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First Bank Sheds Light on Online Dating Scams — and How To Turn Them Down
Dating scammers try to steal your heart … and your money. The rise of online dating sites and apps has made looking for love more convenient. Every day, millions of Americans turn to these resources to meet someone new. Sometimes, it’s a love match. Other times, it’s a scam. These con artists are experts at…
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Finance Life Events with Your Home’s Equity
If you’ve been paying your mortgage for a while, you’ve probably built up some equity in your home. Home values statewide have increased 27 percent in the past 5 years according to data from multiple listing services. You may have heard of a home equity line of credit or loan, but you might not understand why…
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Founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Offers Top Alt Strategies for a Recession
As we all settle into 2024, there is increasing buzz around a possible recession and the potential for the FED to lower interest rates. CNN reports, “Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believes a U.S. recession is the ‘most likely outcome’ of the Fed’s aggressive rate hike regime meant to curb inflation. He joins a growing chorus of…
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Penn Community Bank Launches New Campaign Focusing on ‘Thriving Communities’
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is launching a new, multi-channel marketing campaign highlighting its role in supporting thriving communities throughout the region. “At Penn Community Bank, we believe that supporting thriving communities starts with building deep and meaningful relationships with our customers,” said Bernard Tynes, Chief Experience & Impact Officer. “That’s…
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Eastern University Receives $100,000 in Capital Support for Music Facility Renovations from Presser Foundation
Eastern University has received a $100,000 grant from The Presser Foundation for its dedication to projects that will improve and enhance the university’s music programs. In 2023, The Presser Foundation announced new Capital Support grants totaling $524,700 in single and multi-year grants to 20 music organizations. Grant payments made in 2023 for previous commitments totaled $604,800.…
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S&T Bank Supports Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with Planned ‘Share a Smile Day’
S&T Bank is teaming up with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to coordinatea 2024 “Share a Smile Day.” Mar. 1 will mark the special fundraising event with collections at 21 locations in the Bank’s footprint, and donations can be made in-person or online. S&T team members will be distributing handouts that can be written on…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny payment of underinsurance benefits under a personal car insurance policy. This decision has widespread implications for drivers of company cars as well as workers who regularly drive vehicles that they…
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Penn State Abington Continuing Education Staffer’s Professional and Personal Work Makes an Impact
Elaine Johnson believes in prioritizing herself and her health and motivating others to do the same to achieve fulfillment in all aspects of their lives. Her enthusiasm inspires those she works with as a Program Specialist in the Penn State Abington Continuing Education (CE) unit and as the Founder of Latinas in Motion, an online fitness community with more…
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of the Student Government Association’s Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry on campus. The pantry was created to fight food insecurity and ensure that the basic needs of all students are being met. This…
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Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO to Speak at Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit and Learn & Grow Investment Summit
Frederick Hubler, Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer, will participate in speaking engagements throughout the year to help others learn about the value and growth of the alternative investments industry. To kick off the month of March, Hubler will speak at the Learn & Grow Investment Summit 2024. The first event will…
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From His Penn State Abington ‘Launching Pad,’ Alumnus Has Forged a Career Focused on Climate Justice
When the Rev. Vernon K. Walker enrolled at Penn State Abington, he was a bit of an outlier — a nontraditional student juggling a full-time job with a full course load. However, in the 12 years since he completed his degree, Walker has positioned himself at one of the centers of the social justice movement, specifically tackling climate…
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Get off The 1031 Merry-Go-Round
A 1031 exchange allows investors to sell a real estate property and exchange it for another property if the conditions are met. A 1031 exchange permits the owner to defer capital gains. For the last sixteen-plus years, investors have had the option of selling their property and going into a passive ownership role with a…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Bernard Tynes Honored by Bucks County Community College for “Building on MLK’s Dream”
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has recognized Chief Experience and Impact Officer (CXIO) Bernard Tynes for receiving Bucks County Community College’s 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporate Leadership Award. Tynes was honored along with other recipients at a program on Friday, Jan. 26 at the college. “I am deeply honored…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals and visitors with a consumer marketing program promoting easy-to-plan date ideas in Montgomery County. “February here in Montgomery County is all about having the most fun during the shortest month…
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Upbringing, Education, and Experiential Learning Give Holy Family Grad a Global Perspective
Perspective is a beautiful thing. Ask Daniel Ortiz; The 2020 Dean’s List and summa cum laude graduate of Holy Family University credits the diversity of his family, the challenges of his autism spectrum disorder, and the experiences of his internship with the Global Philadelphia Association with giving him a unique vantage point of the world,…
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Eastern University to Begin Capital Renovation and Expansion for Templeton Honors College and Performing Arts
Eastern University will soon begin the public phase of its capital fundraising efforts to renovate and expand the existing Workman Hall on its campus. The building will be renamed “Templeton Hall” in honor of the historic and generous support of the late Drs. John and Josephine Templeton and will become the home of the Templeton…
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Newsweek Names Penn Community Among America’s Best Regional Banks
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2024 by “Newsweek.” “We are deeply honored to be recognized by ‘Newsweek‘ as one of America’s Best Regional Banks,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, President and CEO of Penn Community Bank. “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do,…
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Protect Your Identity During Tax Season
As tax season approaches, it’s time to prep your financials and stay on guard against the looming threat of tax identity theft. It is perfect timing, as the last week in January is recognized as Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Here at First Bank, we’re sharing into essential tips…
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