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Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area are expected to see toll increases as soon as next month, according to a staff report from the WHYY. Last week, the Delaware River Port Authority’s Finance Committee moved forward with its new toll schedule. The plan, which will be voted on by the Board of Commissioners on…
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Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December 2024. The new construction is the first major facility construction on the Northeast Philadelphia campus since 2005. The facility will…
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S&T Bank Named 2024 Financial Services Industry Top Workplace Winner
S&T Bank has been named as a national 2024 Financial Services Industry Top Workplace Winner. “It is an honor to be named as a 2024 Top Workplace,” stated Chris McComish, Chief Executive Officer. “This award serves as recognition that our team members are engaged across the organization as we strive to live out our people-forward…
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Stella Eke-Okoro Reaps Fruits of Righteousness through Holy Family University School of Nursing
Stella Eke-Okoro was destined to become a nurse. Maybe it is because her very name, “Stella,” is associated with the guiding light that leads individuals toward their true path and purpose in life. Maybe it is because, from her childhood, with four siblings in Nigeria, to her arrival in America via a Visa lottery in…
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I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That
Typically people begin worrying about taxes as their W-2s start to come in. But, to better prepare for next year’s taxes, now is the time to begin planning, and there is one type of alternative investment that comes into favor. If you want to reduce your taxes, you have a few choices. You could reduce…
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Pennsylvania Bucks Nationwide Trend, Sees Increase in Pedestrian Deaths
While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend, writes Anthony Hennen for the New York Post. Drivers in the Keystone State killed 192 pedestrians last year. According to an analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, that is eight more than in 2022 and 25 percent more than in…
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AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter
AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages. This spring, AARP offices across the country are honoring law enforcement officers, lawmakers, state officials,…
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Why Do Consumers Shop Local?
July is recognized as Independent Retailers Month. At First Bank, we like to highlight the importance of shopping locally. Below are some of the many reasons that customers shop local, plus a few ways that small businesses can promote and enhance these key benefits. Why Do Consumers Shop Local? By supporting independent retailers, customers can…
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AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a retired Caseworker for the Department of Human Services and a member of AARP since she turned 50. That void in her life was filled…
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Penn Community Bank Welcomes New Commercial Banking Team Leader Zac Collins
Zac Collins has joined Penn Community Bank as SVP – Commercial Banking Team Leader, bringing his 30 years of industry experience to further the Bank’s mission of delivering solutions that genuinely serve the best interests of individual and commercial customers. In his new role, Collins will lead a team focused on Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Banking…
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Budgeting for Homeownership: Additional Costs Beyond the Down Payment
Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect house and are ready to make an offer. But before you place that bid, there are some additional expenses to consider that go beyond the down payment. To ensure a smooth transition into your new home and avoid any financial surprises, let’s explore some other expenses to factor into your…
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First Bank FSVP/Market Executive Anthony DeSenzo Receives Banker of the Year Award
J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. (JGPCO), one of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region’s most respected development and design/build organizations, hosted its annual Leadership Awards Dinner on May 9. This event honors industry leaders among brokers, bankers, engineers, and lawyers, and First Bank’s FSVP/Market Executive, Anthony DeSenzo, was recognized with the Banker of the Year Award.…
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S&T Bank Raises Over $100,000 To Combat Childhood Cancer
S&T Bank has made a 2024 donation of over $100,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF was founded by four-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination lived on after her passing, inspiring others to support her…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa while a school of five, 11-foot-long female copper sharks swim five inches from your face. For Holy Family University sociology professor Dr. Jenai Grigg, who found herself wide-eyed in that…
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AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on…
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Manor College’s Practical Nursing Program Receives Approval for Fall 2024 Semester
Manor College has received final approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing to launch its new Practical Nursing program beginning Fall 2024. “It’s a big relief,” said Dr. Marti Trudeau, the Director of the Practical Nursing program. “This has been nearly two years in the making. I’m excited to get students here, learning and using…
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First Bank President and CEO Patrick Ryan Receives Live United Corporate Award
First Bank President and CEO Patrick L. Ryan was recently honored with the Live United Corporate Award by the United Way of Greater Mercer County. This prestigious award recognizes both corporate and personal commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities. “Receiving the Live United Corporate Award is a tremendous honor for both First Bank and…
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Penn Community Bank Grant Supports Bucks County Housing Group Food Program
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) to help provide critically needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organization’s Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile…
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