• AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Social Security Fraud 

    AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Social Security Fraud 

    AARP Pennsylvania emphasizes the importance of education on the risks and prevention methods of Social Security fraud. With identity theft at the forefront of digital crimes, understanding how to protect one’s Social Security number has never been more crucial.  The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for Social Security reported receiving around 360,000 complaints about…

  • 8 Healthy Financial Habits You Should Develop

    8 Healthy Financial Habits You Should Develop

    April is Financial Literacy Month. Feeling overwhelmed by finances is common, with nearly half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Healthy financial habits can help reduce financial stress, increase financial security, and enhance peace of mind. To alleviate this stress and secure your future, consider adopting these eight crucial financial habits: Live Within Your Means…

  • Millennials Flock To Single-Family Rentals

    Millennials Flock To Single-Family Rentals

    There is a new asset class I’ve seen in several different alternative investment “wrappers.” Besides using Delaware Statutory Trust’s (DST) alternative investment, companies are also putting this new asset class in three-to-five-year programs to build, lease up, and sell. This new asset class is single-family build-to-rent homes. As millennials reach the age where many start families, they…

  • S&T Bank Plans Days of Delight Campaign To Pay it Forward and Spread Joy

    S&T Bank Plans Days of Delight Campaign To Pay it Forward and Spread Joy

    Running a financial campaign is usually designed as a numbers-driven plan that is strategically executed and measured. Campaigns of this kind are certainly vital to institutional success. But what about holding one that is designed to bring about awareness of community-driven work and spread some cheer? With the idea of surprising and delighting customers and…

  • First Bank Launches ZEscrow and ZRent Escrow and Rent Management Tools

    First Bank Launches ZEscrow and ZRent Escrow and Rent Management Tools

    First Bank has launched ZEscrow and ZRent, two innovative financial platforms designed to increase the convenience and efficiency of businesses in managing escrow, subaccounts, and rent collection. Developed by ZSuite Tech, ZEscrow and ZRent are responsive digital solutions designed to simplify escrow account management and monthly rent collection. ZEscrow streamlines the escrow process, providing customers with…

  • S&T Bank Raises Over Ten Thousand Dollars for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

    S&T Bank Raises Over Ten Thousand Dollars for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

    “Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team ofpeople.” — Steve Jobs It’s truly amazing what great things can be accomplished when a team of people isdedicated to serving the same cause. S&T Bank employees held Share a Smile Day on Mar. 1 to benefit Children’s Hospital of…

  • Penn Community Bank Announces Officer Hire, Promotions

    Penn Community Bank Announces Officer Hire, Promotions

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has made several new hires and promotions across its operations team, including Marketing, Training, and Compliance: “Our team members are our greatest asset, so attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing people is crucial to our long-term success,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, Penn Community Bank President and…

  • Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research

    Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research

    Researchers at Wilmington University (WilmU) are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change. Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing. She is working under…

  • Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight

    Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight

    Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state.   “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, and individuals are recognizing that is amazing. [It’s] truly incredibly valuable,” said Berke, Director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science, and a…

  • Forbes Names S&T Bank as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for Second Consecutive Year

    Forbes Names S&T Bank as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for Second Consecutive Year

    S&T Bank has been included on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for the second consecutive year. The annual ranking, which was recently published on the Forbes website, is based on a survey of 170,000 U.S.-based workers at American companies. Survey respondents were asked to rate their employer, and if they would recommend…

  • Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series To Welcome Critically Acclaimed Novelist Liz Moore on Apr. 2

    Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series To Welcome Critically Acclaimed Novelist Liz Moore on Apr. 2

    Holy Family University will welcome critically acclaimed fiction and creative nonfiction novelist Liz Moore in its Distinguished Writers Series on Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 6:30 PM at Holy Family University’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). Please note the event date has changed from Apr. 3 to Apr. 2. If you have already registered for the…

  • Penn Community Bank Leaders Testify in PA House Field Hearing on Fraud Prevention

    Penn Community Bank Leaders Testify in PA House Field Hearing on Fraud Prevention

    Leaders from Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined state lawmakers and area business and government officials at a hearing last week focused on addressing the rising level of fraud impacting area residents.  The hearing, entitled “Safeguarding our Community from Fraud,” featured Penn Community Bank’s Jeane Vidoni, President and CEO,…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome

    Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome

    Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…

  • Jeane Vidoni Named to Metro Philadelphia Power Women List

    Jeane Vidoni Named to Metro Philadelphia Power Women List

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recognizes President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni for being named to Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women list for 2024. “This year the Metro Philadelphia Power Women list honors the entrepreneurs, public servants, educators, artists, and leaders working to make Philadelphia a more equitable and innovative city,” said the outlet. “Whether they’re…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program

    Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…

  • Darleen Gillespie of First Bank Promoted to Executive Vice President

    Darleen Gillespie of First Bank Promoted to Executive Vice President

    First Bank has promoted Darleen Gillespie to Executive Vice President. Gillespie, who previously served as Chief Retail Banking Officer, has been instrumental in driving First Bank’s Retail Division to new heights since joining in 2022. She came to First Bank from an SVP/Regional Management position with Provident Bank, where she oversaw the retail network of…

  • Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure

    Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure

    Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities to fix infrastructure while also making money for yourself. Many find investing in infrastructure to be a beneficial alternative investment. Many parts of our world fit into the infrastructure space including…

  • Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6

    Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6

    The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey.” The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Holy Family’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). The Be Informed3 Program is…