• Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner

    Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner

    Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100 guests attended the event, hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. This year, in memory of Harcum’s loyal Trustee Louise Strauss (1960-2024), the Circle of Excellence…

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Fraud

    Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Fraud

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that highlights actions everyone can take to stay safe online. Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a reminder that there are straightforward and effective ways to safeguard personal information and contribute to securing our world. In particular, Penn Community Bank is chiming with this initiative, sharing ways to…

  • Harcum College Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving at Annual Founders’ Day on Sept. 30

    Harcum College Celebrates a Successful Day of Giving at Annual Founders’ Day on Sept. 30

    Harcum College’s Founders’ Day 2024 kicked off on Monday, Sept. 30, with a reception for employees and friends at Bedford Hall. As Harcum’s annual Day of Giving, it presents a unique opportunity for every member of the Harcum family to come together to make an impact. This special day celebrates the legacy of the college’s…

  • New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections

    New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections

    AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide election survey. Conducted in collaboration with bipartisan pollsters from Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, the briefing provided analysis and insight into where Pennsylvania voters stand on the Presidential, Senate, Attorney General, and…

  • Manor College’s Ukraine Dialogue Returns on Oct. 10

    Manor College’s Ukraine Dialogue Returns on Oct. 10

    Manor College’s Ukraine Dialogue, titled “Business and Industry Innovations that Support Ukraine’s Community,” will return on Thursday, Oct.10. The event will be held both virtually and in-person at Manor College’s Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center. The panelists include: Anatoli Murha, UKRFCU CEO: Murha is recognized as a Strategic Leader in business development and financial services, where…

  • Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College

    Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College

    As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II. The event is open to the public and will take place on Oct. 29, 4-5:00 PM at Harcum’s Charles H. Trout…

  • ‘American Banker’ Names Vidoni One of Nation’s Most Powerful Female Banking Leaders

    ‘American Banker’ Names Vidoni One of Nation’s Most Powerful Female Banking Leaders

    Penn Community Bank’s President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has once again been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch™ by leading financial services magazine American Banker. Now in its 22nd year, American Banker’s The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and teams for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, strong business performance, and a commitment to driving real…

  • After January 2023 Fire, Hershey Farm Resort Debuts Renovated Resort with Optimal Guest, Diner Experience

    After January 2023 Fire, Hershey Farm Resort Debuts Renovated Resort with Optimal Guest, Diner Experience

    Following a January 2023 fire that necessitated a full renovation of Hershey Farm Resort’s restaurant, the Resort is back up and running — and arguably, is doing better than ever. After 18 months, the Resort, located at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Lancaster’s Strasburg Township, re-opened in late July with a fabulous new restaurant and…

  • Manor College Cuts Ribbon on Practical Nursing Skills Lab

    Manor College Cuts Ribbon on Practical Nursing Skills Lab

    At a ceremony more than two years in the making, Manor College officially cut the ribbon on its new Nursing Skills Lab. The room was developed to help educate students in Manor’s new Practical Nursing program, which debuted in Fall 2024.  “This program is going to be transformational in the lives of our students, who…

  • Penn Community Bank Releases Second Issue of Business-Focused Magazine

    Penn Community Bank Releases Second Issue of Business-Focused Magazine

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has released its second issue of its business magazine, Mutual Interest.  Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this issue focuses on the theme of “The Power of Authentic Partnerships” and offers timely economic updates, actionable content from thought leaders, and inspiring customer spotlights.…

  • The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

    The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

    In today’s business landscape, successful companies must go beyond simply generating profits. Increasingly, consumers and employees have an expectation — and I believe businesses have a responsibility — to be good corporate citizens and make a positive impact on the communities they serve. This is the essence of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and it’s a…

  • S&T Bank Donates $20,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for the Second Year in a Row

    S&T Bank Donates $20,000 to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for the Second Year in a Row

    S&T Bank recently made a $20,000 donation as a participant in this year’s WDVE iHeartMedia Pittsburgh fundraiser in support of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This is the second year in a row that the Bank has donated $20,000 to this important cause. In support of this year’s fundraiser, S&T pledged to donate money during…

  • Manor College’s Newest Blue Jay: Making an Impact Through Education

    Manor College’s Newest Blue Jay: Making an Impact Through Education

    Only a few months of the semester had passed, but Abdellah Krebs knew he would transfer from the remote, upstate New York college. He lived on the college’s huge campus, but despite its size, the area was too quiet for the Philadelphia native.  Moreso, his father was home dealing with diabetes and heart issues. He…

  • Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families.   In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…

  • Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Security and Fraud Prevention

    Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Security and Fraud Prevention

    Bringing his extensive expertise from the FBI, Rick Cimakasky manages Penn Community Bank’s robust customer and data safety protocols — guarding assets while understanding and addressing emerging threats in the ever-evolving landscape of financial crimes. Many business owners have dangerous misconceptions about what it takes to properly secure their data and prevent fraud. Let’s debunk…

  • A Young Blue Jay Brings an Adult Work Ethic to Fall Semester at Manor College

    A Young Blue Jay Brings an Adult Work Ethic to Fall Semester at Manor College

    Samantha Santos works with a drive uncommon for a 17-year-old girl. It is the sort of work ethic that led Santos to graduate from Penn Foster High School by the time she was 16.  “Going to high school, I felt, held me back,” Santos said. “This was the pace I knew.” That desire comes from…

  • PHILADELPHIA Careers — S&T Bank

    PHILADELPHIA Careers — S&T Bank

    S&T Bank’s mission is to build relationships rooted in excellent performance and long-standing trust. Founded in 1902, the bank endeavors to be a reliable resource, a family advisor, a financial anchor, and a source of civic pride across its Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York footprint.  S&T Bank is currently hiring for the following open roles in…

  • Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center

    Harcum College officials celebrated the opening of a new center for students studying in the art and design fields on Thursday, Sept.12. President Jon Jay DeTemple joined with donors and administrators to cut the ribbon on the Art & Design Center, now an efficient and well equipped on-campus space serving the creative majors.  The Art…