• The Power of Connection: A Presidential Ambassador Finds a Rare Community at Manor College

    The Power of Connection: A Presidential Ambassador Finds a Rare Community at Manor College

    Carolyn Hagan grew up dreaming of creating new worlds. Popular cartoon shows like Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Lab, and Gravity Falls inspired artistic aspirations. As she grew older and entered college, however, the artists’ lifestyle waned on her.  “You begin to realize there’s an industry behind it, and as I got older, I realized how heavy…

  • S&T Bancorp, Inc. Shares Board of Directors Leadership Transition

    S&T Bancorp, Inc. Shares Board of Directors Leadership Transition

    S&T Bancorp, Inc. (the holding company for S&T Bank), recently shared that Christine J. Toretti, Chair of the Board of Directors of both S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank since 2018, and a Director since 1984, intends to resign (effective Sept. 28) with respect to her appointment as ambassador to Sweden by the United States…

  • Source Water Protection Week: Your Community’s Water Future Starts at the Source

    Source Water Protection Week: Your Community’s Water Future Starts at the Source

    When you turn on your kitchen faucet, you expect safe water, but you might not think about the distant watershed that supplies it, the agricultural runoff that can pollute it, or the broader environmental factors that can affect its quality. As your water and wastewater provider, we think about these challenges every day, around the…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Strategy Strengthens Systems Reliability for Fall and Winter

    Aqua Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Strategy Strengthens Systems Reliability for Fall and Winter

    Autumn has arrived, and as communities observe National Preparedness Month, Aqua Pennsylvania employees remain hard at work on essential projects to deliver safe and reliable service throughout the fall and winter. These efforts are part of Aqua’s long-term strategy to enhance the resilience of essential infrastructure across 33 counties in Pennsylvania, strengthen systems against severe…

  • ‘Every Smile Has a Story’: Inside a Manor College Student’s Career Switch

    ‘Every Smile Has a Story’: Inside a Manor College Student’s Career Switch

    Everyone around Ashley Norwood knew about her passion for Nursing. They held parties with customized cakes when she got into nursing school and cheered her on throughout her years in the program. That love began slipping away one night in 2020.  Norwood worked through an overnight clinical shift, shadowing Nurses throughout their rounds in the…

  • Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Returns with Fresh Flavors and Amish Country Charm

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Returns with Fresh Flavors and Amish Country Charm

    After more than a year of rebuilding and resilience, the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord has reopened its doors, welcoming back locals and visitors eager for a taste of Lancaster County’s traditions. “We are open, but not everything is back just yet,” said Terry Moser, Director of Sales and Marketing at Bird-in-Hand. “The menu dining…

  • Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Partners with Harcum College to Strengthen Veterinary Career Pathways

    Metropolitan Veterinary Associates Partners with Harcum College to Strengthen Veterinary Career Pathways

    Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), the region’s leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, has formed new partnership with Harcum College’s Animal Center Management program. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is the Philadelphia region’s trusted leader in specialty, emergency, and urgent veterinary care. With a team of board-certified specialists and highly trained staff, MVA delivers advanced medical care…

  • Protecting Pennsylvania’s Water: Why Infrastructure Investment Can’t Wait

    Protecting Pennsylvania’s Water: Why Infrastructure Investment Can’t Wait

    Pennsylvania sits at a crossroads. Our state’s water and wastewater systems — the invisible network of pipes, treatment plants, and monitoring stations that deliver clean water to millions — are facing unprecedented challenges from aging infrastructure and contaminants. As someone who has spent years working to ensure safe drinking water reaches every tap, I can…

  • Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact

    Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact

    The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100 percent effectiveness rate — the highest possible score. The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99 percent of similar programs nationwide in…

  • Explore Living History at Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home

    Explore Living History at Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home

    Nestled along a quiet stretch of Mill Creek in Lancaster County, Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home offers visitors something rare: A living, working glimpse into the past. Owned by the Ressler family since 1865, the mill is one of the few in the U.S. that still operates for the public on a near-daily…

  • 5 Perks of Business Credit Cards

    5 Perks of Business Credit Cards

    The right credit card can be a powerful tool for supporting your small business. When you need to purchase fuel, inventory, equipment, supplies, or other timely essentials, a dedicated business credit card can help you effectively manage these expenses while delivering a number of valuable benefits. In this article, we’ll cover five key advantages of…

  • Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover

    Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 11th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown. VFTCB staff and Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello served more than 60 people a meal, including food donated by HUNGRY Catering, and ice cream donated…

  • Protect Your Computer From Tech Support Scams

    Protect Your Computer From Tech Support Scams

    In a tech support scam, fraudsters pose as representatives from well-known tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, or antivirus software providers. They use scare tactics, claiming your computer is infected with a virus or has other critical errors. They may contact you through unsolicited phone calls, pop-up ads on your computer, or even fake emails. The…

  • 12 Data Security Musts for Small Businesses

    12 Data Security Musts for Small Businesses

    Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or manage a global team, data security should be a top priority. Massive data breaches that impact millions of consumers at once tend to capture the headlines, but smaller enterprises are increasingly at risk. A 2021 study by the Atlas VPN research team found that 31 percent of small businesses…

  • Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines

    Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines

    Aqua Pennsylvania recently secured a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $6.1 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $1.3 million in funding will be used for Aqua Pennsylvania’s ongoing lead service line replacement program. PENNVEST funds…

  • 6 Ways Remote Deposit Helps Businesses Work Smarter

    6 Ways Remote Deposit Helps Businesses Work Smarter

    Local businesses are always on the lookout for ways to work more efficiently. Especially if it will also help them to cut costs or protect against potential losses. If your payment processing is still being done manually, this area of your business could be one of the best places to streamline your day-to-day operations. And…

  • Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations

    Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations

    Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your shower, and your high-quality drinking water is there. But making that happen today and for future generations takes real work and requires ongoing investment. You may have heard from our…

  • Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss

    Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss

    Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the largest single gift in the College’s history. It will have a transformative impact on generations of students to come — particularly those from underserved communities — which has been a…