo and Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia.  “I was in shock and I didn’t even realize what was going on until I was out of the water,” said Drozdowski.  The…

  • Freedom Village Has 2 ‘Get Acquainted’ Events Coming Up

    Freedom Village Has 2 ‘Get Acquainted’ Events Coming Up

    Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County invites you to an information session, “Understanding Life Care” on Tuesday, May 23, starting at 11 AM, at the Brickside Grill, 540 Wellington Square in Exton. Freedom Village at Brandywine is a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine that has served seniors for more than 25 years. It…

  • Freedom Village Residents Thespians Perform Musical Western

    Freedom Village Residents Thespians Perform Musical Western

    The Village Players, a group of resident actors at Freedom Village at Brandywine, showcased their theatrical talents April 14 and 15 when they premiered their third musical, “Way Out West in a Dress.” “Village Players is a fantastic opportunity for residents looking to get involved in our community and for other residents to enjoy the…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts May 4 Special Panel Event

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts May 4 Special Panel Event

    Seniors who are considering a move to a Life Plan Community like Freedom Village at Brandywine are invited to join a panel of experts on Thursday, May 4, starting at 11 AM. The event, which will include lunch, takes place at Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd. in West Brandywine, Chester County. Hear from…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees

    Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees

    The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that STEM (science, technology, education, math) education grants totaling $67,055 have been awarded to four organizations supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water.  “We’d like to congratulate the recipients of this…

  • Centric Bank President & CEO Patricia Husic Spotlighted on 2023 Power List

    Centric Bank President & CEO Patricia Husic Spotlighted on 2023 Power List

    Centric Bank’s President & CEO is getting recognized for her leadership. Central Penn Business Journal spotlighted Patricia Husic on their 2023 Power List in Banking and Finance.   This Power List is a compilation of leaders whose positions give them the opportunity to shape central PA communities and influence the quality of life in the region.  “From accountants to…

  • Data Analytics Graduates Research Risk Tolerance Through Assistantship

    Data Analytics Graduates Research Risk Tolerance Through Assistantship

    Penn State Great Valley students find a variety of ways to apply their skills outside of the classroom, including through part-time research assistantships to assist faculty. For recent Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics graduates Abhay Chamu Haridas and Rudraksh Mishra, the knowledge they’ve gained from their assistantships has been invaluable in many ways. Haridas and Mishra spent…

  • Renowned Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas Featured in Online Investment Guide

    Renowned Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas Featured in Online Investment Guide

    Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas, who has been a prominent leader and positive force in Chester County for years, was recently featured in Capital Analytics: Invest Philadelphia magazine. The annual business guide covers metro areas through data, in-depth analysis, and interviews with local business and political leaders like Annas. Labeled in the article as a…

  • Meridian Bank Appoints Christine Helmig to Board of Directors

    Meridian Bank Appoints Christine Helmig to Board of Directors

    Meridian Corporation has appointed Christine M. Helmig, CPA, to an open position on the Board of Directors of Meridian Corporation and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately. “Ms. Helmig is a great addition to our Board of Directors,” said Chris Annas, Chairman. “Chrissy has been a long-standing friend of Meridian. Her experience and dedication…