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Free Parking at SEPTA Regional Rail Lots Coming to End
Free parking at SEPTA Regional Rail lots, both surface and garages, at Lansdale Station and the Frankford and Norristown Transportation Centers is scheduled to end on Sept, 23, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, parking fees will double compared to pre-pandemic days. Surface lots will increase from $1 daily to $2, while garage…
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C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. Administered by the Customer Experience Professionals Association™, a nonprofit, independent association, this prestigious designation demonstrates Ackley’s commitment to excellence in customer service and aligns with C&N’s ongoing dedication to providing…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers use tools like deepfake videos and voice cloning to deceive individuals into handing over money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force,…
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A Guide to Six Common College Expenses
College is the time when many people branch out into the world on their own, experiencing complete independence and responsibility for the first time. Smartly managing your finances can be one of the most difficult responsibilities to master, and the sheer cost of college expenses can make it even more troublesome. With some planning and…
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Why Private Preferred Stocks Are an Investment You Should Consider
This double agent of stocks could be a strong investment in your portfolio. Most people know that businesses can be private or public. A business may choose to sell common stock or preferred stock. But, what most people do not know is that a public company can also sell private preferred stock. Public common stock is open to daily stock market…
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Harcum College’s 2016 Graduate Mihailo Vasic Competes in the Paris Olympics
Mihailo Vasic ’16 is competing in the Olympics in Paris. This is his second appearance in the 3×3 basketball competition, representing his home country of Serbia. In 2021, he brought home a bronze medal, becoming the first Harcum athlete to medal in the Olympic games. The Serbian team has been the gold standard in 3×3…
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Manor College Professor Named to Inaugural Class of AVTE Fellows
As a former Veterinary Technician herself, Dr. Stephanie Marks remembers what it was like to be on the other side of the table. It’s rare in education to have a technician who becomes a professor. That unique experience puts her in a position to teach, empower, and advocate for future generations of veterinary technicians. That voice became…
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AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “AARP Pennsylvania is excited to shine a light on 50+ Pennsylvanians who are using what they’ve learned in life to make…
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Longtime Manor College Professor Virginia Saunders Set To Retire
In 1995, Dr. Virginia Saunders was asked to start and develop Manor College’s Dental Hygiene Program. She jumped at the opportunity. “At the time, I never dreamed I would one day have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually build a Dental Hygiene Program from the ground up,” Saunders said. After 32 years at Manor College, including 29 leading…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport. Holy Family University (HFU) will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in Spring 2025. Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field…
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S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board. “I am personally delighted to welcome Peter to our board. His leadership expertise and experience in building successful programs to educate children…
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Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15 years of experience in Catholic higher education as both a Chemistry Professor and an Administrator, Alappat assumed her new leadership role on Jul. 1. “Our national search yielded…
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Harcum College’s Social Justice Program and Faculty Empower Students for Community Impact
In today’s society, the launch of Harcum College’s Social Justice Program is both timely and essential, offering students crucial insights into the social equality needed to build thriving communities. The program is perfect for those who are passionate about advocacy and justice in their local areas and provides students with the knowledge and tools to…
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Why Taylor Swift’s Career Is a Masterclass in Alternative Investment
Taylor Swift and her team are a genius organization, to be this popular for this long and put out a product that changes but keeps original fans still engaged. When artists update the type of music they create, some people drop off because it is not what they want. With Swift, she keeps those fans and…
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How To Stick to Your Vacation Budget
Congratulations! You stuck to your travel budget and saved the money you needed for your next big vacation. You made the reservations and packed your new bathing suit. Now, the challenge is to stick to your budget while you travel. If you can do that, you will make great memories on this trip and not…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Warns About Scam Texts Over Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that the texts claiming to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are in fact scammers trying to steal their personal financial information, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The commission released information on the latest scam on Saturday, and since then, over 700 people have reported they…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases Statement on the 2024/2025 State Budget
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement in response to the recently finalized budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025: “On behalf of our 1.8 million members and all Pennsylvanians 50 and older, we commend the efforts made by our state leaders to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget,…
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Financial Empowerment Takes Center Stage at Grundy Library with State and Local Support
Staff, leadership, and stakeholders of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library welcomed Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor during his “Be Money $mart” tour on Jul. 15, where he underscored the importance of public libraries and the invaluable free resources they provide to community members. With a special focus on financial literacy during the day’s event,…
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